In some situations, you might "just play" for fun. In other situations, you play to win. That means you give it your all, and do what it takes to excel. It's the difference between saying "I play …
When things seem impossible…
Remember that when things are hard, it takes complete dedication to do anything. Setting goals with your child academically is the same thing as setting goals as an athlete. But it …
This takes focus
Amazing moveshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP54guVj_XE …
The “Mom” part of the brain
Many ADHDers, children and adults alike, struggle with organization. A term that is used a lot now is "executive functioning." That means the skills to get things organized, prioritize …
So you “have” ADHD. So what? Does it have you?
A diagnosis of ADHD can bring some peace of mind to a lot of people. Most people appreciate it as an explanation of why they think the way they do. Some people spend years feeling that there is …
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So You Think You Can Focus?
That's a lot of focusing. Wow! bit.ly/1W3ztj3 …
Y.E.T.
A lot of times, we are faced with patients and clients (and our kids) who will say "I can't do it." They do not have confidence in their ability to do something, and that makes it harder to try. …
Overcoming Procrastination
Procrastination is a major issue for ADHD. I think in part, ADHDers can feel overwhelmed by the tasks they are facing. They also are more easily distracted by other tasks that can be more enticing to …
Hard Work Produces Greatness
The great Steph Curry was rejected many times. He wasn't a good enough basketball player. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/steph-curry-davidson-college-211200729.html …
Many people don’t DO well when they don’t FEEL well
For focus to be optimal, your child needs to have support. In the book, we talk about how important it is to have good sleep (both enough hours as well as good quality sleep), good nutrition, …
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