Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Patricia Sung
Productivity, Parenting, and Education for Moms with Adult ADHD
Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder...
Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You just want the best for your kids, but you can't figure out how to manage the chaos, both in your mind and in your house.
Oh, I've been there, mama. Some days, I'm still there. Parenting with ADHD is hard!
We want to be structured for our kids, yet we can't seem to stay consistent even for ourselves. But I'm letting go of everyone else's perception of a "good mom" and stepping into loving who I am a little more each day. Will you join me?
Whether you have ADHD like I do, or think you might, here is your permission slip to let go of the pinterest worthy visions of organization and structure fit for everyone else. Let's do life like our brains do life: creatively, lovingly, and with all your might. Moms with ADHD have a superpower of always trying their best, even when it doesn't pan out.
How do I know? I have known about my ADD for over twenty years, and I want to share all of this hard-earned ADHD knowledge with you, making your adjustment a lot easier and faster than mine was.
What does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder look like in women? We'll dive into emotional regulation, motivation, executive function, hormones, medication, and natural treatments. Women with ADHD share their diagnosis stories with us, whether inattentive, hyperactive or combined, from childhood through adult diagnoses. We also talk about ADHD's so-called friends like depression, anxiety, addiction, disordered eating, other learning differences, and what I've learned through therapy and CBT.
Science is my jam and learning about how our brains work through the lens of scientific research helps us understand who we are. ADHD is not just for little boys; it looks different in girls.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological medical condition, not an excuse for lazy, stupid, unmotivated people to not live up to our potential. Let's agree to throw that thought in the trash.
Once we understand how our brains work, we can dive into the practical strategies like structuring our day, minimalism, money, nurturing our relationships, daily rhythms, using a planner, and improving our sleep. I want to help you build your version of a joyful family life.
We talk about everything from ADHD to Zebras, because that is how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder works: to us, our thoughts are clearly connected, but non-linear to everyone else. I want you to love being a zebra in a world full of horses. We were born as unique, gorgeous creatures, not meant to blend in with the usual nor mundane.
When we embrace who we are and how our brains work, we can figure out how to live out lives successfully and in turn, lead our families well.
At the end of the day, we just want to be good moms. Spoiler alert: you are already a great mom.
If you're ready to see that with your own two eyes, hit play and listen in as we love ourselves a little more each day of our ADHD lives. ADHD does NOT mean you're doomed to be a hot mess, mama!
You CAN rewrite your story from shame spiral to success story, and I'll be right here beside you to cheer you on!
With love, Patricia Sung, a fellow mama with ADHD
Free Resources and Transcriptions at: motherhoodinadhd.com
Connect with Patricia Sung on Instagram: www.instagram.com/motherhoodinadhd
Join like-minded mamas in our Successful Mama Meetups online community: https://www.patriciasung.com/meetup
Sign up for community, courses, coaching, and tons of free resources to learn about ADHD: www.patriciasung.com
Are you overwhelmed by the never-ending to do list of motherhood? Are you burnt out and barely keeping your head above water? Are you confused and frustrated by how all the other moms make it look so easy? And somehow you're still floundering despite trying even harder...
Your purse is as overflowing as your mind, you never feel like a good enough mom, and you don't dare have anyone over to visit to witness your messy home. You just want the best for your kids, but you can't figure out how to manage the chaos, both in your mind and in your house.
Oh, I've been there, mama. Some days, I'm still there. Parenting with ADHD is hard!
We want to be structured for our kids, yet we can't seem to stay consistent even for ourselves. But I'm letting go of everyone else's perception of a "good mom" and stepping into loving who I am a little more each day. Will you join me?
Whether you have ADHD like I do, or think you might, here is your permission slip to let go of the pinterest worthy visions of organization and structure fit for everyone else. Let's do life like our brains do life: creatively, lovingly, and with all your might. Moms with ADHD have a superpower of always trying their best, even when it doesn't pan out.
How do I know? I have known about my ADD for over twenty years, and I want to share all of this hard-earned ADHD knowledge with you, making your adjustment a lot easier and faster than mine was.
What does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder look like in women? We'll dive into emotional regulation, motivation, executive function, hormones, medication, and natural treatments. Women with ADHD share their diagnosis stories with us, whether inattentive, hyperactive or combined, from childhood through adult diagnoses. We also talk about ADHD's so-called friends like depression, anxiety, addiction, disordered eating, other learning differences, and what I've learned through therapy and CBT.
Science is my jam and learning about how our brains work through the lens of scientific research helps us understand who we are. ADHD is not just for little boys; it looks different in girls.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological medical condition, not an excuse for lazy, stupid, unmotivated people to not live up to our potential. Let's agree to throw that thought in the trash.
Once we understand how our brains work, we can dive into the practical strategies like structuring our day, minimalism, money, nurturing our relationships, daily rhythms, using a planner, and improving our sleep. I want to help you build your version of a joyful family life.
We talk about everything from ADHD to Zebras, because that is how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder works: to us, our thoughts are clearly connected, but non-linear to everyone else. I want you to love being a zebra in a world full of horses. We were born as unique, gorgeous creatures, not meant to blend in with the usual nor mundane.
When we embrace who we are and how our brains work, we can figure out how to live out lives successfully and in turn, lead our families well.
At the end of the day, we just want to be good moms. Spoiler alert: you are already a great mom.
If you're ready to see that with your own two eyes, hit play and listen in as we love ourselves a little more each day of our ADHD lives. ADHD does NOT mean you're doomed to be a hot mess, mama!
You CAN rewrite your story from shame spiral to success story, and I'll be right here beside you to cheer you on!
With love, Patricia Sung, a fellow mama with ADHD
Free Resources and Transcriptions at: motherhoodinadhd.com
Connect with Patricia Sung on Instagram: www.instagram.com/motherhoodinadhd
Join like-minded mamas in our Successful Mama Meetups online community: https://www.patriciasung.com/meetup
Sign up for community, courses, coaching, and tons of free resources to learn about ADHD: www.patriciasung.com
Episodes
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Sep 10, 2020 • 18min
E062: Task Initiation: Executive Function and ADHD
I can not explain what ADHD is without discussing Executive Function, because executive functioning is the CEO of our brain. You use it to run your life: your productivity, efficiency, family, work, friendship, including every single decision you make, from career choices to when to brush your teeth. Episode 53 covers the basics of EF and now we will focus on Task Initiation. Or the lack thereof, being the hallmark of ADHD. How does it affect an ADHD adult? Let's learn about our ADHD brains. Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast here: https://www.patriciasung.com/resources I also put together a free list of my favorite resources for ADHD mamas; snag that there, too.
Sep 3, 2020 • 36min
E061: Dumpster Fire: Day 1 of Virtual Kindergarten
Stinky pandemic school options + Explosive nature of ADHD = The Dumpster Fire version of the first day of school. Despite all of my preparation, Virtual School was even more taxing than I had imagined: executive dysfunction + sensory overload + transitions nightmare + juggling siblings + tech issues. Did I mention my 5YO doesn't even know how to use a computer? *cue frustration* I'm sharing my remote learning struggle in hopes that you don't feel alone, and do feel more prepared as we step out of our comfort zone and into being a Teacher's Aide during virtual learning. (Good news: it is getting better as we go.) Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast here: https://www.patriciasung.com/resources I also put together a free list of my favorite resources for ADHD mamas; snag that there, too.
Aug 27, 2020 • 36min
E060: Prepare for Pandemic Back to School: In-person and Virtual
How do we get ourselves and our children ready for school among the chaos and stress of the pandemic? We can prepare for a good portion of the craziness by making a plan and helping our kids (and ourselves) know what differences to expect this year. Listen as I share what you can do at home to be ready for both walking back into the school building, as well as setting up at home for virtual learning (24:50)! Grab your checklist for free! bit.ly/pandemic-school-checklist Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast here: www.patriciasung.com/show-notes I also put together a free list of my favorite resources for ADHD mamas; snag that there, too.
Aug 20, 2020 • 20min
E059: Is That Your Fear Talking? A Healthy Mindset for Pandemic Back to School
Are you freaking the heck out about Back to School? What are you going to do!?! This pandemic is bringing an extra layer of stress to school starting and the first thing we can do is set up a healthy mindset on how to approach the giant ball of what-ifs. What every parent needs to hear about setting priorities and communicating well to increase your peace, whether you are doing in-person, virtual, or hybrid school this fall. http://bit.ly/pandemic-school-checklist Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast here: https://www.patriciasung.com/show-notes I also put together a free list of my favorite resources for ADHD mamas; snag that there, too.
Aug 13, 2020 • 21min
E058: How to Build Atomic Habits
When you are ready to make some positive changes in your life, this is the book I want you to grab. James Clear has created the 4 laws to build habits in a simple and doable fashion, perfect for the disorganized, scattered person who struggles with consistency and building momentum. I'll walk you through how I built my plan for going to bed earlier using his 4 laws. You can use the 4 laws to build good habits into your life and make your goals easier to achieve, too. If I can get my sleep disordered ADHD self to bed earlier, you can certainly do hard things as well! Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast here: https://www.patriciasung.com/show-notes I also put together a free list of my favorite resources for ADHD mamas; snag that there, too.
Aug 6, 2020 • 19min
E057: 11 Tips for Staying Organized for Doctors Appointments
I can not explain what ADHD is without discussing Executive Function, because executive functioning is the CEO of our brain. You use it to run your life: your productivity, efficiency, family, work, friendship, including every single decision you make, from career choices to when to brush your teeth. Keeping up with doctor appointments, insurance, tests, labs, medicine, etc., is so much information for my brain to keep track of! Here are the ways I stay on top of all the juggling. Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast here: https://www.patriciasung.com/show-notes I also put together a free list of my favorite resources for ADHD mamas; snag that there, too.
Jul 30, 2020 • 12min
E056: Focus and Consistency: Executive Function and ADHD
I can not explain what ADHD is without discussing Executive Function, because executive functioning is the CEO of our brain. You use it to run your life: your productivity, efficiency, family, work, friendship, including every single decision you make, from career choices to when to brush your teeth. One area of EF is Focus & Consistency. Or the lack thereof, being the hallmark of ADHD. How does it affect an ADHD adult? Let's learn about our ADHD brains. Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast here: https://www.patriciasung.com/show-notes I also put together a free list of my favorite resources for ADHD mamas; snag that there, too.
Jul 23, 2020 • 13min
E055: Perfectionism Part 3: Failure Check-in
We’re more than halfway through the year. Even though 2020 did not turn out how anyone planned, we still have 5 months to do some good work. My word for 2020 is FAILURE because I tend to play it safe. I'm a recovering perfectionist. What about you? How can you pivot on the goals you wanted to achieve this year to fit this crazy situation? It's not going to be like this forever, mama. It will get better. Don't throw 2020 in the trash just yet. For more info & free resources: https://www.patriciasung.com/show-notes
Jul 16, 2020 • 18min
E054: Working Memory: Executive Function and ADHD
I can not explain what ADHD is without discussing Executive Function, because executive functioning is the CEO of our brain. You use it to run your life: your productivity, efficiency, family, work, friendship, including every single decision you make, from career choices to when to brush your teeth. One part of EF is Working Memory. We use it constantly. Every minute of every hour of every day. How does it affect an ADHD adult? Let's learn about our ADHD brains. For resources: bit.ly/MIAShowNotes
Jul 9, 2020 • 13min
E053: Executive Function and ADHD
I can not explain what ADHD is without discussing Executive Function, because executive functioning is the CEO of our brain. You use it to run your life: your productivity, efficiency, family, work, friendship, including every single decision you make, from career choices to when to brush your teeth. This episode kicks off my Executive Function series where we'll learn what is executive functioning, discuss how we can see the EF-ADHD connection in our everyday lives, so that we can improve our day-to-day. Time to learn about our ADHD brains. Find the info & items mentioned in my podcast here: https://www.patriciasung.com/show-notes I also put together a free list of my favorite resources for ADHD mamas; snag that there, too.
