ADHD in Kids and Parents: Signs, Testing and Treatment - Ep. 405
Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)Show Notes
In the special segment "Big Topic" Shanna and Laura dive into the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They share their personal experiences with ADHD, including learning about the symptoms of the condition, the process of getting an assessment for their children (and themselves), seeking treatment and much more. Also, Laura reports on handling the pressure of a busy work week by outsourcing an unpleasant task, and Shanna talks about a bedtime incident with her 7-year-old that brought up big feelings. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including an intense rock 'n' roll concert and an overly enthusiastic volunteer experience. Shanna’s kids are 7 and 10 years old, and Laura’s kids are 7 years old and 5 years old.
Topics discussed in this episode: • The challenge of being a working mom and managing childcare and housework • Outsourcing tasks when managing everything is overwhelming • Managing your feelings about your kids growing up and starting to show signs of separating • ADHD in kids • Parenting kids with ADHD • What are the signs that your child might have ADHD? • When should I get my child assessed for ADHD? • ADHD in adult women • Getting a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis • Handling your child's huge feelings and emotional meltdown in public • Experiencing mood swings from increasing ADHD medication dose • Volunteering in your child's classroom
Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: • Laundry Pop • 80-HD from Dog Man • Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents by Dr. Russell A. Barkley • Dr. Russell A. Barkley - Internationally recognized authority on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) in children & adults • Russell Barkley's YouTube channel • Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka • The ADHD Parenting Podcast • Read Across America • Penguin Problems by Jory John and Lane Smith • Unicorn Day by Diana Murray and Luke Flowers
Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode: • Bonus: 2023 Wrap Up - Where Shanna first mentioned ADHD on the podcast
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