Maria Duroseau is a pediatrician, children's book author, and parenting coach who believes parents becoming the best version of themselves is one of the best gifts they can ever give to their children. She was born and raised in Zambia before she immigrated to the US where she became a physician. She is very passionate about supporting and enhancing parenting skills through her learned experience. As a parent to a neurodivergent child and a pediatrician supporting many children with ADHD and their parents she prioritizes educating people on the ADHD experience.

Key Takeaways

[00:07:45] ADHD Stereotypes and Misconceptions

[00:10:41] Understanding ADHD Struggles Empathetically

[00:13:31] Executive Function Disorder

[00:20:37] Parenting the Actual Child vs Imagined Child

[00:24:52] Time Management & Setting Boundaries for Neurodivergent Children

[00:29:17] Accepting Our Children as They Are (Letting Go of Embarrassment)

[00:32:03] Communicating ADHD to Others

[00:38:02] ADHD in the School System

[00:44:40] Supporting Children's Growth & Development

Find Maria's Book Here: Is This Going to End Well? by Maria Duroseau

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