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Advocating For Yourself in School and Beyond (ft. Lucy della Penna)

Hello, Brains! Have you ever felt like you’re constantly explaining yourself just to be understood? In this video, we dive into the world of self-advocacy—how to stand up for your needs when it feels like no one’s listening, especially in school. You'll meet Lucy della Penna, who’s navigating ADHD, dyslexia, and more, while learning how to communicate what she needs to thrive. It’s all about knowing your brain, practicing what to say, and staying confident, even when it’s tough. L...

[AD-FREE] Tell Me You Have ADHD Without Telling Me You Have ADHD - Signs Everyone Missed Growing Up

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An Update to Our $5 Tier!

Hello, Brains!

We have made an update to our $5 tier that we're excited to announce.

First, however, we want to address the Minecraft server as a perk. On October 31st, we will be shutting the server down. So be sure to log in before then if you wish to take screenshots of what you built. We tried hard for a while to save it, but we have come to accept that we do not have the resources to keep it running. This time, energy and money could be allocated elsewhere to serve the broade...

Tell Me You Have ADHD Without Telling Me You Have ADHD - The Signs From School Years

Hello, Brains! I recently asked my community, "What were some signs you had ADHD when you were in school?" There were so many great responses but here are some of my favorites!

The Brain Chronicle | September 2024 Edition

Hello Brains & Hearts!

Happy September! 🍁✨

Fall is such a wonderful time to slow down, curl up in a warm blanket with a pumpkin spice latte, and analyze the year. Here at How to ADHD, we’ve been doing everything b...

The Truth Behind Why Trying Harder Doesn’t Work (When You Have ADHD)

Hello, Brains! Let’s dive into why "try harder" doesn’t work for ADHD brains. We’ve all heard it, right? But the thing is, most times it isn’t about effort. Most of us are already trying really hard—probably harder than people realize. ADHD comes with its own set of challenges that trying harder just can’t fix. So instead of pushing ourselves to exhaustion, let's talk about what to do instead.

Thanks to Sunsama for sponsoring this video! Sunsama understands that it's not pus...

The Brain Chronicle | August 2024

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

Happy almost September! AKA, ADHD New Years. Hopefully you’ve done some fun things this summer. If not, it’s not too late! We still have time! Right? Right??

If you, like me, are carrying a bananacakes mental load and the idea of adding ANYTHING else to your plate – even fun stuff – makes you want to cry, be sure to check out our vid...

Virtual Summits, Panels, and DISCOUNT COOOOODES!!!

 I’m so excited for the chance to speak at Pearson Assessment’s #ADHD Virtual Summit! This will be a great opportunity to support and celebrate those with ADHD. I'll be on a panel with Penn and Kim Holderness, Jesse Anderson, and Dani Donovan to chat all things ADHD. Join us using my discount code HOWTOADHD50 and get 50% off at checkout here: 2024-08-16 20:34:45 +0000 UTC View Post

Bookmark This Website for ADHD Resources and Accomodations - AskJan.org 🔖 🧠

Go to askjan.org to learn about ADHD and the American Disabilities Act. While askjan.org is based in the USA, its resources and information can be valuable for individuals and organizations worldwide who are looking for guidance on workplace accommodations.

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8 ADHD-Friendly Steps To Start A Conversation

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Hello, Brains! You ever wonder how conversations are supp...

The Rachel Hollis Podcast ft. Jess!!!!

Hello, Brains!

Jessica appeared on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, talking about tools to improve focus and improve your life! We’d love it if you could go check it out and also give Rachel Hollis some love! It’s available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! >> https://msrachelhollis.com/podcasts/

Brain Chronicle | Things we've done! Things we're doing! Things you've helped with!

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

Hope your summer is going well! Harley and I met with our new Patreon partner manager this week (basically, someone to talk about our Patreon goals with who can support us toward ma...

My 5 Favourite ADHD Strategies From Our Community — and our FREE ADHD Toolbox 🧠 🧰 Notion Template

Hello, Brains! We’ve learned a lot of strategies… but a lot of those strategies we’ve learned from you - our community! Jessica sat down with some of our community members to talk about their favourite go-to strategies. You can create your own ADHD Toolbox using our FREE Notion template. The latest version of the template comes preloaded with the tools and strategies featured in this episode: https://ntn.so/howtoadhdte...

Why Do Some Strategies and Tools Not Work for People with ADHD?

There are so many strategies out there and there can be times where it feels like none of them work... why is that? Jessica talks about it in today's video!

Event Announcement | Parenting ADHD Now Virtual Summit [July 23-25]

Hello, Brains & Hearts! 

Are you the parent of an ADHD kiddo (be they younger or older!)? 

Then join us at the 7th Annual Parenting ADHD Now, a 3-day LIVE Virtual Summit! 🎉

Learn from 21 brilliant experts and thought leaders on ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and more! Including our very own Jessica McCabe!

Jessica will speak and answer YOUR kids’ questions about ...

Three Powerful Questions to Ask When Someone with ADHD is Struggling

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When we’re struggling, it can be easy to judge ourselves or each other. But if we invite curiosity, we can help ourselves or someone else by asking powerful questions. Jessica shares what questions to ask no...

Can You Resist Laughing at These ADHD Jokes? Let's Find Out!

We had a fun idea and decided to see how well Jessica could listen to Dr. B telling her some ADHD jokes WITHOUT laughing! See how well she did during this "Don't Laugh" challenge. How well did you do? Let us know in the comments below - and leave us some more ADHD jokes that you find hilarious and hard to not laugh at!!

Brain Chronicle | ADHDCon, Puppets, and More!

 Hello Brains & Hearts! 

Happy summer! Hope you’ve got some fun plans. We definitely do…Jessica is going to be back full time starting July 1st, and we’ve extended production days to a full 12 hours so we’ll have plenty of time to play and make fun content (did you know it’s possible at many jobs to adjust your work hours to be more ADHD friendly? Whethe...

My Favorite Anxiety Hack EVER (to Self-Regulate)

Jessica shares her favourite anxiety hack for self-regulation and explains some of the reasons why it can often work. She also offers some other alternatives in case you want more options! Watch the video to learn what this hack is and the different ways it can be applied!

Further Information: Coming soon!

VidCon Update

Hello Brains & Hearts!

Jessica really wanted to go to VidCon this year and hang out with you there, and she had every intention of doing so. However, between being a new Mom and having a rather tight budget at the moment, she just wasn't able to pull it off. New Mom life is a toughie.

Thank you for all your support and understanding as Jessica (and we, the team!) figure out new Mom life and all that it entails (and requires!).

Welcome back, Jessica! | May Brain Chronicle

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

I’m BACK! From maternity leave! In case you missed it — I had a baby!

The team did an incredible job while I was gone, and now that I’m back & ready to create new content we’re firing on all cylinders.

How to Cope with Rumination: Don't Feed the “Demon” (Default Mode Network)

Jessica sat down with Dr. Ned Hallowell to talk about the Default Mode Network or DMN - that Hallowell calls the demon of ADHD. What is it and how does it relate to rumination? Hallowell explains! https://www.additudemag.com/default-mode-network-adhd-brain/

Navigating ADHD: My Aunt’s Strategies and Path to Acceptance

Jessica sits down with her Aunt Susie to talk about her Aunt’s experience of being diagnosed later in life in the early 90’s. They talk about the strategies Aunt Susie used and what she found important in learning to work with her brain, not against it, and how it led her towards self-acceptance.

US Amazon Kindle Sale of Our Book!

Hello US Brains! How to ADHD the Book is on sale today for Kindle eBook! So if you were waiting to be able to afford it, now is a great time to pick it up! Check it out here >> https://amzn.to/3yoqfdo

Let’s Talk About ADHD and Trauma

Living with ADHD can be difficult, and trauma can make the experience even harder. And in some cases, it can even take a form that resembles ADHD. Jessica talked about her experience with Dr. Patrick LaCount, to shed some light on what it looked like for her, to have both ADHD and trauma.

We've found a cool new fidget!

Jessica received some fidgets during her maternity leave that were so awesome she texted me (J2, Operations Director of How to ADHD) raving about them and saying that we absolutely HAVE to share these with our community. She said: “I think they’re legit my favorite fidget. They’re gently magnetic & feel amazing to hold, flip around in your hand… they’re quiet. These fidgets are not just helpful, but SOUL SOOTHING. Not sure how else to put it. They’re magic.”

Naturally,...

ADHD and Pregnancy with Dusty Chipura - First Trimester

Welcome to the second episode of our six-part series on ADHD and Pregnancy, where I sit down with Master-certified ADHD coach and pregnancy expert Dusty Chipura! In this episode, we talk about some things one might expect to experience during their first trimester... and how that interplays with ADHD... or in the future! Dusty and I both share our personal experiences and cover topics one should consider when you know you want kids! And some of the struggles that happen along the way...

The Baby Chroni-- I mean Brain Chronicle!

Hello Brains & Hearts! 

As you all know, Jessica’s been out on Maternity leave for over a month now, and the team has been holding down the fort. She appreciates all of you so much for everything you do for us here at How to ADHD, and wanted to share t...

Jessica & Caroline's (And Eddie's!) Shopping Adventure! | Extended Cut

Episode | ADHD Social Skills: How to Feel More Confident Socializing by Pre-Gaming!

Socializing can be difficult, if not downright painful, for a lot of us with ADHD… turns out there might be some ways to make it more enjoyable! Such as pre-gaming, a concept we learned from Caroline Maguire. What is a pre-game? We’ll let Jessica and Caroline tell ya!

Caroline Maguire has a handy exercise that you can download so you can figure out and build your own Pre-Game: https...