Kirsty McKenzie ADHD Coach

27/01/2026

The "Missing Manual" for your child’s new teacher. 🍎
Does the thought of "Back to School" give you a knot in your stomach? You aren't just worried about school shoes and lunchboxes—you’re worried about whether the new teacher will actually get your child.

Will they know that a hum means they’re concentrating? Or that eye contact feels like a physical sting?

I’ve created a "This is Me" Profile Template (versions for both little ones and teens!) to help you hand over the "user manual" your child deserves. No more long emails that get lost in the inbox—just a clear, beautiful one-page snapshot of their strengths, triggers, and needs.

Download today
https://www.adhd-coach.nz/printable-resources/

09/12/2025

Make Mealtime Magic!
Interactive Placemats for Focused & Fun Eating

Are dinnertime battles leaving you exhausted? You’re not alone. As an ADHD coach, I designed these interactive placemats specifically to help children who struggle with picky eating, ARFID, or staying focused at the table.

These aren't just placemats; they are a tool to transform mealtime from stressful to successful. Each mat features a fun, themed "bite track" on the front, turning eating into a positive, low-pressure game. The back is packed with engaging "Knowledge Builder" activities—like counting, matching, and cool facts—that provide just the right amount of stimulation to keep curious minds anchored to the table without distracting them from their food.

From princesses and construction sites to deep-sea dives and outer space adventures, there's a theme to capture every child's imagination. Made from durable, easy-to-clean material, these mats are ready for daily use.

Give your child the gift of a happier, more focused mealtime.

Pricing:

Single Mat: $7.50

Bundle Pack (Any 3 Themes): $15.00 (Save $7.50!)

www.adhd-coach.nz/resources/

30/11/2025

This School Holiday: Just Me, You, and a Plan that Actually Fits Your Brain.

Social media is great, but sometimes it’s just noise. This holiday, I want to do something different. No new apps to download. No log-ins to remember. No pressure to 'keep up.'
Sign up here, and for the next two weeks, I’ll pop into your inbox every morning with one low-demand, neuro-affirming tool to help you survive the chaos. We’re talking sensory hacks, permission to stop folding laundry, and ways to connect without the fight. It’s like having a body-double in your pocket. Let’s do this together.

22/10/2025

Thanks so much to for the amazing boxes of Lego for our Lego and Chill program. Kids had a blast today making their own fidgets. If your kids are keen to come check it out get in touch today.

22/10/2025

Self Regulation, Emotions and “Hand Gestures”.
The other day during doom scrolling I came across a particularly emotionally pulling video (I’m a sucker for kid and animal videos), and instinctively my hand went to my heart. In that moment, the physical pressure was exactly what I needed to work through what I was feeling with a few tears to boot.
I have found myself using and recognising this part of my emotional regulation strategy and realised that I have used this for quite a while.
We use hand gestures as part of our communication with the big wide world more than we know, and we also teach our children how to use hand gestures as well.
Understanding this process and also how to use hand gestures as a part of our emotional regulation can be a great skill to help children (and ourselves) to self-regulate.
Check out my new blog post here https://adhd-coach.nz/blog/

19/10/2025

Starting this Wednesday 3pm
Come play Lego with us

15/08/2025

When did we decide that jeans and Converse weren't 'feminine' enough? If you're a late-diagnosed, perimenopause woman tired of trying to fit the mold, this week's newsletter is for you. Sign up below!

04/08/2025

Looking for an after school activity with a difference ? Have a Child that is engrossed in Lego ? Maybe has a slightly spicy personality - Lego and Chill might just be the answer!!

3-5pm, Wednesdays at the Hub!!!

Call for more details (03)548 6036 or email office@tch.org.nz to register.

11/06/2025

Hey, I’m inviting you to join a community of late/self-diagnosed ADHD and AuDHD women here in Aotearoa. This is a space where we get real about burnout, business struggles, and everything in between. We’re here to support one another, share strategies, and just be together,
https://adhd-coach.nz/adhd-womens-business-page/

03/06/2025

Amazing morning with the ladies from Mana Wahine in Motueka this morning, and a beautiful testimonial 🥰
That was my favourite workshop by far it was powerful, impactful and informative.
I loved, loved Kirsty's passion and desire to pass on important and valuable information.
I loved that she knew stats and had real depth and insight.

Would absolutely love an Ext course with her and see her again!

Definitely a Māna Enhancer, thanku.

26/05/2025

New blog post about ARFID and my experience coping with it

Body image is complicated for any child — but for neurodivergent kids, it can be tied up with sensory sensitivities, rigid thinking patterns, social rejection, or traumatic school/health experiences. As parents, we often find ourselves trying to navigat