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ADHD affects roughly four percent of adults, but the amount of relationships affected is much higher. The divorce rate is nearly twice as high in marriages when one or both partners have ADHD. In fact, research has shown that on average about 61 percent of marriages actually end in divorce when ADHD is involved. ADHD symptoms add consistent and predictable problems to any marriage in which one or both partners have the condition.

Many mothers only learn they have been living with ADHD after their child begins to have symptoms. Once the parent addresses the diagnosis with the child, the mother will often realize that she has been living with the same exact symptoms for her entire life too. The mother will then be diagnosed with the condition herself. In this audiobook, we are going to take a look at exactly what parenting with ADHD looks like, specifically for moms who have ADHD.

Co-parenting occurs after a divorce when both parents continue to jointly participate in their children’s upbringing. Co-parenting will require a great amount of interaction between both parents. You must be fully committed to maintaining civility and setting aside your differences with your co-parent for the greater good of your children in order to have a healthy co-parenting relationship.

Understanding ADHD in Women provides years of research that proves why medical professionals no longer believe that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition only found in young, school-aged boys, as it was once believed. In fact, extensive research has proven that the inattentive form of ADHD, which the majority of women have, can be just as difficult, if not even more so, than the hyperactive/impulsive form, like the majority of men have.

While impulsivity, procrastination, and time blindness may not be some of the most talked about symptoms of adult ADHD, they are still very present and real issues. If you find yourself suffering with any of the above issues, then you need this book.

Time blindness is defined as the inability to accurately sense the passing of time. It is important to note that rather than an intentional disregard for time, time blindness is a sensory issue that can cause nearly every aspect of your life to be more difficult than someone who has a good sense of the passage of time.

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a medical condition which affects how your brain processes sensory information, or stimuli. Sensory information includes things you can touch, hear, taste, or smell. SPD can affect all of your senses, just one of your senses, or somewhere in between. In Parenting the SPD Child: Strategies for Helping Your Child With Sensory Processing Disorder, we will cover a lot of ground. We will start by looking at exactly what SPD looks like in children.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is caused by differences in one's brain. Children with autism will often have repetitive or restricted interests and behaviors, as well as troubles with social interaction and communication. Children who have autism also likely have different ways of paying attention and moving, as well as learning. In Parenting the Autistic Child: 161 Strategies for Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum we cover a lot of ground. There is truly something for everyone inside.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Also known as ADHD) presents itself in three main symptoms: inattention and hyperactivity or impulsivity. Hyperactivity and impulsivity are closely related and oftentimes coexist with inattention. Women and girls with ADHD most often go undiagnosed for several reasons. This is due in part because women tend do have less obvious or less misbehaved characteristics than men do.

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental condition in which those affected have a deep need for excessive admiration and attention, a lack of empathy for others, an inflated sense of their own importance, and troubled relationships. A narcissistic parent will try to prioritize their needs over everyone else’s. It is difficult to deal with a narcissist because not only do they have a lack of empathy, but they also have a deep tendency to push back with defensiveness, anger, and criticism. This book has something for everyone who has had to deal with a toxic, narcissistic ex.

Cats are also just as intelligent, if not even more intelligent than dogs are. I'm not going to lie, I have always been "team dog" over "team cat"...but, after researching cats to write this audiobook, I may have just changed my mind. They are truly an incredible species. And, there are so many different kinds! From domesticated pet cats to stray cats, and from feral cats to big, wild cats, it's almost amazing that they are all even considered to be in the same family.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition in which an individual spends a lot of time worrying about perceived flaws or defects in their appearance. However, these flaws are either minor or cannot be seen by others at all. Regardless, the individual may feel so ashamed, anxious, and embarrassed by these perceived flaws or defects that they will try to avoid specific social interactions or situations.

Gaslighting and narcissism go hand in hand, as most narcissists use gaslighting as a form of abuse. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to diffuse confusion and self-doubt in the victim’s mind. By distorting reality and forcing the victim to question their own judgment, gaslighters are typically seeking to gain control and power over the other person

The phrase, When you know, you know, is often associated with matters of the heart, specifically love, but it’s a sentiment that can feel challenging to articulate. People frequently use it to describe that unmistakable feeling of being in love, yet it’s a sensation that is hard to put into words. The reality, however, is that falling in love is an experience that typically occurs rapidly, leaving little room for analytical reflection.

Two of the most majestic mammals on our planet are arguably the horse and the dolphin. Animal Trivia for Kids Part 1: Horses and Dolphins combines two separate books, Horse Trivia: Fun Facts About Horses for Kids and Dolphin Trivia: Fun Facts About Dolphins for Kids, truly giving you something for every horse and dolphin fan!

This book is your partner on the path to recovery. It's a compassionate guide that believes in your strength to overcome addiction and transform your life. So, if you're ready to embrace a brighter, addiction-free future, don't wait any longer. Purchase Gambling Addiction: 23 Practical Tips and Healthy Alternatives to Free Yourself from Gambling Addiction today and embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and lasting changes.

Being gaslit can make you question your core beliefs and completely lose self-confidence, motives, judgments, or memories. That confusion is what causes you to be led astray as you look to others for help. If you are interested in this book, you likely know someone whom you fear is being gaslit, or maybe even you yourself are fearing you are being gaslit. In this book, we will look at exactly what is meant by the term gaslighting, and different strategies and coping mechanisms for when this is actually happening to you or a loved one.

Many people often use the terms “ape” and “monkey” interchangeably. In fact, many people will also refer to apes as monkeys and likewise refer to monkeys as apes. While it is important to note that apes and monkeys are both considered primates, they have many definite differences. The easiest and quickest way to tell monkeys and apes apart is by looking for a tail. Most monkeys have tails, while all apes do not have tails. Apes tend to live longer than monkeys, and they are also normally larger than monkeys.

Impulsive ADHD is defined as a pattern of behavior that is characterized by chronic problems with impulsivity. People with impulsive ADHD have trouble waiting their turn, acting without thinking, and interrupting others. They also typically have difficulty controlling their emotions and sustaining their attention.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (also known as ADHD) is a disorder that occurs in kids, teens, and adults. This book focuses on what exactly ADHD looks like in adults. An estimated 11.3 million adults in the United States alone have been diagnosed with ADHD. Many adults went undiagnosed as kids and like me have no idea why they acted a certain way or had such difficulties in certain areas.