Time Management Archives

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD

June 21, 2019June 19, 2019

Moms and female professionals often approach me, after my workshops and conferences, and share with me their personal stories of discovering that THEY may have ADHD. The descriptions I give triggers a recognition in them that helps them realize that perhaps many of the challenges, struggles, and frustrations they experienced as girls and adults stem not from just anxiety, depression, or general lack emotional control, but from what we now understand as ADHD. If you are a woman with who … Read more

When School is Out for Summer – Learning Isn’t! The Value of Pre-Teaching

May 7, 2019May 2, 2019

I recently met Brandon Slade, who runs an after-school and summer program for middle and high school students who struggle with ADHD, executive function, and dyslexia. We were discussing the challenges some students have with the pace and level of work they must master, even though they are very bright and capable of learning the required material. He mentioned the importance of giving some students an opportunity to pre-learn so that they can level the playing field. I asked Brandon … Read more

Math Homework Help – What is the best way to help your child?

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

Actually, it all starts with YOUR own mindset. Can anyone relate to “I’m not good at math” or “I won’t be able to help you with THAT subject”? As those of you who have heard me speak know, our belief about our own intelligence has everything to do with how we approach or avoid, a challenge. Whether consciously or not, our children are always watching us and learning from how we approach our opportunities and challenges. If you are not … Read more

Righting the Off-Track School Year

October 26, 2018October 19, 2018

The first quarter of the school year is coming to a close, and your child’s grades are taking a turn for the worse. It’s time to regroup and evaluate where this school year is headed if no changes are made. The status quo had you both feeling frustrated and anxious about the remaining months of the year. This isn’t the first time you’ve seen the grades tank. You’ve tried bribes, maybe even used some well thought out consequences, but nothing … Read more

Motivation – How Can We Help Kids Find it?

March 24, 2018August 27, 2014

You know the drill – “Do your homework”, “Clean your room”, “Get ready for school”. At some point, hopefully before they leave home for work or college, you hope that they will not need someone else telling them to get started doing the things they need to do. I have written and spoken extensively about how to support kids as they develop their abilities to manage their time, materials, and emotions, but for now I want to focus on how … Read more

Hands-On Support for Parents

March 22, 2018July 9, 2014

By now you may have experienced that ADHD involves more than just difficulty with inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. For many children, it involves difficulty with managing their emotions, their ability to plan and carry out their goals, and much more. Children with ADHD often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, and ill-equipped to manage what is expected of them. When children don’t seem to be working toward their potential or are acting defiant, it is difficult to know how to react in a way … Read more