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Two new groups! Convenient, accessible, real support!
Coming soon! Two groups. Two kinds of support. Both starting this month. I've been sitting on some exciting news, and it felt right to share it with you before I put it anywhere else. I'm launching two small group programs this month, and I think at least one of them might be exactly what you've been looking for. --- Late Bloomers — for adults with ADHD, AuDHD, and neurodivergent brains Wednesdays at 12:00 PM Central on Zoom. Starts September 23rd. This group is for the adult
Barbara Elizabeth
3 days ago2 min read
Navigating ADHD Parenting: Practical Strategies for Families
Understanding ADHD Parenting Challenges There's a funny problem with parenting advice for ADHD: there's a lot of it. There are charts. There are reward systems. There are routines. There are scripts. There are visual schedules. There are books, podcasts, Instagram accounts, and approximately 14,000 different opinions about what you're doing wrong. All of this can be quite overwhelming and doesn't provide any clear direction. ADHD-specific parent training is a key component of
Barbara Elizabeth
Aug 246 min read


Why does my ADHD child seem to enjoy arguing?
Defiance, child ignoring parent, ADHD conflict Often, they don't actually enjoy conflict itself. For some children with ADHD, arguing, provoking siblings, and escalating disagreements can provide stimulation, attention, emotional intensity, or a sense of control. When these interactions repeatedly end with the child getting what they were seeking—attention, escape from a demand, stimulation, or control—the pattern can become a coercive cycle. What is actually happening when
Barbara Elizabeth
Aug 193 min read
How to ADHD Proof your home:
Hi everyone! I’ve been working on a new parent coaching session lately: How to ADHD-proof your home. And the more I think about it, the more I realize most of us have been sold a terrible idea: That if our homes feel chaotic… we just need to try harder. Be more disciplined. Get more organized. Wake up earlier. Buy prettier bins. But after years of working with ADHD families (and living in one), I think the problem is usually not effort. It’s friction. ADHD homes often fail be
Barbara Elizabeth
May 201 min read


Why your kid melts down at Grandma's house (and how to prevent it!)
A Guide to Surviving the Holidays with Your Neurodivergent Kid (and Your Sanity) Does this sound familiar? You arrive for Thanksgiving dinner at your parents’ house...the smells of gravy, stress and too much potpourri hang heavy in the air. Cousins are running around. Adults are making small talk about the latest diet fad or about how 'people these days are way too sensitive'. You finally sit down to eat, and your kid suddenly transforms into a small, furious cave child, whin
Barbara Elizabeth
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Back to school: Sleep and ADHD
Have you ever wondered why the children who most desperately need sleep to function and stay regulated are also the ones who fight it...
Barbara Elizabeth
Aug 16, 20252 min read
The Power of Simple, Well-Known Family Rules and Mottos
In the chaos of daily family life, having simple, clear, and consistently reinforced rules can be a game-changer — especially in families...
Barbara Elizabeth
Apr 8, 20252 min read


How to de-escalate a tantrum:
Keep Everyone Safe “I won’t let you hit, I’m going to help keep everyone safe” Stay Calm (If you’re not calm, take a quick moment to...
Barbara Elizabeth
Apr 8, 20252 min read


🌈 Timers & Visual Schedules: Why They’re Magic for Neurospicy Kids
Transitions and routines are TOUGH for kids with ADHD or struggles with cognitive flexibility. One second they’re deep in dragon play or...
Barbara Elizabeth
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Top 5 ADHD Parenting Tips
1) Practice Self Compassion: The change that has most improved my parenting in the last 5 years? Simply meeting myself with compassion....
Barbara Elizabeth
Mar 3, 20251 min read


Home Organization Tips for ADHD
Home Organization Tips for ADHD Declutter: Less Stuff = Less Stress Reducing the number of items in your home can significantly lower...
Barbara Elizabeth
Mar 3, 20251 min read
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