Summary
In this episode, ADHD parents share their experiences managing the double lens of parenting with ADHD, balancing their own neurodivergent needs with those of their children, and navigating the daily mental load. They discuss strategies for self-care, setting boundaries, and fostering independence in their kids. In this episode, we explore the realities of parenting with ADHD, emphasizing authenticity, flexibility, and the importance of community support. Our guests share personal stories, strategies for advocacy, and the significance of being seen and understood as neurodivergent parents.
Host
Julez
Guests
Azeezat
Lucy
Nadia
Key Topics
- The double lens of parenting with ADHD
- Managing emotional regulation and sensory overwhelm
- Strategies for self-care and boundary setting
- Fostering independence in children with neurodivergence
- The role of routines and flexibility in daily life
- Managing the mental load and memory challenges
- Parenting teenagers with ADHD and independence
- The importance of reflection and adaptability Parenting with ADHD and the double emotional load
- Strategies for advocacy and self-care
- The importance of community and being seen
- Flexibility and adaptation in parenting
- Honest conversations with children about neurodivergence
- Managing expectations and disappointment
- The role of support systems and understanding
- Breaking generational patterns and unmasking
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Parenting with ADHD and the Double Lens
01:04 Meet the Guests: Parents and Their Neurodivergent Children
03:00 Understanding the Double Lens: Parenting and Managing Your Own ADHD
04:26 Parenting and Managing Emotions: Experiences from the Guests
07:13 The Impact of Parenting Styles and Childhood Experiences
10:25 Balancing Self-Care and Parenting Demands
13:16 The Role of Routines, Flexibility, and Rhythms
16:14 The Challenges of Parenting at Different Stages
20:33 Managing the Mental Load and Daily Tasks
24:57 Repetition, Memory, and the Challenge of Forgetting
31:47 Reflecting on Parenting Efforts and Self-Compassion
36:41 Resources, Support, and Strategies for ADHD Parents
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Credits
Scripted by - Gladys
Edited by - Niquelle
Music
Written & Performed by VVN,
Produced by SolomonsSoul,
Mix & Master by ST4X.
Voice over
Shauna Campbell - @Shaye_cam
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