By the second week of the school holidays, something often shifts.

The initial decompression has happened.

Days may feel a little more settled.

The holidays have arrived… but your brain might not have.

Even though the term has ended, it’s common to still feel “on.”

By March, something shifts for many of us.

The excitement of the new year fades.
The fresh-start energy softens.

And suddenly those goals, routines, or habits we felt so motivated about in January feel harder to maintain.

Mid March has arrived…

The back-to-school adrenaline has worn off.
Lunchboxes aren’t exciting anymore.
Homework feels heavier.
Mornings take more effort.

If your child seems less motivated lately, you’re not imagining it!

By March, something shifts.

The fresh-start energy of Term 1 begins to fade.
Routines are established. Expectations are clearer.
And yet… engagement dips.

Living with ADHD as an adult means your brain works differently—and that’s not a limitation; it’s a superpower when you know how to harness it.

We’re parenting in a very different world than the one we grew up in.

Short videos. Endless notifications. Fast dopamine. Constant stimulation.

Term 1 can feel like a marathon disguised as a fresh start.

New classes. New needs. New expectations —all layered on top of tired nervous systems, summer disruptions, and the pressure to “hit the ground running.”

If resilience feels thin right now — in your students or yourself — that’s not a failure. It’s information.

January often arrives carrying expectations we never agreed to.

January often arrives with a quiet sense of pressure...

New routines. New expectations. A feeling that we should be “back on track” after the holidays — even when everyone is still tired, dysregulated, or finding their feet.

The beginning of a new school year can feel like a fresh start — but for many students (especially those with ADHD), it can also feel overwhelming, uncertain, and dysregulating.

The holiday season can be beautiful… and completely overwhelming — especially when you’re managing ADHD.

The festive season is a beautiful time of excitement, family, and celebration — but it can also be overwhelming for children who thrive on structure, predictability, and routine.

As the school year winds down, excitement rises — and so does overwhelm.

If you live with ADHD, you already know that the world’s idea of “success” often feels unrealistic, rigid, and exhausting.

We’ve all heard it — that defeated little voice: “I can’t do it.”
“It’s too hard.” “I’ll never get it right.”

The language we use in the classroom doesn’t just describe behaviour — it shapes how we respond to it.

Decision Fatigue: Why You’re So Tired (and What to Do About It)

If your child comes home from school cranky, tearful, or explosive — you’re not alone.

When it comes to motivation, students with ADHD often don’t respond in the way we expect.