As a mom navigating the world of ADHD, I thought I had a pretty good grasp of what challenges we might face. But when we received my daughter’s diagnosis, it wasn’t just ADHD—she also has Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). To say I was surprised would be an understatement. I had never even heard of ODD, […]
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When our family moved to Saudi Arabia this past May, I knew we were in for a lot of changes. But I never imagined just how much those changes would weigh on me mentally and emotionally. A week before Skye’s 5th birthday, we received her diagnosis of moderate to severe ADHD, and life hasn’t stopped
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How Diet Impacts ADHD When it comes to managing ADHD, many parents don’t realise how much diet plays a role in their child’s behaviour, energy levels, and focus. While it’s not a cure, making small tweaks to what your child eats can have a significant impact. Before I go any further, I want to be
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If you’ve been following our series on ADHD, you’ll know that every milestone comes with its own unique challenges—and triumphs. One of the more complex hurdles we’ve faced with Skye has been toilet training. It’s been a slower process for her compared to many of her peers, but it’s also taught us so much about
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When our daughter Skye was born, we knew she was special. As first-time parents, we didn’t know what to expect, but we quickly noticed that she wasn’t meeting some of the developmental milestones. At first, we chalked it up to her simply moving at her own pace. But by the time she was a toddler,
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