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13/04/2022 - Barb Easter

Full Potential by Amber Borden

To me, people’s approval is essential, So when they say “I’m not reaching my full potential”, Though they may think it inconsequential, That statement can be detrimental, And their opinions are influential, But now I’m getting existential. That sentenc

16/03/2022 - Barb Easter

UNDERSTANDING MY WORLD THROUGH THE LENS OF A LATE AD(H)D DIAGNOSIS

I am a secondary teacher who has always worked with students in alternative programs and special education. Over the years, a large percentage of the students I worked with had a diagnosis of AD(H)D. I have always had an affinity for these students an

02/03/2022 - Barb Easter

Reparenting My Inner Child Through the Lens of ADHD by Sarah Hawthorn

I’m having a virtual parent-teacher interview and am scribbling random, almost illegible notes on a post-it about ways in which I can support my daughter- who is learning across the board a grade to two below her age -it's completely daunting. Internal

16/02/2022 - Barb Easter

10 Tips for Helping Kids with ADHD Manage Screen Time

By: HealthlineIf you frequently battle about screen time with your kids (don’t we all!) but want to learn how to enforce healthy boundaries, you’re certainly not alone. Most parents are concerned about their child’s screen time. But parents and caregiv

21/12/2021 - Barb Easter

Parenting A Child With ADHD(Change Starts With Us)- Joy Gandell

When my husband and I were planning our family, I would have visions of the type of parent I wanted to be and what our family would look and be like. I thought about my hopes and wishes for my children and even had in mind how I wanted to instill in th

07/12/2021 - Barb Easter

Entrepreneur Coping for Restlessness by André Brisson

I recently presented at CADDAC’s online conference how ADHD was key to my success as an entrepreneur and how my undiagnosed ADHD sabotaged success. There were many unanswered questions, and I would like to answer one right now! The unanswer