Everyday ADHD support,
made a little clearer.

We share practical products and simple guides that have helped our family, alongside carefully researched recommendations for everyday ADHD challenges, from routines and focus to sensory needs, movement and sleep.

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Browse by everyday need

Start with the challenge.

01 Mornings, transitions & everyday steps

Routines

Mornings, transitions & everyday steps.

For getting ready, following a sequence, moving from one activity to the next and building independence.

02 Homework, classrooms & busy brains

Focus & Study

Homework, classrooms & busy brains.

For noisy places, schoolwork and children who concentrate more comfortably with movement.

03 Feelings, overwhelm & sensory needs

Calm & Sensory

Feelings, overwhelm & sensory needs.

For sensory preferences, big feelings, overwhelming moments and children who need quiet to regulate.

04 Books, communication & self-understanding

Understand & Connect

Books, communication & self-understanding.

For explaining ADHD, talking about feelings and building a shared language at home.

05 Active play, balance & body breaks

Movement & Energy

Active play, balance & body breaks.

For channeling energy, building movement into the day and finding active ways to reset indoors.

06 Wind-down, bedtime & busy minds

Sleep & Rest

Wind-down, bedtime & busy minds.

For slowing the pace before bed, creating predictable cues and making quiet time easier to settle into.

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What could help today?

All products 14 products
White Time Timer MOD visual timer with red countdown disk

Routines

Used by our family

Time Timer MOD

Make an invisible hour visible
May help with
Transitions Time awareness Screen-time limits
Why we recommend it

The visual countdown makes ‘five more minutes’ something a child can actually see. It offers a calmer warning before a change, rather than relying on repeated reminders.

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Morning and bedtime routine checklist boards with task cards and marker

Routines

Used by our family

2-in-1 Morning & Bedtime Routine Chart

Make the next step easy to see
May help with
Morning routines Bedtime Independence
Why we recommend it

A simple morning-and-evening chart can reduce repeated reminders by keeping the routine visible. Moving through each task gives children a clearer sense of progress and what comes next.

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Pair of blue Loop Engage Kids 2 earplugs with purple ear tips

Focus & Study

Carefully researched

Loop Engage Kids 2

Turn the volume down, not the world off
May help with
Background noise Classrooms Busy places
Why we recommend it

These are a less isolating option than full ear defenders when the aim is to soften background noise rather than block everything out. Children can still hear voices and stay involved.

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Blue Tangle Jr. Classic fidget toy coiled into a compact shape

Focus & Study

Used by our family

Tangle Jr. Classic

Something quiet for busy hands
May help with
Busy hands Listening Quiet movement
Why we recommend it

It gives busy hands a quiet, repetitive job during listening or homework. Small enough to carry, it offers movement without becoming another noisy distraction.

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Blue Junior Wobble Cushion with textured surface

Calm & Sensory

Used by our family

Junior Wobble Cushion

Movement without leaving the chair
May help with
Movement needs Sitting Homework & meals
Why we recommend it

The cushion makes room for gentle movement while a child stays at the table. That can feel more realistic than expecting a body that needs to move to remain completely still.

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Front cover of the HappySelf Junior Journal

Calm & Sensory

Used by our family

HappySelf Junior Journal

A few quiet minutes to notice the day
May help with
Feelings Reflection Bedtime wind-down
Why we recommend it

The short prompts make starting easier than a blank page or a broad question about the day. It can open up low-pressure conversations about feelings, worries and good moments.

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Pushpeel XL sensory activity board with colourful silicone strings

Calm & Sensory

Used by our family

Pushpeel XL Sensory Activity Board

A satisfying reset for busy fingers
May help with
Tactile input Busy hands Calm focus
Why we recommend it

The simple push-and-peel actions offer repeated tactile feedback without screens, batteries or complicated rules. It can give restless fingers a focused activity during quieter moments.

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Front cover of My Brain Is a Race Car by Nell Harris

Understand & Connect

Used by our family

My Brain Is a Race Car

A warm way to explain a fast-moving brain
May help with
Explaining ADHD Self-understanding Regulation
Why we recommend it

The race-car idea turns an invisible experience into language children can picture. Talking about speed, brakes and pit stops can make regulation feel understandable rather than like they are being told off.

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The Kids’ Guide to Staying Awesome and in Control book

Understand & Connect

Used by our family

The Kids’ Guide to Staying Awesome

Practical ideas children can choose for themselves
May help with
Coping strategies Sensory needs Emotional regulation
Why we recommend it

The illustrated strategies give children practical ideas they can explore and choose from. That sense of choice can make support feel collaborative rather than something being imposed on them.

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Blue curved balance board for children

Movement & Energy

Used by our family

Balance Board

Movement, learning and fun from the ground up
May help with
Balance & coordination Movement breaks Open-ended play
Why we recommend it

This versatile balance board gives children an inviting way to rock, wobble and explore movement through play. It can support strength, coordination and confidence during active play, a sensory routine or a quieter focused movement break.

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Blue and red foam pogo jumper

Movement & Energy

Used by our family

Foam Pogo Jumper

A lively movement break that works indoors
May help with
Energy release Coordination Active breaks
Why we recommend it

A foam pogo jumper turns bouncing into a simple, energetic challenge without the height or hard frame of a traditional pogo stick. It is compact, affordable and easy to bring out for a quick body break.

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White Yoto Mini Player with orange controls and card

Sleep & Rest

Used by our family

Yoto Mini Player

Screen-free stories, wherever quiet time happens
May help with
Bedtime routine Quiet listening Travel
Why we recommend it

The compact card player lets children choose a story independently without introducing another screen. It is easy to move between bedrooms, journeys and other quiet-time spaces.

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Moonbuddy Bibi tactile breathing coach held in a hand

Sleep & Rest

Carefully researched

Moonbuddy

A breathing rhythm they can feel
May help with
Busy thoughts at bedtime Slow breathing Independent wind-down
Why we recommend it

The gentle expansion and contraction turns paced breathing into something a child can feel and follow without having to time each breath. It offers a simple, screen-free way to slow down at bedtime or during an overwhelmed moment.

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Purple koala-shaped Breathing Pal Kyle

Sleep & Rest

Used by our family

Breathing Pal Kyle

A friendly cue to slow the breath
May help with
Bedtime worries Slow breathing Calm routines
Why we recommend it

A soft, friendly breathing companion can make a calming exercise feel less clinical and easier to join in with. Following its gentle rhythm gives children one simple thing to focus on when thoughts feel busy.

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From our family

Things that have helped.

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Morning routines

5 things that have helped make our ADHD mornings calmer

From preparing the night before to visual reminders, movement and stories, these are the five changes that have taken some of the pressure out of getting ready for school.

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A child eating breakfast while a parent prepares a packed lunch in the kitchen

Seasonal ideas

A Little Clearer Halloween 🎃

Gentle, practical ideas for making a big, exciting night feel a little more manageable.

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A child getting ready for Halloween with a parent at home

Halloween

5 things that can make Halloween easier for an ADHD child

Simple ways to make costumes, plans, trick-or-treating and the excitement around Halloween feel a little more manageable.

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A child taking in the sights and activity of Halloween trick-or-treating

Halloween

When Halloween is exciting... and a little too much

A child can love Halloween and still find the noise, waiting, costumes, darkness and change of routine a lot to take in.

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A child relaxing with a book at home after school while a parent sits nearby

After school

4 gentle ways to help an ADHD child reset after school

Simple ways to soften the transition home with less noise, familiar listening, breathing and movement.

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A father supporting his daughter as she begins homework at the kitchen table

Homework and focus

5 gentle ways to help an ADHD child get started with homework

Parent-led ideas using food, movement, small steps and encouragement to make beginning feel a little more manageable.

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A child taking an active movement break at home

Movement

4 movement breaks for children who find sitting still difficult

Quick, realistic ways to build purposeful movement into homework, play and everyday routines.

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A child using quiet activities during a family car journey

Travel

4 things to pack for a screen-free journey with an ADHD child

A compact mix of listening, fidgeting and hands-on activities for long waits and journeys.

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A child using a quiet activity while waiting with a parent

Out and about

4 things that can make waiting easier for an ADHD child

Low-pressure ideas to keep hands and minds gently occupied when waiting feels especially long.

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A parent helping a child move calmly from screen time to another activity

Transitions

4 things that can make switching off screens easier

Clear warnings, visible time and appealing next activities to make the change feel less abrupt.

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A small comfortable calm corner set up for a child at home

Calm and sensory

4 simple things for a calm corner without lots of space

A small, flexible setup for breathing, quiet activity and screen-free listening when things feel too much.

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A parent and child talking together while looking at a book

Understand and connect

3 resources for talking about ADHD positively with your child

Child-friendly books and prompts that can make conversations about ADHD feel clearer and more reassuring.

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A child settling into a calm screen-free bedtime routine

Sleep and rest

4 screen-free ideas for a calmer ADHD bedtime

Gentle ways to make bedtime more predictable with visual prompts, stories, breathing and reflection.

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A parent and child working together at a calm home desk

Why we started

The recommendations we wish we had.

After our son’s ADHD diagnosis, we found ourselves searching through endless products and wondering what might genuinely help. We now share what has worked for our child, alongside carefully researched options we believe are worth knowing about.

Our approach Our experience first, followed by careful research and clear explanation.

How we choose

A smaller range, chosen carefully.

  1. 01
    Begin with what has genuinely helped

    Most products here have been used by our family and are labelled clearly.

  2. 02
    Research promising alternatives carefully

    If we have not used something ourselves, we say so rather than implying that we have.

  3. 03
    Explain the fit and limitations

    What it may help with, when it could be useful and who it may suit.