My next guest, Susan C Pinsky, is a professional organizer and author of the book "Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD (3rd edition). Clutter can be overwhelming for people with ADHD or anyone who is easily distracted. Susan's goal is to help you straighten up a room in just one minute! Stay tuned to the end to learn how not to lose your keys and phone, and discover how to come home to a peaceful, decluttered space. For more tips and resources from Susan Pinsky, check out this link.

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00:02:38 Susan Pinsky's Story, Child with ADD

00:04:09 Simplify, Reduce, Make Lists

00:05:02 Efficiency Principles

00:06:10 Real-World Organization Challenges

00:07:37 Pet Ownership and Daily Task Reduction

00:09:17 Simple Efficient Meal Planning

00:10:57 Refrigerator and Grocery Shopping Tips

00:11:45 "Helper Ready" vs "Guest Ready" Homes

00:12:23 Sock Tips and More

00:15:57 Body Doubling Explained

00:18:32 Bills, Finances, and Digital Life

00:22:03 Eliminating Redundant Tasks

000:23:18 Organizing Kids'Toys

00:24:27 Sticky Finger Method for keys, phone

00:25:10 Dr Inces's 3 Takeaways and Closing

1. Simplify
2. Reduce- possessions, tasks, and redundant items
3. Make Organization a Game/ Team Effort- timed cleanups, family work, support groups

Problems concentrating? Your child can't stay still? How do you diagnose ADHD and how to advocate for your child if your child is diagnosed? Stay tuned to hear ADHD and mental health epert Dr. Nekeshia Hammond. Listen to the end for inspirational thoughts about balance. See helpful references and bio.

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00:00 Introduction

03:32 Early signs of ADHD

05:37 Diagnosis process, at least 6 months of symptoms

07:25 Contributing factors

09:38 Diet and lifestyle

11:51 Step-by-step support for parents

15:27 School support process, know your rights

16:55 ADHD support beyond high school

18:26 Caffeine vs medication

20:15 Calming exercises

22:27 Adult ADHD and organization

25:12 Dr. Hammond's approach to balance

28:00 Last thoughts & contact info, summary

1 in 3 students face racism in school, and it affects their mental health, according to a recent large study. Dr. Erlanger Turner is a psychologist and professor from Southern California. We had a thoughtful conversation, ranging from whether you should have the "race talk" with your kids to what a microaggression is and what we can do to protect our children. Please review the attached resources and bio.