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May 2024
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Should you punish your ADHD child?

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At the end of your rope trying to parent your ADHD child? Wondering if punishment helps? Dr. Coor explains what punishment is, how it affects kids with ADHD, and parenting strategies you can use to create a relational atmosphere within which your ADHDer can thrive.

Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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