HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE WEEK: Sofas, Timers, and Vanishing Hospital Records

We dig into where holiday magic crosses into overwhelm, from Santa credit and Elf on the Shelf stress to the naughty-nice narrative that ramps up anxiety. We share practical ways to protect trust, low...

8 Dec 202519min

We trade inherited expectations for rituals that fit real ADHD lives, from calm Christmas Eve boxes to comfort films and low-lift cheese boards. We also explore chosen family, breaking old rules, and ...

7 Dec 202524min

We map the real work of Christmas with school-age kids: booking leave in time, juggling co‑parenting calendars, and protecting the quiet “twixtmas” days that help everyone reset. We share simple tools...

6 Dec 202510min

We trade ADHD-friendly gifting tactics that work with real pay cycles, time limits, and social norms, from charity shop wins to last-minute experience gifts and subscriptions. We push back on stigma, ...

5 Dec 202515min

We face a December full of curveballs: a child with flu, a partner down, an upcoming operation, and a back injury that sent us to A&E. Plans shift, but connection holds as we rework Christmas with hon...

4 Dec 202524min

We lay out a simple survival plan for the school run-up to Christmas: what to prioritize, what to drop, and how to make the chaos lighter with ADHD brains and real budgets. From consent forms to costu...

3 Dec 202518min

We unpack the push and pull of Christmas, from the ache of not having the kids to the relief of a slower day. Practical planning tips help us trade chaos for calm without losing the joy of a second “f...

2 Dec 20259min

We launch a daily “chaos calendar” to make December lighter for ADHD mums, trading perfection for practical help and honest stories. We share quick breathing resets, low-friction hacks, and real talk ...

1 Dec 20253min