Penny Williams's Blog, page 57
August 27, 2014
ADHD is a b*@#$!
Pin ItADHD is a b*@#$! (I vowed to keep it real, right?) If my son’s inability to stay focused were due to an obvious brain injury or intellectual delay, his inattentiveness would never be questioned as a lack of motivation or not trying hard enough. If my son had physical and developmental delays that were […]
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August 18, 2014
The awkwardness of middle school + ADHD
Pin ItToday is Ricochet’s first day of middle school. MIDDLE SCHOOL! It’s hard to believe on many levels. For one thing, I can’t be old enough for my baby to be in middle school. {eek!} Secondly, he really isn’t mature enoughfor the demands ofmiddle school, thanks to his ADHD. Middle school forces many new challenges […]
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July 31, 2014
10 Musts for Mom Self-Care when Parenting a Special Needs Child
Pin ItOne of the most important things we can do to be successful and effective parents, is to selfishly take time for ourselves. Parents (especially moms, {wink, wink}) make kids and spouses top priority and only then then consider something for ourselves, if there’s time (there’s never time when you have kids. never. ever.). The […]
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July 17, 2014
Free ebook! “Thrive. A 9-step survival plan for parenting a child with ADHD.”
Who doesn’t love a free e-book, right? I compiled an overview of the 9-step survival plan I outline in my upcoming book, “What to Expect When You’re NOT Expecting ADHD” (due out later this year), and created this short but informative e-book. Subscribe to my blog below (under Related Posts section), and you’ll be taken right to the e-book to download.
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July 15, 2014
5 ways to create structure for kids with ADHD
Kids with ADHD lack intrinsic organization and planning tools. Since they don’t have these tools internally, it’s important to provide external structure. Systems and routines provide kids with ADHD the security of well-defined expectations. Implementing structure and routines in a chaotic family household is easier said than done.
This summer, I decided to get back to more structure in our home. I know it’s beneficial, I’ve seen that in the past, yet the consistent time it takes causes...
July 11, 2014
Friendships are doubly hard for kids with ADHD!
I’m over on my ADDitude Magazine blog again today, talking about recent social catastrophes Ricochet has endured due to ADHD. Oh these ups and downs…
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July 9, 2014
An exciting college alternative for kids with ADHD and/or Dyslexia
Individualsdiagnosed with ADHD have tremendous potential, but live in a society that has not adapted to take advantage of their talents. Traits these individuals exhibit include creativity, laser-sharp hyper-focus, determination, and persuasiveness. They have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a zest for life.
Unfortunately in our current society, the demands of college and the rigidity of the workforce do not always leverage the strengths of divergent thinkers. Studies show that only 5...
June 25, 2014
Top 10 Tools for Kids with ADHD
There are thousands of products on the market purported to help with ADHD. However, in the nearly six years since my son’s diagnosis, we have tried dozens and found only a few to be truly beneficial. Following is my top ten picks of tools and gadgets for kids with ADHD. Note, a good portion of this list addresses sensory issues — we’ve found that super helpful for inattention and other ADHD-related issues as well.
My Top 10 Tools for Kids with ADHD
1) HowdaHUG
The HowdaHUG chair literally...
June 20, 2014
An ADHD parent’s quest for the holy grail
School can be the most painful thorn in the bum of parents raising a child with ADHD. It’s a constant battle to get the school to accept and truly understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses, offer the accommodations they need to achieve success in a learning environment, and then consistently implement your child’s tailored plan. I’ve been fighting for five years and I’m still spinning my wheels. That’s 1,825 days. Actually, it’s almost six years, so it’s closer to 2,100 days, but...
June 18, 2014
You CAN survive parenting a child with ADHD!
“But there’s no solution/cure/fix for ADHD.Believe me, I’ve looked. I was setting myself up for failure when that was my ambition. But I learned over time that a “fix” wasn’t the objective.”
Today I’m the expert writing about how to survive parenting a child with ADHD over on ImpactADHD.com. Click over and check out the article, then look around Impact ADHD’s website as well — it is full of resources!
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