Parenting Is Hard - ADHD Makes It Harder

Parenting advice often assumes the parent is organised, patient and
consistent. But what happens when the parent themselves has ADHD?
In this episode, I’m joined by ADHD parenting coach Lauren, who
shares her honest experience of raising children while navigating
ADHD herself. We talk about the hidden challenges of parenting with
a dysregulated nervous system, why traditional parenting advice
often doesn’t work for neurodivergent families, and the shame many
ADHD parents quietly carry. Lauren opens up about her own
diagnosis, the emotional impact of growing up with undiagnosed
ADHD, and the moment she realised just how overwhelmed she had
become as a parent. Together we explore the realities of raising
neurodivergent children, why self-compassion is so important, and
how parents can begin to regulate themselves so they can better
support their kids. This is an honest, validating conversation for
any parent who has ever wondered if they’re doing enough.In this
episode we discuss: What it’s really like parenting with ADHD Why
most parenting advice isn’t designed for neurodivergent parents The
shame many ADHD parents carry Why ADHD isn’t a “lack of attention”
How self-compassion can transform parenting