ADHD and lessons along the way

We explore the importance of being kind to you, naming and befriending that inner voice knowing that it is only trying to keep you safe. Recognise patterns in the things that you are saying to yourself by writing them down and being aware of what is actually going on inside your head. We would never say these things to others, so why are we so awful to ourselves. Using awareness to navigate parenting and the aftermath to ensure that we don't end up storing trauma but can allow it to pass over us. Free Awareness downloadable cards available at www.neuroawesome.co.uk Support the show

We explore and normalise the idea of grieving for the life you expected when life takes an unexpected turn. On the journey of becoming a parent and all the expectations we have about our future children compared to the reality, there can be a real gap. This in  no way means that we love them any less but we go on a journey of accepting the life that we have and this is OK. Our mind fears the unknown and the unexpected and leads us to think that we need to be fearful, it is natural for us to have a whole range of feelings. Find me on Instagram @adhd.lessonsalongtthewayFREE Awareness cards can be downloaded at www.neuroawesome.co.uk  Support the show

There are people who understand and are sympathetic when your child has a meltdown in public or is acting out.... but there are also those who say hurtful things and stare and judge. Download FREE cards to hand out to those unhelpfulstragers to spread awaeness and top give you some space to concerntrate on your child. Head to www.neuroawesome.co.uk .This episode explores the definition of 'naughty' and why other people's opinions and judgements are not your responsibility or your fault. Find me on Insta @adhd.lessonsalongtheway Support the show

Your child may need to bounce on a trampoline whilst doing homework or eat whilst busy playing. You may ignore some of your child's less helpful behaviours and focus on the positive bits!! To others this may seem like you are 'failing' or 'not a good parent' or 'lazy' or 'encouraging bad behaviour' - NO you know your child best and you know what works for you and your family. Your child's brain is wired differntly, so your parenting style often needs to be differnt as traditional cosequences and parenting styles just don't work. p.s. you got this! Follow me on Instagram @adhd.lessonsalongthewaywww.neuroawesome.co.uk Support the show

What does success look like to your child and your family? School measures our academic scores and progress but often forgets our other skills that make us shaine and set us up for sucess like resilience, perserverance,  boundless energy, hyper focus on their interests, asking questions, pushing boundaries and arguing a point. Fish are not judged by how well they can climb trees!! Start where your child is and look at what you value and what your child needs to be happy, cofident and successful at school and at home! Thank you fotr listening Find me on instagram @ADHD.lessonsalongtheway www.neuroawesone.co.uk Support the show

Exploring the world of judgement. Judgement and critisism of us as parents and of our children. Letting go of the want to control other people's opinions and just 'doing you' despite others. Tricky but completely freeing and fabulous if you can start to reframe situations and adopt this mindset. Find me on Inst @adhd.lessonsalongtheway Support the show

We underestimate the power of human connections with other people, family, friends, our children, strangers. There are so many benefits to these especially as a parent of a child with ADHD where life can seem isolated and lonely at times. Check it out.Find me on Instagram @adhd.lessonsalongthewayor at my Patreon - ADHD Parenting Bookclub Support the show

In episode 11 we look at the importance of small steps and breaking goals down into managable pieces that can be achieved. Avoid overwhelm and avoidance by setting yourself and your child up for success with this slow and steady strategy that can work for so many goals and areas in your life. Don't be hard on yourself. You are exactly where you need to be. You got this! Find me on Instagram @busy.hands and feetPatreon - ADHD Parenting Bookclub Support the show

We look at the vagus nerve and ways to activate it to destress and self-regulate. For the stresses that come with ADHD and for parents, this can be a useful tool! Check out you tube for techniques to massage and activate the vagus nerve via the ears and belly button! Find me on Patreon at ADHD Parenting Bookclub where we delve into different parenting and relevant books, pulling out nuggets of wisdom for our own families! Read the books or listen along. https://www.patreon.com/ADHDbookclub

Share your wins however big or small small. Your wins as a parent or your children's wins, celebrate them with your child too. Your focus and energy will bring more of these moments. Moment that may look like nothing to others may be HUGE for you and your family! Share them and celebrate. Energy flows where your focus goes!! Find me on Instagram @adhd.lessonsalongtheway Share your wins!! Support the show

Check out EFT and it's many benefits! Go watch a you tube clip to get the idea if you have never come across this before and listen to my pod to explore the ways in which it can be a useful addition to your parenting toolkit. Great for kids as well as parents. Transformational! Try is please.... it is completely free and takes literally minutes of your life to do! Thank you so much for listening!  Support the show

With back to school looming I have dedicated this podcast to anxiety. I give you 10 helpful strategies to help children calm their anxious minds. These methods can be used for going to the dentist, going to a friend's house, taking an exam, however big or small worry, these ideas are designed to help you.  Support the show

Your child displays challenging behaviour but why? What is really going on? We look at the skills that may be less developed in your child that make their life more challenging and rersult in meltdowns and aggression or outbursts. Come on this journey to learn and explore with me.  Support the show

Using negative behaviour and moods as an opportunity to teach and coach your child. We discuss the importance of being an emotional coach for your child. Taking a leaf out of Will Smith's book - apologising for the negative action and not feeling ashamed and like a terrible person. Follow me on Instagram @adhd.lessonsalongtheway Support the show

I take on Mel Robbin's 5,4,3,2,1 technique from her book 'The 5 Second Rule' and use it in my day to day parenting to de-esculate situations and to make decisions from a place of calm rather than anger and anxiety. Come and give it a try. Thank you for listening.  You can find me on Instagram @adhd.lessonsalongtheway Support the show

Exploring the work of Dr Emoto's experiments, looking at how we can use positive words, energy and intentions to encourage and create positive actions. Ignoring the negative as much as possible and focusing on the positive. Thank you so m much for listening! Follow me on instagram @adhd.lessonsalongtheway Support the show

An update on my chaotic first week of the summer holidays with my 3 boys! Looking at ways to use descriptive commentary to help children to understand their feelings and the physical world around them. Looking at the benefits of this and how it can be an effective tool in your tool kit as a parent. Find me on Instagram @adhd.lessonsalongthewayThank you so much for listening!  Support the show

Today's podcast looks at the positives of ADHD and all the skills it provides which can be hugely beneficial in life, especially adult life. We are so quick to list the negatives and moan about the challenges but it's time to celebrate the blessings. Energy goes where energy goes so lets create more of the positives and make children with ADHD feel worthy and fabulous!Find me at - www.instagram.com/adhd.lessonslongtheway  Support the show

My very first episode gives you an insight into my family of 3 boys with ASD and ADHD and some of the challenges that we face whilst taking a deeper look at issues that arise and asking why? Playing detective to see the underlying causes of our children's behaviour and some tip and tricks that may be helpful. Honest, real account of parenting a child with ADHD. Support the show