Parenting with ADHD isn’t about trying harder—it’s about doing things differently. In this episode, therapist and school psychologist Holly Moore shares three powerful strategies to help ADHD adults not just survive, but truly thrive as caregivers.
You’ll learn how to ditch rigid systems that don’t serve your family, tap into your emotional reactions to re-parent yourself, and harness creativity as a tool for confidence, connection, and calm. Holly’s honest stories and actionable insights will leave you feeling empowered to build a home that works with your brain, not against it.
Whether you’re deep in the parenting trenches or just starting to make sense of your own ADHD, this episode is packed with relief, recognition, and real-life tools you can use today.
Top Three Things You Will Learn In This Episode:
1. You will learn how to evaluate and modify the parenting systems in your homes by tuning into your own instincts and emotional cues—especially when systems (like behavior charts or reward jars) feel forced, exhausting, or disconnected. Holly emphasizes focusing on micro systems—what’s within your control—and releasing the pressure to conform to external expectations.
2. Holly dives into how your reactions as a parent can be deeply tied to your own childhood experiences. Through self-reflection and curiosity, you'll learn how to identify triggers, recognize when a reaction is more about you than your child, and develop a more compassionate, present-centered approach to caregiving.
3. Rather than viewing creativity as a hobby or luxury, this episode highlights its critical role in emotional regulation, confidence-building, and accessing dopamine in the ADHD brain. You’ll gain ideas for integrating creative activities—like dance, music, improv, or gardening—into daily life as a form of healing and thriving.
Episode Notes and Resources:
Holly Moore’s website: https://www.thatsthemominme.com/
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