Support for parents of children aged 5–17
Parenting Support for Autism, ADHD and Beyond
Get the help you need to manage your child’s emotions, behaviour, confidence and everyday challenges, with guidance from an experienced child clinical psychologist.
Dr Lucy Russell, DClinPsy, AFBPsS
Oxford University trained Child Clinical Psychologist
HCPC registered | Over 20 years’ experience
What would you like help with?
Choose a topic to explore articles, free activities and tools.
Free activity books to explore
Designed for children to understand themselves better. Parents can join in with younger children.
Autism & Me
Help your child understand their autism, recognise strengths and explore their individual needs.
ADHD & Me
Help your child understand how ADHD affects them and discover their strengths. Explore what helps them with feelings, activities and everyday life.
Hi, I’m Lucy
I’m a child clinical psychologist and a mum of two.
Family life can be tough, especially when standard parenting advice doesn’t fit.
I combine over 20 years’ experience with practical ideas for everyday family life.
My approach starts with understanding your child, their strengths and their needs.
When you’d like more support
Find the right support for your family, from practical tools to expert-led courses.
UK PARENTS
Embracing Autism
An online course to understand your autistic child and make everyday life easier
Understand what’s behind your child’s reactions and find approaches that fit them.
Learn how to handle difficult moments and get school working with you. Five specialists help you turn questions about autism into practical next steps.
UK & INTERNATIONAL PARENTS
Your Child’s ADHD Action Plan
Know what to do when ADHD makes everyday life harder
You understand ADHD, but knowing what to try next can still be difficult.
Get a personalised action plan built around your child and what’s happening now.
Return whenever something changes, with practical ideas for home and school.
UK PARENTS
Everlief Parent Club
Monthly membership · £9.99 per month
Dip into recorded webinars and short courses whenever you feel stuck.
Get practical ideas and reassurance when you need them. Cancel your membership any time.
UK & INTERNATIONAL PARENTS
Courses & activity books
Short courses, webinars & printable activities
Choose focused help for the challenge that matters most to your family.
Explore practical resources for anxiety, emotions, sleep, sensory needs and everyday routines.
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Your questions answered
Dr Lucy Russell is an Oxford University trained child clinical psychologist. She founded They Are The Future in 2019. She runs Everlief Child Psychology in Buckinghamshire with her husband Mike.
Our resources support parents of children aged 5–17, including autistic children and those with ADHD. You can also explore anxiety, emotions, behaviour, school, sleep, confidence and relationships.
Yes. You can read the articles without joining or paying. Some free printables ask you to sign up by email.
These resources offer information and practical ideas, rather than individual assessment or therapy. If your child needs individual support, speak to your doctor or a qualified professional.
Everlief Parent Club is for UK parents and costs £9.99 per month. Find recorded webinars and short courses to dip into whenever you feel stuck. Or turn to them when you need a little reassurance. You’re not tied in and can cancel your monthly membership at any time. Many other resources are available to parents worldwide, including outside the UK.