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15. Why Homework Turns Into a Battle with an ADHD Child
In this episode of Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares, we're looking beyond “My child just doesn't want to do their homework” and asking a more useful question: “What's making homework hard?” You'll learn practical ways to reduce homework battles while still maintaining expectations and gradually building your child's independence.
29 Sept 2026
14. ADHD or Anxiety? Why They Can Look Similar and How Parents can Start Understanding What Their Child Is Really Struggling With.
Is your child distracted because of ADHD or are they too worried to concentrate? Are they procrastinating because they can't get started or because they're afraid of getting something wrong? And what happens when your child has both ADHD and anxiety? In this episode, Aymara explores how ADHD and anxiety can sometimes look similar on the outside while being driven by very different experiences underneath. This episode isn't about diagnosing your child at home. It's about becoming more curious, recognizing when additional support may be needed, and helping your child feel understood.
24 Sept 2026
13. Why Does My ADHD Child Forget Everythinh?
In this episode Aymara explains why ADHD forgetfulness isn't necessarily laziness, carelessness, or a lack of responsibility. You'll learn how to stop relying on repeated reminders and start creating simple systems that help your child remember, become more independent, and understand what their brain needs to succeed.
25 Aug 2026
12. Why Does my ADHD Child Ignores me?
In this episode, Aymara explains why a child can hear your words without fully processing or acting on the instruction. You'll learn how attention shifting, working memory, task initiation, and executive functioning can make seemingly simple directions surprisingly difficult. Most importantly, you'll learn practical ways to communicate differently, so you can spend less time repeating yourself and more time connecting with your child.
18 Aug 2026
11. Losing Patience With an ADHD Kid: Forgiving yourself after you snap and repairing the connection.
In this episode, Aymara talks about what happens when your nervous system becomes overwhelmed, why losing your patience doesn't have to define the relationship, and how to repair the connection after a difficult parenting moment. You'll learn how to recognize your own warning signs, take a parent pause, apologize without giving up your authority, and show your child that healthy relationships can survive hard moments. Because good parenting isn't about never making mistakes. It's about knowing how to come back, reconnect, and try again.
11 Aug 2026
10. Impulsive ADHD Kid Behavior: Why they act before they think (and how the Calm Focus Method helps).
Does your child seem to act first and think later? In this episode, Aymara explains why children with ADHD may know the rules and still struggle to follow them in the moment. You'll learn how impulsivity works, why punishment alone doesn't teach self-control, and how to help your child build that critical pause between the impulse and the action. Most importantly, you'll walk away with practical strategies you can begin using at home today.
4 Aug 2026
9. The Interrupting ADHD Kid: Understanding the impulse and gently teaching them how to pause.
If you've ever wondered why your child blurts things out before you finish speaking, you're not alone. For many children with ADHD, interrupting isn't about being disrespectful—, t's about impulsivity, excitement, and the fear of forgetting an important thought. In this episode, Aymara explores why interrupting is so common in children with ADHD and shares practical, compassionate strategies to help your child learn one of life's most important communication skills: waiting their turn.
28 Jul 2026
8. Sibling Fights & Your ADHD Kid: Managing the resentment when one child constantly needs more attention.
Sibling conflict is a normal part of growing up, but when one child has ADHD, those disagreements can happen more often and feel much more intense. In this episode, Aymara explores why sibling conflict happens, how ADHD affects the entire family, and practical ways parents can help build stronger, healthier relationships between brothers and sisters.
21 Jul 2026
7. ADHD Kid Public Meltdowns: Navigating big feelings at the store without absorbing the shame.
If you've ever felt the stares, heard the unsolicited advice, or questioned your parenting after a public meltdown, this episode is for you. In this episode, Aymara shares why public meltdowns happen, what your child may be experiencing in those overwhelming moments, and how you can respond with calm, confidence, and compassion. You'll learn practical strategies to support your child while letting go of the fear of being judged by others. Remember, your child's hardest moments do not define your parenting.
14 Jul 2026
Bedtime Chaos for an ADHD Kid: How to help their racing, exhausted brain finally wind down.
In this episode, Aymara explores why bedtime is so difficult for many ADHD children and shares practical, compassionate strategies to help create calmer evenings. You'll learn how to build a predictable bedtime routine, reduce overstimulation, strengthen connection before sleep, and support your child in winding down without turning bedtime into another daily battle.
7 Jul 2026
5. ADHD Kid Screen Time Battles: Ending the daily explosions over turning off electronics.
Does turning off the tablet or video game lead to tears, arguments, or full-blown meltdowns in your home? You're not alone. In this episode, Aymara explains why screen time transitions are especially difficult for children with ADHD and shares practical strategies to help make those moments calmer. You'll learn how to prepare your child for the end of screen time, reduce power struggles, and guide them through disappointment while maintaining healthy boundaries. If screen time has become one of the biggest daily battles in your home, this episode will give you simple, realistic tools you can start using today.
30 Jun 2026
4. The ADHD Kid Defiance Cycle: Why they say "no" to everything (and how to stop the fighting).
Does it feel like every request turns into a battle? In this episode, Aymara explores why children with ADHD often resist everyday tasks like getting dressed or starting homework. You'll learn why what looks like defiance is often a struggle with transitions and emotional regulation, not intentional disrespect. You will discover practical strategies you can start using today to reduce power struggles, encourage cooperation, and create calmer interactions at home. In this episode you'll learn: Why ADHD children often say "no" How to break the Defiance Cycle Practical scripts to reduce daily arguments Simple strategies to encourage cooperation without constant conflict.
23 Jun 2026
3. Running on Empty: Finding small pockets of peace when your home feels like chaos.
fI you're parenting a child with ADHD, you may feel like your brain never gets a chance to rest. Even during quiet moments, you're thinking about homework, behavior, school concerns, emotional regulation, and what challenge might come next. Over time, that constant state of alertness can leave you emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted. In this episode, Aymara discusses what it means to be running on empty, why so many ADHD parents feel burned out, and how to begin recovering without adding more pressure to your already full plate.
23 Jun 2026
ADHD Guilt: Letting go of the deep-seated fear that you're failing your child.
Do you ever lie awake at night replaying the day and wondering if you're doing enough for your child? If so, you're not alone. Many parents raising children with ADHD carry a heavy burden of guilt. Guilt about losing patience. Guilt about not recognizing ADHD sooner. Guilt about school struggles, emotional outbursts, and feeling like they're somehow falling short. In this episode, Aymara explores why guilt is such a common experience for ADHD parents and how to begin letting go of the unrealistic expectations that keep so many families stuck in shame. You'll learn why perfection isn't the goal, why repair matters more than getting everything right, and how to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion.
23 Jun 2026
Burnout With an ADHD Kid: How to survive when you have absolutely nothing left to give.
Parenting a child with ADHD can feel exhausting in ways that many people don't fully understand. Between homework battles, emotional outbursts, school concerns, and constant reminders, it's easy to reach a point where you feel completely depleted. In this episode, Aymara talks about ADHD parent burnout, why it happens, and why feeling exhausted does not mean you're failing. You'll learn how chronic stress affects your nervous system and discover practical ways to begin recovering without adding more pressure to your already full plate.
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