5 Tips for study with ADHD
It’s that time of year – exam time for many students in High school. I thought I’d share some study skill which work for my son who is currently in Year 12 preparing for ATAR exams. Making the content visual The ADHD brain has little tolerance for boring, routine,...
5 steps for keeping the peace between siblings (with ADHD)
A common scenario I hear from my clients is how difficult it is when your children are left together because sooner or later, they will end up fighting and this ends up in tears and crying. This can be really stressful for a parent who is trying get stuff done...
Seven Tips to Manage Technology Use
Our role as parents is to support our children to learn to manage technology and not for technology to rule our child’s lives. However, millions of dollars have been spend in ensuring that technology is the most attractive and alluring to our brains. For children...
Two Ways to Connect
Staying connected with other parents at this unsettling time is absolutely vital. We can support each other and share ideas of how to live this new life. Here are some ways to connect: 1. Virtual coffee catch up with Susan Every Friday, starting 03/04/20, I’ll be...
Has your child had a difficult start to school?
The first week or two is often difficult and as parents, we struggle when our children seem sad or unhappy about school. There are often the teething problem in the first few weeks which settle down without out input. Rather than jumping in immediately, sometimes...
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How are your winter holidays going?
Embracing the School Holidays: A Time for Rest and Rejuvenation I hope you're all enjoying a relaxing and rejuvenating break from the hustle and bustle of school routines and homework. The school...
Supporting Our ADHD Kids: Smart Phone Restrictions?
Smartphone Restrictions in Primary Schools: A Positive Movement There's been a growing movement to restrict access to smartphones in primary schools, and this is fantastic news, especially for our...
Supporting your child’s Education: Lessons from an ADHD Parent Coach
My youngest child graduated from High School last week. It’s just two years since my oldest son graduated. It’s a mixed bag of emotions. It feels thrilling that my children are officially adults...
From Struggles to Success: Reflections on getting my child active and thriving
The ADHD brain needs exercise even more than the neurotypical brain. We all understand the value of exercise but finding a way of making it part of our daily lives is really challenging. This is...
ADHD Parenting: 6 Tips For the rest of the Summer holiday
Summer can be a challenging time for parents raising children with ADHD. With longer days, increased freedom, and often less structure, it can be difficult to stay on top of managing ADHD symptoms....
Why am I interested in the new ADHD clinical guidelines? ?
It won’t surprise you to know I have a very bias interest in the first Australian evidence based clinical guidelines for ADHD. (Yes, you read that right. It’s the FIRST ever guidelines for ADHD in...
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S2E12 - Supporting Children with ADHD & Dyslexia: Insights and Strategies for Parents and Educators...
(Positively Leading Podcast)
Struggling to manage classroom dynamics when dealing with ADHD? This episode unpacks the complexities of ADHD in school settings. Discover practical, evidence-based strategies for educators to create more supportive and understanding learning environments.
Exploring ADHD Parenting Challenges (The Social Circus)
(The Social Circus Poscast)
Susan Hughes emphasizes the importance of understanding ADHD to better support both children and parents. She discussed how traditional parenting methods can clash with the needs of ADHD children, often leading to unnecessary strife.
The Story of Susan Hughes : ADHD Parent Coach
(The Business Owners Podcast)
Host Linda Reed-Enever dives into the inspiring journey of Susan Hughes, an ADHD parent coach and educator. Susan shares her personal story of navigating the challenges of raising a child with ADHD.
Managing ADHD Children Across 2 Houses
(Do Divorce Right Podcast)
Together Becca and Susan discuss the importance of emotional regulation for parents and children, the unique challenges of parenting children with ADHD and the importance of understanding ADHD to better support your child.
Stepping out of the shadows with ADHD parent coach Susan Hughes
(Bossy Bitch Podcast)
ADHD couldn’t be a more popular topic these days, particularly in the world of entrepreneurs, but this episode isn’t here for that.
This is beautiful mish-mash of speaking to an incredible woman doing life changing things and flying far too under the radar for my liking.
