Any parent of a complex ADHDer knows that in a day’s time you’ll probably feel most of the feels. Overwhelming frustration is common, since – you know – ADHD. Joy and pride will pop up since you’ve made a habit look for the good stuff. There’ll be plenty of exhaustion from keeping things from goingContinue reading “Walking the Tightrope”
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Resources We’ve Found Helpful
For those of you (geeks) who love a good source of in-depth information, this is an awesome resource! The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. We’ve found the information under “Topics A-Z” useful as well as theContinue reading “Resources We’ve Found Helpful”
What is Complex ADHD?
This week we are talking about what we mean when we say “complex ADHD.” It’s easy to understand, even for us sleep-deprived parents. Simple ADHD is when your child has ADHD but not another related diagnosis. Complex ADHD is when your child has ADHD and another related diagnosis. Here at “Two Moms and ADHD,” weContinue reading “What is Complex ADHD?”
Knocked Down But Not Out
“I get knocked down but I get up again,” I’m mindlessly singing with the radio after drop off and a sudden surge of energy hits me. This sentiment seems all too true and I turn the radio up, belting out how strong I am in the face of challenges. Ali and I spend lots ofContinue reading “Knocked Down But Not Out”
Work Around It
One of the most unexpected decisions I’ve made as a parent of a complex ADHDer was the decision to enroll him in a special needs sports league. That was NOT where I thought I was going to end up when I married someone who played football in high school. And like most ADHDers, even complexContinue reading “Work Around It”
Playing Isn’t About Winning
When I was in graduate school, a bunch of us got together to play in a city recreation volleyball league. I went because my roommate was going. I’d never played a sport successfully in my life. I was awkward, chubby, lost in my own thoughts, and not particularly motivated by any physical activity, much lessContinue reading “Playing Isn’t About Winning”
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