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SummaryIn this episode, ADHD parents share their experiences managing the double lens of parenting with ADHD, balancing their own neurodivergent needs with those of their children, and navigating the daily mental load. They discuss strategies for self-care, setting boundaries, and fostering independence in their kids. In this episode, we explore the realities of parenting with ADHD, emphasizing authenticity, flexibility, and the importance of community support. Our guests share personal stories, strategies for advocacy, and the significance of being seen and understood as neurodivergent parents.HostJulezGuestsAzeezatLucyNadia Key TopicsThe double lens of parenting with ADHDManaging emotional regulation and sensory overwhelmStrategies for self-care and boundary settingFostering independence in children with neurodivergenceThe role of routines and flexibility in daily lifeManaging the mental load and memory challengesParenting teenagers with ADHD and independenceThe importance of reflection and adaptability Parenting with ADHD and the double emotional loadStrategies for advocacy and self-careThe importance of community and being seenFlexibility and adaptation in parentingHonest conversations with children about neurodivergenceManaging expectations and disappointmentThe role of support systems and understandingBreaking generational patterns and unmaskingChapters00:00 Introduction to Parenting with ADHD and the Double Lens01:04 Meet the Guests: Parents and Their Neurodivergent Children03:00 Understanding the Double Lens: Parenting and Managing Your Own ADHD04:26 Parenting and Managing Emotions: Experiences from the Guests07:13 The Impact of Parenting Styles and Childhood Experiences10:25 Balancing Self-Care and Parenting Demands13:16 The Role of Routines, Flexibility, and Rhythms16:14 The Challenges of Parenting at Different Stages20:33 Managing the Mental Load and Daily Tasks24:57 Repetition, Memory, and the Challenge of Forgetting31:47 Reflecting on Parenting Efforts and Self-Compassion36:41 Resources, Support, and Strategies for ADHD ParentsDonate to ADHD Babes CICCreditsScripted by - GladysEdited by - NiquelleMusicWritten & Performed by VVN, Produced by SolomonsSoul, Mix & Master by ST4X.Voice overShauna Campbell - @Shaye_camWebsite https://www.adhdbabes.com/YouTube https://www.YouTube.com/adhdbabesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/adhdbabes/Twitter https://www.twitter.com/adhdbabes/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdbabesIf you'd like to suggest a topic or be a guest on an episode, please email [email protected].