Simple Shared Rituals: Creating Meaning, Not Mayhem

Parent and child practicing a calming bedtime ritual to create connection and reduce holiday overwhelm.

As parents, we often set the bar very high for how we want the holidays (and, let’s face it, anything else during the year) to be perfect.  I remember when my girls were young, the elf on the shelf was the thing to do, and I had a friend who posted her family elf’s elaborate…

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The Power of Pause: Why Slowing Down Matters More Than Ever

Mindful pause with tea and journal to start the day calmly

As the holidays approach, the world speeds up, calendars fill, lists grow longer, and your nervous system races to keep up. If you live with ADHD, that pace can feel like too much: constant motion, constant noise, constant pressure to do it all. But here’s the truth: you can’t be present when you’re always in…

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