Your child isn’t switching off while reading. Their brain is overloaded and letting go.

You ask them to start. They freeze. You remind them. They get angry—or burst into tears. Before you know it, you’re locked in a power struggle over something as simple as brushing teeth or opening a math book. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And your child isn’t broken—or lazy. The Engine That Won’t Turn Over Think of task initiation like starting a car in winter . The engine can  run, but right now, it’s struggling to turn over. Kids with ADHD—or those wired for big feelin

Support your ADHD child in a neurotypical school system with this parent guide. Get strategies on advocacy, accommodations, focus, and confidence-building.