Thanks Lily, my daughter was only diagnosed 9 weeks ago and I am still waiting for the report so I can see a paediatrician about medication. Her physiologist hasn't suggested any specific supports for managing her ADHD so I have been researching what help is out there. This is how I cam across ReachOut. I will definitely be.booking a parent coaching session with my husband within this week. ... View more

1. How old are your kids and what is one thing they've done recently that made you laugh? We have a almost 18 y/o son and almost 16 y/o daughter. My daughter is why we are reaching out. She loves beauty and makeup. She recently made me laugh making her self up with clown makeup. 2. Parenting can be really stressful - how do you try to keep those stress levels down I escape in to my work. Watch TV or phone. 3. What led you to ReachOut Parents today? Our daughter has recently been diagnosed with Inattentive ADHD and I suspect the companioning condition of Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). She is taking part in risky behaviours and I suspect she has a "friend" who is influencing this with drugs and unsafe environments. She constantly lies and defies us. We are scared for her and want to keep her safe. 4. Whats your top tip for parents whose kids are about to enter teenage years? Don't just put moods and behaviours down to puberty or hormones. It turns out there were more complexities at hand. Try and seek help even if you think you don't need it. 5. Whats the best thing about weekends? At this stage I fear weekends because that is when risky behaviours happen and lies are told to cover them up. ... View more