Destructive anger in ADHD kids is one of the most misunderstood, shame-loaded experiences parents face. The advice most families are given — harsher consequences, bigger punishments, “making it stop” — often makes these episodes happen more often, not less. In this episode, Apryl and Dr. Brian walk through what’s actually happening in the ADHD brain during these moments — and the system that helps families stop the cycle without becoming permissive or powerless. Thoughts parents have that th...
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Destructive anger in ADHD kids is one of the most misunderstood, shame-loaded experiences parents face. The advice most families are given — harsher consequences, bigger punishments, “making it stop” — often makes these episodes happen more often, not less. In this episode, Apryl and Dr. Brian walk through what’s actually happening in the ADHD brain during these moments — and the system that helps families stop the cycle without becoming permissive or powerless. Thoughts parents have that th...
The Truth About ADHD: Why the Name Gets It Wrong and What You Need to Know
Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators
16 minutes
4 months ago
The Truth About ADHD: Why the Name Gets It Wrong and What You Need to Know
When most people hear ADHD, they picture a wiggly kid who can’t sit still, blurts out answers, or zones out in class. But here’s the thing: that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In our very first episode of Raising ADHD, we’re pulling back the curtain on what ADHD really is, and what it isn’t. Spoiler: it’s not just about attention or hyperactivity. ADHD is actually an executive function disorder that impacts emotional regulation, time management, working memory, sleep, and so much more. ...
Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators
Destructive anger in ADHD kids is one of the most misunderstood, shame-loaded experiences parents face. The advice most families are given — harsher consequences, bigger punishments, “making it stop” — often makes these episodes happen more often, not less. In this episode, Apryl and Dr. Brian walk through what’s actually happening in the ADHD brain during these moments — and the system that helps families stop the cycle without becoming permissive or powerless. Thoughts parents have that th...
