#214: ADHD in Middle School: Why Everything Feels Harder (and What Helps)

#214: ADHD in Middle School: Why Everything Feels Harder (and What Helps)

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

March 2, 2026 · 43 min · Season 3 · Episode 214

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of ADHD in middle school and offers practical strategies for parents.

SHINING WITH ADHD #214: ADHD in Middle School: Why Everything Feels Harder (and What Helps) The Childhood Collective 3/4/2026 SUMMARY ADHD in middle school can feel like the "perfect storm." If you’re navigating this season and wondering why homework, organization, and the fight for independence suddenly feel harder, this episode is for you. We’re joined by executive function expert Jessi Dall, former teacher and owner of Sophos Academics, to share practical, realistic strategies that actually help. You’ll walk away with clearer expectations, doable tools, and reassurance that you’re not behind, you’re just parenting through a tough stage (and we are right there with you!). MEET JESSI DALL Jessi Dall is a wife, mom of three, and founder of Sophos Speech and Academics in Phoenix, Arizona. After teaching in public and private schools, she launched Sophos in 2008 with a family-centered vision that has grown into a million-dollar business serving thousands of families. With over 20 years of experience, Jessi leads a compassionate team providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, dyslexia intervention, customized homeschooling, and executive function coaching. LINKS + RESOURCES…

People in this episode

Host: The Childhood Collective

Guest: Jessi Dall

Topics covered

  • ADHD
  • middle school
  • executive function
  • parenting
  • education
  • strategies

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • middle school
  • executive function
  • parenting
  • strategies
  • homework
  • organization

Sponsors

Sophos Speech & Academics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sophos Academics, Sophos Speech and Academics

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