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01/20/2017

More on the nominee for Education Secretary:

Ignorance And Arrogance Are Betsy DeVos' Defining Characteristics
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ignorance-and-arrogance-the-defining-characteristics_us_588159c3e4b08f5134b61f59?9e5zpbpl8y7qzolxr

Betsy DeVos wouldn’t commit to protecting students with special needs. She wouldn’t commit to keeping guns out of school campuses. She wouldn’t...

01/19/2017

For some time my page has been inactive. Today I realized that I can no longer be silent about the total nonsense Mr Trump's nominees have been spouting about education, science, and...well just about everything.

To say that the nominee for Secretary of Education is unqualified is an understatement. It is an insult to the last twenty years of progress recognizing the need for accommodation in public education. She has no understanding of public education nor does she have the requisite credentials to serve.

Any Senator that votes to confirm her is unqualified to offer the constitutional advise and consent required of their position. Her remarks about guns in schools is an insult and offensive to the families that have lost their children in school shootings.

I'll have much more to say soon. Our country deserves better than this!

03/22/2015

It's been a long time since I've posted. I feel like I need to start sharing some of what I've learned in the past few years.

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/exercise-seems-to-be-beneficial-to-children/380844/ #

Physical movement improves mental focus, memory, and cognitive flexibility; new research shows just how critical it is to academic performance.

01/28/2012

I've been woefully inactive on Facebook. Isn't it funny how important this medium has become? I will be posting more actively starting this week. Getting the word out about ADHD and ways to help alleviate its effects is too important to put off !

11/09/2011

Here's a thought for the day: without a plan work will expand to fill the amount of time available.

11/01/2011

More good news on the medication front for ADHD:http://yourlife.usatoday.com/parenting-family/special-needs/story/2011-11-01/Study-ADHD-drugs-dont-raise-heart-risks-for-kids/51026402/1

Ritalin and similar medicines that millions of children and teens take to curb hyperactivity and boost attention do not raise their risk of serious heart problems.

10/31/2011

Anyone who has experienced the frustration of trying to decide what kind of ADHD medication to take and how much to take should be happy about this study's findings:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111021125513.htm

10/28/2011

Here's an interesting article from Time magazine's online edition by Judith Warner. I've covered many of these topics in my blog, and it's a shame we are still having to fight uphill against myths about ADHD. Check it out here:http://ideas.time.com/2011/10/21/getting-distracted-from-the-real-issues-of-adhd/

The outcry this week in response to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision to publish new treatment guidelines for Attention-Deficity/Hyperactivity Disorder in children ages 4 to 18 (as opposed to age 6 to 12, as was the case previously,) has been largely focused on the fear that the change .....

10/27/2011

I am very pleased to announce that my updated website is now available for viewing. It is currently in a 'beta" release (those who have worked in technology know what they means) so the current site is still up and going. Please check it out and tell me what you think.
http://bjnicholson.wordpress.com/

ADHD and Life Coaching for Teens, College Students, and Adults

10/27/2011

Just because you need structure in your life doesn't mean you can't try new things. I talk about this in my latest blog post:http://adultadhdblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/quest-for-novelty.html

Stories of my life and the sometimes funny, sometimes embarrassing ADHD moments it contains, as well as useful info, news, updates, and links to helpful resources for teens and adults with ADHD

10/13/2011

Sometimes things happen that aren't your fault even if you tend to blame yourself. I write about it in a new blog post:http://adultadhdblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/its-not-always-your-fault.html

Stories of my life and the sometimes funny, sometimes embarrassing ADHD moments it contains, as well as useful info, news, updates, and links to helpful resources for teens and adults with ADHD

10/07/2011

Sorry for the lack of activity on here for the couple of weeks. I'm working on my website and blog to create a better look and feel to things. Also I'm sick of going four different places to post updates! Stay tuned!