Why the holidays are harder on sibling relationships

Why the holidays are harder on sibling relationships

School holidays mean no routine, more time together and, for many neurodiverse families, more conflict. Mon shares what the research says about siblings when ADHD is in the mix, why the holidays make things harder, and four practical habits to take the edge off.Be Everything You Are! Organiser [https://www.beeverythingyouare.com.au/products/2026-undated-school-15-week-organiser]Science reference: Mikami, A.Y., & Pfiffner, L.J. (2008). Sibling relationships among children with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 11(4), 482–492. DOI: 10.1177/1087054707299750

Why tinned salmon belongs in every ADHD family's cupboard

It is cheap, shelf-stable and genuinely good for the ADHD brain. In this nutrition episode, Mon shares why tinned salmon is one of the most practical foods for children living with ADHD, what the research says about omega-3s, protein and focus, and four simple ways to get it into meals without a fight.Well Nourished Link [https://wellnourished.com.au/family-affiliate-refer/ref/283/]Science references: Robledo-Mejía, R., et al. (2019). Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids intake in children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Nutrients, 11(5), 1093. DOI: 10.3390/nu11051093 Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (2025). A narrative review of six randomised controlled trials.

The habit of questioning what you hear

Parents of children living with ADHD are flooded with claims, supplements, devices and diets. In this episode, Mon shares the one question that protects your time, money and child. Science references: McCann, D., et al. (2007). Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. The Lancet, 370(9598), 1560–1567. Pelsser, L.M., et al. (2011). Effects of a restricted elimination diet on the behaviour of children with ADHD (INCA study): a randomised controlled trial. The Lancet, 377(9764), 494–503.

Why ADHD looks different in every child

In Mon's house, four boys under the same label present in completely different ways. In this episode, she shares new 2026 brain imaging research that found three distinct patterns within ADHD, why the single ADHD stereotype leaves so many children unseen, and the habit of looking past it to the individual child in front of you.Be Everything You Are! Organiser [https://www.beeverythingyouare.com.au/products/2026-undated-school-15-week-organiser]Science reference: Pan, N., Long, Y., Qin, K., et al. (2026). Mapping ADHD heterogeneity and biotypes by topological deviations in morphometric similarity networks. JAMA Psychiatry. DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0001

Why self-awareness matters for children living with ADHD

At league this week, Mon's son noticed one of his own habits for the first time. She shares why that is harder for children living with ADHD, what the research says about building self-awareness early, and the daily practice that helps.Be Everything You Are! Organiser [https://www.beeverythingyouare.com.au/products/2026-undated-school-15-week-organiser] Science references: Toksoy, S.E., et al. (2026). Metacognitive deficits in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Insights from adolescents and their parents. Journal of Clinical Psychology. DOI: 10.1002/jclp.70101 Training of Awareness in ADHD: Leveraging Metacognition (2024). Journal of Psychiatry and Brain Science.