ADHD Experts Podcast 587- The Empathy Playbook for Parents: Helping Kids (and You) Navigate Unfair Treatment and Tough Relationships
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Dec 9, 2025 Sharon Saline, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and ADHD expert, shares valuable insights for parents navigating the challenges of ADHD. She discusses how to effectively communicate about ADHD with kids, focusing on empathy and self-regulation. Listeners learn about the Five C's of parenting—control, compassion, collaboration, consistency, and celebration. Sharon provides practical tools for building resilience and advocating for children in school, while also addressing handling conflicts and supporting emotional growth. This conversation empowers parents to foster understanding and strength in their children.
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Negotiate Simple Classroom Signals
- Ask teachers for specific, simple cues and agreed steps rather than punitive threats.
- Plan and rehearse a subtle signal (like a hand cue) and a follow-up strategy before problems escalate.
Brownie Baking Blame
- Sharon describes a sibling baking incident where an older brother blamed a younger sister for clumsiness.
- The example shows how family blame can escalate and hurt a child's self-view when ADHD-related mistakes occur.
Stop The Over-Accommodation Trap
- Avoid repeatedly accommodating tantrums because it reinforces coercive behaviors.
- Set clear limits and reduce accommodations that unintentionally increase gaming or meltdown time.
