My Supercharged ADHD Race Car Brain
Inspired by the original race car brain with bicycle breaks metaphor by Dr Ned Hallowell. Like many individuals with ADHD, I was born with a supercharged, race car…
Why I Choose To Give My Son With ADHD Stimulant Medication
I have been questioned so many times by well-meaning individuals as to why I would choose to give stimulant medication to my son Jack who has ADHD. Am I…
Coming to Terms with ADHD
When my son and I were diagnosed with ADHD a few years back, I really struggled to cope. I found myself overwhelmed with personal grief as well as fearful…
Porky Pies (Why Our Kids with ADHD May Tell Lies & How We Can Help Them)
All little kids may lie. However, some kids with ADHD tend to tell ‘porky pies’ more often than their neurotypical peers. Like many parents, this frustrates and concerns me….
Wired for Interest!
Let’s face it, those of us with ADHD are wired for interest. That is, our brains come alive when we find a task, topic or conversation really stimulating. When…
“My Child is so …….(grrrrr!)”
Yep, kids with ADHD have a knack for pushing all our buttons. Ever thought?: “My child is just so selfish and self-centred.” “My child is so rude. He…