Parenting ADHD

Parenting ADHD: A Practical Guide

This 8-week course empowers parents to better understand and support their child with ADHD. Through expert insights and practical strategies, you'll learn about ADHD's impact on development, build stronger connections, foster emotional well-being, rethink discipline, and tackle common challenges. Gain tools to create a positive, nurturing environment and leave with a personalised plan to support your child’s growth and resilience.

Course Content for Parenting ADHD

Week 1: Introductions and Building a Supportive Community

Meet the instructor and fellow parents, Share experiences of parenting children with ADHD, Set a foundation for mutual growth and understanding.

Week 2: Understanding ADHD and the Developing Brain

Learn about ADHD and how it affects brain development, Explore how ADHD influences behaviour, learning, and emotional regulation.

Week 3: The Unique Journey of Parenting a Child with ADHD

Reflect on the unique joys, challenges, and responsibilities of parenting a child with ADHD, Celebrate strengths and develop a growth mindset for you and your child.

Week 4: Connection and Communication with Your Child

Discover ADHD-specific strategies to build strong and meaningful connections, Learn how to foster open, empathetic communication with your child.

Week 5: Supporting Emotional Well-Being and Relationships at Home and at School.

Explore tools to help your child regulate emotions and manage impulsivity, Build skills to support resilience and strengthen relationships.

Week 6: Rethinking Discipline: Guiding with Empathy. 

Understand discipline through the lens of ADHD as a teaching and coaching tool, Develop positive strategies to manage challenging behaviours effectively.

Week 7: Navigating Parenting Challenges with ADHD

Tackle common struggles such as homework battles, social interactions, and routines, Learn proven ADHD-friendly techniques for problem-solving and self-care.

Week 8: Bringing It All Together

Review key takeaways and insights from the course, Create a personalised action plan to apply at home and build on for the future.