Yes, your ego………not your Eggo. I still remember the Eggo Waffles commercial from when I was a kid and the household advertising phrase most families became familiar with, “lego-my-Eggo”.
One thing I have learned to do and was reminded of recently, was to lego-my-ego, or in simple terms, let go of my ego. Like many […]
These are some common ADD/ADHD communication behaviors. I came across this list at http://www.addresources.org and really liked it.
Whether you are impacted by ADD or someone you communicate with is…………there are some pretty good points noted here that you just might be able to relate to.
• Not talking—often from preoccupation with internal thoughts, feelings, worries. we […]
So, is ADD to be blamed for the downfall and difficulties in relationships with an ADD’r and Non-ADD’r? On occasion yes, however most of the time it’s not the ADD that causes the problem, instead it is how the couple chooses to deal or not deal with the diagnosis of ADD.
I can reflect […]
Maybe it’s her shoes, or his shoes. ADD, sympathy and empathy………sounds like a good link, or an example of connecting the dots. It’s a common known fact that many ADD’ers will experience a challenge when trying to be empathetic or sympathetic. The good news, this challenge can be overcome and I’m living proof of that!! […]
The phrase “pills don’t teach skills” is one of the most accurate and impacting statements I’ve heard during my period of dealing with ADD. Not a bad name for a Blog either!! It took a while for me to understand and truly grasp the impact of this statement. I read it, I heard it from […]
If you are old enough to remember or you are a music fan, “Communication Breakdown” is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin, from their 1969 debut album Led Zeppelin. It was one of the first songs that Jimmy Page and Robert Plant worked on together.
I think we’ve all had some communication breakdowns at […]
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 […]
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