The Calm Home Guide
Helping Families Create a Calm, Boundaried Home
We create digital tools to support parents raising childrent with ADHD or navigating additction recovery. No fluff-just calm, evidence-based support.
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For ADHD Families
The Calm Home Guide is designed to support families raising children with ADHD. We understand how overwhelming it can feel when each day brings new challenges and uncertainties. If you ever questioned whether you are doing enough or the "right" things for your child-you are not alone. This guide was created to bring clarity, calm, and confidence to your home-so you can support your child with more peace and less chaos.
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Families of Addicts
The Healing Circle: A Calm + Boundaried Guide for Families of Addicts was created for those carrying the wight of a loved one's addiction. When someone you love is in crisis, it can feel like your world is unraveling-leaving you overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure how to help without losing yourself in the process. This guide offers a calm, structuredspace to proccess the chaos, establish healthy boundaries, and begin healing- reguardless of where your loved one is in their journey. It combines emotional support with practical tools so you cna stop spiraling and start anchoring yourself in strength, clarity, and peace. You are not alone in this, and you don't have to figure it out yourself. The Healing Circle is here to help you breathe again, set boundaries without guilt, and move forward with compassion and confidence.
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Guides
These guides are designed to support you during challenging times, providing clarity and direction when navigating the unknown. They offer practical tools to help you build a stronger foundation and find peace amid uncertainty. Crafted with care, these resources are here to empower you, helping you move forward with confidence and resilience.
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Resources
ADHD ResourcesResearch-Based
1. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – ADHD Overview
• Provides comprehensive information on ADHD, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
2. CDC – ADHD Treatment
• Offers evidence-based guidelines for managing ADHD across different age groups.
3. ADHD Evidence Project
• Curates scientifically researched and evidence-based conclusions about ADHD to inform patients, families, and clinicians.
4. UC Davis MIND Institute – Evidence-Based Treatment of ADHD
• Discusses various treatments for ADHD, emphasizing those with published studies showing effectiveness.
5. Mayo Clinic – Adult ADHD
• Provides insights into the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adults.Emotional Support
1. Mind – ADHD and Mental Health
• Offers practical advice for managing ADHD and its impact on mental health.
2. Child Mind Institute – ADHD and Substance Abuse
• Explores the link between ADHD and substance abuse, providing strategies for support.
3. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) – ADHD Resource Center
• Provides resources for families coping with ADHD in children and adolescents.Addiction ResourcesResearch-Based
1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – Research Topics
• Supports biomedical research to advance the science on substance use and addiction.
2. SAMHSA – Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment
• Provides a comprehensive guide on evidence-based practices for drug addiction treatment.
3. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation – Addiction Research
• Shares the latest research on addiction, including neuroscience and treatment practices.
4. SAMHSA – Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
• Offers practical, evidence-based information for implementing or expanding addiction treatment programs.Emotional Support
1. SAMHSA – National Helpline
• A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
2. Mayo Clinic – Support Groups
• Highlights the mental and emotional benefits of addiction support groups.
3. Talbott Recovery Campus – Mental & Emotional Benefits of Addiction Support Groups
• Discusses how ongoing support is crucial for long-term recovery from addiction.
4. Evoke Wellness – Emotional Support During Drug Detox
• Emphasizes the importance of emotional support during the drug detox process.These resources are thoughtfully curated to provide both scientific insights and compassionate support for individuals navigating ADHD and addiction. Whether you’re seeking evidence-based information or emotional encouragement, these links offer valuable guidance on your journey.
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About
I’m Jessica Cranford, and my journey to creating resources for families navigating ADHD and addiction is deeply personal. As someone who has lived with ADHD, as well as a mother to a child with ADHD, I understand the challenges and heartache that come with feeling misunderstood or unsupported. My experience with ADHD is not just my own—it’s something I see and feel every day in my family, with loved ones and friends who also struggle with addiction.Growing up, there was so much misinformation and a lack of understanding surrounding ADHD. The resources were limited, and the support was almost nonexistent. As a result, parents did the best they could with the little knowledge they had, often feeling isolated and unsure of how to help their children succeed. I know this struggle all too well—both as a child and now as a parent.For 10 years, I worked as a teacher in both general and special education. I saw firsthand the gaps in understanding, the frustrations, and the heartache that children with ADHD and their families faced. I became a passionate advocate for those who felt like they didn’t have a voice. But even with my training and experience, I realized there were still so many unanswered questions, especially when it came to supporting families through the complexities of ADHD and addiction.That’s why I created these resources. I want to help parents and caregivers feel seen, heard, and supported. I want to provide practical tools and emotional encouragement for families who are navigating these difficult waters. My mission is to offer what I wish I had growing up—clarity, support, and guidance—so that others don’t have to feel alone in their journey.I am here because I believe in the power of knowledge and compassion. Together, we can build a better, more understanding future for those impacted by ADHD and addiction. I’ve lived it, I’ve taught it, and I’m committed to helping others find the resources and support they need to thrive.
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