Tips and Strategies
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Strategies for Girls with ADHD: Setting Them Up for Success
Living with ADHD can present unique challenges; however, for girls who often get overlooked, this can result in delayed diagnosis and treatment. The constant struggle to stay focused and organized and manage time efficiently can be overwhelming. This blog post will explore practical strategies and tips for creating customized systems and routines for ADHD girls. What is “Masking” and its Disadvantages in Girls with ADHD Girls tend to exhibit more internalized symptoms like daydreaming, inattentiveness, and withdrawal. Their symptoms may be seen as shy or “spacey, ” usually considered “typical” for young girls. This leads to significant consequences of burnout, anxiety, and poor social skills, as expressed in this article…
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Minimalism in the Home For ADHD Moms and Healthier Brains
Keeping my home as minimal and ADHD-friendly as possible was the catalyst for reducing chaos in my home life! Minimalism in the home for ADHD moms like myself will help you discover peace, balance, and better productivity in your life, I promise! The overwhelming demands of work, home, kids and family, to name a few, can leave us moms feeling drained and scatterbrained. It’s difficult for us to tackle any, if not all, of them, but once we work towards this super-powerful solution, you will have better clarity and order in your daily life. That said, we will become more intentional in what we do, create better organizational habits, and…
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Best Cheap High Protein Snacks For Busy ADHD Moms
Cheap high-protein snacks for busy ADHD moms play a significant role in our energy and focus, considering how hard that is to come by these days for anyone in a hurry! Finding the perfect balance between nutrition and convenience can be challenging for any mom in a busy life. But when you add Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder into the mix, ensuring that you have sustained energy levels becomes crucial as we tend to burn out quicker. That’s where cheap high-protein snacks come to the rescue! As an ADHD mom, prioritizing my nutritional needs helps make an impact on my mental focus, mood stability, and overall well-being. And so, I had…
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6 Best ADHD-Friendly Tips for Postpartum Moms
In this blog post, we will explore several effective techniques that can help ADHD moms navigate the postpartum state with more ease and ensure a smoother transition into motherhood. The postpartum stage is a precious and challenging time for all new mothers. However, being an ADHD mom can present additional obstacles, as the symptoms of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can significantly affect daily life when we haven’t found the right strategies to manage it. How is the Postpartum Stage Different for ADHD Moms? There are some ways in which the postpartum stage may be different for moms with ADHD. For one, there are more organization and time management challenges besides the…
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Top 11 Amazon Kitchen Must-Haves for ADHD Moms
In this blog post, I’ve compiled a list of 11 Amazon kitchen must-haves for ADHD moms that can help streamline meal preparation, improve organization, and make cooking a more enjoyable experience. Because let’s be honest, it can get chaotic in the kitchen. Living with ADHD can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing everyday tasks, such as cooking. For most ADHD moms, figuring out what to make for breakfast, lunch, snacks and ESPECIALLY dinner can be the most daunting thing to think about. But having the right kitchen tools and equipment can make a difference in simplifying that chaos. ***Please note that this article may contain affiliate links. I…
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The ADHD Cleaning Schedule for Busy Moms: Boost Productivity
In this article, I will go through an ADHD-friendly solution for a cleaning routine that isn’t tedious and gives a good balance of hyper-focus and “good enough.” By implementing this efficient and straightforward ADHD cleaning schedule designed explicitly for ADHD moms, you can bring a sense of order and harmony to your home by doing daily little touches. Maintaining a clean and organized home can be challenging, especially for busy and working ADHD moms! When I started working full-time and coming home every night at 8 pm, the drag of trying to do some extra cleaning was a battle between: “I’m tired, I’m done for the day” versus “I SHOULD…
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No Spend Challenge – How to Prepare for One Month of No Spending
Did you recently buy a huge purchase that you’re kind of regretting or feel bad that you spent so much money on? Well, life is about sacrifices and to trade off that big purchase, let’s prepare you for the “no spend” challenge (also known as a “spending freeze”) for the month to get back on track! In January, my family and I did a spending freeze to help us recover from the craziness of December. We ate out a lot, bought a lot of gifts, and a few unnecessary things (like a new TV for our daughters room – Daniel’s fault, not mine!). We will cover the basic ground rules…
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How to Make a Powerful Vision Board for 2023 (Fun and Very Effective!)
Do you remember back in elementary school when the teacher dragged over bins of old magazines to make inspirational collages? Yeah, that’s right! We’re going to kick it back old school and do some arts and crafts. Let’s make the most powerful and manifesting vision board for 2023! I was super excited to make my very first vision board after experiencing the lonlier side of motherhood. I had very little motivation or any actionable goals to look forward to. I think there’s something very powerful about making a beautiful artwork that you set time for for yourself. Oprah herself always advocated for manifestation and vision boards! And she’s Oprah! There’s…
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3 Ways to Lower Your Grocery Bill and Buy Healthy Food on a Budget
On my previous post, you probably wondered why I pitched for purchasing canned fruits and veggies. Well firstly, that system was used for young families in figuring out inexpensive ways to incorporate those nutritious foods to their children despite their socio-economic status. These options still work really well. If you choose carefully, there are options in canned foods that have less or no salt added. Nonetheless, it’s way healthier than eating Mcdonalds or ramen noodles! If you have debts to pay, never sacrifice your health by eating poorly! This article outlines just a few tips in encouraging just that. One reason why people may have trouble eating healthy could be…
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5 Simple, BEGINNER Tips for Healthy Eating…on a TIGHT Budget
During my work term placement at Sick Kids as an intern, I worked with adolescent families called the Young Families Program. I created a system that encourages healthy eating; particularly targeted towards this population that undergo food insecurity. The main goal was to promote life skills and a positive mindset that eating well can be supported when goals are in place. Looking through these steps are so simple that anyone can benefit from this regardless of your socio-economic status. Everyone needs a budget system to avoid over consumption, waste, and unnecessary spending. This system works can also be ideal for one income families and millennials/college students living on their own…
