Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions affecting our children today. The two conditions can interact in complex ways, and when they occur together, they can present a unique set of challenges for a child and their families. If your child…
I have personally suffered with anxiety since I was a teenager, and now as I see my young son deal with it, it makes anxiety even more close to my heart. I’ve been trying to better understand my own anxiety for years, but now my primary focus has…
Do you consider yourself a snacker? You’re not alone! I snack all the time, and it’s so darn hard to stop! I snack when I’m not even hungry sometimes which in turn can lead to autopilot responses of reaching for random snacks throughout the day! This can lead…
Three years ago, today, I sat in my office praying that time would go by faster so I could hurry off to be by my best friend’s side as we mourned the loss of her mother who had died only days earlier. My day wa quickly turned upside…
For those who know me, they know that I love to run. I’ll run when it’s sweltering hot, and I’ll run even if it means my eye lashes will have their own icicles by the end of the run. I run when it’s daylight and when it’s night,…
Are you looking forward to 2022? Ready to wave goodbye to 2021 and make your way towards new beginnings and goals? Going into 2022 isn’t going to totally get rid of the crap that happened in 2021, but you’re much more likely to go into 2022 hopefully and…
Most of us get warm, tingly feelings when we talk about our grandparents because generally speaking they are loving, warm and sweet. Others are every bit of sass and sarcasm yet equally exciting. Some grandparents spoil their grandchildren rotten, while others even raise them. Yet, some don’t truly…
Individuals with ADHD are often creative, curious, intelligent and helpful. They tend to be individuals who enjoy creating something out of nothing, drawing and writing and eager to know all of the things, however; these individuals can also struggle in a classroom setting. I’ve witnessed this time and…
In our opinion, there’s nothing worse than arriving at the beach only to realize that you forgot [insert the must-have beach essential here]! Lucky for you, we’ve all unfortunately been there and we know that feeling but, fortunately for you, we are here today to share some of…