March 23, 2017

Judge my hand by its size, do you?

March 23, 2017/ Brittany Smith

I am a power user, I have been in love with my handheld devices since 2001, I use these device one-handed, I am a woman, and I have women sized hands. ... I'm not okay with having the only device that fits my body be the "budget model". I want to do what I have always done with Apple products: I want to pay a premium price to get the very best and have it be thin and light.

August 11, 2016

Back to school with ADHD

August 11, 2016/ Brittany Smith

Whether you are a high school, college or graduate student yourself, or the parent of a youngling child with ADHD, here are some ideas to start the year off right.

July 25, 2016

My Yoga App

July 25, 2016/ Brittany Smith

Yoga helps with flexibility, joint and muscle strength, and who knows what else. Plus, it's a really good way to be meditative while moving (great for the hyperactive among us). Here are some of the reasons I chose the Gaiam app:

July 19, 2016

My Meditation App

July 19, 2016/ Brittany Smith

Research is still somewhat limited, but there appears to be a lot of benefits to mindfulness meditation for people with ADHD, anxiety, or chronic pain. It is also helpful for someone who needs a mental break to recharge your batteries when you're feeling overwhelmed. This app is my favorite for a few reasons:

March 17, 2016

Mindset Impacts Learning (and Motivation)

March 17, 2016/ Brittany Smith

I can't recommend this webinar highly enough. It opens with some critical educational research that everyone needs to hear, regardless of whether or not you have children or ADHD in your life. She summarizes the literature beautifully-- 10-15 minutes is well-worth understanding yourself and your personal learning/motivation better.

All parents: please listen and begin breaking the habit of saying, "You're good at..." or "I'm bad at..." ASAP. It's a hard habit to break, but it is so important. We are, and should be, defined by where our efforts are placed far more than by slight differences in in-born ability.

The online webinar video:
http://www.additudemag.com/adhdblogs/29/11742.html

Audio Podcasts:
ADHD Experts Podcast : 137- "I Can Do This!" How Mindset Impacts Learning in Kids with ADHD

or

Listen in Overcast