“Natural” Doesn’t Come in a Plastic Bottle

by Laurie Dupar | Aug 11, 2014 | ADHD Strategies, ADHD Treatments & Medications

“ADHD medications aren’t natural.” “I only want to use natural ways to manage my ADHD symptoms.” “I don’t want to put anything unnatural into my body.” These are just some of the familiar comments I hear during or following one of my presentations about ADHD...

New “Tests” for ADHD

by Laurie Dupar | Nov 1, 2013 | ADHD Awareness, ADHD Treatments & Medications

“I think I have ADHD,” a client told me. “I seem to have all the symptoms! But, is there a test? How can I know for sure?” Wanting and expecting their to be a physical “test” for ADHD is something that seems to come at a time in our medical history when many of the...

Tips and Tricks for Adult ADHD Conference Attendees

by Laurie Dupar | Apr 2, 2013 | ADHD Treatments & Medications, Adults with ADHD

This month I wanted to share some experiences about conferences! I love conferences and look forward to the opportunities to travel around the country to enjoy some time with other ADHD coaches and entrepreneurs, increase awareness of ADHD challenges, and finally meet...

Snowflakes and ADHD Brains- No Two Are Alike

by Laurie Dupar | Oct 2, 2012 | ADHD in Children, ADHD Strategies, ADHD Treatments & Medications, Adults with ADHD

You’ve heard the phrase, “No two snowflakes are alike,” and although it seems farfetched with all the billions of snowflakes that fall around the world each year, it’s actually true. Snowflakes form over changes in temperature and humidity as the water crystallizes in...

Questions and Answers about ADHD Medications: Part 2

by Laurie Dupar | May 11, 2012 | ADHD Help, ADHD Treatments & Medications

Here is part 2 of my guest blog on ADHD Man of DistrAction with Kelly Babcock: On Wednesday, Laurie Dupar, PMHNP, RN, PCC, a certified ADHD coach and a nurse practitioner, answered questions from two readers. But I had some questions too. So I took the opportunity to...

Questions and Answers About ADHD Meds: Part 1

by Laurie Dupar | May 11, 2012 | ADHD Treatments & Medications

This week, I am guest blogging on a colleague’s site (ADHD Man of DistrAction with Kelly Babcock) and thought I’d share it here… I’ve always been willing to answer questions regarding ADHD medication, but I’m not a health care professional. I’ve read...