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Is my ADHD kid deliberately uncooperativ...

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On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in November 2025.


When your ADHD child is struggling, do you worry they’re acting out on purpose? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks the concept of executive function deficits in young people, and how shifting your perspective from "won't" to "can't" can help you respond to big emotions and challenging routines with more compassion and connection.


Related Project Parenthood Episodes:

Should you punish your ADHD child?

How to reduce parental stress with mindfulness

Brain Boosters: powering up your child's executive functioning

 

Dr. Coor’s Related Blog: 

Crush Your Parenting Overwhelm: Better Communication With The People You Love

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