#212: ADHD and Self-Esteem: How to Help Your Child Feel Good About Who They Are

#212: ADHD and Self-Esteem: How to Help Your Child Feel Good About Who They Are

From Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective by The Childhood Collective

February 2, 2026 · 40 min · Season 3 · Episode 212

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The episode discusses ADHD and self-esteem with Penny Williams, focusing on how parents can help their children feel good about themselves.

SHINING WITH ADHD #212: ADHD and Self-Esteem: How to Help Your Child Feel Good About Who They Are The Childhood Collective 2/4/2026 SUMMARY We are talking with Penny Williams, host of the Beautifully Complex podcast, about ADHD and self-esteem. Penny vulnerably shares how her own social anxiety once made her overly critical, driven by a need for her kids to look “put together” as a reflection of her. We explore how letting go of others’ opinions can be a powerful turning point, especially for parents raising kids with ADHD and autism. Penny introduces the authenticity mirror and offers practical ways to reflect acceptance, confidence, and pride back to your child so they can feel good about who they truly are. MEET PENNY WILLIAMS Penny Williams is a behavior and parenting coach, author, and educator who supports families raising neurodivergent kids, including those with ADHD, autism, and anxiety. Through her science-informed, compassion-centered SIGNAL Parenting™ framework, she helps parents understand what behavior is communicating and respond with connection instead of punishment. Penny is the award-winning author of Boy Without Instructions, host of the Beautifully Complex…

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