Wired for Connection Blog

If you’ve ever tried to set up a routine for your ADHD kid and felt like you were herding caffeinated squirrels… you’re not alone. Routines can feel like an impossible dream—what works for other families might lead to total chaos in yours. But here’s the good news: ADHD-friendly routines do exist. Y...

Have you ever wondered why tasks that seem simple for others can feel overwhelming for someone with ADHD? One of the reasons lies in a unique challenge known as time blindness.

Time blindness is more than just "losing track of time." For individuals with ADHD, it’s a neurological challenge that aff...

💡 ADHD Tip of the Week: Body Doubling 👯

What is body doubling? It is a productivity strategy in which another person works alongside you - in the same room or virtually - as you complete a task you might find challenging. Having someone working nearby can help you stay focused, engaged, or motivate...

"I don't know what I like better, Christmas or Pancake Sunday!" My eldest famously said that when he was 8. My middle recently asked if we could bring back Pancake Sundays, and we have, with a new twist: Pancakes & Planning!

On Sunday mornings, we make pancakes and, while we're eating, we talk abou...

There is a lot of invisible labor that goes into preparing for a new school year. Orientation, meet the teacher, classroom supply lists, carpool! If you handle that for your family, I see you and honor you! If you don't handle that in your family, give a big hug and a thank you to the person who doe...

We made it through MAY-hem! I don't know about you, but the more I acknowledge and embrace the chaos of May, the less surprised I am when it's crazy EVERY YEAR!

But now it's time to transition to summer! Every time there's a shift in routine and expectations, it makes sense that it's bumpy for a li...