Children

If your mornings look like a mix of gentle diplomacy, mild panic, quiet bribery, emotional coaching, lost shoes, existential dread, and someone crying (sometimes it’s your child… sometimes it’s you), welcome. You’re living with what many parents describe as “ADHD...

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...

As a mom to a daughter with ADHD, I often wondered whether her behaviour was just normal childhood behaviour or something more. Before my own diagnosis, I had the same questions about myself. Many parents struggle to understand where the line is between typical...

If you’re raising a child with ADHD, autism, anxiety — or a blend of all three — you’ve probably already Googled how to help a dysregulated child at least once. Or twenty times. Because saying “Calm down” has never worked, not even once, and yet it’s the sentence that...

By Dana Dzamic Your child is “included.” Their name is on the class list. They sit in the same classroom as everyone else. The school proudly states it’s inclusive. And yet, your child eats lunch alone. They come home exhausted, saying things like “no one gets me” or...

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...

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...

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...

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...