The Truth Behind ADHD

Today’s post is really about so much more than just children struggling with ADHD or any other type of learning disability or struggle.   “Paying attention to patterns” I think has more to do with just being able to anticipate what is coming at you. One predominant theme I hear from parents of children with ADHD, [...]

Usually early on in the coaching process, the topic of understanding what is ADHD and what is not ADHD eventually comes up.  And it can cause quite the commotion until we are able to collaboratively overcome this roadblock. It would appear that when a child is diagnosed with ADHD, almost everything they do and become [...]

This past weekend, I was kayaking with the custodial uncle of a child struggling with Asperger Syndrome.  I was really moved when he explained to me that he didn’t think it was that bad…  That was until his niece moved in with him and his wife.  Until then, he simply thought that his sister was [...]

Too 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 morning I read a great article asking the question: “Is Eli Manning Overrated?” For those of you who don’t follow the NFL – or those of you who could care less about professional football – stick with this post as I promise it is related to ADHD. There are a few arguments in this [...]

“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 [...]

It 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 [...]

Well, 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 [...]

LOST Returns Tonight – Will You Be Watching? For those of you who are avid followers and fans of the television show LOST, tonight marks the long-anticipated return of one of television’s most exciting shows. While watching Wednesday’s repeat of the 3rd Season Finale – I was reminded of two very different approaches to viewing [...]

When I started writing this blog – I had a pretty good sense of what I wanted to talk about, and where I wanted to go. It all started with the idea that there are many truths behind ADHD. It doesn’t matter whether you are a parent, spouse, partner, child, or sibling of someone who [...]