by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Calm isn’t something you “achieve.” It’s something you return to — one rhythm at a time. If your mornings feel like a battle… You’re not alone.And you’re not broken. Most ADHD families wake up already behind.The socks are missing.The cereal is too crunchy.The...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Myth We’ve All Been Told If you’re raising a child with ADHD, you’ve likely been told—by teachers, parenting books, or even well-meaning family—that “good parents keep a strong routine.” The idea is that if you just make a consistent plan, your mornings will run...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
What your ADHD child might already be carrying into the school year This time of year, we focus on what goes in the school backpack — pencils, snacks, fidgets, emergency granola bars… you know the drill. But what about the emotional backpack your child is carrying?...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Aug 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
3 ways to gently shift back into rhythm — before the chaos hits I don’t know about you, but even though school isn’t here yet, I can feel it coming. The shift. The pressure. The “we should probably start going to bed earlier” thoughts creeping in. And I know our kids...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’ve heard “I’m bored!” more times than you can count this summer… you’re not alone. But here’s the truth most people miss: For many ADHD kids, boredom isn’t laziness. It’s a nervous system signal. Often, “I’m bored” is code for something deeper: 👉 “I’m...
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