SHINING WITH ADHD 

EPISODE #156: I Didn’t Mean to Do That! Impulsivity and ADHD

The Childhood Collective

5/15/2024

SUMMARY

“Why did you do that?” 

“What were you thinking?”

Sound familiar? 

When our kids act impulsively, it is easy for us to get frustrated and confused. We might start asking our kids why they behaved the way they did. 

The truth is, initially, they often don’t even know. Once everyone is regulated, it is easier to figure out what happened. As parents, we naturally want our kids with ADHD to slow down and consider their actions, but it's a challenge. It can be heartbreaking to see impulsive behavior negatively impact their social life or lead to consequences. That's why today, we’re sharing strategies to help them develop through these situations.

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you.

After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.

OFFERS AND AFFILIATE INFORMATION

• Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!

• Hungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. As always, we want to help you, so we’ve got a code for 40% off your first box.  Just click the link and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount. 

• We LOVE the Zenimal. It’s amazing for kids who are feeling anxious or need a little help calming their busy body before bed. The best part? Each meditation ends with the most beautiful message: “You’re a good kid!” Use our code: TCC for a discount.

LINKS + RESOURCES

Episode 156 Transcript

Creating Calm - Code PODCAST

Hungry Root - Code CHILDHOOD40

Zenimal - Code TCC

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