A new year is almost here and that means new beginnings. I’d love to compile a list of your New Year’s resolutions and specifically resolutions that are related in any way to ADD/ADHD. If you’d like, please send me an email at add.guide@about.com and I will post your ideas in a blog entry later next week. If you prefer, you may also post in the comments section below. Your own resolutions may help to inspire others.

Happy New Year!

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2009 is fast approaching. If you haven’t already, now is the time to get a 2009 daily planner and begin filling it out. Start by transferring important dates like birthdays and anniversaries. Next fill in any upcoming doctor appointments, school events for the children, after-school activities, work presentations, project due dates, meetings, and any other important things-to-remember.

Don't forget to put in any pre-planning notes. For example, if you know you are signed up to prepare a special treat for your child's upcoming class Valentine's Day party; write down in your calendar on a date a few days before the party to purchase necessary items or ingredients from the grocery store. I've even been known to write myself a reminder in my calendar to "put note in car" so I remember to stick a post-it note on my car seat the night before the school treat is needed. This reminder note helps me on those mornings when I am rushing to get the kids in the car to drive to school and want to make sure I don't forget anything.

Some people work best with a simple written day planner notebook and/or large family calendar hung in the kitchen. Others prefer an electronic organizer. Either way, figure out what system works best for you and stick with it.

What type of daily planner have you found to be most helpful?

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What is it about the holiday season that can be so much fun, yet so disruptive at the same time? Holidays are filled with family, love, and celebration, but holidays can also create stress. This time of year can be a particularly disruptive time for children and adults with ADHD.

Click on Holiday Stress to read more.

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The holidays present many opportunities to bond with family, but this time of year can also present significant stress, particularly when family conflict arises. Click on Holiday Stress Management to learn ways to divide up your time over the holidays and handle conflicts and holiday stress that may arise.