ADHD, Homework Battles & Medication Myths: What Parents Need To Know

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of parenting a child with ADHD, including homework struggles and medication myths, featuring insights from Dr. Olivia Kessel.

From homework meltdowns and bedtime battles to the growing conversation around medication, parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, confusing, and often isolating. And for many families—especially those with girls—getting a diagnosis (and the right support) can take years. In this episode of Parental Control, we sit down with Dr Olivia Kessel, medical doctor, neurodiversity advocate, and author of Beyond the Label , to unpack what ADHD really looks like behind the scenes. We cover the realities parents don't always hear about: why homework becomes a nightly battle, how ADHD shows up differently in girls, the truth about medication stigma, and what's actually going on in the brain when sleep becomes a struggle. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, stuck on a waiting list, or simply wondering if your child might have ADHD, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and practical insight you can actually use. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes BEYOND THE LABEL: EMPOWERING PARENTS OF ADHD GIRLS , by Dr Olivia Kessel, £16.99 https://sendparenting.com/ Dr Olivia on Insta: @drolivia.sendparenting What is My Baba? My…

People in this episode

Host: My Baba

Guest: Dr Olivia Kessel

Topics covered

• ADHD
• homework battles
• medication myths
• parenting
• neurodiversity
• support for girls

Keywords

• ADHD
• homework
• medication
• parenting
• neurodiversity
• girls
• diagnosis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Beyond the Label

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