Pills Don’t Teach Skills

It’s healthy to be able to laugh at yourself sometimes. Charles Schulz the creator of the Charlie Brown/Peanuts comic strip once said “If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.” So, lets start now…here is […]

Are you a parent who has ADD? Do you know a parent who has ADD? Welcome to the club!! Unfortunately, there are no loyalty points in this club.
Raising children at the best of times is a lot of work and presents a lifetime of challenges for any parent. Challenges can be magnified when a parent […]

As a continuation to my post on August 8th 2007, just wanted to offer some additional feedback. I’ve received a couple great comments on the post and it doesn’t stop there. I’ve taken a more open approach to discussing ADD and the comments & support have been outstanding from everyone I’ve spoken with.
This offers further […]

A very common trait of people impacted with ADD, is the challenge of listening. Heck, who’s kidding who, it’s a common trait with most people!! Maintaining interest is hard when the ability to focus or concentrate is not what it should be for a person.
I recall being younger and sitting in school, or participating in […]

For me, ADD and exercise go hand-in-hand. One of the best kept secrets about managing ADD is, participation in exercise or physical activity. Now, we all know that exercise can have benefits; it can improve your cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. This will result in the general improvement of your well being.
Studies confirm and […]

September is upon us once again, it’s my favorite time of the year! Another September Morn, as in morning….not mourning. In fact a crisp cool September Morn is as far away from mourning for me as possible.
September brings so much opportunity, change and excitement for me and most people I know. The school year […]