Barkley Parenting Program
ADHD Parenting Support for Families
Practical tools to bring calm, confidence, and connection back into family life
What is the Barkley Parenting Program?
Every family goes through tough moments, it’s part of parenting.
But when tension, defiance, and emotional outbursts become a daily pattern, it can leave parents feeling drained, helpless, and unsure how to respond.
Created by Dr. Russell Barkley, one of the world’s leading experts in ADHD, the Barkley Parenting Program offers a clear, research-based approach to help parents understand their child’s behaviour and restore harmony at home.
This step-by-step program provides practical tools to reduce daily conflict, improve cooperation, and rebuild a sense of calm and connection within the family.
The program is designed for:
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Parents of children with ADHD (with or without Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ODD)
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Parents of children where ADHD is suspected but not yet diagnosed
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Families caught in constant conflict or strong opposition within the parent–child relationship
Many families who start this program describe feeling stuck in a painful cycle where everyone is suffering, both parents and children.
Home can feel like a battleground, with brief moments of calm and little sense of joy or progress.
Parents often tell me they feel judged, misunderstood, and emotionally exhausted, reacting instead of responding.
Sometimes, they don’t even recognise themselves anymore: anger, guilt, or despair take over, masking the deep love they feel for their child.
Over time, that constant tension can affect not just the parent–child bond, but also sibling relationships and the overall wellbeing of the family.
This is where the Barkley Parenting Program truly makes a difference.
It helps families rebuild trust, restore emotional balance, and create a more cooperative, peaceful dynamic at home.
The goal isn’t “perfect parenting”... that doesn’t exist.
It’s about finding practical ways to feel more confident, calm, and equipped, even on the hardest days.
Through a compassionate and structured approach, parents learn to:
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Understand their child’s behaviour through the lens of ADHD
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Reconnect with their child in positive, encouraging ways
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Reduce daily stress for both parents and children
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Improve sibling relationships and family harmony
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Restore a sense of wellbeing and stability at home
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Rebuild parental confidence and consistency
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Help their child feel loved, trusted, and capable (at home, at school, and socially)
When children with ADHD don’t receive the right support, they can be at higher risk for future struggles: emotional distress, low self-esteem, or risky behaviours.
But it’s never too late to make a difference.
With the right tools and understanding, families can find their way back to calm, cooperation, and connection.
I guide families through the Barkley Parenting Program in individual or group sessions, tailored to your needs.
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Duration: 8 to 10 sessions, 60–90 minutes each
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Format: Online, so you can participate from home
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Program structure:
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Understanding ADHD: Explore how ADHD affects your child and your family dynamic.
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Step-by-step Barkley Parenting tools: Learn and apply practical strategies at a steady, manageable pace.
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Follow-up sessions: 2–3 sessions to reinforce progress, review challenges, and refine strategies.
After each session, you’ll leave with a practical tool and clear, simple steps to apply at home.
Your involvement and consistency are key. The time and effort you invest now will bring lasting change and a calmer, more connected family life.
3 Steps to Start the Barkley Program
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Complimentary Call
Duration: 15 minutes
Free
This complimentary call is an opportunity to discuss your family’s needs and see if the Barkley Parenting Program is the right fit.​
Having the right support is essential for meaningful progress.
There is no obligation to proceed after our call.​
Initial Assessment
Duration: 90 minutes
During this session, we’ll take time to understand your situation in depth: exploring your family’s needs, current challenges, and daily experiences.
Together, we’ll create a clear portrait of what each family member is going through, individually and as a unit.
This helps to personalise the program and ensure it truly fits your reality.
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Barkley Sessions
Duration: 60-90 minutes | 8-10 sessions
Lasting change takes time and consistency.
Over 8 to 10 sessions, you’ll gradually integrate new tools and approaches designed to bring more cooperation, calm, and connection into daily life.
Each session includes practical steps and tools to apply at home, helping you strengthen what you learn week after week.
The final sessions are designed to reinforce progress, ensure you feel confident using the tools on your own, and support lasting improvements in your family dynamic.
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Ready to get started?
Book a complimentary call to discuss your situation and see if this program is the right fit for your family.