277: ENCORE: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness

About this episode

The episode discusses embracing ADHD in children, featuring insights from Penn and Kim Holderness on how to support kids with ADHD effectively.

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD (or you suspect they might have it) this episode will change the way you see them. Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan revisit their candid, funny, and genuinely moving conversation with Penn and Kim Holderness — viral content creators, bestselling authors, podcasters, and authors of “ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD.” Together, they strip away the shame, explain what it really feels like to have ADHD, and give parents a practical, strengths-based roadmap for helping their kids thrive at home and at school. 💡 YOU'LL LEARN: - Why shame about having ADHD can be more damaging than the ADHD itself — and how to talk with your child about their diagnosis from a place of love, not frustration - How ADHD can actually be a strength, and why its "abundance of attention" can fuel creativity, originality, and problem-solving when properly supported - Why medication alone isn't enough — and the systems, routines, and relationships that make the real difference in long-term thriving - How ADHD shows up differently in girls and women, and why so many are missed, masked, and struggling until much later in life - How to advocate for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Lisa Damour, Reena Ninan

Guests: Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness

Topics covered

• ADHD
• parenting
• child development
• mental health
• education
• strengths-based approach

Keywords

• ADHD
• parenting strategies
• mental health
• child advocacy
• education accommodations
• strengths-based parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD

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