Twice-exceptional. Gifted plus…something…that masks or challenges the strengths. That something can be anything…a physical disability, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, Autism, anxiety and depression, mental illness…the list can go on and on, and usually does. When you have a twice-exceptional child, …
I feel like I’m obsessing over my lack of a robot maid like I do with my search for a rainbow-farting unicorn. I figure, it’s 2013 and I have a device in my pocket with more computing power than was …
I miss the days when I could lock myself in a practice room and know that no one would bother me for a few hours. As much as I love my sons, they never ever shut up and they are …
I am so glad today’s my day to post over at An Intense Life. The topic? ADHD. ‘Cause, you know, I try to avoid controversy. Ahem. I am super duper glad it’s my day because I am currently looking out …
After eight weeks, we’ve decided to pull A off the Intuniv. Unlike pretty much any other decision we’ve made concerning him, this one was damned easy. There just weren’t the results we had hoped for. I consulted with his teachers, …
I ripped that quote out of the most recent issue of Natural Solutions magazine, and taped it to my laptop so I see it every day. It was in an article about managing an allergen-free diet during the holidays, I …
You know what’s really awesome? Losing your shit with your eight year old son before 8:30 am. Losing it so badly that he’s in hysterics and you are sobbing like an overwrought soap star. Losing it so badly that many …
“Hey mom? What’s ADHD?” “Attention Hyperactivity Disorder.” 5…4…3… Wait for it… 2…1… “Mom? What’s ADHD?” Ah, yes, life with an ADHD kid. Can be crazy, can be frustrating, can be funny as hell. I have no idea if A was …
Crescendo: gradually increasing in volume Diminuendo: gradually decreasing in volume Subito: sudden A has been on ADHD medications for about 2 years now. The decision to put him on medication was not an easy one. We agonized over it for …
For some reason, it really cracks up some people that I call my boys “dudes.” I have no idea why. If I had a couple of girly girls, I’d understand it, but I have two very boy boys. So they’re …
