Hey Jeanne,
since this post is a few weeks old, I hope you somehow still read this comment! Congrats to being on the ADHD-Diagnosis journey! (I got mine last October at age 32, after waiting more than half a year for an appointment in Germany). Anyways, some helpful ressources and podcasts that also touch on mothering with ADHD: “Is it my ADHD” with writer Grace Timothy. “ADHD for Smart A*s Women” by Tracy Otsuka features many interviews with moms who have ADHD (and sometimes have only been diagnosed after their children were diagnosed). “Women & ADHD” by Katy Weber also has some very insightful interviews. And another vote for the book ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell, that Ruth already recommended!

Money. They want money. Not gift cards. Money.

Dayna – I bet you won’t see this at this late date – but here’s a suggestions from me – been teaching prek for 30 years. My fave gifts definitely include a note from mom and dad – along with a gift certificate for eating out at one of our locals spots. It doesn’t have to be huge – 25$ can cover part of a meal if we want to go fancy. This gift of time, of a break from the day to day, is something I deeply appreciate and it gives us a change to be splurgy.

It’s such a good show! It reflects such different lives than what we are used to seeing on TV. It’s funny and as times heartbreaking.

you are not alone! you sound like me re: adhd and being inattentive. makes me feel guilty all the time (3 kids under age 10)