Is my ADHD kid deliberately uncooperative and ungrateful? (Reissue)
About this episode
Dr. Nanika Coor discusses how to understand and respond to ADHD children's behaviors with compassion by shifting perspectives on their actions.
On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in November 2025. When your ADHD child is struggling, do you worry they’re acting out on purpose? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks the concept of executive function deficits in young people, and how shifting your perspective from "won't" to "can't" can help you respond to big emotions and challenging routines with more compassion and connection. Related Project Parenthood Episodes: Should you punish your ADHD child? How to reduce parental stress with mindfulness Brain Boosters: powering up your child's executive functioning Dr. Coor’s Related Blog: Crush Your Parenting Overwhelm: Better Communication With The People You Love Find a transcript here. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips newsletter for more tips and advice. Project Parenthood is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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