“What did you say?” Auditory Processing Disorder
Need to know: Understanding auditory processing disorder Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a complex condition that affects a child’s ability to process and make sense […]
Lived experience – My child didn’t need to change, I did.
Three years ago my days were filled with power struggles, yelling, sadness, and uncertainty about the future of my kid – if this is what […]
Part 2: Starting ADHD medication
Need to know: A guide for parents with children starting ADHD medication You’ve probably spent weeks or months thinking about medication, and you’ve now decided that […]
Part 1: ADHD Medication – worries
Need to know: A guide for parents looking to learn about ADHD medication For parents, the idea of medicating their child with ADHD can be […]
Lived experience- let go of the fear for the future
As a parent, nothing is scarier than the thought of your child facing challenges and obstacles that you can’t control. Up until the day of […]
ADHD co-occurring conditions – some mask it, others are hidden by
Need to know: ADHD and co-occurring conditions Research shows that between 50% and 67% of kids with ADHD also have another co-occurring condition. Children with […]
Could it be ADHD or something else?
Need to know As a parent, it can be concerning when you notice your child is struggling with focus, attention, and difficulty managing their emotions. […]
Emotion coaching: a building block for self-regulation
Need to know Why didn’t anyone ever tell us that parenting was going to be the hardest role we would ever take on? Not only […]
Traditional discipline doesn’t work for neurodivergent kids
Need to know: Parenting neurodivergent kids When we were kids, parenting was based on the beliefs that children should be seen and not heard and […]
Lived experience: We don’t talk about it… parent guilt and shame
Parenting comes with a lot of responsibilities and ideals about how we raise our kids. We put expectations on ourselves and let others do the […]