SHINING WITH ADHD #200: Celebrating 100 Episodes: What We’ve Learned from All of YOU Along This Journey The Childhood Collective 6/4/2025 SUMMARY We can’t believe it— Shining with ADHD is celebrating 100 episodes. Over the past few years, we’ve had incredible conversations with experts, connected with amazing ADHD parents, and learned so much from you , our listeners. Today, we are celebrating and reflecting on five powerful lessons we’ve gained from our community—because parenting a child with ...
Jun 02, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 200
SHINING WITH ADHD #199: Self-Care is Not Selfish! Small Shifts That Make a Big Difference The Childhood Collective 5/28/2025 SUMMARY If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the phrase “don’t forget to take care of yourself,” this episode is for you. We’re joined by Monica Packer from the About Progress podcast to talk about what self-care *really* looks like when you're raising neurodivergent kids. Monica helps us move beyond bubble baths and into daily practices that actually help us feel more groun...
May 26, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 199
SHINING WITH ADHD #198: An Episode for the Whole Family: Celebrating ADHD Strengths The Childhood Collective 5/21/2025 SUMMARY Let's take a moment to focus on ADHD strengths. This episode is just for kids (and their grown-ups!) because having ADHD comes with some pretty amazing superpowers. Today, we’re talking all about the incredible strengths of ADHD brains. If your child ever feels like ADHD is only about challenges, this is the perfect episode to remind them just how awesome they are! MEET ...
May 19, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 198
SHINING WITH ADHD #197: Dyslexia at School: How to Access Reading Support for your Child with ADHD The Childhood Collective 5/14/2025 SUMMARY If your child has ADHD and struggles with reading, you might be wondering how to get the best support at school. Today, we’re joined by Michelle Henderson, a dyslexia therapist and advocate, to talk about how families can access structured literacy interventions and evidence-based reading support. She shares the biggest challenges parents face in getting r...
May 12, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 197
SHINING WITH ADHD #196: ADHD and Tics: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Managing Tics The Childhood Collective 5/7/2025 SUMMARY If your child has ADHD and you've noticed sudden movements or sounds they can't seem to control, you're not alone! Many parents wonder if tics are related to ADHD, how common they are, and what—if anything—they should do about them. Today, we’re answering some of the most common questions we get about tics, including what they look like, when to be concerned, and s...
May 05, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 196
SHINING WITH ADHD #195: Why ADHD Sleep Problems Happen and How You Can Help: Practical Strategies from A Sleep Expert The Childhood Collective 4/30/2025 SUMMARY Is your child dealing with ADHD sleep problems? Many children with ADHD have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early. The truth is, it can be incredibly difficult for the entire family. Today, we have the honor of talking with Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a leading expert on ADHD and sleep, to uncover why these challenges h...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 195
SHINING WITH ADHD #194: ADHD and Hygiene: How to Problem-Solve Daily Struggles Together The Childhood Collective 4/23/2025 SUMMARY Struggling to get your child to brush their teeth, put on deodorant, or take a shower without a battle? You’re not alone! In today’s episode of Shining with ADHD , we’re talking all about hygiene—and how to make it easier for kids with ADHD. We’re sharing practical strategies, tackling sensory sensitivities, and sharing real tips from our listeners that have actually...
Apr 21, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 194
SHINING WITH ADHD #193: Birds & Bees: How to Talk to Kids with ADHD About Sex, Bodies, and Boundaries The Childhood Collective 4/16/2025 SUMMARY Heads up, parents—this episode includes anatomically correct terms, so if little ears are around, you might want to pop in your headphones for this one! Talking to kids about their bodies and sex can feel overwhelming—but avoiding the conversation isn’t the answer. We sat down with Mary Flo and Megan from Birds & Bees to talk about how to confid...
Apr 14, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 193
SHINING WITH ADHD #192: Should My Child Repeat a Grade? What Parents Need to Know About Grade Retention The Childhood Collective 4/9/2025 SUMMARY Is your child struggling in school, and you're wondering if they should repeat a grade? In this episode, we’re diving into the research on grade retention and why it’s often not the best solution—especially for kids with ADHD. Instead of holding kids back, we want to dig deeper and understand why they are struggling. We’ll talk about the importance of ...
Apr 07, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 192
SHINING WITH ADHD #191: Marriage and ADHD Parenting: How to Stay on the Same Team The Childhood Collective 4/2/2025 SUMMARY Parenting a child with ADHD can bring so much joy… but it can also add stress to your marriage or relationship. This week, we’re talking with Lisa Rabinowitz, a marriage therapist who specializes in working with ADHD couples. Lisa shares why parenting a child with ADHD can create tension between parents. She shares how you and your partner can work together (instead of feel...
Mar 31, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 191
SHINING WITH ADHD #190: Supporting Executive Function: What to Expect at Every Stage The Childhood Collective 3/26/2025 SUMMARY Today, we’re diving into executive function skills, how they typically develop, and ideas to support at each stage. It’s critical to understand that kids with ADHD are likely developing executive function skills more slowly than their peers. As parents, when we understand what is developmentally appropriate for our kids, we can set realistic expectations and support the...
Mar 24, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 190
SHINING WITH ADHD #189: Overcoming Resistance: Helping Kids with ADHD Accept Support The Childhood Collective 3/19/2025 SUMMARY Is your child resistant to help, whether it’s accommodations at school, therapy, or medication for their ADHD? In this episode, we dive into why kids often struggle to accept support and how parents can foster trust and open communication. Our goal is to help your child feel empowered, not overwhelmed, when it comes to getting the help they need. This conversation is pa...
Mar 17, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 189
SHINING WITH ADHD #188: “It All Makes Sense Now!” Practical Tools for ADHD Parents with Author Meredith Carder The Childhood Collective 03/12/2025 SUMMARY Parenting is tough, and receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult can throw in some *extra* curveballs. Today, we are thrilled to chat with ADHD author and coach Meredith Carder about her personal journey to understanding her neurodiversity. She reveals how her diagnosis has reshaped her approach to parenting, turning challenges into unique stre...
Mar 10, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 188
SHINING WITH ADHD #187: Keeping Your Cool: How to Stay Calm When Your Child is Dysregulated The Childhood Collective 3/5/2025 SUMMARY Parenting a child with ADHD can be overwhelming, especially when big emotions take over. If you’ve ever felt your own frustration rise when your child is melting down, you’re not alone! We are here with practical strategies to help you regulate your own emotions so you can support your child through dysregulation. Whether you're in the thick of daily struggles or ...
Mar 03, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 187
SHINING WITH ADHD #186: Helping Your Child with Inattentive ADHD Thrive The Childhood Collective 2/26/2025 SUMMARY Today we’re talking about inattentive ADHD, which is often misunderstood and overlooked. If your child struggles to follow through on tasks, follow multiple step directions, or remember everything they need to take with them… you’re not alone! We’ll break down what inattentive ADHD looks like in real life, why it’s NOT about being careless or unmotivated, and how you can support you...
Feb 24, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 186
SHINING WITH ADHD #185: An Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Mindfulness and Movement for Kids with ADHD The Childhood Collective 2/19/2025 SUMMARY Today, we are sitting down with Michelle Kiernozek, an occupational therapist specializing in mindful movement for kids with ADHD. She shares simple, playful strategies parents can use to introduce mindfulness in ways that kids actually enjoy—no more resistance! Learn how movement-based mindfulness can improve focus, emotional regulation, and executi...
Feb 17, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 185
SHINING WITH ADHD #184: When The School Doesn’t Recognize ADHD: How Parents Can Help The Childhood Collective 2/12/2025 SUMMARY Is your child’s school struggling to recognize how ADHD impacts their learning and behavior? Many general education teachers don’t receive in-depth training on ADHD, which can make it hard for them to identify executive function challenges. Today, we’re sharing how you can work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to ensure your child gets the support they nee...
Feb 10, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 184
SHINING WITH ADHD #183: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Consequences for Kids with ADHD The Childhood Collective 2/5/2025 SUMMARY Let’s be honest. The word “consequences” can be overwhelming and maybe even a little scary for parents. But the truth is, we all experience “consequences” every day - it can be as simple as buckling your seatbelt so you don’t have to hear that annoying beep in the car! Our goal is to de-mystify consequences, teach you how (and when) to use them effectively, and equip yo...
Feb 03, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 183
SHINING WITH ADHD #182: Decoding Dyslexia: Signs, Supports, and Strategies with Dyslexia Specialist Casey Harrison The Childhood Collective 1/29/25 SUMMARY Today, we are joined by dyslexia specialist Casey Harrison to explore the early signs of dyslexia and its overlap with ADHD. Casey shares her expert insights on how these two conditions often coexist, how to recognize early signs in your child, and what steps to take if you suspect dyslexia. Whether you’re navigating ADHD, dyslexia, or both, ...
Jan 27, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 182
SHINING WITH ADHD #181: Better Nights, Brighter Days: Simple Tips to Help Kids with ADHD Sleep Soundly The Childhood Collective 1/22/2025 SUMMARY Today, we are diving into one of the biggest challenges for ADHD families: sleep! Lori and Mallory are sharing 10 practical tips to improve sleep for kids with ADHD. Sleep struggles don’t have to be a nightly battle. This actionable episode will give you easy-to-implement strategies that will help your child wind down, sleep better, and wake up ready t...
Jan 20, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 181
SHINING WITH ADHD #180: Your Questions Answered: ADHD + School The Childhood Collective 1/15/2025 SUMMARY Today, we are tackling YOUR questions about navigating school dynamics for a child with ADHD. From understanding school avoidance, to helping the teacher understand your child, to working with the school when your child is getting removed from the classroom, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world examples. Have more questions about ADHD and school? Send us a message, and...
Jan 13, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 180
SHINING WITH ADHD #179: An Episode for the Whole Family: Finding the Positive The Childhood Collective 12/18/2024 SUMMARY In this episode created for our kids with ADHD, we talk about the power of focusing on the good stuff! Learn how finding the positive in each day can help train your brain to feel happier and more confident. It’s true! So grab your grown-up, and tune in to discover how this simple trick can make life a little more awesome every day. MEET OUR TEAM We are Lori, Mallory, and Kat...
Dec 16, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 179
SHINING WITH ADHD #178: ADHD Holiday Survival: 3 Things We're Doing (and Avoiding) This Year The Childhood Collective 12/9/2024 SUMMARY The holidays are here, and while they can be magical, they can also be a lot — especially for families navigating ADHD. We are sharing our Holiday Survival Guide: three things we WILL be doing and three things we WON’T be doing with our own families this year. From setting realistic expectations to getting holiday shopping done early, we’ve got practical tips to...
Dec 09, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 178
#177: Getting a Late ADHD Diagnosis with Katie Sterbenz from Wee Talkers The Childhood Collective 12/4/2024 SUMMARY In this heartfelt and highly entertaining episode, we are joined by Katie Sterbenz, speech-language pathologist and founder of Wee Talkers. Katie shares her personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and how it has shaped her perspective as a parent of kids with ADHD. Katie brings wisdom, honesty, and vulnerability to this conversation. We are so grateful for her shar...
Dec 02, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 177
SHINING WITH ADHD #176: Time Warp: Understanding Time Perception in ADHD The Childhood Collective 11/27/2024 SUMMARY We are diving into one of the biggest challenges for kids with ADHD: understanding and managing time. Many children with ADHD struggle with an accurate sense of time, which can lead to frustration, missed deadlines, and a sense of always “falling behind.” If you’ve ever wondered why your child seems to misjudge time and how to make mornings, homework sessions, and routines go more...
Nov 25, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 176
SHINING WITH ADHD #175: Your Questions Answered: Emotions and ADHD The Childhood Collective 11/20/2024 SUMMARY Children with ADHD often feel emotions more intensely and we are here to give you practical ideas to help them manage those feelings. We are diving into all of your top questions: from difficulty losing during team sports, to learning to receive feedback from adults, to constant arguing… we are here to help you navigate this challenging part of ADHD parenting. MEET OUR TEAM We are Lori,...
Nov 18, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 175
SHINING WITH ADHD #174: Building Emotion Regulation for ADHD Kids with Dr. Siggie Cohen The Childhood Collective 11/13/2024 SUMMARY All feelings are allowed, right? So… what do I do when my child becomes aggressive and slams the door in my face? Or throws a tantrum at the store and everyone is staring? The reality of emotions is that they will come and go… but some moments seem to last forever! In this fascinating interview with beloved parenting expert, Dr. Siggie Cohen, we dive into one of our...
Nov 11, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 174
SHINING WITH ADHD #173: Balancing Professional Knowledge and Real-Life Parenting The Childhood Collective 11/6/2024 SUMMARY Rachel Bozek is the co-host of the podcast called In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently. Her podcast is filled with practical tips and helpful information to boost your confidence as a parent. Today's episode is an honest, relatable chat between Mallory and Rachel. As parents who are “in it” themselves, they talk about balancing professional knowledge with actual, real ...
Nov 04, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 173
SHINING WITH ADHD #172: Encouragement After an ADHD Diagnosis: Relief, Fear, and Hope The Childhood Collective 10/30/2024 SUMMARY Imagine sitting at coffee with a friend whose child just received an ADHD diagnosis. What encouragement would you share with your friend? What did YOU need to hear when your child was diagnosed? In today’s episode, members of our community are sharing the *first* thoughts they had after getting an ADHD diagnosis for their child, and their top advice for other ADHD par...
Oct 28, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 172
SHINING WITH ADHD #171: Connection: The Magical Tool to Make ADHD Parenting Easier The Childhood Collective 10/23/2024 SUMMARY What if we told you that your life could get easier with just 10 minutes a day? No, we aren't talking about face yoga or a power nap (those do sound pretty good though!). When we take time to connect with our kids, our entire perspective can shift. Less defiance and frustration, more *joy* in parenting. If you feel overwhelmed at the idea of adding one more thing to your...
Oct 21, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 171
