E099: Should I Tell My Child They Have ADHD? Advice from a Mom who has ADHD: Q+A Session

Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD

Should I tell my child he or she has ADHD? You asked; I answered. This question frequently plagues parents of children with ADHD. We worry about labeling our kids, how others will treat our ADHD kids, if the label makes life harder, if our child will not overcome it, and on the anxiety spiral spins. Here's what I do know as an adult who has ADHD, was not diagnosed until adulthood, and didn't have the knowledge. Do I wish someone would have told me I have ADHD? What will you child attribute their differences to if they don't know they have ADHD? And if you do tell your child they have ADHD, what does that conversation look like? Here's some quick thoughts on this hefty question. Click here for the Show notes and transcription. Sign up for class now: Learn how to manage your daily life with productivity skills tailored for ADHD moms.