ADHD is a Superpower: Parenting, Routines & Real-World Tips with Tyler Dorsey | Episode 20

Описание: In today’s episode, Pam sits down with Tyler Dorsey, Founder & Executive Director of Focus Forward ADHD, to talk about one of the most common struggles families face—ADHD in kids, teens, and even in parents themselves. Tyler brings her personal story, clinical insight, and mom-of-four perspective to one of the most hope-filled and practical conversations we’ve ever recorded.

You’ll hear Tyler’s honest journey from being an overwhelmed child with ADHD to becoming a nationally recognized ADHD coach leading a team that supports families across the country. Together, Pam and Tyler unpack:

• What ADHD actually looks like inside your child’s brain
• Why interest-driven behavior is not defiance—and how to respond
• How to build executive function skills at home
• The power of nonverbal communication with your ADHD child
• Bedtime and morning routines that truly work
• When to choose OT, coaching, or both
• How to handle mom guilt and reactive moments with compassion
• Why struggle is not failure but formation
• Tyler’s story of raising her own ADHD child with curiosity and confidence

This episode is full of practical tools, real encouragement, and so many “that is literally my kid” moments. Whether you’re raising a child with ADHD or you’re an adult still navigating your own, you’ll walk away feeling understood, supported, and equipped.

Resources Mentioned:
• Focus Forward ADHD Coaching — parent coaching, child/teen coaching, executive function support
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy at Marshall Pediatric Therapy — helping kids regulate, understand their bodies, and build essential sensory and emotional skills
• Nonverbal communication strategies, picture schedules, “landing the plane” techniques, and more

You’re doing better than you think, mom. And you don’t have to walk this road alone.