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Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators

Dr. Brian Bradford & Apryl Bradford
ADHD
Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
Parenting
Child Development
Executive Functioning
Education
Emotional Regulation
Holiday Season
Mental Health
Parenting Strategies
Child Psychology
Executive Function
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
Sensory Overload
Peer Relationships
Medication
Back-To-School
Positive Reinforcement
Emotional Repair
Morning Routines

Raising a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming—meltdowns, school struggles, medication decisions, and the constant fear you’re doing it wrong. Raising ADHD is the podcast for parents and teachers who want clarity, strategies, and real-life support.

Hosted by Apryl Bradford, M.Ed. (former teacher and ADHD mom) and Dr. Brian Bradford, D.O. (Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist), this show cuts through ... more

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How to talk to your child's teacher about ADHD and start the year as a team. A former teacher's plan for one clear goal, positive feedback, and no double punishment.

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Getting your ADHD child ready for school isn't about fixing their behavior. How to protect their self-esteem, set a boundary on teacher feedback, and plant one small support.

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Back-to-school prep for ADHD families starts with you. Simple decisions to make now, from meals to meds to bedtime, so you start the year less loaded and more regulated.

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Is a packed weekend making ADHD behavior worse? Why kids start Saturday in regulation debt, and a simple weekend check-in for calmer Monday mornings.

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Soccer at nine, birthday party at t... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Katherine Brooks
Travel expert specializing in neurodiverse families
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Episode: Traveling With ADHD Kids: How to Plan a Vacation That Doesn't End in Meltdowns with Mary Katherine Brooks
Kate Trapani
PGY-2 resident, pediatric psychiatry
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Episode: Why Is My ADHD Child on So Many Medications? How to Prevent the Drug Cascade with Dr. Kate Trapani

Hosts

Apryl Bradford
Host of Raising ADHD; former teacher and ADHD mom; education-focused content creator.
Brian Bradford
Co-host; Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist; provides medical perspective on ADHD.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Helps me feel not alone in parenting ADHD

    I’m only a handful of episodes in but this podcast has been amazing! It’s has helped me with tips and tricks to make our home life a little easier. Help me understand my child a lot better! I’m excited to continue listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disappointed123455
    United States3 months ago
  • Practical Solutions for Parents and Teachers

    After 26 years in education, I can say the hardest thing about being a teacher is finding strategies that are positive and work for kids who struggle with academics and/or behavior issues often due to ADHD. I binge listened to every episode of this podcast available so far, and think that every parent and teacher who is raising or teaching children with ADHD should listen to this podcast. Apryl and Brian share practical strategies that can be implemented fairly quickly to help kids be more succe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becky1757
    United States10 months ago
  • THANK YOU!

    So helpful to have practical insights from experts with daily experience and up-to-date knowledge. I wish I’d had this resource years ago .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helen Henley
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Hosts bring lived experience and medical expertise to ADHD discussions.
Useful for both families and educators seeking evidence-based approaches.
Practical strategies for parents and teachers, clearly explained.

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How to Talk to Your Child About ADHD: What to Say When They Ask ‘What’s Wrong With Me?
Q: Why do I have to take medications?
Explain it as glasses for your brain, helping things come into focus.
How to Talk to Your Child About ADHD: What to Say When They Ask ‘What’s Wrong With Me?
Q: Why do I always get in trouble?
This is due to your brain reacting quickly; it doesn't mean you're a bad kid, just that you process things differently.
How to Talk to Your Child About ADHD: What to Say When They Ask ‘What’s Wrong With Me?
Q: Will I always have ADHD?
Yes, you're always going to have ADHD. But that's not a bad thing, and many successful people have ADHD.
How to Talk to Your Child About ADHD: What to Say When They Ask ‘What’s Wrong With Me?
Q: What do you actually say when your kids ask these hard questions?
You reassure them that nothing is wrong with them; their brain just works differently, which makes them unique.

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Practical, hands-on guidance for families and educators navigating ADHD, focusing on executive function, daily routines, and collaborative strategies with schools. Episodes center on actionable systems—checklists that actually work, scaffolding, and behavior frameworks—while unpacking topics from morning routines to managing hyperactivity, medication conversations, and emotional repair. The hosts blend lived parenting experience with clinical expertise to demystify ADHD, emphasize compassionate communication, and empower listeners to create consistent environments that support a child's strengths and school success. A standout aspect is the emphasis on real-world application (family routines, classroom strategies, and repair after conflicts... more

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