Posts by Paula Burgess
Have You Tried Diet?
You mention to someone that your child has ADHD and you have probably heard these 5 words, Have you tried the diet? When it comes to ADHD there are so many misconceptions that has been caused by giving our children lollies and red drinks but we know that this isn’t the case at all. Although…
Read MoreADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month! October is about talking to people, educating people and creating as much awareness as possible about ADHD. Over the past few years of working in the ADHD space, there seems to be so much more happening to create awareness about ADHD each year. This is fantastic! The more options available…
Read MoreTo The Non-Believers Of ADHD
Hi there, so you don’t believe ADHD exists right? Well I am here to tell you otherwise. With ADHD awareness month fast approaching in October and as a parent and ADHD coach who works with adults and children with ADHD every day I am here to inform you that ADHD very much exists! Attention Deficit…
Read MoreHow to Live with Anger & ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is commonly perceived to imply an angry or naughty child but in fact as most of us know it is not only far from this, but it also may not really be a problem. ADHD and anger may show in very different forms than just a child or person…
Read MoreDo You Want to Know About the ADHD Conference?
Do you want more information about ADHD in Australia? I know that Australia doesn’t currently have much about ADHD itself and the support can be lacking, but I can safely say we are getting there slowly. I can vouch for that as I am a member of an ADHD Advocacy Group and we are making…
Read MoreGetting past the judgement
Having a child with ADHD brings about many rewards and challenges for us as parents. One of those challenges doesn’t necessarily affect your child it affects us, is judgement. Unfortunately, sometimes it is other parents that do the judging. Wow, aren’t they wonderful people? Clearly, they know exactly how you live your life and what…
Read MoreHow to Have a Harmonious House with ADHD
ADHD and the word harmony generally don’t go together, there are meltdowns, sibling rivalry, arguments, defiance, nagging to get things done and frustration over the things that don’t get done. However, there is a way we can make things a little more harmonious in the home with ADHD in the house and it starts with…
Read MoreThe Maze of School & ADHD
The mere mention of school when it comes to having a child living with ADHD may make you cringe. It is a necessary evil in some cases and something that we all must find a way to make work. Unfortunately, unless you can home-school your child then a mainstream school is generally the only option…
Read MoreStrategies to help with ADHD that are not medication.
When it comes to ADHD it is a common misconception that medication is the only option but really it is only a part of the treatment not the only treatment. Most of us as parents know this but many without children with ADHD think that we choose medication as the ‘easy way out’ but we…
Read More7 Steps to looking after YOU
Self-care! This seems to be the buzz word at the moment, but what does it really mean. When it comes to having a child with ADHD, self-care commonly becomes a term where we are asking what it truly means and then asking when we have time to actually do it. Self-care in a nutshell is…
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