SHINING WITH ADHD #170: Phones, Social Media, + ADHD with Dr. Tasha Brown The Childhood Collective 10/16/2024 SUMMARY "Please can I get a phone?? All my friends have one!" If you have had this conversation once (or one thousand times), you are not alone. On top of everything we worry about as ADHD parents, we are also navigating how to keep our kids safe online. In today's episode, Dr. Tasha Brown explains how social media and phones affect mental health and self-esteem for kids with ADHD. As a ...
Oct 14, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 170
SHINING WITH ADHD #169: ADHD Types and Do They Really Matter? The Childhood Collective 10/9/2024 SUMMARY What are the three types of ADHD? Whatever happened to ADD? And do I *really* need to know what type of ADHD my child has? As with many things in ADHD parenting, the answer is, yes and no. In today's episode, we break down the different types of ADHD and what you need to know about each type. Of course, the most important thing is understanding your unique child... and the subtypes are a grea...
Oct 07, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 169
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #168: When Screens Become a Daily Battle for ADHD Families The Childhood Collective 10/2/2024 SUMMARY "I could never take away screens from my child with ADHD!" If you have had this thought, you are not alone. And maybe screens aren't causing a big issue in your home. But if your child is losing interest in other activities, missing valuable sleep, or becoming aggressive when screen time ends, it may be time to consider taking screens away. Let's chat about when screens...
Sep 30, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 168
SHINING WITH ADHD #167: Healing From Trauma While Parenting ADHD with Shannon Payton The Childhood Collective 9/25/2024 SUMMARY Each of us has a journey that led us to where we are today, and one of the most beautiful parts of human connection is understanding another person's story. In today's episode, comedian and podcaster Shannon Payton opens up about her journey through infertility, the ups and downs of adoption, and leaving a cult. Each of these experiences have shaped Shannon's experience...
Sep 23, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 167
SHINING WITH ADHD #166: Your Questions Answered: Executive Function Edition The Childhood Collective 9/18/2024 SUMMARY In today's episode, we are answering questions from our amazing audience! Of course, the first topic: executive functioning (yes, it is our favorite for a reason!) You asked, and we answered. Questions like, "How do I build my child's frustration tolerance?" and, "How does executive functioning affect manners?" or, "How can I build independence when my child immediately rejects ...
Sep 16, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 166
SHINING WITH ADHD #165: 504 Plan vs. IEP: Which One Does My ADHD Child Need? The Childhood Collective 9/11/2024 SUMMARY When it comes to getting school support for kids with ADHD, many parents are confused: Should my child with ADHD be on a 504 Plan? IEP? Can I have both? What should I even ask for? And WHY are there so many acronyms?? Don't worry, we've got you! In this episode, we talk through the key differences between these two plans, and how to understand what your child needs. With the ri...
Sep 09, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 165
SHINING WITH ADHD #164: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart The Childhood Collective 9/4/2024 SUMMARY If you have been around the world of ADHD for a while, you may have heard the term Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria" or RSD. When kids with ADHD experience RSD, they can fall into negative thought patterns such as, "nobody likes me" ... and it can be heartbreaking to watch. In this conversation, Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart shares empathy, insight, and pract...
Sep 02, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 164
SHINING WITH ADHD #163: Is It ADHD, Anxiety, or Both? The Childhood Collective 8/28/2024 SUMMARY Difficulty getting started on a task. Working very slowly during a math test. Difficulty falling asleep at night. Are you ready for a pop quiz?? Here it is: Do these examples make you think of ADHD, or anxiety? What if we told you that they could be either one... or both? The truth is, many times these diagnoses can look similar on the surface. But they are very different, and need different types of...
Aug 26, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 163
SHINING WITH ADHD #162: Parents Who Have ADHD: Systems that Work with Amy Marie Hann The Childhood Collective 8/21/2024 SUMMARY On this ADHD parenting journey, it is SO important to have friends who understand your journey! For us, Amy Marie Hann of @activatedadhdmama has been that person. As an ADHD parent herself, Amy is relatable, honest, and full of practical ideas to make life easier for ADHD families. As we transition back into the school year, we asked Amy to share how she tweaks her syst...
Aug 19, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 162
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #161: Back to School: You've Got This! The Childhood Collective 8/14/2024 SUMMARY Heading back to school can bring up all the feelings. Maybe you feel relieved to get back to a more consistent schedule… and at the same time, you may be nervous about your child having a new teacher. One of the most challenging aspects of ADHD parenting is wondering, “how can I help my child at school when I’m not with them during the school day?”. In this episode, we are chatting about o...
Aug 12, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 161
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 parenting journey. Don't worry; we'll be back in August, but we'd love to hear which episodes you loved the most! It isn’t easy, but we know you are the best parent for your child! For our fi...
Jun 10, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 160
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 the podcast, we interview Rachel Nielson, ADHD parent and popular podcaster about 3 mindset shifts that have deepened her connection with her children. MEET ...
Jun 03, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 159
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 still need the space to learn new skills, experience boredom, or go on an adventure. Finding alignment is possible! In today’s episode, we share five tips to ease...
May 27, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 158
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, and notice a minimal difference. Our goal has always been to support families. It’s no secret that balanced nutrition is part of a healthy start f...
May 20, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 157
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 way they did. The truth is, initially, they often don’t even know. Once everyone is regulated, it is easier to figure out what happened. As parents, we naturally want our kids with...
May 13, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 156
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 helping kids shine. Today, on the podcast, we have Dr. Mona Amin. She is a board-certified pediatrician, parenting coach, and mother. In t...
May 06, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 155
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 might feel angry, hurt, worried, or downright annoyed. Navigating our own reactions can be tricky. As parents, it's important to keep in mind that our kids have differences in their executive functioning. We want to empower you wit...
Apr 29, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 154
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. For years, girls were overlooked in the research for ADHD. This resulted in a misunderstanding of their need for support. Getting these amazing girls the right tr...
Apr 22, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 153
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 sometimes it is just not sustainable for YOUR family. We want to help. In today’s episode, we are sharing our favorite organizing tips so you can stop looking for socks and ar...
Apr 15, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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 know now sparks a personal process of considering an adult diagnosis. This is especially common for women since ADHD in girls is sometimes hard to spot. O...
Apr 08, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 151
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #150: What Should I Say at My Child’s First ADHD Appointment? The Childhood Collective 4/3/2024 SUMMARY You’ve researched providers, you’ve verified insurance, made it through the long waiting list, and it is FINALLY time for the first ADHD appointment - the intake. We know you want to make the most of the visit to support your child, but it can get overwhelming between the questionnaires and forms. You may have a running list in your notes of everything in your head bu...
Apr 01, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 150
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #149: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and ADHD with Therapist Natasha Daniels 3/27/2024 SUMMARY In our culture, we hear the term “OCD” thrown around a lot. “I’m so OCD about…” While this isn’t intended for harm, it does foster confusion about what it really means to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It’s far more nuanced than the common idea of constant hand-washing or organization. OCD can be common in kids with ADHD, so in today’s episode, we talk with O...
Mar 26, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 149
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #148: After School SOS: Preventing Meltdowns The Childhood Collective 3/20/2024 SUMMARY Raise your hand if the hours of 3-5 pm are the hardest hours in your house. It seems every day at that time, a battle breaks out. Everyone is worn out from the day, even you! The slightest inconvenience throws your home into chaos, and the big feelings come out. In the words of Taylor Swift, “Screaming, crying, perfect storm…” We’ve been there. Your afternoons don’t have to be marked...
Mar 18, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 148
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #147: “Defiance” and ADHD: Getting Curious About What’s Beneath the Surface The Childhood Collective 3/13/2024 SUMMARY Asking your child to clean their room or do one page of homework shouldn’t launch a battle complete with meltdowns, but often, for kids with ADHD, it does. You’re trying your hardest to breathe and regulate, but inside, you’re thinking, “Why is everything a fight?!” For those of us who grew up in strict, authoritarian homes, this is even more triggering...
Mar 11, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 147
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #146: I Love My Brain! Helping Kids Understand ADHD with Nicole Russell The Childhood Collective 3/6/2024 SUMMARY It is easy to feel lost on how to help your amazing kiddo with ADHD see themselves the way you do. That's where our guest for today, Nicole Russell comes in. She is a champion of self-love and the author of the awesome "My Busy, Busy Brain.” In this episode, Nicole shares practical tips for teaching self-advocacy and helping our kids rock their own rhythm. H...
Mar 04, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 146
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #145: The Bedtime Struggle is Real: One Tool to Help Your Child Stay in Bed The Childhood Collective 2/28/2024 SUMMARY Parenting expectation: The teeth are brushed, the jammies are on, and the white noise is humming softly. You spend a few soft moments with your child, give them a kiss, and tell them goodnight. The little cherubs stay in bed all night, and the entire family wakes up rested. Parenting reality: When bedtime hits, your kid has never been thirstier, and the...
Feb 26, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 145
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #144: Did Someone Say Dance Party? ADHD Parenting CAN Be Fun! The Childhood Collective 2/21/2024 SUMMARY ADHD parenting is a lot of things. It can be challenging, confusing, interesting and rewarding. But it can also be FUN! Parenting ADHD gets easier when we intentionally infuse a sense of playfulness. We know you’re already managing so much and might be thinking, “Great, now I have to be FUN too!?” But hear us out…we have a few ideas, nothing too overwhelming, that yo...
Feb 19, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 144
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #143: Considering ADHD Medication? What Every Parent Needs to Know with Psychiatrist, Dana Reid The Childhood Collective 2/14/2023 SUMMARY One of the hardest parts about being a parent is making choices for the health of our children. With an abundance of information and a variety of options, knowing how to support our kids medically can be really tough. When symptoms of ADHD begin to cause distress at home or at school, the topic of medication always comes up. The inte...
Feb 12, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 143
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #142: The Key to Executive Functioning: Internal Skills for Kids with ADHD with Mike McLeod The Childhood Collective 2/7/2023 SUMMARY On our channel, you’ve probably heard us talk frequently about executive functioning. Today, we have a special guest, Mike McLeod, ADHD coach and executive function specialist, on the podcast to share about parent coaching and how to help our kids strengthen their internal skills. Listen along as we discuss teaching children how to create...
Feb 05, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 142
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #141: Should I Tell My Child's Teacher About Their ADHD? The Childhood Collective 1/31/2023 SUMMARY You’ve got your child’s diagnosis, and now you’re wondering, “Who do I tell?” and “What do they NEED to know?” You wonder, “Will this help my child or stick them with a label?” We’ve heard all these questions before, so today, we’re sharing five considerations for disclosing your child’s diagnosis with their classroom teacher. We have seen firsthand that sharing with the ...
Jan 29, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 141
