Wintertime for the ADHDer: 5 Reasons Why Winter is the BEST for ADHD + a Freebie!
Each season brings with it a renewed sense of excitement and energy. Some people wait all year for the sounds of baby birds chirping in the spring, while others can’t wait for the long days of summer. Some prefer the crisp autumn air and smell of cinnamon and apples baking in the oven. And then…
ADHD Gift Guide: Part 3
Here’s the list part of my ADHD Holiday Gift Guide series. These guides are even heavier on the “need” for ADHDers (think hygiene, cleaning, sleep). Most of these items would be great in a basket or kit to create a bigger, more personalized gift. Hygiene-Focused Gifts Okay, so hygiene and gifts don’t sound like they…
ADHD Holiday Gift Guide Part 2
Need more ideas for your ADHDers? Here are 4 more guides for you to get some holiday shopping checked off your list. I know I said to buy them things they need over what they want (since we typically don’t struggle to treat ourselves), but if you want to celebrate the ADHDer in your life…
ADHD Holiday Gift Guide Part 1
The holidays are right around the corner, and with that come the chaos of finding the perfect gift. If you have an ADHDer in your life to shop for, you may feel unsure of what to get ’em. Don’t worry – I’ve curated a huge list of gifts perfect for those with ADHD. Unpopular opinion,…
How SNAP Cuts Affects Us All
If you’re in the United States, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds and benefits have been delayed, causing millions of Americans who rely on them to go hungry. When living paycheck to paycheck, even a short delay creates impossible choices—feed your family or pay rent. Buy groceries or keep the lights on. The majority of…
Behavioral Momentum for ADHDers
Behavioral momentum is a term for something you have probably done at some point in your life, whether it be working with students, your own kids, or yourselves. I bet many of us use this strategy daily with people in our lives and don’t even know it! This strategy works great with our more challenging,…
ADHD Strategy: The Eisenhower Matrix
You have a huge To Do List and have no clue where to start. Should I start with the most time-consuming task? The first one on the list? The one I like doing the most? The one I dread doing the most? Us ADHDers struggle enough with decision fatigue and task avoidance. We need a…
The Nostalgia of BTS
It doesn’t matter how old you are, or how long it’s been since you went back-to-school shopping. You still remember the feeling of back to school and how exciting it was. Sure, it was the end of freedom and summer, but it was also the start of new beginnings and hopeful journeys. Each year, I…
Executive Functioning 101
If you’re a teacher, a parent, or even an ADHDer, you’ve probably heard this term before. If you are like me, you struggle with this yourself! This is such an important term that encompasses so much! But what does this all mean? What is executive functioning? Executive functioning is the command center of the brain.…
ADHD + Procrastination
Procrastination: How to Stay on Track Procrastination. We know this word all too well (some of us more than others). Procrastination can be useful, to an extent. People argue that they do better under pressure, and while that may be true for some, sometimes you just have to get started on something immediately. Other times,…
Goal Setting: Finding Your Why (+ a Free Worksheet)
We’ve all heard of the strategies for goal setting, whether you have ADHD or not. I’m a big believer in S.M.A.R.T Goals and will get to that in another post. But before you even start with developing those S.M.A.R.T goals, you first must find your why. A goal is only as good as your reason…
Goal Setting for Teens
It’s finally here! The update that you’ve all been waiting for (seriously – it’s been like 3 years in the making). I’ve updated the Young Person’s Guide to Goal Setting to be an incredibly packed resource for you all! This top-seller is a goal setting gold mine: 70 pages of templates, practice sheets, instructional material,…
ADHD Strategy: Dopamine Menus
There are endless trends being touted as the next big thing, especially when it comes to life hacks and mental health strategies. Dopamine Menus (sometimes called Dopamenus) are the latest ADHD strategy trend going viral. Is it just a fad or a legit strategy? Let’s find out. What is a Dopamine Menu? A Dopamine Menu…
ADHD Strategy: Habit Stacking
There is so much overlap between strategies used in the classroom with children and those with ADHD regardless of the age. If you struggle to maintain executive functioning skills on your own once you leave the confines of the classroom and supervision of your teachers, you are not alone. Sometimes (often), we need to employ…
ADHD in Autumn: 5 Reasons Why Fall is the BEST for ADHD + a Freebie!
Each season brings with it a renewed sense of excitement and energy. Some people wait all year for the sounds of baby birds chirping in the spring, while others can’t wait for the long days of summer. Winter is great for those who want to bunker down with a cup of hot cocoa and a…
Stuck in a Rut? 5 Ways to Get Out of It
1. Figure out what got you stuck. Take the time to reflect on what is making you feel stuck. For example, do you feel stuck in your job? Ok, then what about it? Is it that you don’t feel like you are contributing to anything meaningful? Are you tired of your long commute? Do you feel…
Grounding: Strategies for Inattention and Hyperactivity
As someone who has worked with learners AND has ADHD herself, I know a thing or two about inattention and hyperactivity. When I was teaching in the classroom, I was helping my students daily redirect their energy towards an activity to help them refocus and ground themselves for learning. Most days myself I am utilizing…
What is Regulation?
The term “regulation” refers to the processes used to manage, control, or influence a system to achieve a desired outcome. The concept can apply to various contexts, such as : Regulation involves setting standards, monitoring performance, and making adjustments to maintain balance, stability, or desired outcomes, whether literally or in a more holistic way. It…
The Regulated Rabbit is LIVE
I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to start this new adventure with you! Previously, over at Mindful Rambles, we focused on behavioral strategies within the special education classroom and adult day programming environments. Over the years, my career trajectory has ebbed and flowed and most recently, my personal life joined the chaos. I am…
The Regulated Rabbit 