E271: Parenting a Struggling Child with ADHD: Where to Start When Your Kid is in Crisis

E271: Parenting a Struggling Child with ADHD: Where to Start When Your Kid is in Crisis

From Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD by Patricia Sung | ADHD Coach for Moms with ADHD

August 7, 2025 · 24 min

About this episode

This episode provides essential tips for parents navigating the challenges of raising a child with ADHD during a crisis.

Watching your child struggle is pretty much the worst. Not knowing what to do about it is more than icing on the doo-doo cake. I've got your back, mama! In this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges of parenting a struggling child. When your child needs help, but you don't know where to begin, this episode is for you. From dealing with overwhelming chaos to understanding the unique dynamics in a family affected by ADHD, here are my key tips to help you navigate the stress. So, buckle up, mama, because we're about to unpack the struggle bus and turn it into the ambulance you need for support during a crisis. In this episode, I'm sharing the five essential C's for helping your struggling child. First up, we zoom in on crisis management and understanding what's on fire before taking action. Then, we delve into the critical aspect of self-care for moms because, let's be honest, we can't pour from an empty unicorn mug. We also explore caring for our kids, making sure they find their own spaces to shine and thrive. Plus, we emphasize the importance of building strong connections and boosting our kids' confidence, because every little…

People in this episode

Host: Patricia Sung

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • ADHD
  • crisis management
  • self-care
  • child development
  • empathy
  • support

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • parenting tips
  • crisis support
  • self-care for moms
  • child confidence
  • family dynamics
  • emotional support

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