Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective

Kids & Family #234, Parenting #94

Are you a parent of a child with ADHD (or suspected ADHD)? Are you overwhelmed by the treatment options to support your child? Are you exhausted from giving your child with ADHD *countless* reminders for the same tasks… yelling to get them to (sometimes) listen… and walking on eggshells to avoid the seemingly endless meltdowns? Are you getting constant calls from the school about your child’s behavior? Is your child struggling in school without a plan in place to help them? If you want to truly understand ADHD, find practical tools that work, and feel empowered to get your child the right supports at school, this show is for you.The Shining with ADHD Podcast by the Childhood Collective is a live-workshop style educational podcast packed with actionable, step-by-step strategies, empathy, and of course, some humor! You can learn from the experts as you navigate this chaotic ADHD parenting journey, create calm in your home, and help yourchild shine at school.Your hosts Katie, Lori, and Mallory of The Childhood Collective have helped thousands of overwhelmed parents find joy and confidence in raising their child with ADHD. Katie is a speech language pathologist, and Lori and Mallory are both child psychologists. As busy mamas themselves, they are on a mission to combine the science of ADHD with the compassion of moms. Each week, they share inspiration and tips to help you tackle challenging behaviors, build executive functioning skills, and manage big emotions.Along with sharing their best ADHD parenting advice and stories, The Childhood Collective interviews top ADHD professionals *and* relatable ADHD parents who share their favorite tools to empower you EVERY time you tune in. With their online community growing every day, now YOU can learn from the experts, get inspired, and raise a happy and independent child with ADHD!

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Recent Reviews

jalove07

Grade Retention

I can’t express how much this episode means to me. My son has ADHD, has a late birthday (May) and is smaller than most kids his age. He’s currently in 4th grade, and for years, I’ve questioned whether I should have held him back in kindergarten. Academically, he’s doing really well, and I truly believe he’s in the right grade. Still, I’ve always second-guessed my decision not to hold him back—especially since so many parents choose to do that, particularly with boys. Thank you!
KatieG2311

Practical tools for day to day struggles

I’m a mom to adhd son. Listening to this podcast really supported our family in getting the evaluation. I love listening on my drive to work. We also have the course. Super helpful!
DuckFaninOregon

So helpful!

I’ve listened to this podcast for more than a year. So helpful to hear these moms talk about the challenges of ADHD. Very real and relatable.
This show is awesome sauce

Love this show

I started listening to you guys about a year ago, you’ve really helped me understand my 12 yr old undiagnosed kiddo.
BIGPETEY

Helpful

It would be great to know when you’re about to give the listeners an ad. Sometimes the voice doesn’t change and it seems like it’s part of the interview and a little confusing. Thanks for doing this work!
TeachermommainCA

So comforting, reassuring, relatable and informative

This podcast has been the number one most helpful source of advice and information since my daughter’s ADHD diagnosis. I feel like the topics they cover are spot on and the tone they use is kind, judgement free and relatable. I listen to this on my way to work and I often find myself saying “OMG, YES!” because so many of their experiences or discussion points describe exactly what we are experiencing with my daughter at home and at school. It brings me so much comfort to know I’m not alone in this journey, and neither is my daughter because they so often describe her to a T even though they have never met her. I am most anxious about others misunderstanding my kid and even more anxious about ME misunderstanding my kid. This podcast has given me the gift of understanding my kid and a bit of armor around those who don’t understand her. I’ve known I need to “meet her where she’s at” and this podcast actually helps me do that (or at least get a heck of a lot closer). Thank you for this podcast, it is really a game changer.
Kashmal10

Practical, helpful advice

Your podcast has been so helpful in raising ADHD son. Appreciate the candor and openness you share about yourselves and your own families experiences.
Yilmarie

Support for our ADHD Journey

I have found this podcast and The Childhood Collective to be a source of great comfort. The hosts give well researched parental advice, speak from experience and are refreshing to listen to. Theirs is a balanced outlook, exactly what we needed. Initially found them to help our family parent our ADHDer with boundaries and compassion but their topics on Girls and ADHD helped me seek my own diagnosis. I truly appreciate the work you are doing and I hope you do this for a very long time. We continue to benefit as a family of your content.
Spentlongtimeonthis

Love this!

As a grandmother wanting to learn as much as I can, your podcasts are amazing. And you suggest more resources too. I have listened to and learned from every one of your podcasts. They are so informative, accessible, and friendly. Thank you for all you do!
Sesilia-chan

Love it!

I’m so happy this podcast exists, I don’t feel alone anymore! I almost feel like Katie, Mallory and Lori are my friends! :)
scmama1234

So helpful!

In the midst of raising a child with ADHD and this podcast has been so helpful and encouraging to listen to. So happy I found them!!!
AllFallsUp

Thank goodness I found this!

This is the most relatable content I’ve found to date for parents of kids with ADHD. My child had a domains meeting last week and I listened to the 504 v IEP episode three times to hype myself up!
Yesi. C

Thank you!!

Thank you so much for this podcast! As a mother of an adhd child and wife to an adhd husband, this is helping me understand their train of thought and actions and have a little more patience. I appreciate yall!
Rgibson91

Grateful

As a parent, I am consistently trying to do what is “best” for my kids. Often my husband and I sit at night look at each other and say did we help or hurt our kiddo. Having a young kid with ADHD and anxiety has been challenging to navigate. Especially all the background noise about it not being real or that it is just an excuse from some of our older generation. I was pointed to TCC by my kiddos Behavioral Neurologist and I’m so grateful to her. These podcasts have given me reassurance and new perspective. HUGE FAN!
Bdhvddfhjkb

Insightful and helpful!

I love the way Lori, Katie and Mallory present information for ADHD families. They’re approach is kind, empathetic and relatable. I’m always able to glean something useful from each episode. Thank you!
dnovak1021

Thank you!

You ladies have made me feel like I’m not alone on my struggles with parenting a tween with ADHD and Anxiety. I love listening to your podcast - it has made me laugh and cry. Some days are really hard but our little girl is learning to thrive! Thank you for doing what you do!
Jzaligs

Amazing podcast

My go to resource on ADHD. Evidence based advice, practical tips, and enjoyable. It feels like you’re listening to a great conversation between friends and they also keep it interesting with interviews. It has been such a help with navigating parenting a kid with ADHD!
Kelliott1

Practical, non-judgmental, and expertise-based!

I have been listening to this podcast for about a year and have recommended it to several other parents! Lori, Mallory, and Katie are kind, down-to-earth professionals and mothers whose perspective helps me feel more confident in parenting my ADHD child. As a neurotypical person myself, it is often difficult for me to understand why my child acts and struggles the way that they do, and the many expert viewpoints (and just humane, thoughtful, sensitive advice from other ADHD parents) that they provide here have really given me some valuable tools and perspective shifts that I needed. Thank you for this wonderful podcast!
carrie Barryhill

Lovvvvve

I discovered this podcast thru their Tik tok. There is so much variety to listen to and they are so helpful. Thanks ladies!!!
nxbdhdjdj

Not Alone

This podcast has helped me so much as a mom with a kid who possibly has ADHD. I'm always sharing with my husband (who has ADHD) what I am learning each week and it has opened up great conversations between us as well. So thank you for helping provide that open communication between us. One of the last episodes I listened to interviewing Rachel Nielsen really spoke to me. Especially when Mallory?(can't remember who) got emotional about her difficult season of parenting she was in. I started crying along with her as I listened because we are not only going through our own season of difficult parenting, but I also felt so seen and not alone. Thank you for being vulnerable about your parenting journeys as it truly feels like you all understand and are walking alongside with us instead of simply giving us parenting advice. Your podcast has amazing wisdom and insight but more importantly, it has a heart for parenting kids with ADHD and I cannot say thank you enough.
Amy the OT

Great podcast

This is the best podcast on ADHD! It’s very relatable and I’m not sure what other way to describe it than it’s real (what I mean is it isn’t some person going through ‘what should be done’- it’s real - hopefully that makes sense). It’s also fun and easy to listen to. You will go away from it feeling more confident as a parent with more skills under your belt. It’s helping me immensely!
Dr. Stafford

Fantastic resource for parents and professionals

This is a fantastic resource for both parents and professionals. Even with 20 years experience as a child psychologist I learn something new each episode that I use in my work and at home.
bethanysueb

Episode #153 Understanding Girls with ADHD!!!!!

This was so helpful. I am so grateful this podcast exists and there are so many people doing important research to help us live better.
shewokeupdope

Thank You for seeing me!

Listening to the episode of ADHD in girls and I first realized I went unknowingly and I thank God that I got my daughter diagnosed after seeing the signs and sheesh so many emotions all over! From meds to impulse to education to me worrying about the future and it just goes on and on! This podcast is everything!
JamieH124

Practical advice - thank you!

I am so glad I found this podcast! For a mom with ADHD herself, this podcast is so easy to listen to - so much easier to listen to these bite size episodes than get through a whole book on ADHD. Thanks for this informative, helpful content!
Ashley Dozier

A great resource for moms on this journey!

This is one of my favorite resources to turn to as we walk the adhd journey. The guests are always so informative and they keep the topics fresh and relatable. I love the hands on and practical advice. It’s an easy listen and always leaves me with new tools to use!
AmandaGrillz

The best podcast!

I am so grateful to have found The Childhood Collective and this podcast. It is so well done, well structured, and geared towards parents with real hands on advice and strategies you can use right away. The hosts do an amazing job of breaking topics down so they are not overwhelming. As a mom of a child with ADHD, I finally feel understood and supported. This podcast has helped me understand ADHD and my child better, and has improved our relationship. I feel empowered, instead of defeated. Thank you!
Cbucks12

Grateful

Grateful for all of your hard work in guiding and equipping us parents with the knowledge and insight needed to best help our kids. The podcast has made me less overwhelmed with parenting my kids with ADHD in addition to feeling more prepared to fight for the correct accommodations at school. Thank you for all you do!
Sofiaod

Amazing!!!

Absolutely the best ADHD podcast out there. So informative, real and light. It has helped me through so much with my son and dealing with his school. Thank you so so much for all the valuable information you all share 🩷
BNELSCAN

Terrific Resource!

A friend shared this podcast with me after we were commiserating over our ADHD parenting struggles and I’m beyond grateful for this resource. It’s so insightful and helps me understand ADHD like never before! I also bought the Shining at School guide and it’s a godsend. In addition to providing helpful information and guidance, I like the format of the podcast and the other resources these women create-today we’re going to cover… and then they cover, and then the recap of what they covered-it breaks down the information in an easily digestible format. So, THANK YOU ladies! Please keep on keeping on!!!
Emotionally Healthy Legacy

Helpful!

This podcast is so helpful for parents! I always look for tools to support my son and I love the mindset shifts and practical application -Elizabeth
hayleybeckstead

Great podcast

Loved the suggestions and definitely an easy listen. Helped me feel less alone in this process of supporting my son with ADD
beeguti

Just amazing!

So easy to listen to and so educational. I've learned so much from each episode. I binged the entire show in two days. Lol I'm so glad I came across this podcast.
MMT912

Thank you

I have gotten something out of every episode I’ve listened to. You guys are so comforting to listen to knowing that you are not alone and giving great suggestions. Your podcasts are concise with bullet points but sprinkled in with fun. Love it. Thank you so much! Super helpful.
ashleylouise*

Amazing support for parents of neurodiverse kids

I have loved following your Instagram account and I’m so excited that you have a podcast now. You all share such great information and are an amazing support to parents who are in the thick of raising neurodiverse kids. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and hearts!
Lolly #14

Thank You!

Thank you ladies so much for committing to producing a podcast! Your website has been such a blessing to me since I found it about a year ago, and now I weekly look forward to each new podcast episode! These easily “digestible” episodes (usually listen in my car when running errands) help me to fully understand and grasp my daughter’s ADHD. I also love the practical tips and tricks for families. Knowledge and understanding are the best defense against the shame, fear & anxiety I felt…. not truly knowing why my daughter was so different from my other 3 children….and how I seemed to be failing as her momma. All that is in the past and I am empowered by learning everything I can about what makes her “tick” and how her brain is unique and wonderfully made! I can’t say thank you enough!
MB6472

Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed

Relatable and informative without feeling overwhelming. You can tell the podcasts are research based while listening, but things are always worded in ways that make sense. Empowering for this parent of a young child with suspected ADHD. After listening to this podcast, I feel like I have a plan and the tools to help my child be his best self.
MamaAllyMcD

So helpful and relatable!

This episode was so helpful. Especially for my husband and I who are new to all of this information and the whole process of getting an adhd diagnosis for our child. It hit so many points I have been thinking about. Thank you!
Emily AHG

SO helpful!

Really appreciated the breakdown of information, relatable hosts, and the ways it made me feel less alone as a parent of a kid with ADHD! Looking forward to the next episode!
mamapkr

So helpful!

I listened to Creating Calm last a few months ago and LOVED it so when I heard that these ladies were adding a podcast, I was thrilled! It’s so nice to hear stories that I can relate to and tips that I can use to help my daughter! It can be so overwhelming to figure out how to manage the diagnosis/school accommodation process so I love that this podcast tackles some of those challenges!
SuzHartung

So helpful!

Well organized, relatable, and helpful info for all adults who care for and love a kid with ADHD!
Mommyinco

Everything an ADHD Parent Needs

Amazing. I feel like I’m getting the tools I need to help us navigate the tricky world that is an ADHD diagnosis
ChristinaLalan

A must listen!

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves someone with ADHD! There’s so much information floating around and it seems like everyone has advice to give. These women deliver information that is evidence-based and informative and they do it with grace, humor, and charm. It feels like I’m hanging out with friends (really smart ones!) and getting practical, easy to apply tips on how to love and care for the ADHDers in my life better. I’m so grateful I found this podcast and I can’t wait to hear more!
casswill09

Wonderful resource!

I have been following The Childhood Collective on Instagram for a long time and completed their Creating Calm course, so I wasn’t sure how much more I could get out of their podcast content. I have to say, this is my favorite resource they provide! The first three episodes gave me a perspective shift, courage when dealing with schools and the confidence to set boundaries around our parenting and child. I am looking forward to all the episodes to come.
Carder AZ

Resourceful and refreshing

It’s nice to hear a balance of information with transparency. These ladies are professionals in their field, yet are honest and open about their own triumphs and struggles parenting children with ADHD. As a special education teacher and parent of a child with ADHD myself, it’s comforting to know I’m not alone in this journey and having this podcast/resource to help guide/support me is essential.
Sample Mom

Make more please

This episode was amazing. As someone who has adhd, and a son with adhd, I can’t wait to hear more. I loved the quick and easy tips. I didn’t realize that problem solving was a part of executive functioning, so we are putting to work that tip TODAY! Keep on, keeping on. This is amazing!