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45. QUICK RESET: The biggest lie parents believe during school holidays? This is what everyone does

24 Sep 2025

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🤔 Are school holidays not what you imagined? You thought they’d be fun — but instead you’re tired, burnt out, and blaming yourself for not enjoying them.In this Quick Reset, Jane unpacks the hidden truth about parenting through school holidays with ADHD: not all mums start the day with the same energy budget. When you’re managing sensory overload, executive dysfunction, picky eating, or kids who refuse playdates, you’re spending double the energy before lunch. This isn’t failure. It’s maths that makes sense to ADHD mums .What We Cover in This EpisodeWhy school holidays feel impossible when ADHD mums start the day in energy deficitThe “energy accounting” metaphor vs spoon theory — and why it finally explains burnoutReal-life examples: Woolies meltdowns, kids refusing playdates, ARFID challengesHow sibling fights, meal prep, and simple errands cost double for ADHD parentsWhy the comparison trap is a lie — different baselines, same marathonPractical survival strategies: connection anchors, boredom boards, and saying no without guiltThis Episode Is For You If…You’ve felt guilty for not “making memories” during school holidaysYou’ve compared yourself to other mums and thought you were failingYour kids refuse outings, playdates, or even to leave the houseYou’re managing ADHD, autism, ARFID, or high sensory needs on top of daily parentingYou want to see burnout for what it is: biology, not bad parenting📘 FREE Handout on Energy Accounting & Fighting Mum Burnout: Download HERE.References & Resources MentionedSpoon Theory and Energy Accounting — metaphors for invisible energy budgetsDr Devon Price — research on burnout and resilienceMaggie Dent — on boredom, boys, and creativityRelated ADHD Mums EpisodesThe ADHD Mum’s Guide to Surviving School Mornings Without Tears (Theirs or Yours)The Hallway Hook That Saved My Sanity🎧 Listen now: QUICK RESET: The Biggest Lie Parents Believe During School Holidays — on Spotify, Apple, or adhdmums.com.auJOIN THE COMMUNITY:Have questions or want to connect with other ADHD mums? Join our supportive Facebook group here and dive into the conversation. No question is too small, and I love answering in a group format!FOLLOW FOR MORE:Get daily tips, insights, and relatable content for ADHD mums by following me on...

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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