JUST Listen! Life with ODD
There is no perfect thing to say to a parent who is in the middle of a meltdown. … Read More JUST Listen! Life with ODD
Category: ADHD
Walking on Eggshells: Living with a Child Who Thrives on Conflict
My second child recently received his official diagnosis of ADHD and ODD. For years, we have joked that he had ODD, but now we have the documentation to prove it. Lots of parents deal with defiant children. Learning to defy the rules is part of childhood! It’s just like learning to lie to save your… Read More Walking on Eggshells: Living with a Child Who Thrives on Conflict
A Trial Run
Before Harry Potter was born I was convinced I’d never medicate my children. I was also convinced that preschool was for lazy parents… my how things change. … Read More A Trial Run
A Diagnosis and a Sense of Relief
Harry Potter was diagnosed with ADHD today. There’s a part of me that thinks I should be sad about this diagnosis, but I’m not sad. In fact… I’m thrilled. … Read More A Diagnosis and a Sense of Relief
Cultivating Chaos 