Ruth Bomar, ADHD PhD Coach

Ruth Bomar, ADHD PhD Coach I help ADHD thinkers use their strengths to reach their academic, professional or personal goals. Through my signature approach—‘Love Your Brain.

I’m Ruth Bomar, PhD, PCC—an ADHD Life Coach passionate about helping ADHD thinkers discover that their brains aren’t broken, they’re brilliant. For 15+ years, I’ve coached college students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and scholars to overcome executive function challenges and move from stuck to flourishing. As both a coach and an ADHD thinker myself, I bring both expertise and empathy to the jou

rney. Tame Your Squirrels.’—I help clients clear the clutter, quiet the noise, and create a life that aligns with their strengths and values. Follow this page for encouragement, practical ADHD-friendly tools, and a warm hug of support as you reach for your goals.

**I’m packing my curiosity for next week.**I’m heading to the American Association of Christian Counselors conference, a...
09/05/2026

**I’m packing my curiosity for next week.**

I’m heading to the American Association of Christian Counselors conference, and I already have a question I’ll be carrying with me:

**What do I want to understand better?**

For me, it’s the intersection of ADHD, mental health, faith, and the everyday work of building a life that works with your brain.

But I’d love to hear from you.

**If you could ask a room full of counselors, researchers, coaches, and mental health professionals ONE question about ADHD, what would you ask?**

Drop your question in the comments. 👇

I may just take it with me to the conference.

**One of the things I love about my work is that there is always more to learn.**ADHD doesn’t exist in isolation.It inte...
09/03/2026

**One of the things I love about my work is that there is always more to learn.**

ADHD doesn’t exist in isolation.

It intersects with relationships, emotions, physical health, work, school, faith, identity—and all the ordinary demands of everyday life.

Next week I’ll be attending the American Association of Christian Counselors conference, and I’m going with my ADHD-coach hat firmly on.

I’ll be listening for ideas that help me better understand the whole person sitting across from me in a coaching session.

And, as always, I’ll be asking:

**How can we turn what we know into something that actually helps in real life?**

I’ll bring some of what I learn back here to share with you.

This Is the Best Time to NoticeParents often reach out after grades begin to fall.After missed assignments.After academi...
08/27/2026

This Is the Best Time to Notice

Parents often reach out after grades begin to fall.

After missed assignments.

After academic probation.

By then, students are often trying to recover while still keeping up with current work.

The first few weeks of the semester offer something different.

They offer clues.

How is your student managing their time?

Are they checking their syllabus?

Planning ahead?

Following through?

Small patterns noticed early can make a significant difference later.

The Syllabus Is Not the SemesterMost students have their syllabi by now.Some have adjusted their schedules.Others are st...
08/25/2026

The Syllabus Is Not the Semester

Most students have their syllabi by now.

Some have adjusted their schedules.

Others are still deciding which classes to keep.

Everything still feels manageable.

But a syllabus is simply information.

The challenge is turning that information into a workable plan.

That's where many bright students with ADHD begin to struggle—not because they don't understand the material, but because managing multiple deadlines, competing priorities, and changing schedules places heavy demands on executive function.

Small Habits Become Big OutcomesExecutive function isn't built during finals week.It's built in ordinary moments.Checkin...
08/20/2026

Small Habits Become Big Outcomes

Executive function isn't built during finals week.

It's built in ordinary moments.

Checking the syllabus.

Writing down due dates.

Planning the week.

Looking ahead.

Small decisions made consistently often prevent much bigger problems later in the semester.

The Calendar Isn't Full YetDuring the first week or two of classes, many students feel confident.Assignments are light.D...
08/18/2026

The Calendar Isn't Full Yet

During the first week or two of classes, many students feel confident.

Assignments are light.

Deadlines are still ahead.

There's time to settle in.

For parents, this can feel reassuring.

But experienced upperclassmen—and many graduate students—know the pace changes quickly.

This is the perfect time to notice how your student is organizing their schedule before life becomes more demanding.

College Is More Than ClassesCollege asks students to do much more than learn course material.It asks them to:manage time...
08/13/2026

College Is More Than Classes

College asks students to do much more than learn course material.

It asks them to:

manage time

prioritize responsibilities

make decisions

solve problems

communicate

recover from mistakes

For students with ADHD, these executive function demands often become much more visible than they were in high school.

Understanding that difference helps parents see the challenge through a different lens.

Parents Are Packing More Than BoxesParents spend August packing clothes.Bedding.School supplies.Electronics.But they're ...
08/11/2026

Parents Are Packing More Than Boxes

Parents spend August packing clothes.

Bedding.

School supplies.

Electronics.

But they're also packing something much harder.

Hope.

Trust.

Prayer.

The desire to see their son or daughter become a capable, independent adult.

That's what makes this season so emotional.

You're not simply helping your student move into a dorm.

You're helping them move toward adulthood.

Hope Is Powerful. Systems Sustain It.The beginning of every semester comes with optimism.That's natural.Students buy pla...
08/06/2026

Hope Is Powerful. Systems Sustain It.

The beginning of every semester comes with optimism.

That's natural.

Students buy planners.

Download apps.

Organize their backpacks.

Promise themselves they'll stay ahead this time.

Those are wonderful intentions.

But successful semesters aren't built on good intentions alone.

They are built on systems that continue working after the excitement wears off.

That's where executive function becomes so important.

Every New Semester Begins with HopeMove-in day is exciting.A new dorm room.A new roommate.New professors.New classes.New...
08/04/2026

Every New Semester Begins with Hope

Move-in day is exciting.

A new dorm room.

A new roommate.

New professors.

New classes.

New opportunities.

Parents tell me they love seeing their student excited about a fresh start.

But beneath that excitement is often another feeling:

"I hope this semester is different."

Hope is a wonderful place to begin.

The question isn't whether your student has potential.

It's whether they have systems that will support that potential when the excitement begins to fade.

Question: What are you hoping will be different for your student this semester?

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