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Updated on September 17, 2025August 29, 2022

A New Approach to Dealing with Difficult Behaviors

Raising a child with ADHD comes with many challenges. One challenge that many parents seek to solve is dealing with difficult behaviors. They find that …

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Updated on September 17, 2025April 29, 2022

How To Create a Roadmap to Success with an ADHD Brain

People with ADHD love living life freely. Plans, routines, and structure feel too conforming. In our minds, we thrive off a free-wheeling lifestyle. It’s like …

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Updated on September 6, 2025January 14, 2022

Women Struggling with ADHD – Tips & Resources You will Love

If you are one of the millions of women struggling with ADHD, your journey has probably been a long and difficult one. Learning to navigate …

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Updated on September 6, 2025November 29, 2021

How To Change The Fault in our Scars

Many know the famous line from Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar – “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves…” Which many interpret …

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Updated on September 6, 2025November 17, 2021

How Doing Less is the Key to Happiness

The demands of life can be very overwhelming. It seems like a constant struggle to stay on top of things. You think if I just …

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Updated on September 6, 2025November 17, 2021

The Problem with Parenting Books – How to find long-lasting solutions that work

Have you read every parenting book in Barnes and Noble, followed every parenting influencer on Instagram and pinned all of the amazing parenting advice on …

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Updated on September 6, 2025November 14, 2021

Does Your Child Struggle with Black-and-White Thinking?

Many kids with ADHD struggle with black-and-white thinking. When presented with problems, they typically only see two extreme options. This is the best – This …

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Updated on September 6, 2025August 10, 2021

Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free

How would your life be different if you could set boundaries without feelings of shame or guilt? Learning to create boundaries is essential to any …

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Updated on September 6, 2025May 21, 2021

How My Late ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life

What if everything you always thought about yourself was wrong? So many of us create a narrative for ourselves based on how we are seen …

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Some days, the goal isn’t to do more — it’s Some days, the goal isn’t to do more — it’s to do what matters most with the energy you have. ADHD brains move in waves — energy rises, focus dips, and that’s okay. What matters most is choosing compassion over guilt when the day doesn’t go as planned. Remember - You’re not falling behind, you’re honoring your limits. #adhdsupport #adhdacceptance #executivefunction #adhdselfcare #adhdcoaching #adhdhelp #adhdparenting #adhdmom #anewwaytoadhd
If it feels extra hard some days — that’s beca If it feels extra hard some days — that’s because it is. Every plan, every meltdown, every reminder is extra hard because you’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. You’re doing so much more than you realize! #adhdmom #adhdparenting #adhdwomen #adhdawareness #adhdcoach #adhdfamily #adhdhelp #anewwaytoadhd
Managing ADHD isn’t about forcing yourself to st Managing ADHD isn’t about forcing yourself to stick to a rigid plan — it’s about planning with flexibility so your brain and energy can keep up. Maybe your Monday meal prep plan fell apart because you were drained after work not because you’re lazy, but because your energy dipped. What if you tried prepping on Sunday afternoon when you have more bandwidth? Learning to build flexibility into your routines so they can stretch and shift with you is the key to sustaining your energy throughout the week. Here are some tips on how to plan for your shifting capacity: - Break tasks into micro-steps: Instead of “clean the whole kitchen,” try “wash dishes for 10 minutes” or “clear one counter.” - Prioritize energy, not time: Schedule high-focus tasks for when you naturally have more energy. Leave low-energy windows for simpler tasks. - Build in buffer zones: Expect interruptions or slower days — don’t overfill your schedule. - Use adjustable routines: Morning or evening routines can shift depending on your day. Even swapping the order of tasks is okay. - Have flexible systems: Visual cues, checklists, and reminders can bend with your day instead of breaking. Progress is made through small, thoughtful adjustments, not perfection. 
Which of these strategies could make your week feel more doable? Drop a 🧠 if you’re trying flexible planning this week! 📬 Got a question about parenting or managing ADHD? DM me and it could be featured in the ADHD Mom Inbox! #ADHD #ADHDWomen #ADHDLife #ADHDCommunity #ADHDSupport #ANewWayToADHD #ADHDMomInbox #ADHDMoms #adhdhelp
People who are successfully managing their ADHD ar People who are successfully managing their ADHD aren’t doing everything right, but they are doing things differently. 💡 They understand how ADHD shows up in their life — what triggers overwhelm, where their strengths shine, and how their brain truly works. 💬 They make mistakes. They practice self-compassion instead of shame. Mistakes become data, not failure. 🧩 They ask for help and use accountability intentionally — not as punishment, but as support. 🧠 They experiment until they find systems that align with how their brain works. 🎨 They keep things visual, simple, and interesting by designing an environment that grabs their attention and engages their brain. ⚡ They manage their energy, not just their time. They rest before they crash, and they notice what truly recharges them. Remember, progress takes time. Tiny changes build momentum toward a calmer, more focused way of living. 👉 Which of these feels most like your next step right now? #ADHDSupport #ADHDStrategies #ADHDTips #Anewwaytoadhd #ADHDcoachinsight #ADHDGrowth #ADHDCoaching #ADHDBrain
This week’s win: I paused and let myself rest fo This week’s win: I paused and let myself rest for 5 minutes while my kids played instead of scrolling my phone. It felt like such a tiny thing, but it made the next 30 minutes smoother for all of us. Scrolling feels like a break, but it actually drains energy. Choosing real rest refuels you for the next parenting moment. ADHD brains need intentional refueling, not just distraction. Identifying your energy draining habits is the first step towards creating refueling routines that help you avoid burnout. What’s your small win this week? Comment below 👇 #ADHD #ADHDCoach #ADHDWomen #ADHDMoms #ADHDAwareness #ADHDLife #ADHDSupport #ADHDTips #ADHDBrain #ADHDCoaching #ADHDWinoftheWeek #ANewWaytoADHD
You may not be able to control the chaos, the nois You may not be able to control the chaos, the noise, or the endless demands — but you can protect your energy. That means giving yourself permission to rest when you’re drained, saying no when your plate is full, and doing small things that refill your tank. It’s so easy to get caught in the chaos — dishes, noise, notifications, overwhelm. But sometimes the best thing you can do is pause the to-do list and reconnect with what is important to you. Before you add another task to your list or pick up your phone to doom scroll — Ask Yourself: What’s draining me right now? What’s helping me recharge? Protecting your energy isn’t selfish. It’s how you stay grounded, patient, and present for yourself and your people. #ADHD #ADHDCoach #ADHDWomen #ADHDMoms #ExecutiveFunction #energy #ADHDSupport #ADHDStruggles #ADHDTips #ADHDBrain #ADHDCoaching #ADHDHelp
Why we lose our cool 🤯 ➖Overstimulation – Why we lose our cool 🤯 ➖Overstimulation – Too many inputs at once (kids, chores, work stress) flood your brain’s processing system. ➖Emotional hijacking – The amygdala (your brain’s alarm center) signals danger or urgency. When this happens, the thinking part of our brain goes offline. That’s why yelling happens before you even think. ➖ADHD factor – Impulse control and working memory are affected. You might know the calm response, but it’s hard to retrieve it in the heat of the moment. ➖Frustration with repeated behavior – When you feel like you’ve “told them 100 times,” your brain interprets it as a threat to efficiency or success, triggering a fight response. So it’s not that you want to yell — it’s that your brain is reacting to overwhelm faster than your reasoning brain can step in. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the overwhelm and calm your brain 😮‍💨 ➖Notice your early warning signs – clenching jaw, fast breathing, tense shoulders, racing thoughts. ➖Short pause – even a single exhale or a 3-second step back can interrupt the reflex. ➖Anchor yourself – a mantra like: “My child’s not giving me a hard time, they are having a hard time.” ➖Prep “scripts” ahead of time – knowing what you will say in tricky moments reduces the working memory load. ➖Reset regularly – mindfulness, movement, or even micro-breaks during high-stress times help your nervous system regulate so yelling becomes less automatic. Practice self-compassion when things get hard. 🩷 You are not alone. Parenting with ADHD is hard! What is your biggest parenting challenge? #ADHD #ADHDCoach #ADHDWomen #ADHDMoms #ExecutiveFunction #Neurodivergent #ADHDAwareness #ADHDLife #ADHDSupport #ADHDStruggles #ADHDTips #ADHDBrain #ADHDAcceptance #ADHDCoaching #ADHDHelp
When your brain struggles to start, plan, or susta When your brain struggles to start, plan, or sustain focus, it’s not laziness — it’s wiring. You’ve probably spent your whole life trying harder, only to feel like you’re coming up short again and again. The problem isn’t effort — it’s awareness. You’re not lazy. You just haven’t identified which executive function challenges are getting in your way. Once you understand how your brain works, you can build systems and structures that actually support you, rather than shaming you. Here’s what I’ve learned about myself. I’m not lazy — I’m forgetful and I get bored easily. Now that I understand that, I’ve stopped sitting in shame and started using tools that work for me. If this sounds like you too, know that you’re not alone — your brain just needs support, not judgment. #ADHD #ADHDCoach #ADHDWomen #ADHDMoms #ExecutiveFunction #Neurodivergent #ADHDAwareness #ADHDLife #ADHDSupport #ADHDStruggles #ADHDTips #ADHDBrain #ADHDAcceptance #ADHDCoaching #ADHDHelp
When you are parenting a child with ADHD, it is ea When you are parenting a child with ADHD, it is easy to get caught up in the big emotions and feel like you need to fix things right now. Learning to pause so you can focus on strengthening your relationship will be more effective than any lecture you can offer. Parenting in the present moment means letting go of your fears of what might happen in the future and focusing on what your child needs right now. They need you to see their good qualities and enjoy who they are. They need you to understand that things are hard and listen to them without lecturing. And most importantly, they need you to help them find a path moving forward based on their needs at a pace that works for them—just as you did when they first learned to walk, guiding them one step at a time. When you let go of destination thinking, you can walk beside your child on their journey, offering love and support along the way. #adhdawareness #adhdparenting #adhdmom #adhdparentcoaching #adhd
Being a mom is hard. Being a mom with ADHD comes w Being a mom is hard. Being a mom with ADHD comes with its unique challenges. Understanding how parenting while managing your own ADHD impacts you, can help you learn to be compassionate for yourself and also empower you to learn the strategies you need to feel successful as a mom. How does your ADHD impact you as a mom? #adhdmom #parentingwithadhd #adhdparent #adhd #adhdcoach #adhdawareness
Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in our b Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in our brain. ADHD brains produce less dopamine and find unhealthy ways to get more. This can lead to challenging behaviors in kids that drive parents crazy! The good news is that there are healthier ways to help our kids get the dopamine they need! #adhd #adhdcoaching #adhdparent #adhdcommunity #anewwaytoadhd #adhdminnesota #adhdexplained
If something you are thinking about doing scares y If something you are thinking about doing scares you and makes you want to retreat, it is a good indication that you are headed in the right direction. Change is hard, change is scary and change happens when we get ourselves out of our comfort zone.
I used to be a yelling mom. 😤 Everything was ov I used to be a yelling mom. 😤 Everything was overwhelming, and I thought it was the only way to get my kids to listen. After learning more about myself, my triggers, and a lot of hard work, I learned to parent from a calmer place, and my home is better because of it. But, the other day I lost it. I yelled in a way that instantly brought those feelings of guilt and shame that I used to feel each day. I immediately beat myself up and felt like I was failing as a mother. After that moment passed, I was able to reframe my experience. I am an adult who is having a hard time. Just because I had a bad moment doesn't mean I'm a bad parent. ❤️So, I apologized to my girls, admitted that I did not handle it how I would have liked to, and reconnected with them afterward. By focusing on self-compassion, I could forgive myself and focus on how far I've come. I used it as an opportunity to learn. What triggered me? How can I work with my kids to solve the problem that caused my big reaction? Even good parents yell sometimes, but what you do after has the greatest impact on your kids. #adhdbrain #adhdcoaching #adhdmom #adhdparent #adhdcommunity #adhdparentcoach #parenting #neurodiverseparenting #adhdparenting
When "bad" behavior happens our first reaction is When "bad" behavior happens our first reaction is to make it stop. We do this by yelling, bribing, and ignoring. Unfortunately, this doesn't help kids learn the skills they need to work through their big emotions. Self-control and emotional regulation are executive functioning skills that are difficult for kids with ADHD. That is why kids should not be disciplined for behavior that is out of their control. 😠😭😮🤯 🔎Instead, we have to get curious and figure out the why behind the behavior. When you understand what triggers your child, you can teach them the skills they need to deal with those situations in the future. In all honesty, I don't always do the 4 C's well, and I'm okay with that. If I expect myself to always be a perfect parent, then I will probably feel like a failure most of the time. I accept that I am doing the best I can and so are my kids. *If you have big emotions that keep popping up, get curious. Why does it make me so mad when my kid...? You might uncover something you never realized 💡 #ADHD #ADHDparent #ADHDtips #ADHDlife #ADHDfamily
Today, someone sent me an unpleasant email because Today, someone sent me an unpleasant email because my brain mixed up times while trying to schedule our meeting. As a professional, it is crucial that I keep dates and times straight, but as a human with ADHD, this is something I struggle with. In the past, this would have brought up a lot of negative emotions and self-criticism, and left me ruminating about the situation for days, but instead of beating myself up, I chose to give myself grace. What does grace look like for humans with ADHD? * accepting that things are more challenging because we have ADHD * focusing on all of the other times we successfully did things * using mistakes as opportunities for growth and thinking about possible strategies to help you overcome this obstacle * asking for help when you need it * letting go of the idea that perfect is possible Why is it so hard to give ourselves grace? This is a hard thing for people with ADHD to do. When we make mistakes as an adult, it brings up feelings of failure from our childhood. We are flooded with memories of all the times we screwed something up or disappointed someone. If you had known then that you were trying your best and that you had a brain that was wired differently, would things have been different for you? Although we cannot change our past, we can decide how we look at things now. Remember, you are trying your best with the brain you have, so accept your struggles and accentuate your strengths! What would you add to your ADHD manifesto? 📃 #adhdcoaching #adhd #adhdcommunity #adhdtips #adhdsymptoms #adhdlife #anewwaytoadhd #adhdexplained #executivefunctioning #adhdmom #adhdcoachminneapolis #adhdbrain
Summer can be tough for kids with ADHD. Lack of s Summer can be tough for kids with ADHD. Lack of structure and predictability can turn the carefree days of summer into chaos. These six strategies will help you set your family up for a successful summer! Create Connections - Summer is a great time to connect with peers and develop social skills. Make sure to have meaningful family time and one-on-one time together each day. Avoid Summer Slide - Keep them engaged by finding learning activities based on their interests (podcasts, audiobooks from the library and graphic novels are great resources) Routines Rock - Keep bedtimes and daily routines consistent. A loose daily schedule adds predictability to the summer. Keep them in the Know - Use schedules, checklists and alarms to keep kids on track throughout the day. Encourage collaboration by making them part of the planning process Find Balance and Variety - Plan for unstructured playtime, and a variety of physical and outdoor activities. Learn a new skill or visit a new park to keep it exciting. Limit screen-time to under 2 hours a day. Foster Strengths - Use this time to focus on your child's strengths. Offer praise and opportunities to engage in the things that your child is good at and enjoys. Most importantly, have fun and make memories. Find the good parts of the day and celebrate your child’s successes 😎 #adhdtips #adhd #adhdbrain #adhdparenting #adhdkids #adhdsummer #adhdfamily
I’ve been putting off cleaning my desk for at le I’ve been putting off cleaning my desk for at least four months. In my head it felt like it would be a three hour process, but when I finally got started it took less than an hour. ⏱ How many times have you put off a project because you are certain that it will take forever? How often are those thoughts actually true? ADHD brains struggle with executive functioning skills like planning, prioritizing and time management. It causes us to feel overwhelmed, so we put off tasks that need to get done. A few things you can do next time you are struggling to get started: 1. Think about how great it will feel when the project is done 2. Break down the project into smaller and more manageable steps 3. Add it to your calendar - choose a day and time to begin your project 4. Dedicate 20 minutes to working on the project to get the ball rolling #adhdtips #adhdcommunity #anewwaytoadhd #adhdminnesota #adhd #adhdbrain #executivefunctioning #timemanagement
Creating an ADHD toolbox is essential to overcomin Creating an ADHD toolbox is essential to overcoming the daily struggles of living with ADHD.🧳 These simple tips can help you be more productive, decrease overwhelm and manage your time more effectively. Comment below with tips on what to add to an ADHD toolbox. ⬇ #adhdtips #adhdcommunity #t#adhdorganization #adhdsymptoms #adhdlife #anewwaytoadhd #adhdbrains #adhdminneapolis #adhdexplained #executivefunctioning #adhd #adhdcoachminneapolis
🧠The ADHD brain magnifies negative feelings and 🧠The ADHD brain magnifies negative feelings and minimizes positive feelings. We tend to go for the worst-case scenario instead of thinking about the possible benefits. ⏱The next time you hear yourself focusing on the negative, take a second to pause and add a but... This project is going to take a long time, but I can break it up into smaller chunks and it will be easier.📝🙂 Cleaning the house is the worst, but it will be awesome to see my floor again!🧹🙌 This drive is going to take forever, but I can listen to that podcast .🚗🎧 It’s easy to fall into negative thought patterns, but with practice, you can train your brain to look at the positive side of things.🧠➕ That sound really hard, but it will be totally worth it. 😉 #adhdtips #adhdcommunity #thisisadhd #adhdlife #adhdsymptoms #adhdlife #anewwaytoadhd #lovingmyadhd #adhdbrains #adhdminnesota #adhdwomen #adhd #adhdbrain #adhdminneapolis #adhdexplained #executivefunctioning #adhd #ihaveadhd #adhdparent #adhdcoachminneapolis
The ADHD brain can get stuck in negative thought p The ADHD brain can get stuck in negative thought patterns. Luckily we can create new neural pathways through repetition and practice. Practice giving your attention to positive things in life. Focus on your strengths instead of your struggles. Instead of thinking about what you can’t do, ask yourself - what can I do. #adhdtips #adhdcommunity #thisisadhd #adhdorganization #adhdsymptoms #adhdlife #anewwaytoadhd #lovingmyadhd #adhdbrains #adhdminnesota #adhdminneapolis #adhdexplained #executivefunctioning #adhd #ihaveadhd #adhdparent #adhdcoachminneapolis #adhdbrain
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