Skip to Content
A New Way to ADHD

A New Way to ADHD

ADHD Coaching

  • Home
  • My ADHD Story
  • Coaching
    • ADHD Coaching For Adults
    • ADHD Parent Coaching Program
    • Coaching For Women With ADHD
    • Coaching for Moms with ADHD
      • ADHD Mom Group Coaching
    • ADHD Coaching in Minneapolis
  • Resources
    • ADHD Resources
    • ๐Ÿ“ Articles
    • Resources In The Twin Cities
  • FAQ
  • Work With Me
Updated on March 2, 2026October 30, 2025

Too Tired to Function? Why Moms with ADHD Struggle With Burnout

Does this sound like you? If this does sound like you, you’re not alone. Many moms with ADHD are going through their day too tired …

Read More
adhd coaching for women
Updated on March 27, 2026May 20, 2025

Managing Your ADHD Means Asking Better Questions

In early sessions with new coaching clients, I often hear the same painful questions: “Why am I such a mess?” or “How do I fix …

Read More
Understand the ADHD Brain
Updated on March 27, 2026May 8, 2025

Understanding Your ADHD Brainโ€™s “Notification System”

Internal cues are like your ADHD brain’s notification systemโ€”theyย signal to us what we need in that moment. ADHD creates a lot ofย internal cuesย that often get …

Read More
Dopamine and the ADHD Brain
Updated on March 27, 2026January 11, 2024

Understanding the Dopamine Dilemma: Why Your Child Craves Stimulation

The Dopamine Dilemma Dopamine is a feel-good chemical in our brain that is responsible for pleasure, but did you know that it is also responsible …

Read More
Updated on September 17, 2025November 20, 2023

ADHD From Your Child’s Perspective

As a parent, our lives are constantly moving and keeping up with the demands of work, parenting, and managing a household is overwhelming. So, before …

Read More
Updated on September 17, 2025May 11, 2023

How to Make Your Ideas Become a Reality When You Have ADHD

One strength that I consistently see in my clients is their amazing ability to generate ideas. The creative, fast-moving, out-of-the-box thinking that comes with having …

Read More
Updated on March 27, 2026February 27, 2023

Struggling to Get Things Done? How to Overcome ADHD Overwhelm

The dreaded feeling of overwhelm is all too familiar for people with ADHD. Whether it is a big project at work or a simple task …

Read More
Updated on September 17, 2025February 26, 2023

Overwhelmed By Parenting Your Child With ADHD? Five changes to make right now

Whether your child has been recently diagnosed with ADHD or it is something you have been dealing with for years, parenting and navigating ADHD can …

Read More
Updated on September 6, 2025January 1, 2023

Forget Resolutions – Begin the New Year with Micro Goals

As we ring in the new year, it is common practice to declare your New Year’s resolution. Whether the goal is to exercise more, eat …

Read More
Updated on September 6, 2025November 9, 2022

How To Balance Your Executive Function Bank Account

The executive function bank account is similar to your real bank account, but instead of depositing and withdrawing money, we use it as a reserve …

Read More

Posts pagination

Page 1 Page 2 Next

Recent Posts

  • Too Tired to Function? Why Moms with ADHD Struggle With Burnout
  • Managing Your ADHD Means Asking Better Questions
  • Understanding Your ADHD Brainโ€™s “Notification System”
  • Understanding the Dopamine Dilemma: Why Your Child Craves Stimulation
  • ADHD From Your Child’s Perspective

15-Minute Complimentary Consultation

Ready to Discover the Benefits of Coaching

Schedule Today

Newsletter

Instagram

Ever felt like you didn't have a choice? Like the Ever felt like you didn't have a choice?

Like the reaction just happened. The avoidance showed up uninvited. The spiral started before you even saw it coming. The distraction led you in a direction you didn't intend to go. 

You're not alone.

So many people with ADHD describe their days as something that happens to them. 

When you have a brain that moves super fast, it makes sense that it feels like there's no space to do anything but keep up.

But here's what I want you to know.
There is a pause in there. A small one that gets bigger the more you practice. And that pause is where your choices live.

Save this and come back to it when your brain is running the show.

#adhd #adhdwomen #adhdcoach #adhdawareness #adhdlife #executivefunction
If you are always running on empty with little tim If you are always running on empty with little time to focus on your own needs, you deserve more than just getting through the day.

I would love to spend an hour with you.

I have two spots open for a free coaching session. โ€จOne hour to slow down, get clear on what's not working, and explore some small shifts that could make life feel a little more manageable.

For the mom who has been thinking about ADHD coaching but hasn't quite taken the step yet โ€” this is a great place to start.

#ADHDmom #ADHDcoaching #ADHDwomen #anewwaytoadhd #ADHDsupport #neurodivergentmom #ADHD
As a former educator and someone who has managed m As a former educator and someone who has managed my ADHD with medication for years, this one really hit home.
I work with people who wrestle with this question all the time. Some people thrive on medication, others find a different path. When it comes to managing ADHD, what matters most is that it's your decision to make โ€” and it deserves to be made with the right information, not guilt or outside pressure.

Thank you @abbottelemabc for using your platform to address this and for the laughs you give us each week. 

@luke.tennie you nailed it. Dominic deserved that moment. ๐Ÿ‘

#ADHD #ADHDawareness #ADHDmom #ADHDsupoort #ADHDadvocacy
I'm an ADHD coach, and I still have days like this I'm an ADHD coach, and I still have days like this.

I used to feel broken when my brain took an unexpected detour, but now I know how to reset and move forward without the shame spiral.

Now I help other moms move forward without the guilt and shame. ๐Ÿ’› Link in bio.

#ADHDmom #ADHDcoach #ADHDwomen #neurodivergentmom #momswithADHD
1 week left to join! ADHD moms, if you've been fe 1 week left to join!

ADHD moms, if you've been feeling overwhelmed, scattered or constantly running on empty, this space was created for you!

Don't miss your chance to gain practical tools, new awareness, and connect with moms who truly understand the struggles of parenting with ADHD. 

Enrollment closes in one week! Grab your spot today using the link in my bio.
The secret to managing ADHD? Compassion. Compassi The secret to managing ADHD? Compassion.

Compassion doesnโ€™t remove accountability โ€” it gives you room to grow, learn, and respond to mistakes and setbacks without shame.

Compassion helps you grow โ€” not by doing everything perfectly, but by giving yourself grace along the way.

Managing ADHD isnโ€™t about collecting more tools or systems. Itโ€™s about awareness. 

Noticing how you use the tools you already have, and learning to respond in ways that actually work for your brain, is how real, lasting change happens.

#ADHD #ADHDsupport #ADHDparent #ADHDtools
That thought, โ€œIโ€™m not qualified to do this,โ€ usua That thought, โ€œIโ€™m not qualified to do this,โ€ usually shows up when youโ€™re overwhelmed, not when youโ€™re incapable.

Parenting with ADHD (especially when your child has ADHD too) asks a lot of your nervous system, your energy, and your mental load.

Needing support doesnโ€™t mean youโ€™re doing something wrong. It means youโ€™re human and tired!

๐Ÿ’› Save this for the next time your inner critic shows up

#ADHDParenting #ADHDMom #ADHD #ADHDParentSupport
Sometimes support can be more important than strat Sometimes support can be more important than strategy because a plan alone doesnโ€™t take into account the capacity and needs of you and your child. Even the โ€œperfectโ€ strategy wonโ€™t work if the key supports arenโ€™t in place.

Support can look different for everyone. It might mean adjusting a strategy to fit your child, offering extra scaffolding, giving yourself space to pause and recharge, asking for help from a partner or friend, setting up small routines that reduce overwhelm, or seeking guidance from someone who understands ADHD parenting.

Parenting is hard, and getting support is not a sign that you are failing. It means that you care enough to do what it takes to find a path that actually works.

#ADHDParenting #ADHDMomLife #adhd #ADHDParentSupport
Honoring your kidsโ€™ needs during the holidays does Honoring your kidsโ€™ needs during the holidays doesnโ€™t make the season less magical, but it does make it more manageable. When you can accept that your family's holiday will look different from what you expected, you can start creating holiday magic that fits everyone's nervous system.

1. Protect downtime
Kids need breaks from the noise, events, and social pressure. Build in quiet pockets each day so they can reset before overwhelm hits.

2. Prep them ahead of time
Visuals, check-ins, and simple โ€œhereโ€™s whatโ€™s nextโ€ cues reduce anxiety and help kids feel more in control.

3. Donโ€™t force the magic
If it stresses you or your kids out, itโ€™s okay to skip it. You can create meaningful holiday moments without forcing the picture-perfect version.

4. Create a sensory-friendly holiday
The holidays are filled with crowds, noise, and lights that can be very overwhelming. Explore calmer versions or bring coping tools (headphones, snacks, fidgets) to help with the sensory overwhelm.

5. Expect big feelings and build in recovery time
The holidays are filled with excitement, waiting, and changes in routine. Big emotions should be expected and not punished. Help your child recover after a meltdown by connecting with them and acknowledging how hard the holidays can feel. Understanding their overwhelm will help them feel calm and supported.

The holidays might look different, and thatโ€™s exactly what makes them manageable, meaningful, and magical in your own way.

#ADHDMom #ADHDParentingtips #ADHDholidays #ADHD #ADHDsupport
#ADHDholidaysurvival
If the holidays feel overwhelming, chaotic, or kin If the holidays feel overwhelming, chaotic, or kind of miserable, youโ€™re not alone. Holiday overload is real, and it often steals the joy long before the celebrations even start.

Thatโ€™s exactly why I created a free Holiday Survival Mini Guide for ADHD moms who secretly (or not-so-secretly) hate the holidays because of the noise, pressure, expectations, and nonstop mental load.

DM me the word HOLIDAY and Iโ€™ll send it straight to you.

Give yourself the gift of a calmer and lighter holiday season built for your brain.

#ADHDMom #ADHDFriendlyHolidays #ADHDHolidayOverwhelm #ADHDOverload #ADHDSupport #ADHD #ADHDParenting
Most ADHD moms donโ€™t actually need more holiday ti Most ADHD moms donโ€™t actually need more holiday tips โ€” they need permission to stop doing the holidays in a way that burns them out.

The holidays can be loud, chaotic, and full of expectations, but you donโ€™t have to run on empty to get through them. Simplifying, delegating, and adjusting traditions isnโ€™t selfishโ€”itโ€™s survival, self-care, and showing up in the best way possible.

Give yourself permission to prioritize your energy, your nervous system, and your familyโ€™s connection. Small adjustments = calmer moments, more joy, and lasting memories.
๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„

#ADHDMom #ADHDHolidaySurvival  #ADHD #ADHDParenting  #ADHDChrstimas
Holiday overwhelm isnโ€™t a you-problem โ€” itโ€™s an AD Holiday overwhelm isnโ€™t a you-problem โ€” itโ€™s an ADHD brain problem.

The holiday season requires more planning, more remembering, more emotional energy, and just more of everything. And the ADHD brain is already managing juggling a lot without the holiday extras!

So if youโ€™re feeling scattered, behind, or overstimulated, it doesnโ€™t mean youโ€™re doing the holidays โ€œwrong.โ€ It means your brain is managing way more than usual.

During the busy holiday season, give yourself some grace. Youโ€™re not failing the holidays โ€” the holidays are just a lot.

#ADHDMom #ADHDParenting #ADHDHolidays #ADHDchristmas #ADHDburnout
This year, I let go of the pressure to do everythi This year, I let go of the pressure to do everything the way itโ€™s โ€œsupposedโ€ to be done.

I simplified. I delegated. I used supports. I chose regulation over perfection.

And it made the entire day calmer, lighter, and more enjoyable for everyone.

Sometimes you just have to say fuck whatโ€™s expected and do what actually works for you.

Thatโ€™s not failing the holidayโ€”thatโ€™s ADHD wisdom, ADHD survival, and an ADHD win.

#ADHDMom #ADHDFriendly #ADHDHoliday #ADHD #ADHDsupport
Your family may not always understand why you need Your family may not always understand why you need breaks, why you leave early, or why you simplify plans, but your well-being matters more than meeting expectations. A regulated parent creates a regulated child.

Crowded rooms, loud conversations, shifting plans, and high expectations can overwhelm both your brain and your childโ€™s nervous system faster than people realize.

Youโ€™re allowed to prioritize regulation over tradition.
Youโ€™re allowed to choose connection over perfection.
Youโ€™re allowed to set boundaries that keep everyone calm and safe.

You and your child deserve a day that feels manageable, grounded, and peaceful.

#ADHDMom #SensitiveKids #ADHDFriendly #HolidayParenting #adhdwomen #adhdparenting #adhdtips #adhdoverwhelm
Thanksgiving can feel like chaos for ADHD brainsโ€”t Thanksgiving can feel like chaos for ADHD brainsโ€”too many tasks, too many expectations, too much sensory input. It is possible to reduce the overewhelm and even enjoy the day.

1. Simplify the Day: Remember, you donโ€™t have to do it all. Delegate what you can, and accept help without guilt. Ask guests to bring dishes, drinks, or help with setup and cleanup. Outsource when possible: pre-made or semi-prepared foods arenโ€™t cheating - it's a smarter use of your time and energy! The goal isnโ€™t perfection; itโ€™s keeping your energy for the moments that matter.

2. Break the Day into Blocks: 
Chunking the day into sections makes it manageable. Instead of thinking about every single thing at once, focus on one block at a time. Give yourself short mental breaks and treat each block like its own mini-task. Small wins throughout the day add up!

3. Use Tools to Offload Your Thinking: 
Your brain doesnโ€™t need to hold it all. Lists, timers, phone reminders, and sticky notes are ways to support your brain, not signs of weakness. Offloading tasks frees up mental space so you can focus on whatโ€™s happening right now instead of juggling a million things at once.

4. Adjust Your Expectations: 
The memories your family will remember arenโ€™t the perfectly arranged table or the perfectly baked pie, but the moments of connection, laughter, and shared joy. Let go of unnecessary pressure and focus on what really matters: your family, your kids, and even a few quiet moments for yourself.๐Ÿฆƒ

#ADHDMom #ADHDFriendly #ADHDsurvival #ParentingWithADHD #ADHD
So many ADHD moms tell me they want to delegate, b So many ADHD moms tell me they want to delegate, but it feels harder than just doing it themselves. I get it, and I do this too!

๐Ÿค“ Hereโ€™s why itโ€™s so hard:

1. Control feels safe. ADHD often makes us hyper-aware of things slipping through the cracks. Youโ€™re used to being the one who remembers, fixes, and follows through, and doing it yourself feels faster and more reliable, even if itโ€™s exhausting.

2. Executive function overload. Delegating isnโ€™t just saying โ€œdo thisโ€ โ€” itโ€™s planning, explaining, remembering to follow up, and trusting it will get done. Thatโ€™s a lot for a brain already juggling a million things.

3. Perfectionism & fear of judgment. You might worry: โ€œTheyโ€™ll do it wrong,โ€ or โ€œIโ€™ll look lazy if I ask.โ€ That fear keeps you holding the mental load alone.

4. Emotional load. ADHD moms often feel like they should handle it all. Asking for help can feel like admitting failure, even though itโ€™s actually smart and necessary.

๐Ÿ’ก What to try instead:

1. Start small. Delegate one tiny thing first โ€” a single task you donโ€™t have to micromanage.

2. Use clear instructions. Write it down, set reminders, or give visual cues to make it easier on both you and the person helping.

3. Practice the pause. Before jumping in, take a deep breath and remind yourself: โ€œItโ€™s okay if itโ€™s not perfect. Iโ€™m making space for my energy.โ€

4. Celebrate small wins. Every time you let go of one task, acknowledge the progress โ€” thatโ€™s real change.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s one thing you could delegate this week?
If you find yourself snapping, forgetting appointm If you find yourself snapping, forgetting appointments, or feeling like youโ€™re โ€œfailing,โ€ itโ€™s not a reflection of how much you care. Itโ€™s how ADHD shows up under stress, overload, and exhaustion.

๐‘พ๐’‚๐’š๐’” ๐’•๐’ ๐’„๐’๐’‘๐’† ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’”๐’† ๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’Š๐’ ๐’Ž๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’•๐’”:
โ€ข Pause and take a breath before reacting. Even 5 seconds helps reset your brain.
โ€ข Use reminders, sticky notes, or alarms to capture what you might forget.
โ€ข Break big tasks into smaller steps so your working memory isnโ€™t overloaded.
โ€ข Practice self-compassion โ€” remind yourself that mistakes donโ€™t erase your love or effort.
โ€ข Ask for help when you need it โ€” delegation isnโ€™t weakness, itโ€™s smart energy management.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฎ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ โ€” ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜€๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ. ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜€๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐˜€.
My ADHD brain tried to convince me it would be fas My ADHD brain tried to convince me it would be faster to just do it myself. But today I paused, asked for help, and let it go.

Thatโ€™s what progress looks like with ADHD. Small shifts, unlearning old coping patterns, and practicing the art of letting go. 

๐Ÿ’ฌ Whatโ€™s one thing you can take off your plate this week?
Some days, the goal isnโ€™t to do more โ€” itโ€™s to do Some days, the goal isnโ€™t to do more โ€” itโ€™s to do what matters most with the energy you have.

ADHD brains move in waves โ€” energy rises, focus dips, and thatโ€™s okay.

What matters most is choosing compassion over guilt when the day doesnโ€™t go as planned.

Remember - Youโ€™re not falling behind,  youโ€™re honoring your limits.

#adhdsupport #adhdacceptance #executivefunction #adhdselfcare #adhdcoaching #adhdhelp #adhdparenting #adhdmom #anewwaytoadhd
If it feels extra hard some days โ€” thatโ€™s because If it feels extra hard some days โ€” thatโ€™s because it is.

Every plan, every meltdown, every reminder is extra hard because youโ€™re managing two sets of executive functions at once. It takes an incredible amount of energy, focus, and emotional regulation. This is the invisible load of parenting with ADHD that people don't see.

If you are feeling tired, unmotivated, or like you're barely keeping your head above water, be gentle with yourself. Youโ€™re doing so much more than you realize!

#adhdmom #adhdparenting #adhdwomen #adhdawareness #adhdcoach #adhdfamily #adhdhelp #anewwaytoadhd
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe

Learn More About ADHD Coaching

Schedule a call with me today!

  • jenny@anewwaytoadhd.com

Clients

DisclaimerClient Login
A New Way To ADHD 2021 Hello Fashion | Developed By Blossom Themes. Powered by WordPress. Privacy Policy