http://addtolifecoaching.com For Fitness, Focus and Fun Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:20:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I came accross an article in National Geographic magazine that you may enjoy. It talks about how Paris is going green! The article is written by Jennifer Ackerman and it says: That we should find nature rejuvenating is hardly surprising. After all, our tribe arose not in cinderbelt but in wild ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/uncategorized/urban-downtime/ Patient Voices: ADHD  The NY Times has a wonderful section on ADHD. Here you can hear first hand, from diadnosed adults and children about how ADHD affects their lives. Click on the link above. http://addtolifecoaching.com/health/patient-voices-adhd/ A colleague pf mine, Dr. Rory Stern is hosting a free teleclass for parents and educators.  This 6-week, 12 speaker series will provide you with the necessary information about ADHD. It starts Monday, May 19th, 2008.  Registration is still open, and recordings of past classes are available for download, so sign up ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/uncategorized/a-teleclass-for-parents/ This post was inspired by a reader, Mom of 5. She cooks for her family on a Sunday afternoon to plan ahead for busy, baseball weeknights. I love it! My ADD brain took this idea and ran with it. What about holding weekly, Sunday afternoon, cooking lessons for our kids? They ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/food-and-drink/now-your-cookin/ Start Each and Every Day With Exercise Schedule "Green Time" Schedule Summer Reading Eat Nutritious Food Avoid travel bordom Keep Sleep Schedules Be a gracious Guest or Host Ahh, summertime! By this time in the year, we're all looking forward to the relaxed schedule and easy living summer brings. However, when you and your child have ADHD, ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/parenting/seven-sanity-saving-summer-vacation-strategies/ My friend and colleague, Nancy Ratey, has written a fabulous book called, The Disorganized Mind. I had the pleasure of attending her book signing Monday evening, in Wellesley, MA, and facilitating April's ACO Expert Speakers' Series, on Tuesday evening, where she talked about her book and graciously answered the ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/books/the-disorganized-mind/ We all struggle with budgeting and spending too much but is seems that those of us with ADD have more difficulty than most. The ADD symptoms of impulsivity, trouble with planning, lack of inhibition, disorganization, forgetfulness, and the tendancy toward addictions (like shopping too much) make budgeting painful. Working with an ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/money/my-love-affair-with-money/ I'd like to tell you about an awesome opportunity! Dr. Ned Hallowell and Dr. Kenny Handelman are hosting a free telesemininar series called, Unwrapping the Gift of ADD. Some of you were concerned that you missed out on the deadline. Not to worry, there are more seats available. Go to www.unwrappingthegiftofadd.com ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/uncategorized/unwrapping-the-gift/ How do you talk to your kids about their ADD diagnosis? What you say to them can have a lasting effect on their self-esteem and their ability to transcend many difficulties they may face in the future. I wrote a poem titled, Lucky me, I Have ADD. It's included here, ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/parenting/lucky-me/ Diet is a four letter word. Nobody likes deprivation or counting every morsel they put in their mouth. So you know what? Don't do it. We know by now that diets don't work and yet billions of dollars are spent each year with the hope of finding the perfect pill, ... http://addtolifecoaching.com/eat/add-food-to-your-life/