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Trying to describe my ADHD kid is impossible because they’re not one child. They’re a genius… a comedian… a tiny philosopher… And also the reason my cortisol has a full-time job with benefits. They can build a Lego city from scratch, remember a random fact from 2016, and solve problems nobody even asked about… But then a sock seam becomes a personal attack, the wrong spoon ruins their entire spirit, and they suddenly forget how doors work. They don’t argue with me. They cross-examine me. They don’t ask for snacks. They demand them like I’m a vending machine they already paid for. And after 45 minutes of chaos they’ll look at me like: “Why are you being so dramatic?” 😌 Respectfully… I’m raising a future world leader or a future FBI case study. There is no in-between. Tag the ADHD parent who just whispered “this is my life.” And follow @goodfood.goodkids for ADHD mom humor + real-life tips that actually help. #adhdfunny #adhdhumor #adhdmeme #adhdmomlife #adhdkid
📘 Comment “BOOK” below to grab your copy of Thriving with ADHD — packed with real tools, parent-tested strategies, and the support you actually need to help your ADHD kid thrive. Eight years. Eight. Straight. Years. And somehow, every single morning, he wakes up like his brain just got struck by lightning and immediately downloaded a new life mission. ⚡️ It’s like there’s a woodpecker living in his head — tap-tap-tapping the second his eyes open — and apparently, it only stops when the entire house joins the chaos. Forget a morning routine… we’re hosting a full-blown rock concert before sunrise. 🎸 Meanwhile, I’m running on fumes, clutching my coffee like a lifeline, and counting down the two long hours until I can give him his ADHD meds — just trying to make it to the noon dose without getting sent home. We have to wait until a certain time in the morning to give his meds so he hits his prime window right at school — when it matters most. The goal? Fewer impulsive behaviors, fewer calls from the office… and maybe, just maybe, a full day of learning without a meltdown soundtrack. So yeah… we’re all just surviving. Loudly. ☕️😂 He’s talking, drumming, building, singing, and narrating his own highlight reel — while I’m over here questioning my life choices and Googling “Can caffeine be administered via IV drip?” If you know, you know. And if you don’t… bless your peaceful, silent home. #ADHDparent #ADHDmomlife #adhdhumor #adhdkid #adhdfamily #adhdmomsunite #adhdchaos #adhdenergy #adhdreallife #parentingadhd #adhdstrong #momsofadhd #adhdcommunity #adhdparenting #raisingadhd #adhdmornings #adhdmeds
Executive Functions involve many things that impact our daily lives: time management, decision-making, planning, flexibility, motivation, attention...even our personality. ADHD is an Executive Functioning Dysregulation Disorder. But someone might have executive functioning challenges and not have ADHD.⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you know where to start? Do you know what questions to ask your child's teacher, behavioral health provider, or pediatrician? Many don't. As a Board Certified pediatric psychologist, I can help. I have several options (pre-recorded online courses, available on demand): 🧠 ADHD & Me: Tips on Parenting (video course for parents). 🧠 The Overwhelmed Brain: ADHD & Executive Functions in Adults (2-part video course for adults with ADHD and/or executive function challenges) 🧠 Stop Being the Frontal Lobe for the Entire Family! (video and handouts for parents and kids/teens) 🧠 Everything Teachers Need to Know About Executive Functioning (video and handouts for teachers at all levels) 🧠 You Are Not Alone: A Comprehensive Approach to Helping Your Child with ADHD Thrive (ebook for parents) You can find all options by going to my Bio under "My Online Parent Courses" or comment the one you want and I'll send it to you 👇🏾 🧠 ADHD & Me: Comment ADHD 🧠 Overwhelmed Brain: Comment OVERWHELM 🧠 Stop Being the Frontal Lobe: Comment LOBE 🧠 Teachers and Executive Functions: Comment TEACHER 🧠 ADHD ebook: Comment EBOOK If you want 2 or more, check out the EF Bundle . . Share with a friend. Share to your Stories and tag me 💜 . . #adhd #parentswithadhd #kidswithadhd #adhdkid #adhdkids #executivefunctioning #executivefunction #executivefunctions #frontallobe #overwhelmedmom #overwhelmeddad #overwhelmedparent #onlineclass
Ever looked at your ADHD kid mid-sentence and thought— “Are you even from this planet?” Because same. One second you’re trying to have a normal conversation… The next, they’re upside down on the couch making monkey noises and chewing on paper. And for the longest time? I blamed my parenting. I thought if I was more patient, more consistent, more strict— something would finally “work.” But here’s what I wish someone had told me sooner: It’s not just “bad behavior.” And it’s not something you can parent your way out of. It’s fuel. Or more accurately—the lack of it. ADHD brains burn through fuel faster than we realize. And when that fuel drops? The chaos doesn’t show up politely. It comes out sideways. That’s why what you put in their lunchbox, their after-school snack, their bedtime bite— seems small… but quietly decides how the rest of the day goes. The meltdowns. The noise. The constant emotional rollercoaster. And this is where most parents get stuck. Because noticing it’s fuel doesn’t stop it. Trying harder doesn’t stop it. And “I’ll just be more mindful about snacks” still leaves you guessing. Sometimes it’s not ADHD “acting up.” It’s a brain that keeps running out of steady fuel— over and over again. That’s why I created The ADHD Snack Solution— so you don’t have to keep guessing and wondering why the same behaviors keep showing up. 👉 Comment SNACKS and I’ll DM you the link to grab the guide if you’re ready to interrupt the pattern instead of reacting to it. Because if nothing changes underneath, this doesn’t stop on its own. You must be following @goodfood.goodkids so I can send you the link. And tag another ADHD parent who needs to hear this— not as comfort, but as clarity. ❤️ #adhdfunny #adhdmomlife #adhdkid #adhdparentingtips #adhdstrategies
ADHD isn’t just about focus struggles. It’s the big emotions, the anxious spirals, the sleepless nights, and the constant reminders that drain the whole family. The Focus Patch works by using vibrotactile neurostimulation — tiny, precise patterns that signal the nervous system and help the body self-regulate. That means calmer emotions, sharper focus, and better balance without chemicals or side effects. Safe for kids and adults. And Focus is just the start. You can also try: • REM: sleep that actually restores • Peace: stress + overwhelm support • Freedom: pain relief • Liberty: balance + stability • Victory: strength + recovery • Ignite: metabolism + energy burn • Defend: immune support • Joy: mood boost • Boost: clean energy • Lumi: skin health • Rocket: vitality Comment TRIAL to see which one could change things in your home. #realmomlife #cortisolcontrol #momlifeunfiltered #kidshealth #adhdkids #adhdkid #holisticmedicine #fightorflight #cortisolimbalance #neurodivergentkids #adhdparenting #adhdsupport
When your family is in crisis every day for years, maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner sometimes feels impossible. So important - but so hard. YOUR TURN: Have you found this to be true during your motherhood journey? Has there been a change since before you had kids? ⭐️⭐️ 5 WEEKS until Open House! The Mothers Together community opens its doors the first week of January, and it’s for YOU if you’re: -Raising a neurodivergent kid (of any age) -Struggling with your mental health (shame, self-blame, guilt, doubt, overwhelm, anxiety, depression..) -Lonely - despite people all around you, no one else seems to get what you’re going through. -Seeking FRIENDSHIP, CONNECTION, & RESOURCES! Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can participate from anywhere in the world. If you’re ready to *feel better*, this is the resource you’ve been hoping for. 🚨🚨Comment “Open House” for info!! 🚨🚨 #momssupportingmoms #momsupportingmoms #momcommunity #momsunite #momsunited #motherhoodunplugged #momminainteasy #mamaistired #meltdown #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #2e #twiceexceptional #pda #pathologicaldemandavoidance #adhdkids #adhdkid #adhdparenting #childanxiety #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryoverload #highlysensitivechild #highlysensitiveperson #strongwilledchild #executivedysfunction #motherhoodishard #momtribe
The reason your ADHD kid won’t start tasks might not be what you think. It’s not always that the task is too big for them to do. ✅ It’s that they need a clear finish line so that they don’t get so overwhelmed by the task in the first place So the next time you want your ADHD child to follow through on something, try adding a finish line: ‘Study for 5 minutes’ ‘Put away your clothes by noon’ If you want more strategies like this that actually work for ADHD kids, my Connected & Practical Parenting Couse walks you through exactly how to set your child up for success at home and school. 💬 Comment CPP and I’ll send you the link to join! The 40% sale ends tomorrow, 2/19 at midnight! #adhdparenting #adhdparent #adhdkid
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I promise I don’t usually sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks 🐿️😅 But when you’ve got a story this important and only 3 minutes… here we are. This reel is messy. A little all over the place. Which feels fitting—because that’s exactly what Ben’s early school years were like. Pre-K and kindergarten were hard. Not “bad kid” hard. But ADHD-brain-in-a-school-that-wasn’t-built-for-him hard. Even knowing his struggles, I still felt that quiet fear creep in… Is this going to be the kid who’s always in trouble? I hated that stigma—because so many ADHD kids are misunderstood, not misbehaved. Fast forward to third grade. His teachers both see him as a leader. Gives him extra responsibilities. One even told the OT, “I want a whole class of just Benjamins.” (Cue the lump in my throat, because o never thought we'd be here.) And yes—I nerded out over his MAP data 🤓 High achievement and high growth. 80th percentile+ across the board. On track to master Reading & Math STAAR. But this isn’t about bragging. It’s for the parent watching a young child struggle and wondering what the future holds. A few years can change everything with the right supports, advocacy, and understanding of how ADHD brains actually work. Your child isn’t broken. They aren’t doomed. They just need adults who know how to see them. More soon on 504s vs IEPs and advocacy—because too many parents were never given the manual 🤍 For now, let this be your glimmer of hope. ✨ #adhd #adhdkid #neurodivergent #thirdgrade #growth
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Executive Functions involve many things that impact our daily lives: time management, decision-making, planning, flexibility, motivation, attention...even our personality. ADHD is an Executive Functioning Dysregulation Disorder. But someone might have executive functioning challenges and not have ADHD.⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you know where to start? Do you know what questions to ask your child's teacher, behavioral health provider, or pediatrician? Many don't. As a Board Certified pediatric psychologist, I can help. I have several options (pre-recorded online courses, available on demand): 🧠 ADHD & Me: Tips on Parenting (video course for parents). 🧠 The Overwhelmed Brain: ADHD & Executive Functions in Adults (2-part video course for adults with ADHD and/or executive function challenges) 🧠 Stop Being the Frontal Lobe for the Entire Family! (video and handouts for parents and kids/teens) 🧠 Everything Teachers Need to Know About Executive Functioning (video and handouts for teachers at all levels) 🧠 Navigating ADHD: Your Family’s Companion Guide (ebook for parents) You can find all options here >> https://www.anewdaysa.com/parent-classes 🧠 ADHD & Me 🧠 Overwhelmed Brain 🧠 Stop Being the Frontal Lobe 🧠 Teachers and Executive Functions 🧠 ADHD ebook If you want 2 or more, check out the EF Bundle Share with a friend. #adhd #parentswithadhd #ADHDAwarenessMonth #kidswithadhd #teenswithadhd #adhdkid #adhdkids #executivefunctioning #executivefunction #executivefunctions #frontallobe #overwhelmedmom #overwhelmeddad #overwhelmedparent #onlineclass
We see you and all the invisible executive functioning struggles your ADHDer (and you ADHD parents) face. Every. Single. Day. Make sure to follow us for more relateable ADHD parenting content. 💕💕💕 #adhdparent #adhdparenting #adhdkids #adhdkid #adhd
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