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Juggling and ADHD

by Brenda on May 20, 2012

When I talk about juggling and ADHD, I don’t mean juggling with fire – although sometimes it feels that way. Juggling – when it comes to ADHD – means trying to keep all of the areas of your life together at once. You know how that feels. You’ve got a job, a home and family [...]

Spinning Out of Control

by Brenda on April 29, 2012

Sometimes life surprises you. And sometimes it’s not such a pleasant surprise. But even if it’s a wonderful surprise, it can still throw your life into chaos. Chaos and ADHD are like those two kids who shouldn’t hang out with each other cause they always cause trouble. Lately my life has been a lot like [...]

Entertaining with ADHD

by Brenda on February 14, 2012

This post is a part of BlogHer’s Life Well Lived – Getting Organized series. Join the discussion here and enter to win the sweepstakes here. Question: What is your best tip for hosting a gathering, get-together or party that is enjoyable and stress-free for both the host and guests? Entertaining can be so difficult for [...]

Look for the Pain

by Brenda on November 27, 2011

As ADD Moms, we have a lot to do. There is a house to keep and people to take care of and lots of other things in between. And when you have ADHD, all of that – or even some of that – can be overwhelming. It’s no fun to clean the house, especially when [...]

Preparing for the Holidays

by Brenda on November 25, 2011

A few weeks ago, I did about 75% of my holiday shopping online. I was so proud of myself, being ready for the holidays so soon. This morning I decided to check on my orders to see when they might arrive. It turns out that instead of having my shopping almost done, I have barely [...]

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