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Whenever a parent tells me that their child is defiant, I always try to dig a little deeper to find out why?
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #160: What Every ADHD Parent Needs To Hear The Childhood Collective 6/12/2024 SUMMARY As we reflect on the first season of our podcast, we feel so honored that we have a place on your playlist. Between the topics and the hosts, we hope that you feel empowered and encouraged on your […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #159: ADHD Parenting: Perspective Is Everything with Rachel Nielson 6/5/2024 SUMMARY Parenting is hard. Full stop. Parenting a child with ADHD adds a layer of nuance that can feel extra exhausting. However, we know that our kids ARE amazing and we just have to recalibrate our perspectives and expectations. Today on […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #158: Balancing Structure & Flexibility: Summer Strategies for Kids with ADHD The Childhood Collective 5/29/2024 SUMMARY Popsicles aren’t the only thing that can melt down in the summer. Our kids with ADHD can struggle during the school break due to the lack of routine and structure. On the flip side, they […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #157: ADHD and Nutrition: Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Taylor Arnold 5/22/2024 SUMMARY Nutrition advice and ADHD can be so tricky. From empty product promises to misleading marketing, finding support for your child’s diet seems to be one discouragement after another. You buy all the supplements, limit all the things, […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #156: I Didn’t Mean to Do That! Impulsivity and ADHD The Childhood Collective 5/15/2024 SUMMARY “Why did you do that?” “What were you thinking?” Sound familiar? When our kids act impulsively, it is easy for us to get frustrated and confused. We might start asking our kids why they behaved the […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #155: Med Shortages, Melatonin and More: A Pediatrician’s Perspective on ADHD with Dr. Mona Amin 5/8/2024 SUMMARY We often talk about how supporting kids with ADHD takes a village. Building your child’s team of professionals is SO important. From educators to therapists and pediatricians, their experience and understanding are key to […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #154: Why Kids with ADHD Lie and What to Do About It The Childhood Collective 5/1/2024 SUMMARY Most of the time, we don’t need to see growing noses to know if our kids are telling us a lie. We catch the lie, and then all the feelings come. We […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #153: Understanding ADHD in Girls with Psychologist Stephen Hinshaw 4/24/2024 SUMMARY When people think of ADHD, they often picture the wiggly 6-year-old who struggles to keep his hands to himself and loves making his classmates laugh. We don’t often picture the little girl with a busy brain and loves to talk. […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #152: Lost Socks and Missing Chargers: Organize Your House in a Way That Works for You The Childhood Collective 4/17/2024 SUMMARY If you’re anything like us, you have a Pinterest board FULL of cute home organization ideas and products. It all seems so lovely. Let’s be real; sometimes it works, and […]
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #151: Growing up with Undiagnosed ADHD with Therapist Holly Blanc Moses 4/10/2024 SUMMARY As kids are evaluated and diagnosed with ADHD, it is not uncommon for parents to look back on their childhood. Many adults experience a lightbulb moment when they reflect on their educational and social journey. Knowing what they […]
Can you imagine having tools to help your child listen, manage those frequent meltdowns, and connect with your child?
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