What you need to know about ADHD and the brain
ADHD and the brain Your child has received an ADHD diagnosis, and you are currently in the midst of trying to understand what behaviours are […]
Lived experience – My child didn’t need to change, I did.
Need to know: A personal account on the challenges of neurodiverse parenting. Three years ago my days were filled with power struggles, yelling, sadness and […]
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 […]
ADHD co-occurring conditions – some mask it, others are hidden by
Need to know: A look at ADHD and co-occurring conditions that may include crossover ailments and symptoms. Research shows that between 50% and 67% of […]
Emotion coaching: a building block for self-regulation
Need to know: Emotional coaching for parents with relevant tips and strategies. Why didn’t anyone ever tell us that parenting was going to be the […]
Traditional discipline doesn’t work for neurodivergent kids
When we were kids, parenting was based on the beliefs that children should be seen and not heard, and that they should just do as […]
Lived experience: We don’t talk about it… parent guilt and shame
Need to know: Understanding the challenges facing neurodivergent kids. Parenting comes with a lot of responsibilities and ideals about how we raise our kids. We […]
How is your child doing at school?
Need to know: Supporting students with our ADHD booklet. If your child is struggling in the classroom or you feel the teacher needs extra information […]
3 top tips for making routines work
Need to know A discussion on how to master routines. Routines make family life run more smoothly especially in the mornings and evenings or when […]