Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators
Dr. Brian Bradford & Apryl Bradford
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About This Podcast
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 the myths and misinformation about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Together, Apryl and Dr. Bradford bring both lived experience and clinical expertise to help you:
- Understand what ADHD really is (and isn’t)
- Navigate school challenges and partner with teachers
- Make sense of medication options without the jargon
- Support your child’s strengths while tackling everyday struggles
- Feel less alone and more empowered on this journey
Each week, you’ll hear practical tips, the latest insights from the field, and conversations that validate what you’re living through. Whether you’re dealing with emotional outbursts, executive function challenges, or the stigma that still surrounds ADHD, you’ll find real talk and real help here.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I doing this right?”—this podcast is your answer.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical or psychiatric advice and should not replace professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed professional with any questions you may have regarding your child’s health or behavior.
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S1E26 Why Is My ADHD Child on So Many Medications? How to Prevent the Drug Cascade with Dr. Kate Trapani
Send a textYour ADHD child is on multiple meds and you're not sure why. Two psychiatrists explain how to prevent the drug cascade and advocate at every…
S1E25 Why Your ADHD Child Lies (And What to Do Instead of Punishing It)
Send a textWhen ADHD kids lie, it's not a character flaw, it's a coping strategy. Learn what the research says and what actually helps instead of shame…
ADHD School Behavior Problems: Why Nothing's Changing and the Framework That Will
Send a textYour child's behavior card comes home negative every day. It's not a character issue—it's a design issue. Learn the REACT framework that actually…
S1E23 ADHD Without Medication: What Actually Works (According to the Highest-Quality Research)
Send a textOverwhelmed by conflicting ADHD advice? Discover what actually works (and doesn't) for managing ADHD without medication, backed by top-tier…
S1E22 ADHD Morning Routine Chaos? How to Find Your Battle Zone and Fix It Without Changing Your Child
Send a textADHD mornings don't have to be chaos. Learn how to identify your household's biggest battle zone and make one environmental shift that changes…
S1E21 ADHD School Behavior Problems: 3 Moves Parents and Teachers Both Need to Know
Send a textYour phone buzzes: another behavior report. Learn why punishment fails ADHD kids and get scripts to build a real school-home team.____________________________________It's 2:47 PM. Your…
S1E20 Why Your ADHD Child Thinks "I'm the Problem" (And How Repair Changes Their Identity)
Send a textADHD kids hear "I'm the problem" on repeat. Learn why repairing after yelling rewrites that story—and what to do when your child won't…
S1E19 Stop Sitting in Mom Guilt: How to Repair with Your ADHD Child After You Lose It
Send a textYelled at your ADHD child and feel awful? Learn the 5-step repair system that protects your child's self-esteem and actually strengthens your relationship._______________________The…
S1E18 When ADHD Anger Turns Destructive: Why Punishment Makes It Worse (And What Actually Works)
Send a textDestructive anger in ADHD kids is one of the most misunderstood, shame-loaded experiences parents face. The advice most families are given — harsher consequences, bigger punishments,…
S1E17 [Part 5 of 5] The ADHD Holiday Survival System: The 3-Phase Plan That Stops Meltdowns, Sensory Overload & Dopamine Crashes
Send a textThis is the holiday episode every ADHD parent needs. After five weeks of dismantling holiday myths, decoding meltdowns, and rebuilding your confidence piece-by-piece…we’re finally here.In…
S1E16 [Part 4 of 5] The Small Holiday Tweaks That Create Big ADHD Wins (Parents Can’t Believe the Difference)
Send a textThere’s a moment every ADHD parent remembers.Not the big, Instagram-perfect one — the small, quiet one.It’s the moment you realize:“Wait… this actually worked.”The morning didn’t…
S1E15 [Part 3 of 5] 3 ADHD Holiday Myths Ruining Your Family's Christmas (Psychiatrist Reveals the Truth)
Send a textIf your holidays feel louder, harder, and more meltdown-heavy than everyone else’s, there’s a reason — and it’s not your parenting.It’s the three myths you were taught to believe about…
S1E14 [Part 2 of 5] Stop the Holiday Meltdowns: The 10-Minute Holiday Reset Every ADHD Family Needs (But No One Told You About)
Send a textIf “holiday magic” currently looks more like meltdowns over socks, cold coffee, and pure morning chaos, you’re not doing anything wrong, you’re living inside the ADHD Holiday Paradox.In…
S1E13 [Part 1 of 5] When the Holidays Break Your Brain: The ADHD Paradox No One Talks About
Send a textYou know how the holidays are supposed to be magical — cozy mornings, matching jammies, and family smiles?Yeah… for ADHD families, it usually looks more like meltdowns, forgotten gifts,…
S1E12 Why Small Things Trigger Big Meltdowns: How Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Hijacks ADHD Kids
Send a textYou say “It’s time to turn off the iPad.” They feel like their world just ended.If you’ve watched your child melt down over something you thought was minor—tears, anger, “You never let…
S1E11 Latest ADHD Research 2025: Executive Function Training, Sleep Secrets, and Why Therapy Dogs Actually Work
Send a textWhat if the key to helping your ADHD child wasn't just medication—but a combination of unexpected interventions backed by cutting-edge research? In this episode, Dr. Brian Bradford returns…
S1E10 ADHD and Friendships: Why Your Child Struggles to Fit In and How to Help Them Find Their Tribe
Send a textYou’re standing at the edge of the playground.Your child’s backpack hangs a little crooked, their eyes full of hope.They wave, the group pauses, and then turns away.Your child pretends not…
S1E9 The ADHD Bedtime Battle: Why Your Child Won’t Sleep (and How to Finally Fix It)
Send a textTired of endless bedtime battles? Discover the hidden link between ADHD and sleep, why melatonin timing matters, and the routines that can transform your nights.It’s late. The lights are…
S1E8 How to Help Your ADHD Child Actually Get Their Homework Done Without the Nightly Battles: Strategies for K–12 Success
Send a textIf homework time feels like World War III at your house, deep breaths, you’re not alone.Kids with ADHD aren’t being defiant when they melt down over math or “forget” that essay again.…
S1E7 How to Talk to Your Child About ADHD: What to Say When They Ask ‘What’s Wrong With Me?
Send a text“Mom, what’s wrong with me?”If your ADHD child has ever asked you this heartbreaking question at bedtime, you know the weight of that moment. The way you respond will shape how your child…
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Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators has published 27 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 26m.
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