Lived experience – Surviving the festive season
The festive season is around the corner and with it comes family gatherings. There is always anticipation as cousins, siblings, uncles, aunts, and grandparents all […]
Homework – why it’s a battle and how to help
Need to know: Homework help Homework is one of the biggest areas of tension between parents and kids. From a parent’s perspective, their child can […]
Teaching kids about their brains – part 1: brakes
Need to know: Helping children understand impulsivity Talking to your child about their neurodevelopmental differences can be scary. It is a fine balance between taking […]
Part 2: Building the self-esteem of a child with ADHD – what to
Need to know: How to build the self-esteem of a child with ADHD Self-esteem is liking who you are and believing in your ability to […]
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 […]
Could it be dyslexia?
Need to know: Identifying dyslexia Dyslexia is a learning difference that affects your ability to read and spell. It is considered a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition […]
Trauma looks different for neurodivergent children
Need to know: Understanding trauma in neurodivergent children This is a guest blog post by Anita McCraffrey from Neurodivergent Wellness Groups From a sensory, social, […]
My child has an ADHD diagnosis, now what?
Need to know For some parents getting an ADHD diagnosis for their child can be a relief, but for others, it can be something that […]
Part 2: Interoception the hidden sense key to wellbeing
Need to know: Interoception it’s all in the internal cues Interoception refers to your ability to detect and interpret your internal sensations, like fatigue, the […]