ADHD Parenting While Human

​I want you to know that you’re not alone.

If there’s one thing that parents of kids with ADHD tell us over and over it’s this: “I feel guilty.” But let’s look that guilt in the eye and tell it to stand down. You’re not welcome here, Guilt. And you’re certainly not warranted.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is no one’s fault. It’s not your fault. It’s not your child’s fault. But it is hard. Right? Because it’s hard to be a kid with ADHD. And it’s hard to parent that ADHD child. But here’s the thing: you’re not alone.

ADHD children are bright and creative, and they care deeply about their chosen interests. Many of you answered our October call to post videos of your children doing something they love. Those videos were so inspiring! If you haven’t seen them, I encourage you to check them out on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

But the challenges our children face with their non-neurotypical behaviors can test our resolve and take us down even on our best days. It might not be pleasant, but it is normal. So let’s stand up to guilt and recognize ourselves and our children for what we are: human.

There’s a great article in the most recent copy of ADDitude Magazine that speaks directly to this idea of unwanted guilt. I’m posting a link to the article here and I encourage you all to read it once, and then twice, and then whenever you feel the need.
We’re all in this together, and our shared experiences will make us stronger. Leave a comment below with your thoughts on the article or reach out to us in the office if you’d like to chat.