Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
Patricia Sung | ADHD Coach for Moms with ADHD
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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Aug 23, 2019 • 19min
E026: Build a Supportive Partnership with Your Child's Teacher: Tips for Back to School
Your child's teacher may spend more time with your child than you! What an incredibility influential person in your child's life, like them or not! How can you leverage that relationship into the best situation for your child? After years as a middle school teacher, I share how I wish parents would work with teachers to create the best environment for our little ones to learn, regardless if they are in Preschool, Elementary, Junior High, or High School. Grab your notebook & get ready to take some notes. 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 15, 2019 • 22min
E025: Get Ready for the First Day of School: Transitioning Back to School for ADHD -- Let the Preparation Begin!
Transitions are rough for ADHD. Back to School season brings a mountain of new details to absorb, way too many forms to keep track of, and deadlines swarming like flies. So I created a BTS preparedness list for the craziness to create calm in September. That means that we can use our BTS energy to tackle the unpredictable that inevitably comes with a new school year. And if the school year has already started for you, listen in; these tips can be used to make any part of the school year feel in control. Find mentioned items 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 8, 2019 • 11min
E024: How to Pay Your Bills On Time: Wise Money Management for ADHD
Have you heard these before? Your electricity will be cut off next week! Late fee! Who's been there a time or seventy three? Managing our money is a huge struggle for the ADHD brain. In this series, we straight talk strategies to keep ourselves in control of our dollars and out of trouble! Let go of the fear and stress that we get from even thinking about our bills by building a system to keep our bills from falling through the cracks. We don't have to be a bill-paying kung fu master; our goal is to have a simple plan in place to avoid the bill collectors from a-calling. Choose which method works best for you and let's get this accomplished. No more bills arriving on pink paper! Adulting, check! 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 1, 2019 • 11min
E023: How to Stop Overdrawing Your Bank Account: Wise Money Management for ADHD
Are you tired of Declined!, Overdraft Fee!, Money slipping through our fingers like sand? Managing our money is a huge struggle for the ADHD brain. In this series, we are straight talking strategies to keep ourselves in control of our dollars and out of trouble! After years in the banking industry, I've seen my share of overdrawn accounts and fees. I share my tried and true tricks and tips to keep your account above zero. Have a listen to see which ones will work for you and then set up that back up plan for when the doodoo hits the fan. 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 25, 2019 • 16min
E022: How to Save Money in Your Savings Account: Savings First - Wise Money Management for ADHD
Budgets, bills, and impulse buys, oh my! Managing our money is a huge struggle for the ADHD brain. In this upcoming series, we're going to straight talk strategies to keep ourselves in control of our dollars and out of trouble! Let's talk practical steps that you can do today to set up your future self for success. Creating a plan to build your savings account can be set it and forget it, KISS. Let's do these now and check off your adulting for the day! 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 18, 2019 • 10min
E021: How to Build A New Habit, Even When It Feels Too Hard
Why does it take so dang long to learn anything (and I mean, everything) new?!? When we are learning a new skill, we want it to be automatic. But it's not! It takes a long time to solidify any new routine, habit, skill, etc. Instead of getting frustrated at ourselves or our kids, let's view it like potty training. Together, let's make a plan on how to get it done with motivation, patience, and persistence. We're going to implement, Mama! All good things are worth the wait. And the good news is that my podcast doesn't require you to clean any poop. 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 11, 2019 • 13min
E020: Overwhelmed by Big Projects? Try Baby Steps and Persistence! Itty Bitty Project Wins
Big projects are so overwhelming! Add in ADHD and the task seems insurmountable. Today we are breaking down how to eat that elephant in small bites and reminding ourselves to celebrate when we've finished something, no matter how small. YAY! We don't have to change the world in one day; we can change it over time! Because you are persistent, hard-working, and grinding out the tough stuff because you have a plan in place. You can do this! 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 4, 2019 • 37min
E019: Traveling with Small Children: Air Travel Tips and Tricks for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Let's do scary things together! This episode is all of my tried and true tips, tricks, and opinions on how to air travel with your tiny humans, from birth through age 4. It is so worth all of the tantrums, crying (both you and your children), jet lag, and delayed airplane flights in order to create amazing family memories. Because let's be honest...we're dealing with the crying and tantrums anyways, so we may as well do it somewhere fun with panoramic views, am I right? So book that plane ticket and let's go! 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.
Jun 27, 2019 • 16min
E018: How to Prioritize and Let Go of Perfectionism; Developing a Balance Mindset
Chasing "work-life balance" has only appeared in the hot topics list for the last 30 years or so. Is finding a balance between the weight of motherhood, the stress of work, and seeking a joyful life even possible? Let's flip the conversation and discuss how we can pursue a balance mindset! Release the overwhelming and exhausting goal of to-do list perfectionism and we'll focus on pursuing your priorities that truly matter. 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.
Jun 20, 2019 • 16min
E017: Do You Have ADHD? How to Get an Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Find the Right Doctor to Help You
Now that I've been doing this podcast for a minute, this question comes along often. Do you want a five question quiz that tells you a definitive yes/no answer? Well, our brains are a little more complex than that. I'm no doctor, but let me point you in the right direction and help you figure out the right doctor that can help you find out if you have ADHD. Getting the right diagnosis from a qualified and experienced professional is the first step in your journey to healing and a joy filled life. 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.
