Children

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...

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...