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Monday, August 24th, 2009Welcome back!A new report released today suggests that more and more teens are abusing stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall. Depending upon which news outlet you are listening to, the angle and agenda is going to be slightly different.
I’ve seen reports from Reuters (article here) that focus on the substantial increase in calls to Poison [...]
ADHD Experts: Bill Maher And Arianna Huffington Jump On Board The ADHD Soapbox
Monday, August 10th, 2009ADHD continues to be misunderstood by so many people – particularly the media at large and anyone who has an opinion and a way to express it. Just Google “ADHD” and you’ll find results linking back to credible sources and then of course blogs and other websites where any opinion is welcome, addressed, and shared… [...]
ADHD & Finding Success: Develop A Strong Foundation First
Thursday, March 20th, 2008On Tuesday night, I had the great privilege of speaking to a group of parents and professionals on “Parenting Children of ADHD.” I say it was a great privilege, because any time someone makes a sacrifice of their own precious time – to hear what I can share with them – I know I [...]
Success Strategy – Someone Finally Gets It!
Friday, February 15th, 2008Does this sound familiar?
You need to call customer service, be it an emergency – the only time you have available – or you just want to get this over and done with, resolved once and for all… Is that too much to ask for?
I don’t think so – instead of reaching a human, you get [...]
Lessons From Life – Hollywood Edition
Friday, February 15th, 2008Too old or too good? You be the judge…
This afternoon I saw the trailer for the latest Indiana Jones movie. When I first heard about this film being released – I had a few less than positive reactions:
Give it a rest already…
Isn’t he too old?
Too little, too late?
Could they ruin this classic character?
But as I [...]
ADHD Parents Movie – Have You Seen It Yet?
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Just a short post to announce the final edit of “The ADHD Parents Movie.” If you know a parent or family where a child struggles with ADHD, then this movie is a must watch.
Check it out here:
http://theadhdparentsmovie.com.
I’m probably a little biased, but I can’t help but share this with all of you.
ADHD – What Do You Believe?
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008“Your thoughts create your reality.”
~Author Unknown
No matter how many times I hear this, it just might be the most important factor in finding success. Whether success to you means:
A clean room
Better grades at school
No more temper tantrums
5 minutes of peace
Sleeping in on Saturday morning
Seeing your child laugh
Not crying
Not hiding
Success means many things to many people. [...]
ADHD – Is It Real Or Not?
Monday, February 11th, 2008This morning I woke up to rumblings from other noted bloggers and news feeds, addressing once again, the debate of whether or not ADHD is real.
You’ve heard it before – and you are likely to hear it over and over again.
Skeptics, non-believers, conspiracy theorists, and a few professionals have said:
“ADHD is a disorder created by [...]
ADHD Symptoms – Another Problem That “Mimics” ADHD
Saturday, February 9th, 2008It appears that the list of “other problems” that mimic symptoms of ADHD just got another addition. According to this recent article, sleep apnea can be another problem where your child will exhibit the characteristic symptoms of attention deficit disorder:
Difficulty focusing
Increased irritability
Fidgety
Uncontrollable emotional outbursts
Doesthis sound familiar?
Well, according to this article and ongoing research related [...]
Emotional & Physically Exhausted – ADHD
Monday, February 4th, 2008Well, here goes another “video” message. I am really enjoying this new technology and being able to connect with you via different mediums.
Anyway – Today I wanted to talk to you just very briefly about emotional and physical exhaustion.
After focusing my energy and resources on the “big game,” I crashed this morning and did not [...]