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Send Caitlin a Text!

Parenting a neurospicy kid is a special type of challenge. Former teacher Caitlin and ADHD mom Ariella share real strategies for the trenches (because ‘just listen OMG’ isn’t working).

BTW: Your kid isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time. And you? You’re doing better than you think.

• This episode’s blog post (+ Sources & Mentions)
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• Our ADHD Playlist on Spotify

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Who Should Listen

• Parents who’ve googled “why does my ADHD kid argue about EVERYTHING?” at 2 AM
• Anyone who’s found a lost permission slip in the freezer
• Teachers who want to better support ADHD students (and their exhausted parents)

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What You Get In This Episode

1. The ‘47 Asks’ Challenge: Why your kid genuinely doesn’t hear you (and how to ditch the nagging).
2. Transition Meltdowns Decoded: The 3-phase science behind “GET IN THE CAR RIGHT NOW” fails.
3. The Love of Arguing: Why your child debates like a tiny lawyer (and how to redirect it).
4. The ‘Lost & Found’ Cycle: “Launch pads” and “drop zones” and visual checklists for forgetful kiddos.

Listen for the full list plus science-backed strategies to cope.

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Bios

• Caitlin (CK): Former teacher who’s witnessed and caused ADHD chaos.
• Ariella Monti: Author and ADHD mom who bribes with screen time (and refuses to fight about jackets).

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Sources & Mentions

Get the full list plus links in this episode’s blog post.

• ADDitude Mag
• Book: The Explosive Child by Ross Greene (collaborative problem-solving).
• Instagram creators: 
  • Dr. Steven Storage
  • NurtureADHD

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