#213: Your Questions Answered: ADHD, Sports, and Big Feelings

About this episode

This episode addresses listener questions about ADHD and sports, focusing on emotional challenges and parenting strategies.

SHINING WITH ADHD #213: Your Questions Answered: ADHD, Sports, and Big Feelings The Childhood Collective 2/18/2026 SUMMARY ADHD and sports can be an amazing opportunity for confidence and connection, but they can also bring big emotions, frustration, and a lot of tough parenting decisions. In this listener Q&A episode, we answer your questions about ADHD and sports, including how to support your child when they lose, when quitting might actually be the right choice, and whether to talk to the coach about an ADHD diagnosis. We break down how executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social skills show up on the field, not because kids aren’t trying, but because their brains work differently. If you’re navigating ADHD and sports and want practical tools that protect your child’s confidence and your relationship, this episode is for you. MEET OUR TEAM We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lori, Mallory, Katie

Topics covered

• ADHD
• sports
• parenting
• emotional regulation
• executive functioning
• social skills

Keywords

• ADHD
• sports
• parenting
• emotional regulation
• confidence
• executive functioning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Childhood Collective

Books & works: SHINING WITH ADHD #213, Episode #164: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

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