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Mindfulness and ADD
ADD Moms | 5 hours ago by Brenda Nicholson
Today I had one of those days. Errands I thought would take an hour or so took more than two. The ham I planned for dinner is now tomorrow night’s dinner because it took far longer to cook than I expected. And to top it all off, I had a truly read more
Adult ADD: Shame on Martha Stewart
Experiencing ADDvantages | October 3rd 2008
In the first 2 minutes of this clip from her show, Martha Stewart tells Ludacris that he can't have ADD and write good music. Wow! The "Domestic Diva" is misinformed about adult ADD. Just ask Justin Timberlake. read more
10 Steps to a Better Brain Part 7: Automatic Negative Thoughts
Experiencing ADDvantages | October 2nd 2008
Posted by Sharon Howell, ADD Management Group Coach I am no stranger to negative thoughts. I so often catch myself running totally useless information through my brain instead of concentrating on what I need to concentrate on. It wastes time... read more
How the ADD Brain Processes
ADD Student | October 1st 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
Recently I wrote about how I am learning some new and old things again, and how it surprised me that going over the same material a second time yielded new insights. Although I haven’t studied any additional material in the last day or so, I am read more
The Economy and Your ADD
Experiencing ADDvantages | October 1st 2008
The 'doom and gloom' is upon us. It's in the papers, on the web, and all over the TV. Your friends, family, and neighbors can't stop talking about it. The 'economic crisis' is on everyone's mind, and fear and anxiety... read more
Papers, Piles, and ADD
ADD Moms | September 30th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
Do I need to say anything more? You already know, don’t you? Do you have a stack of papers somewhere, a pile here and there? What’s in there that’s important? How about overdue bills? Papers and piles are some of the biggest thin read more
Question: How is the Economic Crisis Affecting Your ADD?
Experiencing ADDvantages | September 30th 2008
The media is all doom and gloom right now. You can't turn on the news without hearing about the failed bailout plan or the falling stock market. Even if you're not a chicken little, it's easy to feel like the... read more
Learning Over and Over Again
ADD Student | September 30th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
Learning never stops, no matter how old you get or what you already know. I’ve recently been concentrating on learning internet marketing, something that I studied very intently when I first became a website owner. I’ve found out that co read more
Mind Maps and ADHD
ADD Moms | September 29th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
Recently I wrote a post about being able to focus and prioritize your projects, something none of us are good at. At the time, I suggested that one way might be to make a list and then break it down into smaller steps. While I still think that itR read more
Michele Novotni: Audio Preview of Virtual AD/HD Conference Sessio…
Experiencing ADDvantages | September 9th 2008
Did you know that when an adult with AD/HD loses their job, it is often NOT because they don't do their job well, but because they don't get along well with others? Psychologist and author Dr. Michele Novotni shared this... read more
Adults with AD/HD: Do You Need an Attitude ADDjustment?
Experiencing ADDvantages | August 8th 2008
Today I'd like to share with you an article that I originally wrote for Patricia Quinn, M.D. and ADDvance.com. This article is inspired by Chapter 3 of my book, which is called 'ADDjust Your Attitude.' Judging by the great responses... read more
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Lauren Welle | June 8th 2008 by Lauren Welle
Characteristics of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder can appear in children before they are 7 years old. Typical characteristics include difficulty sitting still, problems paying attention and impulsivity. The cause is unknown although some re read more
College Credit the ADD Way
ADD Student | May 29th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
The other day I was sharing something with my daughter and a friend of hers, and it occurred to me that it might be useful to share with you, too. My daughter’s friend was thinking about going to college, and the two of them were discussing all read more
ADHD Minimum Requirements
ADD Moms | May 8th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
I’m a big fan of Jennifer Louden. Jennifer has written a number of books, including “Comfort Secrets for Women” and “The Life Organizer”. One of the most useful ideas that I have found in her books is the idea of minim read more
Chores and ADHD
ADD Student | May 6th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
As you can see, I have added a player to the site to make it easier to listen to any audio files I add. This Tuesday Ten Minute Tip is about helping your ADD child remember to do their chores and to do them properly. Share This read more
Finding What You Need
ADD Moms | May 5th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
This Tuesday Ten Minute Tip is about how to find what you need when you need it. read more
ADHD News: Will the Brits Ban Green Tic Tacs?
Brain Boosters for Your Kids | May 2nd 2008 by MaryJo Wagner, Ph.D.
If you've read much about hyperactive, impulsive, can't focus kids--those kids we call ADHD--you've probably run across information suggesting that artificial coloring and artificial flavors can cause this annoying behavior. Or at least make the beha read more
ADHD or Lack of Vitamin D?
Brain Boosters for Your Kids | May 1st 2008 by MaryJo Wagner, Ph.D.
We've long known that kids need plenty of vitamin D for healthy bones. We urge parents to make sure kids get plenty of sunshine. We put vitamin D in milk. And my Mom went a step further: forcing me to swallow tablespoons of nasty cod liver oil. Now read more
Exercise and AD/HD
ADD Moms | April 30th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
Do you like exercise? Neither do I. You know it’s good for all sorts of things, including weight loss and staying healthy, not to mention looking better. But that’s not why I do it. I exercise faithfully, at least 3 times a week, for 3 read more
ADHD in 1955
Brain Boosters for Your Kids | April 25th 2008 by MaryJo Wagner, Ph.D.
First: I've got a big announcement! My new totally free weekly "ADHD Answers Now" telechat starts Tuesday night, April 29. The first one's called: "The Calm after the Storm," and I'll be giving you three quick, effective tricks for helping kids down read more
ADHD Drugs: Do They Really Cause Heart Attacks?
Brain Boosters for Your Kids | April 25th 2008 by MaryJo Wagner, Ph.D.
Do ADHD stimulant drugs such as Ritalin cause heart attacks? Yes, they can--in a small number of children. Children who have a pre-existing heart condition.Since 1999 thirty kids have died from sudden death attributed to stimulant drugs. And more hav read more
How to Find a Good Psychologist or Psychiatrist
Smart Zone Psychology Blog | April 20th 2008 by Susan Fletcher
We are asked a lot for the name of a good psychologist or psychiatrist by people who live outside of our community. While I know people in my profession who have private practices, I don't know one in every major city in the United States. Just this read more
ADHD Trick: Left Up, Right Down, Leg Around, and Nod
Brain Boosters for Your Kids | April 20th 2008 by MaryJo Wagner, Ph.D.
Try this: Draw a triangle with one hand and two squares with the other hand while tracing a circle on the floor with one leg and nodding your head twice forward, then twice backwards. Switch hands and legs.Helps you pay attention and organize tasks a read more
ADHD or Too Much Chocolate Cake
Brain Boosters for Your Kids | April 13th 2008 by MaryJo Wagner, Ph.D.
My favorite chocolate cake--not pictured here although this one looks pretty scrumptious--has a whopping 3 cups of sugar, not including the frosting.Just writing about it makes me swoon! (It's the Southern Georgia Chocolate Pound Cake from a 1967 is read more
ADHD: Geniuses, Millionaires, and Presidents
Brain Boosters for Your Kids | April 12th 2008 by MaryJo Wagner, Ph.D.
We may whine and complain about ADHD. Wish our kids didn't have it. And look for ways to get over it.But, a lot of ADHD folks have been fabulously successful. The most famous is Einstein himself!Then we've got other geniuses like Mozart and Leonardo read more
The Importance of Creativity
ADD Student | April 5th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
I recently mentioned on ADD Moms that my husband has taken up the guitar. He’s become obsessed with it actually, but it’s a healthy obsession. I think that everybody, AD/HD or not, needs some sort of creative outlet. For me, it’s read more
Social Skills and AD/HD
ADD Moms | April 5th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
This afternoon, a friend of my husband’s stopped by unexpectedly, and he brought his girlfriend with him. Maybe that’s an OK thing with you, but it produced a little bit of anxiety in me. It might have partially been because I was stil read more
AD/HD and Executive Function
ADD Student | March 31st 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
Sometimes, when a child (or adult) is diagnosed for Attention Deficit Disorder, the report will mention that the individual has Executive Function deficits. Or, more commonly, the parent notices that while their child is extremely bright (genius IQ read more
Attention Washington DC Parents
ADD Student | March 27th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
If your child attends public school, and you have had difficulties getting the school to provide proper accommodations for your child’s Attention Deficit Disorder, then Camille Tuutti-Winkler would like to talk to you. Ms. Tuutti-Winkler is a read more
Attention Washington DC Parents
ADD Moms | March 27th 2008 by Brenda Nicholson
If your child attends public school, and you have had difficulties getting the school to provide proper accommodations for your child’s Attention Deficit Disorder, then Camille Tuutti-Winkler would like to talk to you. Ms. Tuutti-Winkler is read more
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