House Rules for a Child With ADHD

When a child is diagnosed with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can affect the whole family. Parents often feel more stressed and frustrated when dealing with the challenges of bringing up a child with ADHD, as many of the usual parenting methods don’t work well for managing the behaviors linked to ADHD. From my experience teaching […]

Is ADHD Passed Down From Mothers or Fathers?

My partner was recently diagnosed with  Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I asked him if any of his family members also had it, which then caused him to become concerned that he would pass it on to our kids. He didn’t realize there was a genetic link to ADHD. He struggled quite a bit in school growing […]

The Hidden Struggles: How ADHD Impacts Adult Life

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults has been a topic of discussion in mental health for a while, without a clear idea about how common it actually is. Recently, a group of international researchers did a new study that reviewed and analyzed data, providing an updated estimate of adult ADHD rates globally. This study brought together […]

The Benefits of Physical Activity in ADHD

We have been told so often how great regular physical activity is for our health that it seems almost tedious to talk about it yet again. However, the benefits exercise has for the ADHD brain are so great that it’s worth looking into for both adults and kids. So how does it help? In a […]

Mom’s Top 5 ADHD Survival Strategies

Managing ADHD and motherhood might sometimes feel like an impossible task. Parenting a child or teenager with ADHD isn’t just harder; it can also lead to more mental health challenges. A study from the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology found that parents of kids with ADHD face more stress, feel less satisfied as parents, and […]

Introducing Dopamine

Dopamine is a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in transmitting signals between nerve cells in the brain. It is often referred to as a “feel-good” neurotransmitter because it contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. However, dopamine’s role extends beyond just making people feel good. It is involved in several vital processes, including […]

Why ADHD Awareness Month Matters: The Statistics Will Surprise You

October is ADHD Awareness Month. It’s held to help people learn more about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This month-long campaign focuses on educating the public, reducing stigma, and offering support to those affected by ADHD and their families. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, effective treatment, management of the symptoms of ADHD, and understanding the […]

How ADHD Brain Supplements Can Help Unlock Your Brain

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects how a person behaves. Difficulty with focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviors are all features of ADHD.  With natural remedies for ADHD, people can organize, prioritize, and focus on executive functions better. Without it, they can struggle with clutter, and it can cause anxiety and feelings of being […]

ADHD, Dopamine, and Desire

In most discussions about Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), when a reference is made to the neurotransmitter dopamine, it is usually followed by the catchphrase, “the pleasure molecule” or “the reward molecule.” What all contributors to the discussions about ADHD agree on is that dopamine plays a pivotal role in the cause of the condition that affects […]

Personal story: Perinatal stress and ADHD

  As I cradled my newborn son for the first, joyous time as a new parent, I sensed both the deepest love and unexplained anxiety. The joy of being a mother and loving this tiny human (so darn much!) was undeniable, and at the same time, I also battled a huge wave of concerns and […]