Yellow Parachute Blog
Yellow Parachute’s Blog Mission
Our blog mission is to share the research and resources that inform our unique approach to coaching Executive Function Skills, to advocate for neurodiversity, and to uplift students, parents, educators, and leaders.
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, why it’s harmful, and how to improve emotional health [...]
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 Why are we doing this AGAIN?!?!? As teachers and [...]
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 is all about protecting your wellness, developing awareness of [...]
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 place. We've lost sight of what we should be [...]
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 alongside their physical abilities. They also attribute their success [...]
Motivating Children with ADHD: Understanding the Brain Differences
Hey there, parents! 👋 Let's dive into a fascinating topic today: motivation techniques for kids with ADHD. We all know that traditional methods like rewards and consequences may not have the desired effect on our humans with attention [...]
The Journey of a Climber: Unleashing the Power Within
Imagine you are an avid mountain climber embarking on a treacherous expedition. Your ultimate goal is to conquer the summit, representing personal growth and accomplishment. Along this arduous journey, you encounter various elements that symbolize the relationship between [...]
Unseen Struggles with ADHD
In a bustling elementary classroom, students gathered for one-act-play rehearsals. Among them were Cameron, a vibrant student who loved to draw, (Cameron had been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD last year), Lucas, a diligent student-leader whose parent was also [...]
A Surprising Bonus of Reflecting on Gratitude
Gratitude has had a powerful impact on my life, transforming my perspective in surprising ways. I am especially surprised and delighted by one bonus in particular. For the past four years, I've consciously recorded my gratitude. Instead of [...]
For Success: Focus on Possibilities Not Limitations
Happy Back to School! Parents, I hope you enjoy your clean kitchen for a few more hours each day. 😉 A thought for your year ahead 🪂 - ”Open your mind to your possibilities. Then center your identity [...]
Power Planning for ADHD
🥰 Know what I love MOST about this summer?!?!? Besides warmth, I heart the endless drip of high school kids in and out of our house. Before you think I'm "that amazing, relaxed mom," let me assure you, [...]
The 5 Gifts of Executive Function Skills Coaching
- A Coach's Perspective Have you ever watch someone rediscover inspiration? Recently, I asked one of our EF Coaches to share the gifts she receives (unwraps, if you like metaphors), while working with families through EF Skills Coaching. [...]
The Link Between Executive Function Skills, Vulnerability, and Connection
In June 2010, Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work who has now become a household name, rocked our understanding of human emotions in her Ted Talk The Power Of [...]
What Your Kids Need You to Do When They Mess Up
I tend to shy away from "how to parent" posts because I recognize parenting as such a personal choice. But after 20+ years of coaching, and 17+ years of parenting neurodiverse humans, I can offer some guidelines [...]
Parent Coaching Smoothes Out the Rough Spots
Parenting is often full of joys, and it is also true that sometimes our kids give us a real run for our money. Sometimes it really does take a village. We used to live in communities of family [...]
The Summer of MINDSET
Can we make this the summer of MINDSET? Oh my goodness, families, the more time I spend studying what makes us successful in every aspect of our lives….it’s…you guessed it. Mindset. I’m going to use the “show don’t [...]
