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TPP 144: Psychotherapist Dr. Sharon Saline on What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew

Feb 9, 2019

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It’s been a while since I’ve done a show focused primarily on ADD/ADHD and this is a really powerful one. My guest is Dr. Sharon Saline, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families who are dealing with ADHD and other learning disabilities. In addition to being a regular contributor to ADDitude Magazine, Sharon is the author of the new book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life.

In today’s episode, we cover a lot of ground—everything from what a child’s emotional journey is like as he or she comes to understand and accept the way their brain is wired and the correlation between anxiety and ADHD, to how parents can help ADHD kids reduce outbursts and more successfully collaborate with their kids. Sharon also shares with us what she calls her “5 C’s of ADHD Parenting”—her key to successfully supporting these creative kids—as well as gives us her thoughts on medication and ADHD. Get ready for a multitude of takeaways and insights for parents of all differently wired kids, not just those with kids who have attention issues. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Things You'll Learn from this Episode:

Sharon’s “5 C’s of ADHD Parenting” — self-control, compassion, collaboration, consistency, and celebration
What a child’s emotional journey typically looks like as they come to understand what it means to have an ADHD brain
Why reward systems and praise can work well for kids with ADHD as most are not wired to be intrinsically motivated
Ways we can support our child through their negative thinking or negative self-talk
The most common emotional challenges faced by kids with ADHD
The relationship between ADHD and anxiety
Sharon’s thoughts on medication as a tool for supporting kids with ADHD