The Blog
Research-backed strategies for ADHD and neurodivergent families — written by Mary, one parent to another.
Citing real research. Sharing real moments. No shame, no fluff.
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Nurturing Connection Over Compliance: A Guide for ADHD Families to Thrive
Nurturing Connection Over Compliance: A Guide for ADHD Families to Thrive In our house, fostering connection over compliance…
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Understanding Executive Function Challenges in ADHD Kids
My son is often lost in his own world, fixated on a plastic dinosaur he insists on carrying…
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Sibling Conflict in ADHD Households: What Research Says, What Works in Our House
Sibling conflict in ADHD households runs on a different operating system than generic parenting advice accounts for. A…
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Building Connection, Not Compliance: How Emotional Bonds Can Ease Power Struggles with Your ADHD Child
Emotional Connections Matter In our house, things can get a little chaotic. With all three of us sporting…
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The IEP Meeting Script That Actually Gets You Heard (From One ADHD Parent to Another)
A quick note before we start: I am a parent sharing strategies that have helped my family navigate…
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How Movement Rewires the ADHD Brain: The Science Behind Big Body Play
If your ADHD kid seems to need to climb on everything, crash into everything, and spin until they…
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The ADHD Meltdown Is Not Misbehavior: What the Research Says About Big Feelings in Neurodivergent Kids
Last Tuesday at 4:47 p.m., my seven-year-old ADHD son threw a plastic dinosaur across the kitchen because I…
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The Connection Between ADHD, Sleep Quality, and Academic Performance
Wednesday morning, my seven-year-old couldn’t remember the three sight words we’d practiced the night before. He’d slept six…
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10 Independent Play Activities That Foster Creativity and Focus
Have you ever found yourself staring at the clock, wishing you could finish a cup of coffee, while…
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How to Create a Calm Down Corner for Preschoolers Step-by-Step
Finding Your Calm in the Chaos Picture this: you’re trying to make dinner with a toddler hanging off…
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8 After School Calm Down Activities to Reset Kids’ Moods
Ever had one of those days where your kid hops off the school bus looking like a tornado…
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10 Calming Activities for Your After School Calm Down Routine
You just got home from a hectic day, and the house feels like a tornado just swept through.…