Meet Lauren O’Carroll...

I’m Lauren O’Carroll, an ADHD mum of two girls and a passionate advocate for neurodiverse parents and families. My mission is to help parents access the wisdom of current, science backed parenting research so they can reduce overwhelm, calm the chaos, and create a home where everyone can thrive.

As a certified Peaceful Parenting coach and educator, trained by Dr Laura Markham, the internationally respected founder of the Peaceful Parenting movement, I support families with approaches rooted in connection, emotional intelligence and evidence based guidance.

I also understand the reality of parenting a neurodivergent child because I live it too. The work I share is not about perfection or rigid rules. It is about helping you understand your child more deeply, respond with greater calm and build a relationship that allows your whole family to feel more supported.

My work is also shaped by additional training with Dr. Sharon Saline, author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew, and ongoing study of mindfulness techniques for neurodiverse populations through the Mindful Society Global Institute.

Before becoming a coach, I spent more than 20 years in management roles across charities and the NHS and was a founding member of the ADHD charity Adaptability. These experiences continue to shape my understanding of the challenges and strengths within neurodiverse communities.

I believe neurodiverse individuals have a powerful purpose in the world, and as parents, our role is to help our children grow into who they are meant to be. Through connection, compassion, and the right scaffolding, we can support them and ourselves on that journey.