Ep 58 Supporting our neurodivergent families with Sharon Collon
From Conversations with Kristi by Kristi McVee
February 18, 2026 · 1h 12m · Season 4
About this episode
Kristi McVee and Sharon Collon discuss practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent families, focusing on ADHD and emotional regulation.
In this episode of Conversations with Kristi , Kristi is joined by Sharon Collon - ADHD educator, coach, speaker, and founder of The Functional Family - for an honest and practical conversation about neurodiversity, online safety, learning differences, and what actually helps families thrive. Sharon is also host of the ADHD Families Podcast , where she supports parents navigating life with ADHD and other neurodivergent profiles. Having supported tens of thousands of families, Sharon’s work focuses on turning overwhelming information into clear, doable strategies. Together, Kristi and Sharon unpack what parents are truly crying out for - not more theory, not more labels - but practical tools that make everyday life easier. This episode weaves together neurodiversity, digital safety, emotional regulation, learning styles, rejection sensitivity, impulsivity, and body safety education - highlighting how prevention and support must be adapted for how children actually process the world. This is not a conversation about fear. It’s about understanding how your child’s brain works - and meeting them there. What This Episode Explores 1. The Reality of an ADHD Diagnosis Sharon…
People in this episode
Host: Kristi McVee
Guest: Sharon Collon
Topics covered
- neurodiversity
- ADHD
- family support
- online safety
- learning differences
- emotional regulation
Keywords
- neurodiversity
- ADHD
- family support
- learning differences
- emotional regulation
- digital safety
- rejection sensitivity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Functional Family, ADHD Families Podcast
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