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If you’re a mum reading this with a niggling gut feeling that something’s not quite right with your child, this is for you. I’ve been there. I am there. What started as small differences with my daughter in preschool. Not smiling on cue, clinging to one friend, not responding to her name. Grew into years-long… Continue reading When Your Gut Tells You Something’s Up: Our Journey Through the ADHD/Autism Maze
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)”
Let’s talk bedrooms.....and not the Pinterest-perfect kind. I’m talking about the bedroom that somehow becomes the family dumping ground. It becomes a laundry hub and an unfinished DIY zone. It even turns into an emotional clutter monster. Sound familiar? Yeah. Me too. As a mum of four with ADHD, my bedroom is supposed to be… Continue reading ADHD-Proofing Your Home: Small Bedroom Changes That Make a Big Difference
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
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I last posted, and although I always intend to write more frequently, the reality is quite different. Why, you ask? Well, let me introduce you to my ADHD madness. I’m an ADHD adult, a working mother with a passion for chaos, it seems. I've always been a doer,… Continue reading Get Me To Disney Sticker Challenge
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!
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