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3 Benefits of Emotional Regulation I’ve Learned From the Passengers’ Seat
Your Rollercoaster of Emotions Happiness. Sadness. Disgust. Fear. Surprise. Anger. Emotions come in all shapes and sizes, don't they? You may already know that your emotions can vary [...]
Empowering Note Taking Guide for Teen ADHDers
The Note Taking Guide for Teens with ADHD High school demands top-notch study strategies, time-management tools, and organization skills. In the spirit of tackling one key area at a [...]
Executive Function Skills: Magical Unicorns of Success
Executive Functions Skills. They’re magical unicorns when we can figure out what they are and how they fit into our dynamic day-to-day life. But when we think of ways [...]
Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
ADHD, Energy, and Spoons Hey there! Are you constantly feeling tired and drained? Last blog we talked about ADHD Sleep Patterns. This week, it's time to discover the Spoon [...]
12 Quirks You Didn’t Know Where ADHD Related
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. My kids have said it's like having a circus in your brain, complete with [...]
Why “Sleeping Tight” Should Be One of Your Biggest Intentions in 2024
Getting quality sleep is crucial for everyone, so make it a goal for 2024. Why? Just like eating nutritious food, drinking water, and moving your body regularly, sleep [...]
Stressful Parenting Moments: How to Practice Wizard Brain Instead of Lizard Brain
Teaching (and Learning) Emotional Regulation You can’t teach your child calming strategies when you are triggered yourself. Based on an Article By Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D. You know that [...]
May You Seek Magic in Mundane Moments
Adapted from a LinkedIn Article by Kalindi Jog Winter's chill and Holiday Spirit make the warmth of family, good food, and crackling fires even more magical. It's a [...]
Love Yourself Fiercely
As an individual who had to advocate for years in my 40's to finally receive a diagnosis of combined-type attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is my mission [...]
Gritty Entrepreneurs and ADHD Characteristics
Going “out on your own” requires passion, creativity, and risk-taking, characteristics commonly used to describe individuals who have ADHD. . In fact, as many as 40% of entrepreneurs report [...]
How to Practice Creativity to Unlock Your Potential
Welcome, parents and students, to the fascinating world of creativity! You may not have thought about creativity in a long time, but I'll tell you why you want to [...]
How to Solve Sleep Struggles With NSDR
It was the Night before Christmas... How do you react when you hear those familiar opening lines, "It was the night before Christmas and all through the house...?" [...]
How to Start a Gratitude Journal
Benefits of Keeping a Gratitude Journal Hey there! Have you ever stopped to think about all the good things and amazing people in your life? It's so easy to [...]
Stop the ADHD Shame Spiral
Do or someone you love feel perpetually unworthy? Defective? Sorry? Shame haunts people of all ages with ADHD who feel trapped by self-blame. Learn about where it comes from, [...]
Understanding Brain Networks in Inattentive ADHD
This article is adapted from "ADHD, Inattention Explained" By Janice Rodden, Joel Nigg, Ph.D. Updated on June 29, 2023 on ADDitude.comThe Impact of Brain Networks on Attention in ADHD [...]
Parent/Kid Roadmap to School + Homework Success
Is your family ready for an exciting adventure in the next 30 days? At Yellow Parachute's Quantum Jump, we have created a special roadmap just for you. This roadmap [...]
How to Make Sense of Expectations for Your ADHDer
If you find yourself resonating with the statement, "I don't know if he's lazy, she's just stubborn, or if these things are actually difficult. We are all over the [...]
How to Train Your ADHD Mind Like an Elite Athlete
Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods, Usain Bolt, Larry Bird, Alex Morgan, and Serena Williams are all accomplished athletes who have focused on developing their mental fortitude, self-assurance, determination, and resilience [...]