Today’s society wants the absolute best each and every day, leading an alarming rise in the use of Adderall to enhance productivity at work and subsequently a new addiction epidemic. [read more]
My teenager has a bipolar disorder. It does not define who he is, it is just something he needs help to manage. As a parent, it consumes my world as I try to be everything he needs. [read more]
ADHD and ADD are attention deficit disorders that impact millions of children and adults across the United States. According to the CDC, around 11% of children in the United States have ADHD. If your child [read more]
Raising a child with learning and attention issues is a journey. And it’s one that’s full of ups and downs, successes and challenges, questions and decisions. But what if your child is struggling and you [read more]
Taking a dose of Ritalin or Adderall at school is a daily ritual for many ADD/ADHD students in the United States. That shouldn’t be a surprise because the number of cases of attention deficit disorder (ADD), [read more]
My boys have always been active and their dad and I are constantly looking for ways to support them and nurture whatever activities they are interested in. Unfortunately, having a son with ADHD means that [read more]
Labor Day is around the corner, and for most families, that heralds the unofficial beginning of autumn. The temperatures will soon change, the leaves will be showing their vibrant colors, and the school buses will [read more]
Your child made great strides this year, don’t let them lose ground during summer. Join us 6/24 for a FREE Summer Learning and ADHD Webinar. [read more]
Have you ever wanted to just scream in frustration when it comes to teens and time management? With an ADHD child, it can be even more frustrating. Leslie Josel’s new book, “What’s the Deal with Teens and Time Management” takes you through the process step-by-step! Check out our review! [read more]
Warning: This is a rant post. I’m extremely agitated, I am extremely angry, and there will be cursing, screaming and teeth grinding. Continue at your own risk. The past month with both Jonathan and Tre [read more]
I have talked with my teen for the past three months about high school. At least once a week, we would talk about what would be expected of him, how whatever he did in high [read more]
Whether or not your child takes a break from ADHD medication during the summer is something that is a personal choice that should be made with great care and consideration. Ask yourself, “Are my child’s [read more]
It’s Spring. The last few weeks of school are looming on the horizon. Is your son or daughter failing a class due to not turning in homework assignments like my eldest son? Do you have other issues [read more]
“Your child has a learning disability.” Six words that a parent never wants to hear, but something that one out of every seven Americans has. Learning disabilities (LD) are neurological disorders. It does not mean [read more]
I absolutely LOVE IT when I come across articles – written by other moms – that agree with something that I have written concerning ADD or ADHD. If you have a child who is unique [read more]
Living with ADHD is hard. Being the parent of someone with ADHD is hard. Being the teacher of someone with ADHD is hard. Together, with understanding, we can make it through, we can make a [read more]
If you have difficulty getting your ADD/ADHD child to settle down and get ready for bedtime, these tips can help. [read more]
Breakfast is vital to each of us to start the day right. Children with ADD/ADHD; however, need a healthy breakfast even more so. Several quick recipes to get your morning started right included. [read more]
Keeping your student on track with their academics and after-school activities can be a daunting task at times. Leslie Josel, founder of Order Out of Chaos and creator of the Order Out of Chaos Academic [read more]
Life can go along so peacefully and then, in an instant, chaos reigns supreme in the lives of those living with a child and ADHD. Had a nice, relaxing afternoon at the pool today with [read more]
My 13 year old is an avid Black Ops gamer. He spends hour after hour playing, leveling up, getting to the next achievement. He has a goal – to get qualified to play in the [read more]
Sharing an old post from Friday, July 29, 2005 with my readers. J. was 5 years old at the time and T. was 2 years old. We were on our way out of town for [read more]
I suppose I am like any other mother out there – I think that my children are exceptional, they are smart, witty, funny, unique creatures that I am blessed to have in my life. I [read more]
They are not going to make it through the summer – and they are not even out of school yet. Still have one more week of school to go, they get out next Friday. [read more]
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