In this insightful episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, hosts Sam Straub and Melissa Wellner dig into the many dimensions of ADHD—busting myths, exploring emotional highs and lows, and celebrating the often-overlooked strengths that come with it.
They unpack what ADHD really looks like (spoiler alert: it’s not just about being “distracted”), highlight the emotional rollercoaster that many families experience, and share practical ways parents can better support their children—and themselves—through it all.
Whether you're parenting a child with ADHD, navigating your own symptoms, or just trying to understand the condition more deeply, this episode is full of honest, heart-centered insight.
Takeaways:
- ADHD is a spectrum that involves more than just inattention—emotional dysregulation and time blindness are often at play.
- The term “ADHD” can be misleading; many kids can focus—but only on what grabs their interest.
- ADHD brains are wired for creativity, humor, and out-of-the-box problem solving—these are real strengths, not just quirks.
- Empathy and tailored strategies are essential for parents to support children (and themselves) living with ADHD.
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You know when your kid screws up in some way, and you're sure of the lesson you want them to learn from it....but you’re not sure how to say it in a way they’ll actually hear?
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