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[AD-FREE] 4 Easy Tips for Parents (or Caretakers) With ADHD

Parenting (or caretaking in general, be it for a child, an elderly parent, a sick pet, or more) when you have ADHD can be full of challenges and over the last coupe of years I've learned a lot. So today I want to talk about what I've learned helps me and I hope it can help you too.

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4 Easy Tips for Parents (or Caretakers) With ADHD

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Tylenol, ADHD Meds, and Food Dyes | Live Expert Q&A by Understood.org | Oct 8th @ 12PM ET

There's a ton of information going around regarding Tylenol, ADHD Meds, and food dyes... and it can be hard to wade through everything to know what's accurate.

If you want to learn more about the research on these topics, I recommend attending Understood.org's Live Expert Q&A happening this Wednesday, October 8th, at 12 PM Eastern Time.

It's free to attend and if you can't make it, no problem! Sign...

BRAIN CHRONICLE | September 2025

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

I keep wanting to say “It’s been a crazy month,” but I feel like I say that all the time… I’m starting to wonder if content creation might just be a crazy-busy job. 🤣 But it’s true! We’ve shot so much content that will be out in the coming weeks - including the much-anticipated tackling of the DOOM ROOM! I can’t wait for ...

International ADHD in the Park Day is THIS SATURDAY!!!

Hello, Brains & Hearts!

October is ADHD Awareness Month!

And what better way to kick it off than with this year's International ADHD in the Park day - created by Suzie Q, a member of the ADHD community!

It occurs the first Saturday in October - which for this year means THIS SATURDAY, October 4th!

--- WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

- Find an ADHD book or...

Making Life Doable: Universal Design for your ADHD Brain

Making life doable. It sounds great but it feels nebulous doesn't it? Thankfully, universal design can help inform us on some key components that can help us build systems for ourselves -- ALL of ourselves. (I'll be cleaning up captions, promise!)

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Be sure to use my code "HowtoADHD" for $50 off!

Early bird tickets are ON SALE TODAY! And they only have a limited supply.

As always please check your budgets first. ❤️

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I'm live! Come hang out and ask questions as we tech check for tomorrow!

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I'm doing a test livestream on Monday - and you, our patrons, are invited!

Hello, Brains & Hearts!

I'm hoping to do a public livestream super soon. How soon? Probably next Tuesday.

But I want to test out that we still... y'know... remember how to livestream.

So we wanna do an unlisted test livestream for half an hour next Monday.

And you all are invited to come hangout! We'll post the link for you when it's ready. :)

Click here to check what time it will be in Y...

[AD-FREE] ADHD and Emotional Impulsivity: What You NEED To Know

(I FORGOT. HERE'S YOUR AD-FREE VIDEO!!!!!!)

A lot of us with ADHD often experience what feels like strong emotions that lead into immediate reactions... like we don't get the time to even THINK before we DO. So... what are you supposed to do when it feels like you just... don't get a chance to regulate before you react? Weeeeeeell, I might be able to help with that!

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ADHD and Emotional Impulsivity: What You NEED To Know

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A lot of us with ADHD often experience what feels like strong emotions that lead into immediate reactions... like we don't get the time to even THINK before we DO. So... what are you supposed to do when it feels like you just... don't get a chance to regulate before you react? Weeeeeeell, I might ...

[AD-FREE] Tools for Starting Tasks When Your ADHD Brain Says "No"

As the saying goes, half the battle is just getting started... and when you have ADHD that battle can be a hard fight. So I wanted to share five reasons we might struggle on getting a task started... and a tool, for each, to help!

Feel free to share this with your friends, family, coworkers, therapist, dogs, and more! You can use this link: https://youtu.be/7ZTiW0r3zPo

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[AD-FREE] Is Internalized Ableism Holding You Back?

I may or may not have forgotten to post this... better uh... late than never, yeah? 😅

As always, you're free to share this privately amongst friends, family, coworkers, teachers, therapists, etc.

We just ask that you don't share it publicly such as on social media or on large public group chats. :)

Link: https://youtu.be/PPX3vy615js

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Can't Start Tasks? Try This Now!

Get Sunsama today so you eliminate distractions, find flow, and do more high-impact work without burning out! https://www.sunsama.com/a/jessicafromhowtoadhd As the saying goes, half the battle is just getting started... and when you have ADHD that battle can be a hard fight. So I wanted to share five reasons we might struggle on getting a task started... and a tool, for each, to help!

The Brain Chronicle | August 2025 Edition!

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

This month has been a tough one. My partner and I are both navigating the grief of losing not one, but two close family members. Your support here on Patreon gives me the flexibility to take some time to focus on caring for myself and my family when things like this happen. I couldn’t be more grateful, so thank you sincerely.

In o...

Interest Check! Did you like the addition of further elaboration of a tool/strategy in the Brain Chronicle?

Hello, Brains and Hearts!

I, Harley, realize I probably should have asked this question sooner! But alas, better late than never!

If you're a SUPERbrain or higher tier than you're aware we changed up the poll's content, where we ask what recent video topic you'd like to see further expansion on regarding it's related tools and strategies.

If you're a paid member in general, you may have seen the new section on our Brain Chronicle where we elaborated further on the topic v...

Is Internalized Ableism Stopping You from Feeling Proud of Yourself?

Want to give Dani's antiplanner a try? Awesome! You can buy it here!: https://bit.ly/danis-antiplanner-htadhd

For many of us with ADHD (or other conditions) it can be difficult to feel proud of things we have done... things that for many other people we'd absolutely celebrate. So why is it that we struggle to celebrate it for ourselves? In this video I talk about internalized ableism and how it can get in t...

Can a New Hobby Make Life More Fun?

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It has come to my attention that I need a hobby. So welcome to the start of the Hobby Games — where hobbies go head to head! Who will win? Who will be sent home? Who in the audience might find a new hobby to try? Let’s find out!

[AD-FREE] Making Hobbies Compete for My Attention: Let the Games Begin

It has come to my attention that I need a hobby. So welcome to the start of the Hobby Games — where hobbies go head to head! Who will win? Who will be sent home? Who in the audience might find a new hobby to try? Let’s find out!

If you'd like to share this video privately you can!: https://youtu.be/G4qF9DyphE4

We just ask that you don't share it publicly such as on social media or in public group chats!

The Brain Chronicle | July 2025 Edition

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

This month has been a whole flurry of activity! Between continuing to plan for the set refresh, to coming up with a new video series, and its related video style, to continuing to evolve the public newsletter based on reader feedback. My team and I have been hard at work! 

I’m also starting to work on my second book about navigatin...

We're figuring out how to send the Patreon Newsletter using our new emailer... you might get auto-signed up... we'll keep you informed!

Hello Brains & Hearts!

The title pretty much sums up what is going on.

We migrated to a different email service and we're trying to figure out how to make the Brain Chronicle send-able through it and send to the appropriate people.

It looks like it auto-added all of you to our subscribers.

That's not ideal but it's out of our control.

We'll keep you informed on what you can do if you don't want to be included! <3

Apologies for any inconvenience...

[AD-FREE] Can These ADHD Organization Hacks Work For You?

It has been a few weeks since I had the privilege of Cas from Clutterbug coming and organizing two floors of my house. I can't give you all a Cas, but I can show you what she did for me, including a walkthrough of the swaps she made that have really been working for me. I hope some of these tricks will be able to work for you!

If you'd like to share this privately with someone, you can do so by using this link: https://you...

What Changed When An Expert Organized My House?

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It has been a few weeks since I had the privilege of Clutterbug coming and organizing two floors of my house. I can't give you all a Cas, but I can show you what she did for me, including a walkthrough of what did work... and what didn't work for me. I hope some of these tricks will be able...

[AD-FREE] 5 Lies About Keeping A Clean/Decluttered House (As Someone With ADHD)

Whether you have ADHD or not, you very possibly may have beliefs regarding what and how your should keep your house clean... or you've already given up on a clean house and now exist in the inevitable mess and clutter that permeates every inch of your space... no, I'm not speaking from experience... why would you ask that? nervous laugh Well, in this video I want to share the 5 lies I realized I believed about keeping my house clean... but I wanted to also share the truths that I lea...

5 Lies About Keeping A Clean/Decluttered House (As Someone With ADHD)

Whether you have ADHD or not, you very possibly may have beliefs regarding what and how your should keep your house clean... or you've already given up on a clean house and now exist in the inevitable mess and clutter that permeates every inch of your space... no, I'm not speaking from experience... why would you ask that? nervous laugh

Well, in today's video, I want to share the 5 lies I realized I believed about keeping my house clean... but I wanted to also share the truths...

Event Reminder: The Back On Track Summit is NEXT Thursday!

Hello, Brains and Hearts!

Friendly reminder:

I’m speaking as part of the Impact Parent Virtual Summit NEXT THURSDAY, July 17.

This summit’s designed for parents and professionals working with young adult Brains struggling to launch into the world. This ambitious summit aims to help you empower your young Adults!

I’m sharing my own story about how my mom did EVERYTHING for me. Find out why that was a problem.

We have 13 incredible experts and speakers...

ADHD in the Parks Day - October 4th! Set those reminders!

Hello, Brains!

I've learned about a cool "event" happening in October called "International ADHD in the Park Day!" It was created and started last year by a fellow ADHD Brain, Suzie Q., and she'd love all of our help in making it A Thing that happens annually on the first Saturday of October.

All you gotta do is show up to your favourite park with an ADHD book or Magazine on October 4th...

Navigating Rejection Sensitivity

This week's (free) newsletter deals with rejection sensitivity.

(FREE newsletter? WHERE DO I GET ONE? Glad you asked! You can sign up here: https://how-to-adhd.kit.com/)

What is rejection sensitivity? It's defined as the tendency to anxiously expect, readily perceive, and intensely react to rejection.

And it hurts. Often times we need tools and support that help us to navigate rejection.

Although we c...

The Brain Chronicle | June 2025 Edition

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

Thanks to your support, my team and I are hard at work refreshing some things… like the studio set…and me! After nearly a decade (!) of creating content, we figured it was time to level up and build a set that reflects my experience and expertise. I even got a color analysis done for the first time and learned I’m a True Spring!! It was such a c...

Check Out This FREE One-Day Virtual Summit In July!!

Hello, Brains and Hearts! 

Launching into the world as a young adult with ADHD can be intimidating, and as a parent of or professional working with a struggling ADHD young adult, where do you even begin in trying to help them? 

Impact Parents’ FREE Back on Track Summit hopes to answer that question by offering insight, tools, and strategies that can help you better support (and empower) your young adult (without enabling) and how to foster their independence so they fe...