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As the holidays approach, I can’t help but reflect on the journey my ADHD spouse and I have shared over the years. Navigating an ADHD marriage has been full of challenges, lessons, and growth. Through it all, we’ve discovered that the best gifts aren’t just thoughtful—they’re ones that make life a little easier, strengthen our bond, and help us thrive together.
That’s why I look forward to sharing this year's gift list with you. It’s a collection of things we have tried out this year that we’ve found helpful, inspiring, or just plain fun in our own relationship. Whether you’re shopping for your partner or yourself, I hope this list helps you find something meaningful that sparks connection and joy this holiday season and beyond.
Let’s dive into the 2024 list!
Gift No 1: Amazon Echo Pop
Cost:Â $39.99+
Black Friday Discount 55% off
Voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are excellent tools for ADHD couples. After using both systems in 2024, he prefers Amazon Echo Pop with Alexa. Echo + Alexa helped us with minimizing the parent-child dynamic in our relationship, making us a happier couple. How? Echo + Alexa really help me minimize my nagging and help my ADHD partner feel in control. Each time when one realized a reminder needs to be set for my ADHD partner, like picking up his medications, calling the doctors or start time on a task he needs to do, he now automatically asks Alexa to set the reminders and the frequencies of the reminders for him. He enjoys the feeling of being in control and I "so" enjoy when Alexa announced the reminder because I am no longer the constant reminder of my ADHD partner. Furthermore, Alexa has a variety of capabilities, like use it as a timer, set specific routines that truly support my partner's executive function when he needs a little help. Check out this Amazon blog article of the different use case with Amazon Alexa. It's really a win-win.
Read our in-depth Alexa Echo and Google Mini Review HERE
Gift No. 2: Brain FM
Cost:Â $9.99/month or $69.99/year
Black Friday Discount 50% off
Brain FM provides music specifically designed to help you focus, relax, or sleep. For us as a couple, we really like Brain FM to help us focus and stay calm throughout the day. Nowadays, right at 9AM, my ADHD partner will use our Google Mini or Alexa stream Brain FM music throughout our house. Besides us, our pets loves it because we play relaxing music for them while we are out and about. Brain FM learns what you like and don't like through your input, it will automatically add and delete sound and music from your list. It is a more spendy subscription, but with their black Friday offer, 50% of the annual subscription, it is a great price that both people to enjoy together or separately.
Gift No. 3: ADHD Skills Course
Cost:Â Various
Find upcoming ADHD Skills Course HERE
One of the best discoveries for me are ADHD Skills Courses. I love the fact these courses help ADHD partners find strategies and learn new habits to show up in their part of the relationship. These courses also serve as an ADHD support group for the attendees because there is always a group sharing component to the different topics that these courses covered.
LeAnn Levering, LCSW is offering $100 discount for her ADHD Skills Course starting in Jan 2025. Mentioned Life with an ADHD Spouse during your scheduled consultation to receive your $100 discount. Click here to schedule the consultation call.
Find other upcoming ADHD Skills Course HERE
Gift No. 4: ADHD Couple’s Support Group
Cost:Â Varies
Find upcoming ADHD Support Groups HERE
Joining a support group specifically for ADHD couples can be a transformative experience. These groups create a space for couples to connect with others who understand their challenges. Whether you're looking for tips, advice, or just a community to lean on, this is a meaningful gift that fosters connection and understanding.
Find upcoming ADHD Support Groups HERE
Gift No. 5: Loop Earplugs
Cost:Â $24.95+
Noise sensitivity is a common challenge for many ADHD individuals. In the past, I buy expensive noise cancellation headsets for my ADHD spouse, but I really get frustrated that he can't hear a thing I said when he has his headset on. When my friend, Carrie, who has ADHD, introduced me to this noise filtering ear plugs, I immediately smiled. the ear plug helps blur all the background noise, while allow her to hear me talking to her!
Gift No. 6: Tracking Tile
Cost:Â $29.99+ (depending on brand)
Lost keys, phones, wallets or pets? No problem. Smart tracking tiles are lifesavers for us. Attach these to frequently misplaced items, and find them instantly using a smartphone app. We love the fact that you can buzz it from your mobile app because we can find it faster at home. This little tool helped save time and reduce frustration for both of us!
Gift No. 7: Live ADHD International Conference 2025
Cost:Â $350+ per person
The ADHD International Conference is the premier event for ADHD education and community. Attending together is a great way to learn from experts and connect with other couples navigating similar challenges. I was at this year's conference and I really recommend any ADHD couples to attend. During this event, I heard stories of struggles and triumphs from quite a few ADHD couples, again validating that we are not alone. Also, many wants to connect afterwards. Next year is in Kansas City, gift yourselves a couples trip. You will be glad you both attend.
Gift No. 8: ADHD Couple’s Calendar
Cost:Â $39.90
Black Friday Deal: $10 off + free shipping (Code: Thriving)
These calendars are more than just dates on a page—they’re daily bits of motivation to a thriving adhd marriage for us. I created one for the ADHD partner and another for the non-ADHD partner, each filled with motivational quotes, helpful tips, and insights tailored to your unique needs.
There have been countless times when, in the heat of a challenging moment, a message from the calendar stopped me in my tracks—telling me exactly what I needed to hear. Those little moments of clarity helped us refocus, reconnect, and keep moving forward together.
Let this calendar do the same for you and your partner. It’s not just about staying motivated; it’s about finding those small sparks of understanding and encouragement that make all the difference in your relationship.
This Year’s Wrap-Up
These gifts aren’t just items—they’re investments in your relationship and tools to help you navigate the unique dynamics of an ADHD partnership. Whether it’s staying organized, creating new habits, or building stronger communication, each idea on this list offers a little extra support to help you thrive together.
As you head into the holiday season, I hope this list inspires you to give the kind of gifts that truly matter—ones that foster connection, understanding, and growth in your relationship.
Happy holidays.
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