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September is the other new year
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

September is the other new year

September has always felt like the “other new year.” The weather cools, routines snap back, and cultural calendars turn. For many, that’s energising. But for women with ADHD, September can bring overwhelm: crowded transit, busier workdays, higher expectations. This post explores why September hits differently — and how the PRIMED framework can help you reset on your own terms.

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Back-to-school with ADHD: Practical strategies to make the transition smoother
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

Back-to-school with ADHD: Practical strategies to make the transition smoother

Back-to-school season can feel overwhelming when ADHD is in the mix — for kids and parents alike. From chaotic mornings to forgotten backpacks, the transition often feels like survival mode. This post shares simple, ADHD-friendly strategies you can use right away to create calmer mornings, smoother evenings, and a school year that feels more manageable.

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When the house gets quiet: ADHD, midlife, and sending kids off to college
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

When the house gets quiet: ADHD, midlife, and sending kids off to college

You help them unpack, and you hold it together, then return to a quiet house. Though not a parent, many friends experience this, and I coach women with ADHD who feel the weight of silence. This post explains why an empty nest hits midlife ADHD hard and how to rebuild with simple rituals, gentle structure, and a new approach.

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Navigating ADHD during perimenopause
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

Navigating ADHD during perimenopause

Struggling with brain fog, mood swings, or sudden overwhelm in midlife? If you’re a high-functioning woman with ADHD, perimenopause may be intensifying your symptoms in ways you didn’t expect. In this guide, I explore why this hormonal life stage can feel like a betrayal—and what you can do to regain clarity, energy, and control. From brain chemistry to practical strategies, this is for every woman wondering, “Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”

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ADHD and the return to office: why it's more than a commute
Andrea Toole Andrea Toole

ADHD and the return to office: why it's more than a commute

The return-to-office debate isn’t really about remote work versus in-person collaboration. For professionals with ADHD, it’s about managing sensory overload, disrupted routines, and energy depletion in environments not built for neurodivergent minds. Flexible workplaces don’t just reduce legal risks — they unlock the strengths and creativity ADHD professionals bring to the table.

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