Children

Rethinking Rewards & Punishments for Neurodivergent Children: What Actually Works
If you’ve ever tried a sticker chart and ended up sticking more stars on yourself than your child, or if “time-out” somehow turned into both of you crying in separate rooms—you’re not alone. Rewards and punishments for ADHD and autistic children often don’t work the...

Best Homework Tips for Kids with ADHD: How to Create a Productive Routine
Looking for effective homework tips for kids with ADHD? You’re not alone. Navigating homework time with an ADHD child can feel like a daily battlefield, but I’ve lived to tell the tale—and learned what actually works. With the right strategies (and a healthy sense of...

How to Advocate for Your Child with ADHD at School: A Friendly Guide for Parents and Educators
Hello, fellow parent! Are you ready to embark on the adventure of advocating for your child with ADHD in the school system? As a mom with ADHD myself, I understand the ups and downs of this process. It can be challenging, exhausting, and at times, it might feel like...

Do Children Really Outgrow ADHD? Separating Fact from Fiction
As someone who’s lived with ADHD, I’ve heard the same question time and time again: Do kids outgrow ADHD? It’s a question that’s been asked by concerned parents, well-meaning friends, and even curious strangers. I mean, wouldn't it be great if ADHD was like a pair of...

The Child Who Talks Too Much (and the One Who Won’t Speak): Communication Differences in Neurodivergent Kids
When you have two neurodivergent daughters who sit on opposite ends of the communication spectrum, you learn pretty quickly that communication differences in neurodivergent kids are more than just a quirk—they’re often misunderstood, mislabelled, and quietly shaping...

Why ‘Disrespectful’ Might Really Mean Dysregulated: Understanding the Hidden Struggles of Neurodivergent Kids
You tell your child to put down the tablet. They slam it on the table and yell, “You never let me do anything!” before storming off. You’re left in the living room, wondering what just happened—and maybe feeling a bit like you’ve been personally attacked. But what if...

The Overlooked Truth About AuDHD: When Girls Have Both ADHD and Autism
Is It Just ADHD? When Autism in Girls Hides in Plain Sight If you have a daughter with ADHD and still feel like something doesn’t quite add up, you’re not imagining it. Sometimes, the truth is more complex — and more overlooked — than we realise. Maybe she’s always...

Culture Clash: How ADHD and Autism Traits Are Interpreted Differently Across Cultures
Exploring cultural biases that lead to misdiagnosis, misunderstanding, and missed support Same Brain, Different Label A child who’s considered gifted in one country might be labeled rude or disruptive in another. A girl praised for being quiet and polite...

Best ADHD-Friendly Toys for Improving Focus and Concentration (Expert-Backed Guide)
When your child has ADHD, focus can feel like a moving target. One minute they’re calm, the next they’re climbing the sofa or turning their pencil into a drumstick. It’s not laziness or defiance - it’s a brain wired for movement, stimulation, and curiosity. That’s why...