158: My ADHD kid can't tolerate losing!

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   159: Does your ADHD kid tell you what they're doing INSTEAD of doing what you just asked!?!?!

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   155: Does your ADHD kid think they're "the bad kid?" And do you agree?

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   166: The meltdown over a football card…

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   165: Does your ADHD child lash out physically?

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   21 Sep 2026 · 29 min

   164: Your anticipation of the fight with your ADHD kid, is likely causing the exact fight you don't want!

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    163: The hope and sadness rollercoaster of parenting an ADHD kid

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