Children

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Picture this: Your ADHD child just turned your freshly painted wall into an art gallery, forgot their homework (again), and is melting down over how their hair feels. Meanwhile, you’re wondering if it’s too early for chocolate. Here’s why I’m so passionate about...

"Why don’t you just try harder?" "You just need to sit still and pay attention like everyone else." "Stop making excuses." "Why do you always forget things? You’re so careless!" "You’re so disruptive. Do you even care about anyone else’s feelings?"   These are...

As a mother who has travelled this path with my own child, I know the questions and, sometimes, fears that come with noticing early signs of ADHD in toddlers. My daughter, who is now a teenager, started showing signs early on, and I remember how confusing it all felt...