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Why I had to pick up the kids early today

We’re all checked in and waiting to be called back. Oh… I should have mentioned that Emmett has his ADHD intake with his pediatrician today. This is the same appointment that Elliott had last week, minus the headache stuff.  I’m not expecting this to be a challenging appointment unless they try to clean his ears …

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Can #ADHD make it difficult for kids to fall asleep? 

It’s now pushing midnight as I’m writing this and Mr. Elliott is still awake. He’s having the hardest time falling asleep lately. Emmett was the one struggling for so long and now that he’s doing better, Elliott is trading places with him. I’m not sure what this is all about, or how to help him …

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Could he be anymore hyper?

Do you ever have those mornings where your kids are hyper and fuck? I’m definitely having one of those mornings today. The guilty party is Mr. Elliott and this kid is bouncing off the walls and anything else that has a solid surface. I’ve often wondered why some mornings he wakes up super calm and …

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#Autism vs #ADHD: I’m not sure which is more challenging for me as a parent

Sometimes I feel like ADHD is more challenging for me as a parent and here’s why…..

This is why I often choose not to give my kids their afternoon dose of #ADHD meds

Managing the medications of kids with special needs isn’t easy. Here’s why I don’t always give my kids their afternoon dose of ADHD meds…

It was a pretty rough morning here

“…….The problem I ran into the boys this morning was a complete and total lack of focus, especially with Emmett. What he lacked in focus, he made up for in impulsivity……” Read More

Emmett’s off his ADHD meds and it isn’t pretty

So I went to refill Emmett’s ADHD medication on Saturday, only to find out that he was out if refills.

I didn’t give my son his ADHD meds this morning for a good reason but I almost didn’t make it as a result O_o

I didn’t give my son his ADHD meds this morning for a good reason but I almost didn’t make it. Here’s what happened and why..