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Making the Invisible Load Visible: Why ADHD Mums Are Carrying More Than You Think – S2 Ep 73 Blog

Making the Invisible Load Visible: Why ADHD Mums Are Carrying More Than You Think – S2 Ep 73

Ever Wondered Why You Feel Completely Spent? If you’re an ADHD mum (or partnered with…

Jane McFaddenMarch 20, 2025

Child Safety, Grooming & What Every Parent Needs to Know with Kristi McVee Blog

Child Safety, Grooming & What Every Parent Needs to Know with Kristi McVee

⚠️  Content Warning: This post discusses child sexual abuse, grooming, and child safety. If this…

Jane McFaddenMarch 18, 2025

7 Brutally Honest Reasons ADHD Mums Stay Silent About the Mental Load (And Why It’s Breaking Us) Blog

7 Brutally Honest Reasons ADHD Mums Stay Silent About the Mental Load (And Why It’s Breaking Us)

If you’re an ADHD mum, you already know that the mental load isn’t just about…

Jane McFaddenMarch 13, 2025

The Truth About Time-Outs & What to Do Instead With Gen Muir from Connected Parenting Blog

The Truth About Time-Outs & What to Do Instead With Gen Muir from Connected Parenting

"Go to your room and think about what you did!" We’ve all heard it. Some…

Jane McFaddenMarch 11, 2025

Why ADHD Mums Are Always the Default Backup Plan (and How to Change It) Blog

Why ADHD Mums Are Always the Default Backup Plan (and How to Change It)

This blog is written for mums who were assigned female at birth, but it recognises…

Jane McFaddenMarch 6, 2025

NDIS Cuts Are Failing Families – Here’s How You Can Take Action Blog

NDIS Cuts Are Failing Families – Here’s How You Can Take Action

The recent NDIS "reforms" have thrown thousands of families into chaos, forcing autistic children and…

Jane McFaddenFebruary 18, 2025

When Your Partner is Sceptical About ADHD: The Advanced Guide Blog

When Your Partner is Sceptical About ADHD: The Advanced Guide

The Advanced Guide: When Your Partner is Sceptical About ADHD: How to Navigate Doubts with…

Jane McFaddenJanuary 27, 2025

When Your Partner Doesn’t ‘Get’ ADHD: The Beginner’s Guide Blog

When Your Partner Doesn’t ‘Get’ ADHD: The Beginner’s Guide

What if things could be easier? Less stress, fewer arguments, fewer tears? If you’ve been…

Jane McFaddenJanuary 27, 2025

The NDIS “Fix” That’s Breaking Families: What You Need to Know Blog

The NDIS “Fix” That’s Breaking Families: What You Need to Know

The government’s recent “let’s-fix-the-NDIS” campaign feels less like a thoughtful reform and more like a…

Jane McFaddenJanuary 23, 2025

Helping Neurodivergent Kids Build Friendships: Practical Advice for Parents Blog

Helping Neurodivergent Kids Build Friendships: Practical Advice for Parents

Friendships are tough for many kids, but for our neurodivergent children, navigating social dynamics can…

Jane McFaddenDecember 16, 2024

Practical Tips for ADHD Mums to Reduce Stress and Create a Calmer Home Blog

Practical Tips for ADHD Mums to Reduce Stress and Create a Calmer Home

Parenting neurodivergent children can feel like navigating a storm - routine tasks like brushing teeth…

Jane McFaddenDecember 16, 2024

The Hidden Struggles and Strengths of Parenting Neurodivergent Girls Blog

The Hidden Struggles and Strengths of Parenting Neurodivergent Girls

Navigating the world of neurodivergence as a parent is a mix of resilience, advocacy, and…

Jane McFaddenDecember 16, 2024

Is it ADHD or Motherhood? Blog

Is it ADHD or Motherhood?

Imagine waking up already feeling behind. The school day looms, and you’re scrambling for shoes…

Jane McFaddenDecember 16, 2024

The 5 Myths About Autism We Need to Stop Believing Blog

The 5 Myths About Autism We Need to Stop Believing

As an Autistic and ADHD mum, I’ve spent years unpacking the layers of my neurodivergence…

Jane McFaddenDecember 16, 2024

Living with the Interplay of ADHD and Autism: Shielded or Exposed? Blog

Living with the Interplay of ADHD and Autism: Shielded or Exposed?

Navigating life with both ADHD and Autism often feels like a tug-of-war between two distinct…

Jane McFaddenDecember 16, 2024

ADHD and Sensory Overload: Expert Strategies for Neurodivergent Parents Blog

ADHD and Sensory Overload: Expert Strategies for Neurodivergent Parents

Parenting is tough, but parenting as a neurodivergent person comes with unique challenges. The constant…

Jane McFaddenDecember 5, 2024

Navigating the Overlap: What Mums Need to Know About ADHD and Autism Blog

Navigating the Overlap: What Mums Need to Know About ADHD and Autism

Being Autistic or having ADHD is a unique experience, but what happens when these two…

Jane McFaddenDecember 5, 2024