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When Doing More Doesn't Mean Doing Better: Making Decisions for Your Neurodivergent Family
I don't know about you, but I often feel like I'm not doing enough. As a parent of neurodivergent children, I can feel bombarded with information about what I should or could be doing to help. There is always another article, podcast, social media post or expert telling me about something else that might support my children: more exercise, better sleep, more time outdoors, the right food, better routines, therapy, occupational therapy, strategies for emotional regulation, str
Suzanne Heard
Aug 266 min read


Therapy Made Me Worse… Until I Understood How ADHD & AuDHD Brains Work
Therapy made me worse at forcing myself through life. Worse at finishing boring tasks. Worse at starting things that held no interest for me. Worse at pushing through exhaustion just because I felt I “should”. And yet, therapy also completely changed my life for the better. For the first time, I truly understood myself. I developed compassion for myself. I gained clarity. I found me. I let go of so much shame, fear, and pressure. I stopped feeling the constant need to be “t
Suzanne Heard
May 283 min read


The ADHD Tax: Why ADHD Overwhelm Leads to Burnout (and What Actually Helps)
If you have ADHD, you’ve probably heard the term “ADHD Tax.” It’s usually used to describe the obvious costs—missed bills, late fees, forgotten groceries, impulse purchases, and the extra money that seems to disappear when life feels chaotic. And yes, that’s part of it. But in my work as an ADHD coach, I see a much less visible version of the ADHD tax. One that isn’t paid in money. It’s paid in energy, mental load, and nervous system capacity. And over time, that’s what leads
Suzanne Heard
Apr 304 min read


Top 5 Tips for Parenting Neurodivergent Kids
These tips are especially for parents of kids with ADHD or other neurodivergent traits — but honestly, they work for all kids. They’re the heart of great parenting, no matter what kind of brain your child has. 1. Lead with Connection Connection is the backbone of any relationship, and your relationship with your child is no different. It’s the foundation from which trust, respect, and care all grow. By the age of 12, an ADHD child is estimated to have heard around 20,000 more
Suzanne Heard
May 27, 20254 min read
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