The ADHDads

Jason Palmer is the host of the podcast Foster Care Nation. This week he joins the ADHDads for a special look inside his life as a foster dad. The secret to the success of his home is easy—it’s love. We discuss why loving kids that aren’t blood is just easy. This episode is one for the books, with great insight into creating a blended family that is sure to resonate. This is what building legacy looks like. Check out this and other full episodes at theADHDads.com, and thanks for your support.

Victor Frankl

Man’s Search For Meaning

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Dating after divorce is not easy. Divorce is hard. Divorce when you have children is even harder. Colton and J.J. discuss their own experiences in dating after divorce. We dive into some pretty touchy topics this week:

And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Dating after divorce is a continued journey in knowing your best self so you can find your loving, lasting life partner.

What are your thoughts on dating after divorce? What has worked or hurt in your dating journey? We'd love to hear from you. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Sandy Hurd is our special guest this week. She has spent her entire professional career in child therapy. Today she discusses ADHD, and how art and play therapy can be used to connect with our kids.

You might sometimes ask yourself, how do I get my ADHD child to listen? What do I need to do to help my ADHD child be more attentive? We dive into different ADHD resources, techniques, and communication tactics to better understand our neurodivergent kiddos. Learn how letting your kids dictate play can make all the difference. Check out theadhdads.com for more, and as always, thank you for your support!

Sometimes I Drive My Mother Crazy, But I Know She’s Crazy About Me

By Lawrence E. Shapiro (Author), Timothy Parrotte (Illustrator)

CDC statistics and information on ADHD

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Brain Scan image (normal vs. hyperactive)

Anger: We all experience this emotion. It's described as being a sudden violent displeasure, but what does that really look like? What triggers anger in us? Is anger something we're predetermined to have within, is it learned, or is it possibly both? Do we have anger because we experience love and struggle? What does it look like to peel back the layers and years to address and learn to deal with our trauma?

We discuss the power and pain associated with anger, how anger plays a role in working with ADHD, and our basic understanding of the role of anger in our lives. Just like other powerful emotions, we discuss the benefits of using anger to grow and mature in order to strengthen our relationships, and find humility. While it's easy to suggest that anger is undesired, we would suggest it is vital to a successful life.

If you want to dive deeper into harnessing the positive forces behind your own anger, please get in touch with us for a consultation. We believe that everyone is capable of greatness, even through reflection on our anger.

Show Notes

Scream Free Parenting by Hal Runkel

How to Control Your Anger Before It Controls You by Albert Ellis Ph.D. and Raymond Chip Tafrate PhD

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink

How To Manage a Meltdown by Lisa Damour, PhD (PDF)

What are your core values? How do you apply your core values in your parenting and other relationships? Today, we talk about how our core values have helped elevate and strengthen our relationships, and provide some thoughts on how you can identify and develop your own core values.

Notes

Core Values Exercise

In episode two of the ADHDads podcast, we tell our stories of co-parenting. Co-parenting is a challenging blessing we are called to succeed at if we are in a shared custody partnership. How do you have a successful co-parenting relationship? Listen to our story, and please reach out to us if you have questions or would be interested in some one-on-one coaching time to help you achieve the next level of love and success in your co-parenting relationship.

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

The Co-Parenting Handbook by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little

Co-Parenting Works! by Tammy Daughtry

Make Peace With Anyone by David J. Lieberman

In the pilot episode of The ADHDads, we introduce ourselves and our lives, talk about our families, and explain the role ADHD has in our lives. As you'll hear, we look at ADHD as a superpower—a gift of neurodivergence. Why is ADHD a gift? We will discuss the reasons why, and more, in this episode and the many to follow.

CDC Statistics about ADHD

Recovery by Russell Brand