I used to dream of perfectly labeled scrapbooks. One for every school year, filled with glittery artwork and first spelling tests. But here’s the truth: I have ADHD. And motherhood didn’t cure that. What I got instead? Torn artwork stuffed in drawers, piles of school papers on the kitchen counter, and guilt. So much guilt …
Why Everything Feels Like Too Much Sometimes If you’re parenting a child with ADHD, you know how quickly things can spiral. Shoes in the fridge. Glitter in the dog bowl. Forgotten homework halfway to school. It’s not that your child doesn’t care. Their brain just processes the world differently. And typical organizing systems? They usually …
Let me guess. You just walked into the playroom and immediately wanted to back away slowly. Toys everywhere. Doll shoes stabbing your feet. Random puzzle pieces living together in chaos. And you? You’re completely done. Your brain is already juggling 94 different things. The last thing you need is another overwhelming task. Here’s the thing …
Let’s be honest: when you’re an ADHD mom, even cleaning your own space feels like climbing a mountain with a backpack full of bowling balls. Now throw in a kid’s bedroom with all the Legos, art projects, stuffed animals, half-finished snacks, and mysterious “treasures” they’ve collected. Yeah… meltdown incoming. Some days, you wake up already …