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Let’s be real. Parenting, running a business, and trying to remember if I’ve actually eaten today are challenging tasks. Sometimes I wonder if I've just reheated my coffee 5 times. It is already a full-time mental load. Add in ADHD and dyslexia. Consider the general chaos of life. You’ve basically got a recipe for overwhelm… Continue reading How ChatGPT Helps My ADHD and Neurodivergent Brain (and Why I Think It’s a Game Changer)
Let’s just start with this, I’ve never really felt comfortable in my body. I know I’m not alone in that. It’s something that so many women and men experience. We often don't talk about it. But for me, the struggle with body image has always been tangled up with something else, ADHD. Growing up, I… Continue reading ADHD, Body Dysmorphia & Motherhood: Learning to Love the Skin I’m In
Can we just laugh at this AI images Arm placement ...hahaha... I used to fight my way out of everything. It was like a cat trapped in a bag, claws out and scrabbling at the sides. I did this even when I knew deep down I was in the wrong. If you told me I’d… Continue reading “It’s Okay to Be Wrong (Even If You Fought Like Hell to Be Right)”
Grief is never simple. But grieving with ADHD? That’s a whole different emotional rollercoaster. One that doesn’t always follow the usual track. I lost both my father and stepfather recently. My stepdad was there from when I was four. He walked me down the aisle. He celebrated every milestone. He loved my kids fiercely. Losing… Continue reading ADHD, Grief, and the Loss of a Father: When the Emotional Pot Overflows
How Toggl Helped Me Beat Task Overwhelm as an ADHDer and Virtual Assistant Working from home sounds dreamy, right? No commute, snacks on hand, stretchy pants for days. But if you’ve got ADHD like me, it can also be a total brain jungle. You might think writing a blog post will take 20 minutes. Suddenly,… Continue reading One app. Less overwhelm. More control
Juggling motherhood, executive dysfunction, and the fight to be understood. The Moment It Clicked I didn’t always know I had ADHD. In fact, it hit me during lockdown, one of those random garden chats while socially distancing. A neighbour talked about her adult daughter being diagnosed. I had that common reaction: “Wait, but she’s not… Continue reading Parenting with ADHD: When You Have the Diagnosis Too
Trigger Warning: This post contains honest conversations around ADHD, mental health, physical symptoms, chronic stress, and burnout. Please read with care if you're in a sensitive headspace today. I spent most of my adult life thinking I was just "bad at life." That constant nagging feeling that I wasn’t quite coping the way everyone else… Continue reading Why Mainstream Jobs Are Breaking ADHD Brains (And No One’s Talking About It)
Hey there! If you're new here, welcome to The Messy Mum Blog! I’m Kaylie, the voice behind this space dedicated to helping parents—especially those navigating life with ADHD—find balance, confidence, and joy in the chaos of parenting. If you’re curious about my journey, check out my introductory post (About). But for now, let me tell… Continue reading ADHD Parenting : The Vision Behind The Messy Mum Blog
Parenthood, especially when coupled with the unique challenges of ADHD, can sometimes feel like a whirlwind adventure. It's a journey filled with boundless love, laughter, and, yes, a fair share of chaos. As an ADHD parenting blogger, I understand the highs and lows all too well. But here's the exciting news: there's a powerful tool… Continue reading From Chaos To Calm: How Mindfulness Rescues ADHD Parents!
If you're like me, you've dipped your toes into just about every craft under the sun—knitting, crochet, nail art, card making, painting, jewelry design... the list goes on. Some might call it "being easily distracted," but I like to think of it as chronic crafting. And while "mastered" might be a strong word (more like… Continue reading Chronic Crafting: The ADHD Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had
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