Explore every episode of the podcast The ADHD Parenting Playbook

In this episode of The ADHD Parenting Playbook, Dr. Julian Vance and Sarah Montgomery explore the complex reality of comorbidities—conditions like anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and learning disabilities that accompany ADHD in up to 80% of children. Moving beyond the initial diagnosis, the discussion highlights 2025 research on the "domino effect" of executive dysfunction and the phenomenon of emotional exhaustion. The hosts provide a roadmap for parents to distinguish between behavioral defiance and depleted self-regulation, offering insights into modern multimodal treatments (including triple-action non-stimulants and digital therapeutics) and practical, home-based strategies to reduce friction and build resilience.

In this episode, Dr. Julian Vance and Sarah Montgomery explore the historically overlooked and unique presentation of ADHD in girls. Moving beyond the stereotype of the hyperactive boy, the hosts discuss how girls often internalize their symptoms, leading to chronic overwhelm, anxiety, and inattention that may fly under the radar at school. The discussion centers on the exhausting phenomenon of "masking"—where girls suppress symptoms in public only to experience severe emotional dysregulation at home. Listeners will learn to identify these internalized patterns and discover updated 2025 treatment strategies, including advanced medication delivery systems, "regulation stations," and collaborative problem-solving techniques designed to support the female ADHD brain.

In this episode of The ADHD Parenting Playbook, Dr. Julian Vance and Sarah Montgomery trace the developmental trajectory of ADHD, challenging the myth that children simply "outgrow" the condition. Instead, they explore how ADHD evolves from physical restlessness in toddlers to internal executive dysfunction in teenagers. This discussion highlights the "2025 perspective" on neurodiversity, offering parents a roadmap for navigating the distinct challenges of each developmental stage. From identifying early signs in preschoolers to managing the complex "executive function bottleneck" of adolescence, this episode provides research-backed strategies to support your child’s unique neurology.

In this transformative episode of "The ADHD Parenting Playbook," Dr. Julian Vance and Sarah Montgomery move beyond surface-level symptoms to explore the biological "why" behind ADHD. They break down the science of the neurodiverse brain, explaining how differences in the prefrontal cortex and neurotransmitter processing impact a child's ability to regulate behavior. The discussion addresses common parental frustrations, such as the "Perfect Angel" phenomenon at school versus meltdowns at home, and offers a crucial mindset shift: moving from viewing ADHD as a behavioral choice to understanding it as a neurodevelopmental reality. Listeners will gain actionable strategies for "scaffolding" their child’s executive functions and creating a supportive environment that prioritizes skill-building over punishment.

In this inaugural episode of "The ADHD Parenting Playbook," Dr. Julian Vance and Sarah Montgomery dismantle the outdated stereotypes of ADHD as solely a hyperactivity issue. They explore the modern "neurodiversity" perspective, explaining how ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting the brain's executive functions rather than a behavioral deficit. The discussion highlights the nuances of internalized symptoms often missed in girls, the biological reality behind emotional dysregulation, and the latest advancements in personalized treatment options available in 2025. This episode offers a roadmap for parents to shift from frustration to collaboration by understanding the "why" behind their child's behaviors.