Jamie Nicole

Being built different isn’t a bad thing. ❤️

As a mom raising a child with ADHD, one of the most important things to me is making sure my son understands his brain works differently, and that’s okay.

We are very open with him about his ADHD. We explain it in a way that makes sense to him. Sometimes, things that come easily to other kids might be harder for him. That doesn’t make him a bad kid. It just means we may need to find different strategies to help him through those moments.

But we also make sure he understands that ADHD isn’t an excuse for poor behavior. We still have rules, boundaries, and responsibilities. Our job is to help him learn how to manage those challenges while reminding him that he has so many amazing qualities that make him who he is.

I want him to grow up understanding his ADHD, feeling confident in who he is, and never feeling like he needs to be someone else to fit in. ❤️

So when I saw this shirt from @eliteathleticgear , I knew I had to get it for him. The message felt like such a good reminder that being built different isn’t something to be ashamed of. It’s something we can embrace while continuing to learn what works best for us.

It was originally sold out in his size, but it’s back in stock! His entire outfit, including the short-sleeve shirt, shorts, and necklace, is from @eliteathleticgear. ⚾️

This ADHD Awareness Month, I hope we can keep reminding our kids that their brains may work differently, but that doesn’t make them any less capable, deserving, or worthy of understanding. ❤️

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