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In this special solo episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, Kim opens up her heart to parents and caregivers of neurodiverse kids — especially those raising children with ADHD.

After hearing from listeners who said the podcast helped them feel less alone, Kim wanted to take a moment to speak directly to the parents — the ones quietly holding it all together, navigating school meetings, emotional ups and downs, and the daily balance between love and exhaustion.

She shares her own story of raising a neurodiverse child and the emotional reality behind it: what it’s like when others misunderstand your child, when feedback from teachers stings, and when you feel judged for choices like diagnosis or medication. Through honesty, compassion, and research, Kim reminds every parent listening that they are not alone — and that their children are not broken. They are bright, creative, deeply feeling individuals whose differences are also their strengths.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or ally, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that understanding and support make all the difference — and that your story, and your child’s story, matter.

💡 Key Topics

• Why this episode was created: to remind parents they’re not alone
• The emotional side of raising a neurodiverse child
• When others misread your child’s behavior or intentions
• The judgment parents feel about diagnoses and medication
• The toll of advocacy and the loneliness behind it
• How compassion, understanding, and structure can transform home and school life
• A reminder that ADHD isn’t a flaw — it’s part of how the brain is wired

📚 Featured Resources & Research

• Hallowell, E. M., & Ratey, J. J. (2021). ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction. Ballantine Books.
• American Academy of Pediatrics. (2020). ADHD: Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents.
• Koenig, K. P., De Los Reyes, A., Cicchetti, D., Scahill, L., & Klin, A. (2009). “Group intervention to promote social skills in school-age children with pervasive developmental disorders.” Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39(8), 1163–1172.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Data and Statistics on ADHD.
• Zakreski, M. (2023). Neurodiversity Playbook: How Neurodivergent People Can Crack the Code of Living in a Neurotypical World. Independently published.

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