Sometimes the smallest decisions can feel surprisingly difficult for an ADHD brain.

Not because you don't care.

Not because you're incapable of making decisions.

Sometimes your brain is simply tired of deciding.

When you're parenting a child with ADHD, “I forgot” can become one of the most frequently heard phrases in your home.

There’s probably a shelf, cupboard or corner of your home filled with evidence of former enthusiasm.

The paints you were certain you would use every weekend. The half-finished crochet project. The camera equipment, gardening tools, language app, roller skates or supplies for the business idea that felt absolutely brilliant at the time.

You did not pretend to be interested. The excitement was real.

So why did it disappear—and why can looking at those unfinished projects bring up so much guilt?

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

The initial decompression has happened.

Days may feel a little more settled.

Children with ADHD often hear more corrections than compliments. Over time, this can impact their confidence, motivation, and willingness to try.

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.