Kerry’s ADHD Coaching Hub

28/07/2026

Please watch this incredible talk by Jessica McCabe

Jessica McCabe tell us the story of her life. Once a gifted child w...

25/05/2026

Very interesting - I always encouraged my students to write the things they need to remember..

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have delivered striking evidence that writing by hand engages the brain far more deeply than typing the same words on a keyboard.
In the study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, 36 university students wore high-density EEG caps with 256 electrodes while performing a simple task: copying words they saw on a screen. They did it once by hand with a digital pen and once by typing on a keyboard.
The results were dramatic. When participants wrote by hand, widespread brain connectivity patterns lit up — particularly in theta and alpha frequency bands linked to memory formation, sensory processing, attention, and learning. These connections spanned central and parietal regions. When they typed, those same areas went almost completely silent.
Lead researchers Audrey van der Meer and Ruud van der Weel emphasize that the fine motor movements, sensory feedback from the pen, and visual-motor coordination of handwriting create rich, elaborate neural networks that typing simply doesn’t replicate.
The findings have clear implications for education. As schools shift toward tablets and laptops, this research suggests preserving time for handwriting could give children a significant advantage in learning and memory. In an increasingly digital world, the humble pen may still be one of the best tools for building a stronger brain.

16/05/2026

Absolutely

16/05/2026

Such wise words…

24/04/2026

Important to remember…

We spend years preparing kids for school, but 85% of brain development happens before age 3. That means the most critical learning window unfolds long before most parents think about education. During these early years, the brain builds over 1 million neural connections per second, shaped by everyday experiences rather than flashcards or early academics.

What truly builds your baby's brain are focused play, simple toys, independence, problem solving, exploration, and responsive caregiving. These small, repeated moments where your child feels safe to explore while you consistently respond wire the foundations of executive function. When a baby explores a simple toy, struggles with a new task, or moves freely in a calm space with a responsive adult nearby, their brain learns more than any academic activity could offer.

Here's what most parents don't realize: more toys don't help, and more stimulation doesn't help. A calm, thoughtful environment does. You don't need to teach your baby traditionally. Create conditions for learning through slower days, less overwhelm, simple objects, rich face-to-face interaction, and room for curiosity. The goal isn't pushing more information in but supporting the brain's natural building process. Save this reminder for moments you feel pressured to do more. What matters most is how your child feels, explores, and connects with you in these first few years."

14/04/2026

I love a growth mindset…

10/04/2026

As an ADHD coach, my focus is on my client’s present and future goal attainment, skill development and fostering action in the context of ADHD. I empower my clients to find their own solutions.

One great definition of coaching is ‘a series of conversations in which the client is facilitated in finding their own answers, overcoming their own obstacles and achieving their own goals’. (Source SPEAKup)

As a coach I work in a future-focused frame, which is often more gentle and less traumatic than being required to revisit past traumas or experiences.