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Dr John Flett Paediatrician, 8 Village Road, The Assessment Centre, Kloof (2026)

12/01/2026

ADHD Mornings
It’s 07:10. One shoe is missing. Someone is negotiating about socks like it’s a legal case. And you’re trying not to cry into your coffee.
With child ADHD, mornings are often not a “behaviour” problem. It’s a getting-started problem—time feels fuzzy, steps get lost, and the brain struggles to shift gears. ADHD awareness starts with this: it’s explainable, and you’re not alone.
Quick poll (vote with a letter):
A) Visual routine (pictures/checklist) + timer
B) One-step instructions only (with you staying close)
C) “First–then” language (first dressed, then breakfast/iPad)
Now tell us: what’s your one best morning trick for parenting ADHD? (Comment A/B/C + your tip.) Your idea might save another parent’s morning.
Assessment matters because every child ADHD profile is different (sleep, anxiety, learning stress can all affect mornings). Understanding unlocks the right ADHD support.
Dr Flett offers a comprehensive evaluation, a personalised treatment plan, and ongoing support for parents and children.
Practical tip (try tomorrow): Lay out “morning stations” the night before (uniform, bag, lunch, shoes in one place).
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Disclaimer: The information is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content and information contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Information about mental health topics and treatments can change rapidly and we cannot guarantee the content’s currentness. For the most up-to-date information, please consult your doctor or qualified healthcare professional.

09/01/2026

“A fresh year doesn’t need a new you.”
It needs a kinder plan, a simpler system, and the right ADHD support.
If 2025 was survival mode, you may be tempted to start 2026 with a giant resolution: “We’re fixing everything.” ADHD families don’t need bigger goals — they need smaller steps and better scaffolding.
ADHD brains often do best with: fewer words, visible steps, clear routines, quick feedback, and calm consistency. That’s not lowering standards. It’s building a ramp instead of demanding a leap.
Why assessment matters: A tailored assessment shows what your child needs most — and helps you stop chasing random strategies that don’t fit.
What Dr Flett offers: Dr Flett provides a comprehensive evaluation, a personalised treatment plan, and ongoing ADHD support that evolves as your child grows.
Use-today tip: The 6-box visual checklist.
Morning or bedtime. Max 6 boxes. Let your child tick it off. Independence grows when reminders become visual, not verbal.
Engage (tell me): If you want, comment “CHECKLIST” and I’ll post a simple example layout you can copy. Or tell me: morning routine or bedtime routine — which one needs rescuing first?
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Phone: 031 1000 474
Email: support@drjohnflett.com
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Disclaimer: This content is general education only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re concerned about your child, please consult your own health professional or book an assessment.

08/01/2026

“If homework steals your evenings, it’s not laziness.”
It’s often executive function fatigue — and the day has already used up their fuel.
Homework asks for the hardest ADHD skills at the worst possible time: sustained attention, planning, remembering instructions, and emotional control — after a full day of “try harder”. No wonder it ends in tears or shutdown. The goal is to stop making homework a daily fight that damages connection.
Why assessment matters: When homework is consistently painful, we consider ADHD plus possible learning difficulties, anxiety, processing speed differences, and sleep issues. Assessment clarifies what support is needed.
What Dr Flett offers: Dr Flett provides a comprehensive evaluation, a personalised treatment plan, and ongoing ADHD support for home and school strategies.
Use-today tip: 2-minute ignition + tiny break.
Timer for 2 minutes: “We’re only starting.”
Then a 1-minute break. Repeat. Momentum beats motivation.
Engage (tell me): What is the hardest part of homework in your house: starting, staying focused, understanding the work, handwriting/writing, or emotions? Comment with the biggest one. I’ll do a follow-up post with targeted strategies for the top two.
Contact Dr Flett (ADHD support):
Phone: 031 1000 474
Email: support@drjohnflett.com
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Disclaimer: This content is general education only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re concerned about your child, please consult your own health professional or book an assessment.

07/01/2026

“Big feelings aren’t bad manners.”
They’re often an overwhelmed nervous system — and a child who needs help down.
Many children with ADHD have big reactions not because they’re “naughty”, but because their emotional brakes are slower. The feeling arrives fast; the pause button arrives late. Add hunger, tiredness, sensory overload, or social stress and the lid blows off.
A helpful reframe for parenting ADHD:
Your child isn’t giving you a hard time… they’re having a hard time.
Why assessment matters: Emotional storms can be fuelled by ADHD, anxiety, learning stress, sleep issues, or sensory sensitivities. Assessment helps identify the drivers so support is targeted.
What Dr Flett offers: Dr Flett provides a comprehensive evaluation, a personalised treatment plan, and ongoing ADHD support for emotional regulation and behaviour.
Use-today tip: The 3-step calm ladder (practise when calm).
Hand on chest

3 slow breaths

Name the feeling: “I’m frustrated.”

In the moment, you cue: “Chest, breaths, name it.” Simple beats perfect.

Engage (tell me): What does a meltdown look like in your home — tears, shouting, running away, shutting down, or “stuck” refusal? If you’re comfortable, share one pattern you notice (and what time of day it happens). Your feedback guides future ADHD support posts.
Contact Dr Flett (ADHD awareness):
Phone: 031 1000 474
Email: support@drjohnflett.com
Websites: courses.drflett.com | guidelittleminds.com | drflett.com
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Disclaimer: This content is general education only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re concerned about your child, please consult your own health professional or book an assessment.

06/01/2026

“When school says ‘behaviour’ but you see ‘struggle’… trust your gut.”
Because blame doesn’t teach skills — and your child needs skills.
In many families, 2025 became a loop: school complains, parents push harder, the child melts down, everyone feels awful. ADHD can make classrooms tough because they demand things the ADHD brain finds hardest: sitting still, shifting tasks, remembering instructions, coping with frustration, and staying organised.
Children who hear correction all day long can start believing they are the problem. That’s why ADHD awareness is also self-esteem protection.
Why assessment matters: A tailored assessment clarifies what’s driving school stress — ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, or a combination — and helps match the right accommodations.
What Dr Flett offers: Dr Flett provides a comprehensive evaluation, a personalised treatment plan, and ongoing ADHD support that aligns home and school.
Use-today tip: First–Then (keep it tiny).
“First 5 minutes of reading, then 5 minutes outside.”
Short tasks + predictable rewards build momentum without a battle.
Engage (tell me): If you could change one thing about school support for your child ADHD, what would it be? More patience? Clearer instructions? Less homework? Better communication? Drop your answer below — it helps other parents feel less alone too.
Contact Dr Flett (child ADHD):
Phone: 031 1000 474
Email: support@drjohnflett.com
Websites: courses.drflett.com | guidelittleminds.com | drflett.com
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Disclaimer: This content is general education only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re concerned about your child, please consult your own health professional or book an assessment.

05/01/2026

“If you’re blaming yourself… pause.”

You didn’t “cause” this. You’ve been parenting a harder brain.
If 2025 felt like one long tug-of-war — mornings, homework, bedtime, school messages — you are not failing. ADHD often looks like “not trying”, but it’s usually a skills gap in focus, organisation, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Your child can be bright, kind, and loving… and still struggle to start, stick with, and finish everyday tasks.
One of the hardest parts for parents is the mismatch: they’re trying… but it doesn’t look like it. That can make you doubt yourself.
Why assessment matters: ADHD is not one-size-fits-all. A proper assessment clarifies your child’s unique profile (attention, learning, anxiety, sleep, sensory load) so support becomes targeted, not random.
What Dr Flett offers: Dr Flett provides a comprehensive evaluation, a personalised treatment plan, and ongoing ADHD support for families and schools.
Use-today tip: “One thing + timer + praise the start.”
Say one instruction only: “Shoes on.” Set a 3–5 minute timer. Praise the start: “Good job starting.” Starting is often the hardest part for ADHD brains.
Engage (tell me): What is the one moment each day that triggers the most stress in your home — mornings, homework, bedtime, or something else? Comment with one word. Your answers help shape next week’s ADHD awareness posts.
Contact Dr Flett (ADHD awareness):
Phone: 031 1000 474
Email: support@drjohnflett.com
Websites: courses.drflett.com | guidelittleminds.com | drflett.com
Subscribe to the newsletter via drflett.com for practical parenting ADHD tools and updates.

Disclaimer: This content is general education only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you’re concerned about your child, please consult your own health professional or book an assessment.

02/01/2026

Your Child Was Just Diagnosed With ADHD — Now What?
The First 90 Days Matter More Than You Think

You’ve left the paediatrician’s office with a diagnosis.
Relief. Fear. Confusion. Hope.
All at once.
Here’s the truth I share with families every week:
👉 An ADHD diagnosis isn’t the destination. It’s the beginning of the map.
What you do next — especially in the first 90 days — can change your child’s entire trajectory.
What the evidence is clear about
There is no single fix for child ADHD — but there is a clear order that works best:
🧠 Medication
• Most effective for core ADHD symptoms (attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity)
• Helps the brain “turn down the noise” so learning and parenting can work
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent behaviour training
• Reduces home chaos, conflict, and burnout
• Builds skills that last long after treatment ends
😴 Lifestyle foundations (sleep, exercise, routine, nutrition)
• Smaller symptom changes — but powerful multipliers
• A tired brain cannot regulate or learn
🔍 Associated conditions
• Anxiety, learning difficulties, autism traits, sleep problems
• Miss these, and ADHD treatment won’t work properly
The research — including the landmark Multimodal Treatment Study — shows that combined, well-sequenced care works best.
The CALM roadmap I use with families
To avoid overwhelm, I guide parents through four priorities:
C — Communication & behaviour strategies
A — Associated conditions
L — Lifestyle foundations
M — Medication (when needed)
Not all at once.
Not randomly.
Strategically.
One practical step you can start this week
Choose one change:
• A visual morning routine
• Clothes laid out the night before
• Specific praise for one small success
Small structure + consistency = momentum.
What I wish more parents knew
❌ Waiting “to see how it goes” costs self-esteem
❌ Lifestyle changes alone are rarely enough
❌ Comparing your child to others is unhelpful
✅ Understanding your child’s brain changes everything
Understanding is a powerful intervention.
It turns frustration into compassion and chaos into clarity.

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD and you’re unsure what to prioritise next, I can help.
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Because your child isn’t broken —
they need the right support, in the right order.

01/01/2026

🎉 NEW YEAR, NEW SCAFFOLDING: Let Your Child’s ADHD Brain Start Winning (Today).
New Year’s Day isn’t about becoming a “perfect parent”.
It’s about building one small support that makes life feel easier for your child — and for you.
Because child ADHD isn’t a character flaw. It’s a neurodevelopmental difference in regulation (attention, impulse control, emotional control). And here’s the hopeful truth:
When the scaffolding improves, the struggle often shrinks.
Your child isn’t lazy. They’re overloaded.
✅ Your 2026 “1% better” ADHD support plan (start now):
Pick ONE daily pressure point (mornings OR homework).
Make a 3-step visual (e.g., Dress → Breakfast → Bag).
Add a 5-minute “launch timer” + do it together for 7 days.
No lectures. No yelling. Just steady structure + connection.
If you’re unsure what your child truly needs, a tailored ADHD assessment matters — every child is different. Dr Flett offers comprehensive evaluations, customised treatment plans, and ongoing parenting ADHD guidance so you’re not guessing.
📞 Contact Dr John Flett for assessment or guidance:
Phone: 031 1000 474
Email: support@drjohnflett.com
Websites: courses.drflett.com | guidelittleminds.com | drflett.com
Subscribe to the newsletter at drflett.com for ongoing ADHD awareness insights.

Disclaimer: The information is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, and information, contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Information about mental health topics and treatments can change rapidly and we cannot guarantee the content’s currentness. For the most up-to-date information, please consult your doctor or qualified healthcare professional

01/01/2026

🌟 A Big THANK YOU to Two Incredible Supporters (and to YOU!) 🌟

As we head into the New Year, I want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to two of my most consistent supporters in this community: Pubby Behari and Vino Baijnath.

Your encouragement, thoughtful engagement, and ongoing support genuinely help keep this page and community alive — and it doesn’t go unnoticed. 🙏

And to everyone who likes, comments, shares, and messages… thank you. Every bit of support helps more parents find ADHD awareness, practical ADHD support, and real-world strategies that actually work.

👥 Not in the Facebook Group yet?
If you’re reading this on the page, I’d love you to join the group too. It’s where we can have deeper conversations, share practical tips, and support one another more directly.

🎥 Coming in the New Year: Facebook Live Sessions!
I’ll be rolling out regular Facebook Live presentations where you can interact in real time and ask questions on topics like:
✅ child ADHD
✅ parenting ADHD
✅ routines, focus, behaviour, school support
✅ anxiety, emotional regulation, and more

🗣️ Help me choose the topics:
Comment below with what you’d love me to cover — and if there’s a specific challenge at home or school, post it and let me know. I’ll build the Lives around what parents are actually dealing with.

Thanks again for being here — and for helping this community grow.
Dr Flett

Disclaimer: The information is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, and information, contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Information about mental health topics and treatments can change rapidly and we cannot guarantee the content’s currentness. For the most up-to-date information, please consult your doctor or qualified healthcare professional

31/12/2025

Why Your Child Can Do Hard Things—Just Not Boring Ones
It's one of ADHD's great paradoxes. Your child can focus for hours on a video game, yet can't start homework that takes fifteen minutes.
This isn't laziness. It's neurology.
Deep in the brain sits a small structure called the nucleus accumbens—think of it as a "reward-and-drive switchboard." Its job? To answer one crucial question: Is this worth my effort right now?
For most brains, the promise of a good grade next week generates enough signal to start tonight's homework. But in ADHD, that future reward often doesn't register strongly enough to compete with what's interesting now.
Here's the key insight: your child's brain isn't broken. It's context-sensitive.
The same child who melts down over maths revision might hyperfocus on building something complex—because immediate feedback and visible progress keep that switchboard engaged.
What actually helps:
Shrink the delay. "Do five minutes" works better than "finish your homework."
Make progress visible. Crossing items off, filling progress bars, earning small wins.
Add immediate feedback. Check in after each section rather than at the end.
The goal isn't to fix your child. It's to design their environment so their brain can finally say "yes, this feels worth starting."
Try today: Pick one dreaded task. Break it into something that takes just five minutes. Watch what happens.
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30/12/2025

“ADHD is caused by too much sugar” — FALSE.
This is one of the most common myths around ADHD. While sugar can affect energy levels and behaviour in some children (especially if eaten in excess), it does not cause ADHD.
🔬 What the science says:
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. That means it’s linked to the way the brain is wired — particularly areas involved in attention, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Genetics play a major role. Research shows that ADHD tends to run in families and is connected to differences in brain structure and chemistry.
🍭 But what about sugar?
Yes, high sugar intake might worsen hyperactivity or behaviour in some sensitive kids — especially if combined with artificial colours or sleep deprivation — but it’s not the root cause of ADHD.
✅ Instead of blaming sugar, let’s focus on what helps:
Understanding your child’s unique brain profile

Using evidence-based strategies (structure, support, and sometimes medication)

Improving sleep, nutrition, and emotional connection

👉 If you’re concerned about your child’s attention, learning, or behaviour — don’t guess.
📞 Call Dr John Flett for an expert assessment:
031 1000 474
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29/12/2025

🌟 ADHD in Girls Looks Different — and That’s Why It’s Often Missed
🌸 If your daughter is sensitive, anxious, perfectionistic, or constantly daydreaming… ADHD might be hiding in plain sight.
Girls with ADHD are often overlooked because they don’t fit the “typical” hyperactive picture. Instead of being loud or disruptive, they might:
– Struggle silently with restlessness and zoning out
– Cry easily or become overwhelmed by small mistakes
– Work extra hard to keep everyone happy
– Obsess over schoolwork, but still fall behind
– Mask their struggles to avoid being seen as different
While boys with ADHD often get noticed early due to impulsive or disruptive behaviour, girls tend to fly under the radar. They’re labelled as “sensitive,” “anxious,” or “just perfectionistic.” But inside, they’re working twice as hard just to keep up — and it can lead to burnout, low self-esteem, and emotional exhaustion by the time they reach high school.
👩‍⚕️ Dr John Flett is experienced in identifying ADHD in girls and understands the subtle signs many professionals miss. With the right diagnosis and support, your daughter can stop masking and start thriving.
👉 Every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated — exactly as they are.
📞 Book an ADHD assessment with Dr Flett:
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