Please stop calling ADHD a "superpower"
The superpower narrative was a needed correction. But when ADHD is branded as a gift and you're struggling, the only conclusion left is that the problem is you.
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.
The superpower narrative was a needed correction. But when ADHD is branded as a gift and you're struggling, the only conclusion left is that the problem is you.
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 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 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.