You say “It’s time to turn off the iPad.” They feel like their world just ended. If you’ve watched your child melt down over something you thought was minor—tears, anger, “You never let me”—you’re not imagining it. For many kids with ADHD, this kind of reaction comes from something called Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). In today’s episode of Raising ADHD, Apryl Bradford (former teacher + ADHD mom) and Dr. Brian Bradford (child & adolescent psychiatrist) dive deep into why eve...
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You say “It’s time to turn off the iPad.” They feel like their world just ended. If you’ve watched your child melt down over something you thought was minor—tears, anger, “You never let me”—you’re not imagining it. For many kids with ADHD, this kind of reaction comes from something called Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). In today’s episode of Raising ADHD, Apryl Bradford (former teacher + ADHD mom) and Dr. Brian Bradford (child & adolescent psychiatrist) dive deep into why eve...
ADHD and Friendships: Why Your Child Struggles to Fit In and How to Help Them Find Their Tribe
Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators
24 minutes
2 weeks ago
ADHD and Friendships: Why Your Child Struggles to Fit In and How to Help Them Find Their Tribe
You’re standing at the edge of the playground. Your child’s backpack hangs a little crooked, their eyes full of hope. They wave, the group pauses, and then turns away. Your child pretends not to notice. Your heart shatters. If you’ve ever witnessed that moment, this episode will hit home. In today’s episode, we unpack one of the hardest realities ADHD families face: why friendship can be so tough for neurodivergent kids and what parents and teachers can actually do to help. 💔 You’ll Learn: Wh...
Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators
You say “It’s time to turn off the iPad.” They feel like their world just ended. If you’ve watched your child melt down over something you thought was minor—tears, anger, “You never let me”—you’re not imagining it. For many kids with ADHD, this kind of reaction comes from something called Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). In today’s episode of Raising ADHD, Apryl Bradford (former teacher + ADHD mom) and Dr. Brian Bradford (child & adolescent psychiatrist) dive deep into why eve...
