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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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...
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...
Eating Disorders and ADHD: Unravelling the Connection
In honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I wanted to shed light on a topic that isn’t talked about that often: the complex relationship between Eating Disorders (ED) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Understanding this intersection is so...
Let’s Talk Laundry and Other Challenging Chores for ADHD Brains
Laundry, kitchen cleaning, clutter management, and other repetitive tasks can be particularly challenging for individuals with ADHD. These tasks, often perceived as mundane or unending, pose unique difficulties for the ADHD brain. In this blog, we delve into the...
Empowering Success: Essential ADHD Accommodations and Support Strategies for Children at School
Empowering Success: Essential ADHD Accommodations and Support Strategies for Children at School Every child's journey with ADHD is as unique as they are, with the spectrum of ADHD's impact varying widely. Recognizing the diversity in ADHD presentations – inattentive,...
New Year, New Approach: ADHD-Friendly Intention and Action Based New Year’s Resolutions
New Year, New Approach: ADHD-Friendly Intention and Action Based New Year’s Resolutions As we welcome the New Year, it's common to feel pressured by the daunting lists of resolutions that often accompany this time. For those of us with ADHD, this pressure can feel...
Embrace the Holidays with ADHD: Strategies for Finding Balance and Joy
Embrace the Holidays with ADHD: Strategies for Finding Balance in the Joy As the festive season approaches, excitement and challenges often walk hand in hand, particularly for those navigating life with ADHD. Today’s post is all about transforming holiday chaos into...
ADHD Friendly Gift Guide: Adults
This year's ADHD-friendly gift guide features favourites from my own home and my client community. From movement tools, organization, and gadgets to make life easier, there are gifts for every ADHDer on your list.This gift guide is aimed towards adults. Check out my...
ADHD Friendly Gift Guide: Teens
This year's ADHD-friendly gift guide features favourites from my client community. This guide focuses on the teens in your life. From sensory fun to movement tools and stocking stuffers there should be something that your teen will be excited to unwrap this year. This...
ADHD Friendly Gift Guide: Kids
Check out this year’s ADHD-friendly gift guide. From fun activities to sensory tools this list should have something for the school-aged children in your life.