Parenting & Family

This question comes up a lot — and the answer isn’t always simple. You’re not legally required to tell extended family about your child’s ADHD diagnosis. But emotionally, relationally, practically — it gets more complex. Families are systems. And often, the dynamics change when one person begins to be understood through a new lens. Start…

You’re not alone. A lot of us parents get to this point — diagnosis, paperwork, maybe even a follow-up appointment — and realise no one has actually explained ADHD in a way that makes sense to them. Not in plain English. Not with real-life examples. Not in a way that connects the dots. So here’s…

If you’ve ever thought, “But my child is so clever / emotional / artistic — can they still have ADHD?” the answer is almost certainly yes. ADHD doesn’t cancel out giftedness. Or sensitivity. Or creativity. In fact, they often go together. Here’s how they overlap — and sometimes get mistaken for each other: Gifted kids…

It’s not just you — ADHD is being talked about more. Diagnosed more. Better recognised across age, gender, and cultural lines. But that doesn’t mean it’s being overdiagnosed. It means it’s finally being seen. For a long time, ADHD was misunderstood as a condition that only affected hyperactive little boys who couldn’t sit still. Many…

Probably. And that sucks. We live in a world that still misunderstands ADHD, especially in children. Especially in parents. Especially in families that don’t fit a certain mold. You might notice it in sideways glances, unsolicited advice, exclusion from birthday parties, or even from professionals who should know better. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it stings….

No. ADHD is not caused by parenting. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition — a different way the brain is wired. It’s influenced by genetics and brain chemistry, not by how strict or soft you were, or whether you breastfed, or how much screen time your child had. Truly. That doesn’t mean parenting doesn’t matter. It…

Yes. Please hear this: you’re allowed to feel it all. Finding out your child has ADHD can come with relief — but also grief, guilt, overwhelm, and a thousand questions you didn’t expect. Maybe you suspected for a while. Maybe it blindsided you. Either way, it’s a lot. You might feel heartbroken over how long…

Maybe. Maybe not. But let’s unpack what “support” really means. Support doesn’t always look like teacher aides or formal accommodations. Sometimes it’s a different kind of desk. A schedule that makes sense for their brain. A parent who knows how to scaffold tasks instead of yelling. A coach or mentor who helps them build strategies,…

When you first hear “ADHD,” it’s natural to fast-forward in your mind: school struggles, job hurdles, social awkwardness, mental health risks. You might feel relief — finally, an explanation. But also fear — what if things just got harder? That’s a deeply human question. And it deserves a grounded, honest answer. Here’s the truth: yes,…

Getting an ADHD diagnosis can bring relief — or bring questions. What if the psychologist got it wrong? What if it’s something else? What if it is ADHD, but not the whole story? These questions are valid. Most parents ask them. Here’s what matters: asking them doesn’t make you a bad parent. It makes you…