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Rejection Sensitivity & ADHD | How to Help Your Child Feel Safe Again
The Moment It Happens and What’s Underneath It You tell your child, “No, not right now,” and their whole body stiffens. Eyes well up. Then comes the storm: anger, shame, a slammed door, maybe tears on both sides. That’s ADHD rejection sensitivity. It’s not defiance,...
The Morning Reset Ritual Every ADHD Parent Needs
Calm isn’t something you “achieve.” It’s something you return to — one rhythm at a time. If your mornings feel like a battle… You’re not alone.And you’re not broken. Most ADHD families wake up already behind.The socks are missing.The cereal is too crunchy.The...
Why Routines Don’t Work for ADHD Families — And What Actually Does
The Myth We’ve All Been Told If you’re raising a child with ADHD, you’ve likely been told—by teachers, parenting books, or even well-meaning family—that “good parents keep a strong routine.” The idea is that if you just make a consistent plan, your mornings will run...
The Emotional Backpack
What your ADHD child might already be carrying into the school year This time of year, we focus on what goes in the school backpack — pencils, snacks, fidgets, emergency granola bars… you know the drill. But what about the emotional backpack your child is carrying?...
The Back-to-School Nervous System Reset
3 ways to gently shift back into rhythm — before the chaos hits I don’t know about you, but even though school isn’t here yet, I can feel it coming. The shift. The pressure. The “we should probably start going to bed earlier” thoughts creeping in. And I know our kids...
What “I’m Bored” Really Means (And What To Do About It)
If you’ve heard “I’m bored!” more times than you can count this summer… you’re not alone. But here's the truth most people miss: For many ADHD kids, boredom isn’t laziness. It’s a nervous system signal. Often, “I’m bored” is code for something deeper: 👉 “I’m...
The ADHD Motivation Myth: Why Rewards Don’t Work (and What Actually Does)
You’ve tried sticker charts, bribes, and elaborate reward systems. Maybe they worked… for a day. Then your ADHD child loses interest, shuts down, or explodes over the tiniest request. Sound familiar? Here’s why: ADHD motivation isn’t built on rewards — it’s built on...
Summer Rhythms — Helping ADHD Brains (and Ourselves) Feel More Steady This Season
Summer is supposed to be relaxing, right? But if you’re raising a child with ADHD, you may have already noticed that summer can also be… a lot. Less structure More transitions More sensory input More “What are we doing next?” questions (on repeat) Even when our kids...
Helping ADHD Brains Adapt to New Learning Environments This Summer
Summer can feel like freedom for many kids. But for ADHD kids, it can also bring a wave of newness that feels overwhelming: Day camps Summer school or enrichment classes Family vacations and road trips Babysitters or new caregivers Playdates in unfamiliar homes or...
What to Know About Spring IEP Season (So You Don’t Burn Out Before Summer)
If you’ve ever found yourself holding back tears at an IEP table — or worse, crying on the way home — you’re not alone. Spring IEP season has a way of pressing on every tender part of you. Not because you aren’t strong, but because you care. You care about getting...
You Can’t Regulate a Dysregulated Child If You’re Dysregulated Too
Let’s begin with the hard truth that so many parents carry but rarely say aloud: If your nervous system is overloaded, your child’s isn’t going to magically settle. And no — this does not mean you’re a bad parent. It means your body is doing exactly what it was...
Why ADHD Friendships Are Harder Than Anyone Talks About — And What Actually Helps
Let’s be honest. Most of the advice out there about helping your ADHD child make friends feels wildly out of touch. “Just sign them up for group activities.” “Model good social behaviour.” “Teach them to take turns.” ...as if those strategies haven’t already been...
The Truth About ADHD Motivation: Why Your Child Isn’t Lazy (and What Actually Works)
If you’ve ever thought, "They can focus on video games for hours… why can’t they just focus on homework?" you’re not alone. Let’s be clear: Your ADHD child isn’t lazy. They’re not being difficult on purpose. And no, they don’t just "need more discipline." They...