Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
EP112 - Exploring ADHD Parenting Challenges with Coach Susan Hughes
Welcome to another episode of the Social Circus, hosted by Sarah Thomson. This week’s episode takes you through the insightful journey of Susan Hughes, an ADHD Parent Coach, who shares her experiences and expertise in coping with ADHD in family life. Susan delves into how she transitioned from the corporate world into coaching after facing parenting challenges, especially after her child was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia.
Throughout the episode, Susan emphasizes the importance of understanding ADHD to better support both children and parents. She discusses how traditional parenting methods can clash with the needs of ADHD children, often leading to unnecessary strife. Susan uses her personal story to highlight how coaching strategies can be pivotal in managing ADHD behavior, creating an empathetic and nurturing environment, both at home and school. Listeners are encouraged to seek help and learn new skills to improve family dynamics and the well-being of children with ADHD.
### Key Takeaways:
* **Understanding ADHD:** It is crucial for parents to understand the impact of ADHD on daily life to provide better support and foster positive development.
* **Executive Functioning:** ADHD affects various executive functions, including planning, prioritization, emotional regulation, and task initiation.
* **Parent Coaching:** Using coaching techniques at home can significantly ease the challenges of parenting ADHD children and improve their outlook on life.
* **Early Intervention:** Seeking guidance and training during the early years of a child with ADHD can mitigate more serious issues later in life.
* **Compassion and Support:** Parents dealing with ADHD should seek support and practice
https://www.facebook.com/SusanHughesADHDParentCoach/
https://www.instagram.com/susanadhdcoach/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-hughes-1314238/
https://www.theconfidentadhdparentformula.com.au/online-course
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