Back to school can be a bumpy road for children living with ADHD, and a day full of instructions leaves their sense of control running on empty. In this episode Mon shares the research behind giving children small, genuine choices at school and at home, and three simple habits any teacher or parent can start this week. The BEYA organiser is linked below.
Science references:
Patall, E.A., Cooper, H., & Robinson, J.C. (2008). The effects of choice on intrinsic motivation and related outcomes: A meta-analysis of research findings. Psychological Bulletin, 134(2).
Powell, S., & Nelson, B. (1997). Effects of choosing academic assignments on a student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 30.
20 Jul 2026
When a small mistake feels like rejection
If your child living with ADHD crumbles over a tiny mistake, saying things like "I'm so stupid" over a spilled glass of water, this episode is for you. Mon unpacks what people call rejection sensitive dysphoria, what the research does and does not confirm, and gentle habits that help a child separate a mistake from their sense of who they are.
Science references:
Shaw, P., Stringaris, A., Nigg, J., & Leibenluft, E. (2014). Emotion dysregulation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 171(3), 276–293.
Beaton, D.M., Sirois, F., & Milne, E. (2022). Experiences of criticism in adults with ADHD: A qualitative study. PLOS ONE, 17(2), e0263366.
15 Jul 2026
Why the holidays are harder on sibling relationships
School holidays mean no routine, more time together and, for many neurodiverse families, more conflict. Mon shares what the research says about siblings when ADHD is in the mix, why the holidays make things harder, and four practical habits to take the edge off.Be Everything You Are! Organiser (https://www.beeverythingyouare.com.au/products/2026-undated-school-15-week-organiser)Science reference:
Mikami, A.Y., & Pfiffner, L.J. (2008). Sibling relationships among children with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 11(4), 482–492. DOI: 10.1177/1087054707299750
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