by Brenda on March 24, 2010
Did you know that taking iron (ferritin) supplements can be beneficial for people with ADHD if their iron levels are low? A recent French study found that 84% of children between the ages of 4 – 14 who had been diagnosed with ADHD had significantly low iron levels. Iron is an essential element in helping [...]
by Brenda on March 22, 2010
Anyone who knows me well knows how much I avoid the phone. I rarely call anyone other than my kids. Even my weekly call to my dad is stressful for me. I didn’t connect this phone phobia of mine with my ADHD until I read Sandy Maynard’s article today on the ADDitude Magazine website. Apparently [...]
by Brenda on March 21, 2010
I’ve always said that people with ADHD are very creative, and I would like to start celebrating that fact. If you are a creative ADD Mom and are willing to put yourself out there on this site, please email me at brenda@addmoms.com. Each week I will feature one creative ADD Mom and her talents. You [...]
by Brenda on March 20, 2010
You know Larry the Cable Guy and his famous line “Get er done” right? Well, as ADDers, that’s one of the things that we have a lot of trouble with – getting things done. We may be good at making lists, but not so good at crossing off the completed things. That’s probably because there [...]
by Brenda on March 17, 2010
Note: One of the newletters that I subscribe to is Christine Kane’s. I thought her message today was relevant to all of us ADD Moms and I have her permission to reprint it here. I hope you enjoy it. 9 Bodacious (and Easy) Ways to Practice Self-Care by Christine Kane Just as there was a [...]