This post discusses the link between ADHD and mental health in children and adolescents, emphasizing the importance of proactive parental support. The author shares personal experiences and provides tips for parents, including focusing on family, openly discussing mental health, preparing children for potential challenges, and monitoring for signs of mental health issues.
The post offers a tip for parents to prepare lunch box notes for their kids during the back-to-school period. These notes serve as a connection when apart, offer encouragement, and can increase the chances of the kids opening their lunch boxes. Various types of notes, such as jokes, puns, and reminders of love, are suggested.
The post offers a tip for parents to prepare lunch box notes for their kids during the back-to-school period. These notes serve as a connection when apart, offer encouragement, and can increase the chances of the kids opening their lunch boxes. Various types of notes, such as jokes, puns, and reminders of love, are suggested.
The post emphasizes the power of newness and novelty in igniting excitement about school and teaching executive function skills to children with ADHD. It provides 5 steps to use newness and novelty to build excitement and executive function skills simultaneously, including making a list, setting a budget, researching and highlighting, shopping, and labeling everything.
As the summer holidays wind down, the prospect of returning to school routines can be daunting for both children and grown ups. To ease the transition, take a gradual approach by reflecting on holiday routines, involving children in the planning process, managing emotions, and implementing changes slowly. This thoughtful strategy can help establish a successful school routine.
https://open.spotify.com/show/0PWmy4wTw4fnrmrjfULcZ6 If you would rather listen to this episode, head over to Spotify. Adoring everything about Christmas has been a lifelong joy for me. From eagerly counting down the days as a child to decorating our house and making Christmas treats, the season has always held a special place in my heart. And as a… Continue reading Christmas as an ADHDer Parent/Carer & 5 tips to thrive!
Please know that I do NOT get any commissions for recommending any of these ideas to you. I am hoping just to help you find something your ADHDer will love! 1703422800 days hours minutes secondsuntilChristmas Day! It's that time of year again! It is time for Christmas - my kids have been counting down for… Continue reading My favourite present & ideas for your child & adolescent ADHDers this Christmas.
School Can't (refusal) for Parents/Carers - What do you need to know? Trigger warning: this page mentions self harm and suicide. If you need support head over to the Australian Government's Mental health and suicide prevention contact page. And disclaimer - I am not an expert in school can't be any means! School refusal is… Continue reading School can’t (refusal)
5 Proactive Strategies When your planning an ADHDer Road Trip. School Holidays are almost upon us again here in New South Wales, and many of us are heading out on the road! This can mean lots of hours in the car, which can be excruciating for those of us with ADHD (and not just the… Continue reading School Holiday Road Trip
I hate housework. I would prefer to do ANYTHING else. Another reason I hate housework is that it has always been a challenge to get my kids to help around the house. Yes, most kids will struggle with this, but kids with ADHD find it so much harder. I had read every parenting book around… Continue reading 6 top tips for getting your child with ADHD to do their chores
I love getting the ADHD report in the mail. This month it was like reading my life story. For a bit of background if you are new to ADHD Done Differently. I live in a house bursting with ADHD. The article I read was by Littman, Dean, Wagenberg and Wassertein (2021) called ADHD in Females… Continue reading The role of Estrogen in females with ADHD
I am failing as a mother. These words enter my head a lot. According to research, I am not alone. Research has found that parents of children with ADHD have significantly higher stress levels and feel less competent than parents of their neurotypical peers. This is certainly true for the parents I know. This is… Continue reading Why it’s ok to fail as a parent
Dear Mum with a child (or children) with ADHD, You are incredible. I don’t say this lightly. I, too, am a Mum of three children with ADHD. I know what it is like to lock myself in my wardrobe because I could not hold myself together for one more second. I know what it is… Continue reading Dear Mum with a child with ADHD. I see you.
The SHORRR Fire way (c) to get ADHD Done Differently with visuals Have you been told that visuals are vital for children with ADHD, but no matter how many times you have tried them, they just “don’t work” for your child? Well, you are not alone. The use of visuals for children with ADHD can… Continue reading How to use visuals for children & adolescents with ADHD
FOUR TIPS on Getting ADHD Done Differently in school transitions [2021] My children are incredibly excited to be heading back to school next week for a whole new school year. My son is commencing high school, my daughter is heading into year three, and my youngest daughter will be in year two. All three of… Continue reading Transitioning ADHDers back to school
I love the Christmas holidays! I always have, and I always will. I love lots of family time, decorations, lights, food, baking, parties, presents, wrapping paper, and magic. It is also an extraordinary time where, as a Christian, I can reflect on and celebrate the birth of Jesus. However, up until a couple of years… Continue reading Update for 2023: Top 5 tips for getting ADHD Done Differently in the Christmas Holidays!
Did you know that a speech pathologist (or speech-language pathologist) can have a vital role in the ADHD team? I have been a speech pathologist for over 20 years and have extensive experience working with children with and without ADHD. In my experience, people don’t know what a speech pathologist does. They usually equate a… Continue reading What does a Speech Pathologist have to do with ADHD?
Research over the past 20-30 years, has led to significant changes in the way we view ADHD. We now know that ADHD is not a behavioural disorder, as once thought, simply a different neurotype. We also now know that the majority of children and adolescents with ADHD have challenges using their executive function skills. A… Continue reading Fill that Fuel Tank
Positive Discipline In our last blog, we talked about the difference between punishment and discipline. If you haven’t already, I will encourage you to go back and read that blog first and start there. Why? Because the most successful discipline for inappropriate behaviour and poor choices comes from a place of respect and love. Discipline… Continue reading Punishment vs Discipline – Part 2
This guest article by Tom, a psychology student, discusses stress reduction techniques for individuals with ADHD. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing both external and internal factors to reduce stress. External factors include creating a supportive social circle and finding a safe physical environment, while internal factors involve emotional regulation and grounding techniques. With these strategies, individuals with ADHD can effectively cope with stress and inspire others.
