by Dana Dzamić | Dec 30, 2025 | Children
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...
by Dana Dzamić | Dec 12, 2025 | Children
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...
by Dana Dzamić | Nov 30, 2025 | Children
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 Dzamić | Oct 26, 2025 | Children
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...
by Dana Dzamić | Sep 13, 2025 | 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...
by Dana Dzamić | Sep 6, 2025 | Children
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...
