Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting — Your Village is Waiting

She Snippets for She Speaks Podcast Series 3 — Making Sense of the Hard Bits of Parenting

Episode Overview

So you have ADHD and you're parenting—possibly children who also have ADHD. You know the challenges. But what can you actually DO about it?

In this snippet, Delyse shares nine practical strategies for parenting with an ADHD brain. From scheduling connection time to delegating tasks to the people who can handle them, this episode is about building systems that work WITH your brain, not against it. Because you don't need to do it all on your own—and trying to will only deplete you faster.

This Episode

Delyse shares nine strategies for parenting with ADHD. We explore:

• Get your own ADHD managed first
• Make time for your children
• Use timers like your life depends on it
• Stay consistent (even when it's hard)
• Take real breaks
• Divide and conquer
• Talk to your therapist
• Use external reminders for everything
• Build routines and plan ahead

Quotable Moments

"If you don't schedule it, it won't happen." — Delyse Clayden

"Your mind might wander—this is not a character flaw. It is ADHD." — Delyse Clayden

"I'm not putting my child in timeout. I'm putting myself in timeout. If anyone deserves time away from everybody, it's me." — Delyse Clayden

"Taking breaks shouldn't be a treat or something you feel guilty for. It should be part of your routine to maintain your health and wellbeing." — Delyse Clayden

About Your Hosts

Professor Narelle Lemon is a researcher, educator, and passionate advocate for women's wellbeing based at Edith Cowan University in Perth. Creator of She Speaks and the Citizen Wellbeing Scientist project, Narelle has dedicated over 25 years to one powerful belief: self-care is not selfish—it's essential.

Delyse Clayden is an experienced educator, disability advocate, and mother of three. Specialising in Anxiety, Autism, and working with siblings, Delyse brings both personal and professional experience to her advocacy work. Her unique perspective as both an educator and a parent living alongside additional needs allows her to connect authentically with families.

Connect With Us

•       Follow She Speaks on Instagram: @shespeakswellbeingstrategies

•       Visit our website: www.shespeakswellbeing.com

A Note on Wellbeing

She Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences and practical strategies, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.

She Speaks is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government and Department of Communities Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Grants Program.

She Speaks Podcast was recorded on the lands of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people. We respectfully acknowledge our elders past, present, and emerging.