A few weeks ago, I had one of those parenting moments that quietly rearranges your priorities. I spoke about it on a bit The DadDHD Podcast later that week. We were walking into school when my son tripped on the sidewalk and skinned his knee. It was not a big injury, but it felt huge to him. He froze, then the tears and big emotions came fast. My first instinct was urgency. We were running late. People were starting to gather around us (which is one thing my son does not lik

Teaching children emotional regulation is especially important for kids with ADHD. This article shares practical, parent friendly strategies to help children recognize emotions, build coping skills, and develop resilience through daily routines, play, and supportive connection.

Inside the ADHD brain, emotion can surge faster than regulation can respond. This is not a flaw in character. It is how the brain is wired. What Is ADHD Emotional Intensity If you have an ADHD brain, you probably know this feeling well. Emotions can arrive fast, loud, and overwhelming. They can be hard to slow down, hard to regulate, and even harder to explain to people who do not experience them the same way. This is not a character flaw. It is not a lack of effort. It is

One universal struggle for many ADHDers is avoiding uncomfortable emotions. Let’s explore why this happens and how to address it.