Personal insights and practical strategies for young people with ADHD and their families.
Reading is a great start - but nothing beats talking it through with someone who understands.
I've been clean and sober for twenty years. Getting an ADHD diagnosis much later in life made so much of my past suddenly click into place. This post explores the links between ADHD and addiction - dopamine-seeking, self-medication, risk-taking - and why early diagnosis and support can change the entire direction of a life.
When ADHD goes undiagnosed or unsupported, teenagers build a story about themselves. That story is the real risk factor. Here's what early support actually means.
A UK parent's guide to supporting a teenager with ADHD: school, emotional regulation, executive function, RSD, diagnosis routes, and when coaching helps. From a qualified ADHD coach (and ADHD parent).
The science behind why shame is so damaging for ADHD brains, and why the words we use with young people matter more than we think.
If your gut is telling you something is different about your child, trust it. A practical and reassuring guide for parents who suspect ADHD, what it really looks like, why girls get missed, and what to do next.
When someone suggested I should train as an ADHD coach, a lightbulb came on. After years of navigating ADHD as a parent and then receiving my own diagnosis, I completed my certification and I'm now helping teenagers and families build on their strengths.
A raw, honest account of being diagnosed with ADHD at 55. The relief, the grief, the anger - and why it changed everything.
ADHD medication is surrounded by stigma, but what does the research actually say? From reduced accident risk to lower rates of depression and substance abuse, the evidence may surprise you. A balanced look at the benefits, side effects, and why this decision is yours to make.
After 55 years of feeling "too much," a formal ADHD diagnosis changed everything. A personal story of late diagnosis, self-compassion, and finally being seen.
The new SEND white paper promises earlier support and greater inclusion in mainstream schools. But many parents are worried that children with ADHD and less “severe” needs may be overlooked in an already stretched system. Here’s what the reforms could mean in practice - and what you can do.
Discover grounding techniques for ADHD to reduce emotional overwhelm, calm racing thoughts, and support emotional regulation in children, teens and adults.
Learn how to support your ADHD child through emotional dysregulation with calm, practical strategies that reduce meltdowns and build regulation.
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is a common but often misunderstood part of ADHD. This post explores what RSD is, how it shows up in everyday life, and how understanding it can bring clarity, compassion, and self-acceptance for both adults and parents.
What your ADHD teen needs you to know about school. Part 3 of 3. After school is often the most vulnerable part of the day for teens with ADHD. By the time they get home, their nervous system may already be exhausted, making transitions and homework feel unbearable. This post looks at why decompression matters, what actually helps after school, and how small changes can reduce conflict and stress for everyone.
What your ADHD teen needs you to know about school Part 2 of 3 Executive function: why starting is so hard for teens with ADHD. If your teenager struggles to get started — even on things they understand — it isn’t defiance or procrastination. For teens with ADHD, starting a task requires executive function skills that take more effort and energy to use. This post explores what executive function really is, why starting can feel overwhelming, and how support helps far more than pressure.
What your ADHD teen needs you to know about school. Part 1 of 3 School can be exhausting for teenagers with ADHD — not because they don’t care, but because their brains work harder to manage focus, time, and expectations. This short series is for parents who want to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to respond with more calm, clarity, and compassion. It’s not about fixing your teen, but about seeing them more clearly — and supporting them in ways that actually help.
A reflective piece on growing up feeling “too much” too sensitive, too emotional, too intensen, and how late-diagnosed ADHD in women can quietly shape our relationships, self-worth, and identity. A gentle exploration of self-acceptance, emotional intensity, and learning to take up space without apology.
There’s no simple answer to medicating ADHD. My experience and reality of supporting a teenager with ADHD — medication, coaching, school, and everything in between.
My son’s ADHD diagnosis sent me on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. As I learned what ADHD really looks like, I began to recognise my own brain — and realised I might be one of many women discovering ADHD later in life.
A personal story of parenting a child with ADHD — from early signs and school struggles to diagnosis, advocacy, and the journey that led me to train as an ADHD coach.
Learn how ADHD shows up differently in adolescence and what you can do to support your teen through this crucial stage.