Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators
Episodes
ADHD Meltdowns vs Tantrums: Why They Happen and a 5-Step System to Reduce Them
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailADHD meltdowns aren't tantrums. Learn why they happen, the ABCs of behavior tracking, and a 5-step system to reduce meltdowns by ...
Why is Parenting an ADHD child so hard? The Parenting Pivot Nobody Tells You About (And Why ADHD Kids Need It Most)
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailThere's something that happens in parenting around elementary school age, and no one talks about it. Learn the parenting pivot th...
How to Manage ADHD Hyperactivity Without Fighting It
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailADHD hyperactivity isn't a behavior problem to suppress. Learn 5 neuroscience-backed strategies to channel your child's move...
How to Discipline Kids with ADHD: What the Research Says Actually Works
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailTraditional discipline fails ADHD kids. Learn what research from Harvard, Yale, and the AAP says actually works, plus the strategies t...
Executive Function Skills and ADHD: Why Your Child Can't "Just Do It" (And How to Help)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textADHD kids are 30-40% behind peers in executive function skills. Learn what that means, which skills matter most, and how to build them at h...
Why Is My ADHD Child on So Many Medications? How to Prevent the Drug Cascade with Dr. Kate Trapani
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textYour ADHD child is on multiple meds and you're not sure why. Two psychiatrists explain how to prevent the drug cascade and advocate at...
Why Your ADHD Child Lies (And What to Do Instead of Punishing It)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhen ADHD kids lie, it's not a character flaw, it's a coping strategy. Learn what the research says and what actually helps inste...
ADHD School Behavior Problems: Why Nothing's Changing and the Framework That Will
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textYour child's behavior card comes home negative every day. It's not a character issue—it's a design issue. Learn the REACT ...
ADHD Without Medication: What Actually Works (According to the Highest-Quality Research)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOverwhelmed by conflicting ADHD advice? Discover what actually works (and doesn't) for managing ADHD without medication, backed by ...
ADHD Morning Routine Chaos? How to Find Your Battle Zone and Fix It Without Changing Your Child
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textADHD mornings don't have to be chaos. Learn how to identify your household's biggest battle zone and make one environmental sh...
ADHD School Behavior Problems: 3 Moves Parents and Teachers Both Need to Know
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYour phone buzzes: another behavior report. Learn why punishment fails ADHD kids and get scripts to build a real school-home team.______...
Why Your ADHD Child Thinks "I'm the Problem" (And How Repair Changes Their Identity)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textADHD kids hear "I'm the problem" on repeat. Learn why repairing after yelling rewrites that story—and what to do when y...
Stop Sitting in Mom Guilt: How to Repair with Your ADHD Child After You Lose It
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYelled at your ADHD child and feel awful? Learn the 5-step repair system that protects your child's self-esteem and actually streng...
When ADHD Anger Turns Destructive: Why Punishment Makes It Worse (And What Actually Works)
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Destructive anger in ADHD kids is one of the most misunderstood, shame-loaded experiences parents face. The advice most families are given — harsher...
[Part 5 of 5] The ADHD Holiday Survival System: The 3-Phase Plan That Stops Meltdowns, Sensory Overload & Dopamine Crashes
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the holiday episode every ADHD parent needs. After five weeks of dismantling holiday myths, decoding meltdowns, and rebuilding your confidence...
[Part 4 of 5] The Small Holiday Tweaks That Create Big ADHD Wins (Parents Can’t Believe the Difference)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a moment every ADHD parent remembers.Not the big, Instagram-perfect one — the small, quiet one.It’s the moment you realize:“Wait… th...
[Part 3 of 5] 3 ADHD Holiday Myths Ruining Your Family's Christmas (Psychiatrist Reveals the Truth)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your holidays feel louder, harder, and more meltdown-heavy than everyone else’s, there’s a reason — and it’s not your parenting.It’s the ...
[Part 2 of 5] Stop the Holiday Meltdowns: The 10-Minute Holiday Reset Every ADHD Family Needs (But No One Told You About)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If “holiday magic” currently looks more like meltdowns over socks, cold coffee, and pure morning chaos, you’re not doing anything wrong, you’r...
[Part 1 of 5] When the Holidays Break Your Brain: The ADHD Paradox No One Talks About
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know how the holidays are supposed to be magical — cozy mornings, matching jammies, and family smiles?Yeah… for ADHD families, it usually look...
Why Small Things Trigger Big Meltdowns: How Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Hijacks ADHD Kids
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You say “It’s time to turn off the iPad.” They feel like their world just ended.If you’ve watched your child melt down over something you tho...
Latest ADHD Research 2025: Executive Function Training, Sleep Secrets, and Why Therapy Dogs Actually Work
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to helping your ADHD child wasn't just medication—but a combination of unexpected interventions backed by cutting-edge research...
ADHD and Friendships: Why Your Child Struggles to Fit In and How to Help Them Find Their Tribe
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re standing at the edge of the playground.Your child’s backpack hangs a little crooked, their eyes full of hope.They wave, the group pauses, a...
The ADHD Bedtime Battle: Why Your Child Won’t Sleep (and How to Finally Fix It)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of endless bedtime battles? Discover the hidden link between ADHD and sleep, why melatonin timing matters, and the routines that can transform y...
How to Help Your ADHD Child Actually Get Their Homework Done Without the Nightly Battles: Strategies for K–12 Success
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If homework time feels like World War III at your house, deep breaths, you’re not alone.Kids with ADHD aren’t being defiant when they melt down ov...
How to Talk to Your Child About ADHD: What to Say When They Ask ‘What’s Wrong With Me?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Mom, what’s wrong with me?”If your ADHD child has ever asked you this heartbreaking question at bedtime, you know the weight of that moment. Th...
Caffeine and ADHD: Does It Really Help Kids Focus?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some parents swear that giving their ADHD child a soda or latte before school helps with focus. But is caffeine actually a natural alternative to ADHD...
After-School Meltdowns and ADHD: A 3-Step Plan Parents Can Start Tonight
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Decoding the dreaded after-school meltdown doesn’t have to feel impossible. In this episode of Raising ADHD, we're explaining why after-school ...
Should I Medicate My Child for ADHD?: 6 Insights to Help Parents Choose with Confidence
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding whether to start ADHD medication can feel overwhelming. Parents often wonder: Will ADHD meds change who my child is? What are the side effect...
Back-to-School Behavior Battles: 5 ADHD Hacks Teachers + Parents Can Use Right Away
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s back-to-school season, which for many parents and teachers means the emails are rolling in about fidgeting, blurting, not finishing work, and r...
Should I Get My Child Tested for ADHD? What Parents + Teachers Need to Know
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Is this just a phase…or something more?” It’s one of the most common (and most stressful) questions parents ask when they start noticing ADHD...
The Truth About ADHD: Why the Name Gets It Wrong and What You Need to Know
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Raising ADHD Starts Here: Clarity, Support & Real Solutions
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it really like raising a child with ADHD? In this trailer, you’ll meet your hosts Apryl Bradford, M.Ed. and Dr. Brian Bradford, D.O., and ...