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When ADHD Anger Turns Destructive: Why Punishment Makes It Worse (And What Actually Works)
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Destructive anger in ADHD kids is one of the most misunderstood, shame-loaded experiences parents face. The advice most families are given — harsher consequences, bigger punishments, “making it stop” — often makes these episodes happen more often, not less.
In this episode, Apryl and Dr. Brian walk through what’s actually happening in the ADHD brain during these moments — and the system that helps families stop the cycle without becoming permissive or powerless.
Thoughts parents have that this episode answers
“If I don’t punish this hard, am I raising a future adult who can’t…
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