This blog captures my love for researching and sharing all things ADHD.
The articles dive into topics of interest that highlight the experiences of all subtypes of ADHD and all ages of impact. They are all research-based and many include additional resources.
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ADHD and Injuries: Why Neurodivergent Parents Deserve a Frequent Flyer Card for the ER
If you're parenting an ADHD child, you already know: “Be careful!” doesn’t work. The real question is, how do we keep our kids safe when their brains are wired for risk? As I often joke, neurodivergent parents deserve a frequent flyer card for the ER—complete with a...
Why Boredom Feels Like Kryptonite for ADHD Brains and How to Cope
Boredom and ADHD are like oil and water—they simply don’t mix well. The ADHD brain craves stimulation, novelty, and engagement, making boredom not just uncomfortable but a genuine obstacle to productivity and emotional regulation. In this post, I’ll dive into why...
Bedtime Wind-Down Strategies
This week in my parenting community on Skool, we had a fantastic live call where we explored the challenges of bedtime and how to make it a smoother experience for ADHD kids and teens. The topic of sleep came up (as it often does!), and I wanted to share one of my...
Starting the New Year with ADHD: Embracing the Power of Going Slow
As we step into a new year, the pull to set big, ambitious goals is hard to resist. Everywhere we look, there are messages about transformative change: new diets, exercise routines, productivity hacks, and programs promising to change your life. For those of us...
ADHD-Friendly Holiday Survival Guide: Create Calm, Connection, and Joy
The holiday season can feel like a magical time filled with love, family, and celebration, but for individuals with ADHD, it can also be a season of heightened challenges. The hustle and bustle, sensory overload, shifting routines, and unspoken expectations can make...
ADHD-Friendly Gift Guide: Adult Edition
Welcome to this year’s Adult ADHD Gift Guide! As an ADHD coach, I’ve worked with countless adults navigating ADHD challenges and joys, and I know how impactful the right tools and gifts can be. This guide is a curated collection of thoughtful items to simplify...
ADHD-Friendly Gift Guide: Teen Edition
Welcome to this year’s ADHD Gift Guide: Teen Edition! As an ADHD coach working closely with tweens and teens, I understand how unique their needs and preferences can be. This guide is a personal labour of love, built from thoughtful recommendations by the teens I work...
ADHD-Friendly Gift Guide: Kids Edition
Welcome to this year’s ADHD Gift Guide; this is my third year creating gift guides during the holiday season. Gift-giving is my love language, and this guide is a personal labour of love. Each choice has been made after thoughtful research, testing, and consultation....
When Simple Tasks Become Big Obstacles: Understanding Task Paralysis in ADHD
Task paralysis can affect anyone with ADHD—adults and children alike. Imagine trying to start something as simple as putting away laundry or writing an email, yet finding yourself frozen, unable to take even the first step. For individuals with ADHD, task paralysis...
Understanding Demand Avoidance in Neurodiverse Children
Demand avoidance is a behaviour seen in many neurodiverse children, referring to the active resistance to demands and expectations. While we all avoid certain demands from time to time, ADHD and autistic children may experience this avoidance in a more intense and...
Navigating School Support Meetings with Confidence
As parents, we know the anxiety and overwhelm that can come with school support meetings—whether it’s an IEP, a 504 plan, or a general meeting to address classroom concerns. You want to advocate for your child, ensure their needs are met, and create a supportive...
Supporting Social: ADHD and Friendships
New Course Announcement! Don't miss my newest resource, Chaos to Calm at the end of this article. Check it out now!Navigating friendships can be particularly complex for children with ADHD due to the unique ways they perceive and interact with the world. Traditional...
Navigating the Clutter: A Guide for the ADHD Mind
Living with ADHD is a journey filled with paradoxes, and one of the most profound is our relationship with our possessions. On the one hand, we gather and hold onto things for a myriad of deeply personal and psychological reasons; on the other, we often find ourselves...