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...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Jul 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
You’ve tried sticker charts, bribes, and elaborate reward systems. Maybe they worked… for a day. Then your ADHD child loses interest, shuts down, or explodes over the tiniest request. Sound familiar? Here’s why: ADHD motivation isn’t built on rewards — it’s built on...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Summer is supposed to be relaxing, right? But if you’re raising a child with ADHD, you may have already noticed that summer can also be… a lot. Less structure More transitions More sensory input More “What are we doing next?” questions (on repeat) Even when our kids...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Jun 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Summer can feel like freedom for many kids. But for ADHD kids, it can also bring a wave of newness that feels overwhelming: Day camps Summer school or enrichment classes Family vacations and road trips Babysitters or new caregivers Playdates in unfamiliar homes or...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever found yourself holding back tears at an IEP table — or worse, crying on the way home — you’re not alone. Spring IEP season has a way of pressing on every tender part of you. Not because you aren’t strong, but because you care. You care about getting...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s begin with the hard truth that so many parents carry but rarely say aloud: If your nervous system is overloaded, your child’s isn’t going to magically settle. And no — this does not mean you’re a bad parent. It means your body is doing exactly what it was...
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