The ADHD habits podcast

Parents of children living with ADHD are flooded with claims, supplements, devices and diets. In this episode, Mon shares the one question that protects your time, money and child. Science references: McCann, D., et al. (2007). Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. The Lancet , 370(...

In Mon's house, four boys under the same label present in completely different ways. In this episode, she shares new 2026 brain imaging research that found three distinct patterns within ADHD, why the single ADHD stereotype leaves so many children unseen, and the habit of looking past it to the individual child in front of you. Be Everything You Are! Organiser Science reference: Pan, N., Long,...

At league this week, Mon's son noticed one of his own habits for the first time. She shares why that is harder for children living with ADHD, what the research says about building self-awareness early, and the daily practice that helps. Be Everything You Are! Organiser Science references: Toksoy, S.E., et al. (2026). Metacognitive deficits in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Insights...

This episode is about the belief that sits underneath everything at BEYA. Children living with ADHD are more likely to carry lower self-esteem into adulthood without the right support early. Mon shares what the research says about strengths-based approaches, and what be everything you are really means. Science references: Harpin, V., Mazzone, L., Raynaud, J.P., Kahle, J., & Hodgkins, P. (2016)...

One simple sentence structure brought children living with ADHD to the same impulse control level as their peers in a research setting. In this episode, Mon shares how she uses if-then plans daily at home and in her classroom, why the immediate reward built into the structure matters so much for the ADHD brain, and how to start using this tool today. Be Everything You Are! Organiser Science refere...

Consistency isn't about being strict. It's about being predictable. In this episode, Mon unpacks the science behind why clear, consistent boundaries help children living with ADHD feel safer, behave better, and learn more. Be Everything You Are! Organiser Patterson, G. R. (1982). Coercive Family Process . Castalia Publishing. Patterson, G. R., Reid, J. B., & Dishion, T. J. (1992). Anti...

After 54 episodes in two months, Mon is making a change. Three episodes a week with the same science and the same honesty.

Carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting. Heavy work might be the simplest and most underused movement strategy for children living with ADHD. In this episode, Mon explains the body's sensory awareness system in plain language, shares what she has seen firsthand through a school heavy work program, and gives practical everyday examples any family can build into their daily routine. Backed by a 2026...

From a cancelled plan to a wrong colour cup, for children living with ADHD, disappointment can feel huge, and the research explains why. In this episode, Mon shares the neuroscience behind big feelings over small things, and introduces a simple daily habit of practising small disappointments to build tolerance over time. Backed by research, and grounded in real family life. Be Everything You Are!...

Technology in the classroom is rarely simple for children living with ADHD. In this honest episode, Mon shares why her family had to pause technology use altogether for one of her boys, what the latest research says about screen use and self-regulation, and how to tell the difference between technology that supports learning and technology that costs more than it gives. Real life, backed by resear...

If your child is living with ADHD, iron and zinc are two nutrients worth knowing about. Research shows that deficiencies in both are common in children living with ADHD, and both play a direct role in dopamine production and regulation. In this episode, Mon breaks down what the science says, what to look for in everyday meals, and why a simple conversation with your GP is the best place to start....

In this episode, Mon shares why building the habit of connection matters so much for children living with ADHD, what the science says about their friendship difficulties, and the simple ways parents can model and support connection at home. Be Everything You Are! Organiser Science references: Mikami, A.Y. (2010). The importance of friendship for youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder....

On the anniversary of losing her dad, Mon shares something personal about why this work matters. For children living with ADHD, habits are not just about routine. They are about the story our children tell about themselves. And the earlier we start shaping it, the better. Be Everything You Are! Organiser Science references:   Harpin V, Mazzone L, Raynaud JP, Kahle J, Hodgkins P (2016) Long-Term ou...

Winter makes movement harder for every family. But for children living with ADHD, skipping it has a real cost. In this episode, Mon shares a 2015 study that found just five minutes of running improved attention in children living with ADHD by 30%, bringing them almost level with neurotypical peers who hadn't exercised at all. Be Everything You Are! Organiser Science reference:   Silva, A.P., P...

Frustration is not a behaviour problem. For children living with ADHD, low frustration tolerance is neurological, and the research backs it up. In this episode, Mon shares the phrase she uses with her own boys and the simple, repeatable habit that helps children living with ADHD move through hard moments rather than getting stuck in them. Small steps, done consistently, build the muscle. Be Everyt...

Most children living with ADHD hear far more about what they are doing wrong than what they are doing right. In this episode Mon explains the science behind why that matters so much for the ADHD brain, and shares one habit any parent or teacher can start today. Be Everything You Are! Organiser Science reference: Fosco, W.D., Hawk, L.W., Rosch, K.S., & Bubnik, M.G. (2015). Evaluating cognitive...

If your child lies awake with a racing mind at bedtime, this episode is exactly what you need tonight. Mon explains the science behind why the ADHD brain struggles to switch off at night and introduces the worry dump, a simple five minute pre-sleep habit backed by a 2018 study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. She also shares the small bedtime question she asks her own boys every night to...

Artificial food colours have been linked to behavioural changes in children across dozens of clinical trials, and in 2025 the US FDA began banning them for the first time. Mon shares her personal story, the science and a practical starting point for reducing your child's exposure without creating anxiety around food. Hit play and find out whether food dyes could be affecting your child. SCIENC...

Almost half of what we do each day is automatic, which means half of what is happening in your household right now is running on habits you may not even notice. In this episode Mon walks through what a habit audit actually looks like and why doing one regularly is one of the most worthwhile things you can do for your child living with ADHD. Hit play and find out how one honest look at your routine...

AI is everywhere right now, including in the world of habit building, and it is worth knowing what it can actually do and where it falls short. In this episode Mon unpacks the well established science of how habits really form and why no app or chatbot can do that work for you or your child. Hit play and find out what still matters most. SCIENCE REFERENCES Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An Easy...

Sport can be transformative for children living with ADHD, but only when the fit is right. In this episode Mon explores what a 2024 meta-analysis tells us about which types of sport work best for the ADHD brain and why, and what to look for in a coach that makes all the difference. She also shares her own experience finding the right sport for her son who lives with both ADHD and autism, and the f...

Shame and guilt are not the same thing, and for children living with ADHD the difference matters. Shame builds slowly over years of correction and comparison, and Mon unpacks the research, explains why children living with ADHD accumulate it faster than their peers, and shares the daily habits that interrupt that pattern before it takes hold. Hit play and find out what small, consistent actions ca...

If your child shuts down the moment a big assignment lands in front of them, this episode will help you understand exactly why, and what to do about it. Mon explains the research behind executive function development in children living with ADHD, including why their planning and organising skills can run years behind their peers, and introduces task chunking as a simple daily habit that changes ev...

If sleep is a nightly battle in your house, this episode is for you. Mon breaks down why the ADHD brain struggles to switch off at night and what the research tells us about using sound to help. She also shares what bedtime actually sounds like in her house, rangehood, music, podcasts and all. Hit play and find out how something as simple as sound could change your child's nights. SCIENCE REFE...

Of all the nutritional strategies researched in relation to ADHD, omega-3 fatty acids have the strongest and most consistent evidence behind them. In today's episode Mon breaks down exactly what omega-3s do in the ADHD brain, what the research says about food versus supplements, and how to actually build this habit with a child who would rather do anything than swallow fish oil. She also share...