Episode 39: Book review - 12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD

In today’s episode, I am diving into Russell Barkley's "12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD," let's get ready for some serious insight! With Barkley as our guide, we're about to embark on a journey aimed at helping us, everyday parents like me, navigate the rollercoaster ride of raising a kiddo with ADHD. So, why is Barkley so big on us getting professional evaluation and support right off the bat? What's the deal there?

Barkley's not your average parenting guru – he's all about ditching the control-freak vibe and swapping it for a more laid-back, supportive approach. But how's that gonna make a difference in our kids' lives? And speaking of making a difference, Barkley says we gotta figure out what's important to focus on. But let's be real, with a million things on our plates, how do we even begin to prioritize?

Mindfulness is Barkley's buzzword, and he's all about parents getting zen to help our kids out. But how exactly does mindfulness help us chill while also helping our little ones navigate their big feelings? And don't even get me started on communication – Barkley's got some tricks up his sleeve for simplifying instructions and giving more high-fives. But will these strategies really make a difference in our daily parent-kid chats?

Let's get ready to soak in some serious insights that could totally change the game for us and our ADHD kiddos. How might Barkley's principles shake things up and make life a little easier and more awesome for us all? Find out in this episode.

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