Emily Gafford

Emily Gafford is a Midwestern wife and mom to two girls (and a fur baby named Walter). With each passing day, she learns more about the ins and outs of ADHD. Here, she shares real stories of what works for her family, the steps she is taking to navigate ADHD, and the raw emotions that come with each of life's curve balls. She also has a cooking instablog @cookingandgrace, where she shares the gluten- and dairy-free recipes that assist in her family's behavior journey.

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