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Power Down, Concentrate More! Mobile and online gaming have grown to be an integrated part of our everyday lives. It is a great way to relax after a long day, stay in contact with friends from all over the world, and can be used to learn new skills such as languages or math skills. These…
ADHD & Money Management. Build A Financial Foundation Plan As a child grows up to be an adult, they learn how to become independent from their parents. This process is learned through the skills that one has gained through different life experiences. These experiences will provide a foundation for behaviors once one has reached adulthood.…
Paint The Perfect Picture Art is a great way to express one’s feelings. There are many different mediums and endless possibilities. When a child has ADHD, they may have difficulty remaining on task, exhibit a lot of energy, or have so many thoughts at once. Art therapy is a great way to help understand how…
Little Screens, Big Effects! Technology has grown to be a necessity in our everyday lives. We use it to set our alarms, track our health, and even vacuum our homes. Technology is developing to become more integrated into daily use, and developing to be more affordable for adults and children. What does the rise of…
Poof Procrastination Begone! Procrastination has more than likely affected all of us at some point in our lives. It seems very easy to hit the snooze button, watch just one more show, or put off major changes in one’s life. Procrastination seem to affect those with ADHD more often. Our brains can have a lapse…
ADHD and Nicotine It only takes ONE! It only takes one puff of smoke from a cigarette for a person to start developing a nicotine dependency. Nicotine addiction has always been a rising health issue, but more recently it has become an alarming health issue for our younger adults. Young adults are being targeted by…
Work It Out: Exercise As A Natural Remedy! Exercise is a proven way to train one’s body and mind. There are so many health benefits from exercise that people everywhere are starting to incorporate it into their daily habits. People are monitoring their sleeping and walking habits through smart devices, trying out different healthy food…
ADHD and Exaggerated Emotions Children with ADHD often exhibit exaggerated emotions. How can we help them develop emotional control? Recently an article in Additude magazine; Exaggerated Emotions: How and Why ADHD Triggers Intense Feelings, focused on reasons why this happens. When looking at ADHD, it is often a lack of executive functioning that makes it difficult…
6 Exercises to improve communication with your ADHD Child Children often come home from school worn out and stressed from the long day. Â Since children with ADHD often struggle with the cognitive skills necessary for academic and social success, they are especially susceptible to feeling stressed after school. This can make it difficult to communicate…
3 Secrets for Making ADHD Organization Strategies Work for You As you begin to bring out your holiday decorations, ask yourself one question. Can you be more organized? Organization and planning are essential to help manage stress, accomplish goals, and lower stress levels. The skill of organization is often difficult for children and adults with…
