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Dr Patricia Britto

Parents with ADHD raising children with ADHD: An expert shares her tips

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Being a parent is an incredible journey, but it’s not without its bumps. Add ADHD into the mix for both you and your child, and it can feel like navigating an obstacle course. It’s challenging, yes, but with the right tools and a lot of love, you can absolutely make it work.

ADHD symptoms, such as challenges with listening and organisation, can definitely make parenting trickier, and recent research suggests that ADHD often runs in families, so navigating life with a double dose of neurodiversity is quite common.. Knowing that kids with ADHD might receive more negative feedback than others adds pressure to be the best parent possible.

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