We often think of “focus” as sitting still, eyes forward, hands folded. But for many students—especially those with ADHD—focus doesn’t look like stillness. In fact, it’s the opposite.

Mornings can feel like a tornado when your child has ADHD—there’s rushing, forgetting, emotional overwhelm, and often… yelling (from both sides).

Ever found yourself thinking, “Why does this student keep doing that?” Or feeling frustrated when a child doesn’t respond to your usual strategies?

When your child has ADHD, routines can feel impossible — but they’re also one of the most powerful ways to support focus, emotional regulation, and confidence.

Executive functioning challenges often go hand-in-hand with ADHD — impacting planning, focus, emotional regulation, and task completion. But with the right strategies, we can help students thrive in and beyond the classroom.

When a student with ADHD interrupts, fidgets, or goes off-task, it’s easy to see what’s going wrong. But what if we trained our eyes to look for what’s going right?

Understanding ADHD means more than just recognising restlessness or inattention.

It’s about seeing potential, creating structure, and equipping students with the tools they need to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally.