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​​"The most important decision we make is whether we live in a friendly or hostile universe."
​~ Albert Einstein

3 things to be grateful for if you're a woman with ADHD

21/4/2022

 
So you’ve got an ADHD diagnosis as an adult and suddenly your whole life makes sense. You now have an explanation for all those times you forgot to do something that was SO important, or couldn’t begin to work on something that you wanted to get done, or the chaos of projects you’ve started, but never finished.
 
There’s the half-knitted sweater. That book you started writing but never quite got past the first chapter. The half a dozen books you’ve started reading. The feeling of dread because your 2020 taxes aren’t done…and it’s 2022.
 
I get it! ADHD comes with a lot of down sides.
 
But there’s a lot to appreciate too.
 
So, here are three things to be super grateful for if you’re a woman with ADHD!


  1. You can multi-task. Yes, you can! People with ADHD need more input from the world to stay interested and engaged. This is especially true when the tasks are not as interesting, complicated, or challenging enough for the way their brains work. This often means that doing more than one thing at a time actually helps them to do those things better than if they were to try to do them one at a time. That means you’re able to have a phone conversation while you’re cooking dinner from a new recipe while keeping an eye on the baby monitor. If you don’t think that’s a superpower, you haven’t been a busy Mom! I have a friend who listens to podcasts she’s super interested (on double speed) while working on mundane, routine tasks. Keeps her engaged, alert, and on task – both of them!
  2. You can get hyper-focused on some things that you’re super interested in. That might mean you’re not getting other things done, but, it does mean you’re getting this one thing done really well! And you’d be able to finish it if you were left alone to engage deeply in this work. If it’s something that’s important, you’re going to reap the benefits. The trick may be having alignment between the things you enjoy doing (and are more likely to get hyper focused on) and the things that are important, so you’re getting super important things done really well! That could mean you need to take a step back to make sure that your choosing to take on roles (in your home, career, or community) that play to your strengths and interests. But once you’ve done that, you’d be a rock star at it!
  3. You feel things deeply. And yes, I get that your emotional sensitivity might be the thing that can easily throw you off course. Your emotions can feel like they’re running the show which may not always be ideal. Heck! Sometimes, it may be down right disastrous. However, if you learn to work with your emotions so they serve you, your emotional sensitivity can be your most valuable strength. You’ll be able to see, hear, and understand what you need and what your loved ones need. Mostly this takes knowing that this is possible and having a set of skills (or a roadmap, if you will) to be work with.

*If you’d like to learn to transform your emotional sensitivities from a struggle to a strength, book a free 30 minute consultation to learn how I can help.


Working through Mom Guilt

8/10/2021

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We all have it at one time or another. We worry we didn't do something...or we did...and that's why our child is having a hard time in this moment.  Moms of kids with special needs experience this even more profoundly and often struggle to talk about it.  If this is you, here's an article that might help.  CLICK HERE TO READ IT!
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What to do about anger in kids

9/9/2021

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Anger is a hard emotion to experience. It can be harder to witness it in others. Truth be told, most of us are afraid of anger - our own and our children's. If you're wondering how to help your child deal with anger and possibly aggression, this new article may be helpful.
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Overcoming overwhelm

25/8/2021

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With back-to-school around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider ways to overcome those feelings of life being "too much" - too loud, too bright, too busy.  Here's an article to get you started: 5 Ways to Recalibrate Your Senses When You're Feeling Overwhelmed & Overstimulated

​Here's wishing you a peaceful happy fall!
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3 TiPS for Creating A healthy relationship

9/7/2021

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Since this is a parenting blog, you can bet that this article is about the parent-child relationship.  But, as you may come to understand rather quickly, the fundamentals ar the same as all other healthy relationships.  CLICK HERE TO READ IT.
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Helping kids express feelings

2/7/2021

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With summer starting up, you might find this short article helpful.  CLICK HERE to read more.
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LiVING & learning through parenting

5/11/2020

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Parenting is mostly a journey - one through which we become more than we realized we could be.  My daughter recently celebrated her 25th birthday.  Not surprisingly, I was moved to stop and reflect on the journey.  CLICK HERE to read more.
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3 key strategies to manage stress & anxiety

25/9/2020

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I love using the analogy of a cup of coffee to understand stress and anxiety - even though I don't actually drink coffee!

CLICK HERE to read the article published on Elephant Journal today!

And have a wonderful weekend!
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What to do with "what if", worries and fears of regrets.

26/7/2020

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Another post on Medium.com - CLICK HERE to see if a little 3-step process might help you through some of the bumps on the road during 2020.
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Getting your child to be more cooperative

17/7/2020

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Who doesn't want that, right?  And yet, how many of us begin by trying to convince our children to do as we ask?  What if there's an easier (though less direct) path to this end result?  If you're interested in learning more, CLICK HERE!
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    I'm Judith Pinto, Occupational Therapist (Alberta, Canada) and Educator.  I specialize in supporting neurodiverse children and adults to function at their best through integrative mental health consultations, psychotherapy & education.

    This blog focuses on tips, tricks and reflections for parents.
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