Focus & Motivation
Heavy Work Activities That Improve Learning
Years ago my son’s occupational therapist recommended he do some heavy work activities every day to calm his mind and body and to help improve his focus and learning. I had never heard of this before but because of the impact these simple actions have had on his...
Homeschooling a Child With Inattentive ADHD
Successfully homeschooling a child with inattentive ADHD isn't always easy but the freedom and flexibility to them in the way they learn is of such benefit, it is worth the struggle. Today's Mailbox Monday question has to do with just that: "Do you have any experience...
What is Executive Function Weakness?
What is Executive Function? Executive Function refers to the set of mental skills that help people plan, organize, remember things, prioritize, pay attention and get started on tasks. They also help people use information and experiences from the past to solve current...
The Number One Natural (Non-Drug) Treatment for ADHD
ADD and ADHD affect many areas of life including social situations, down time at home, ability to complete daily chores, and even sports and music practice. Here are some natural treatments for ADHD and ADD that may help your child. Why a post on ADHD on a...