October 28, 2024

#172: Encouragement After an ADHD Diagnosis: Relief, Fear, and Hope

21 minutes

SHINING WITH ADHD

The Childhood Collective

10/30/2024

SUMMARY

Imagine sitting at coffee with a friend whose child just received an ADHD diagnosis. What encouragement would you share with your friend? What did YOU need to hear when your child was diagnosed? In today’s episode, members of our community are sharing the *first* thoughts they had after getting an ADHD diagnosis for their child, and their top advice for other ADHD parents. We can’t wait for you to listen!

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.

LINKS + RESOURCES

Episode #172 Transcript

Free Parenting Guide - 6 Keys for Raising a Happy and Independent Child with ADHD

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Customizable ADHD Printables

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Printables

Creating Calm Course

Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!

Creating Calm Course

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