3 top tips for making routines work
Need to know: How to master routines Routines make family life run more smoothly, especially in the mornings and evenings or when time is short. […]
Part 1: Build the self-esteem of a child with ADHD – what to say
Need to know: What to say to build the self-esteem of a child with ADHD By the age of 12, children with ADHD hear 20,000 […]
Lived experience: tips for neurodivergent parents
Need to know: Real-life tips and strategies for neurodivergent parents Parenting is challenging for most people, but for someone who is neurodivergent, the challenges are […]
Lived experience: My ADHD diagnosis as an adult
I sat in the attic and cried. The more I looked around the more I sobbed. And although the tears came quickly, I still felt […]
Getting out the door on time and without tears
Need to know: Getting kids ready for school in the morning The struggle to get kids ready in the morning is common in many households, […]
Why you are triggered by your child’s behaviour
Need to know: Uncovering your triggers There are certain behaviours, words, sounds, or situations that can trigger a negative feeling or a trauma from the […]
Fight-Flight-Freeze – is your child always on high alert?
Need to know: Understanding fight-flight-freeze in children The fight-flight-freeze response is a survival mechanism that served humans well in the hunter-and-gatherer times. Our “reptilian” brain […]
Work with your child to address challenging behaviour
Need to know: Collaborate with your child to address challenging behaviour If you are raising a child who is oppositional, defiant, disruptive, or aggressive, you’ve […]
Getting out the door on time and without tears
Need to know: Mornings get easier when you understand your child’s needs The struggle to get kids ready in the morning is common in many […]
“I have overcome many brick walls and hurdles”
Need to know: Becoming an ADHD advocate to help others. ADHD advocate: Support for parents Q1. Every family has a unique and different story. Tell […]