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E285: Tell Your Child They Have ADHD: Unpopular Opinions
Should you tell your kid they have ADHD?
My unpopular opinion: YES. This is a hill I will die upon.
We want to protect our kids. But when they're struggling and don't understand why, they start to believe they're the problem. They already know something feels different. Giving them a name for it helps them understand what's going on instead of blaming themselves.
In this episode, I'm practicing speaking boldly as a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist. I'm sharing why I feel so strongly about telling kids about their diagnosis. We'll talk about using words that fit your child's age and…
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