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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-Friendly Adult Gift Guide (2025)
For the adults who carry busy minds, big hearts, endless tabs open, and a nervous system that loves novelty, comfort, and simplicity. Every year when I create the Adult ADHD Gift Guide, I find myself thinking about the themes that come up again and again in my...
ADHD-Friendly Gift Guide: Teen Edition (2025)
Gifts that feel fun, aesthetic, sensory-friendly, and teen-approved, not “tools to fix yourself.” Creating the Teen Gift Guide always feels special. I work with so many ADHD and AuDHD teens (and I’m parenting an almost teen myself), so I have a front-row seat to the...
ADHD-Friendly Gift Guide: Kids Edition (Ages 6+)
Welcome to this year's ADHD Gift Guide! This is my fourth (!!!) year putting one of these together, and it continues to be a total labour of love. I spend my days talking to ADHD and AuDHD kids, listening to what lights them up, what overwhelms them, and what actually...
Repairing After Rejection: 5 Phrases That Rebuild Safety
Last Week: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Last week, I introduced the concept of Rejection Sensitivity (RSD) and explored what it feels like when an ADHD brain interprets feedback or disconnection as deep personal rejection. If you missed that post, you can read...
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...