The Truth Behind ADHD

I think one of the biggest problems or obstacles facing children and families affected by ADHD is this prevailing idea (by society at large) that these individuals are broken and need to be fixed.  This really kills me…  And it drives me BONKERS!!!!! But that’s just the surface issue that we need to worry about.  [...]

I think it’s safe to say that there are some pretty powerful stereotypes about ADHD? And I don’t think I’ll offend anyone by saying that there are a lot of people who have certain expectations of people once they hear the words “ADHD.” But what if we there was a quick and easy way to [...]

Broken… Disabled… Lazy… Crazy… No good… Outcast… Disappointment.. These are some pretty powerful (and incredibly negative) ways to describe people or talk about others.  I’m sure just seeing these words gave you some sort of reaction?  Now imagine how using these words – c’mon, we all do – impact the people around us? Now how [...]

To many of my readers it’s been no secret that the last six months have been a challenge.  I struggled with a lot of intense feelings, and pulled back from a lot of what I do and what I like to do.  I isolated myself and it led to disaster.  I wish I could say [...]

In a recent survey to our readers we found out that one of the biggest stresses and challenges facing you right now is money, finances, and the economy. We are definitely living in challenging times, and you are NOT alone! Not even close to being alone. And while that might be helpful information…I often tell [...]

There is no shortage of controversy still looming over whether or not children with ADHD should be, or need to be placed on medication.  While most things don’t tend to shock me…  I was somewhat caught off guard by this story of a man who kidnapped his own son to keep his mother from medicating [...]

The sensationalism of ADHD in America, and as a diagnosis continues.  No surprise there!!  The media jumps on the controversy and drama band wagon…  Every day citizens laugh at the ADHD jokes (like one Conan O’Brien tried to crack this week during ADHD Awareness week of all times).   The medical community continues to preach “deficit, [...]

This morning I am captured by the magic of “storytelling” and legacy.  As I was enjoying my morning coffee, I happened to catch the end of the movie, “The Babe.”  No, it’s NOT the movie about a pig and his travels through the farm.  This story of “The Babe” is about the life and legacy [...]

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 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…  [...]