Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators
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.
Raising ADHD: Real Talk For Parents & Educators
Latest Episodes
Why Reward Charts Don’t Work for ADHD Kids (and the 3 Fixes That Make Them Work)
ADHD reward charts fail for three fixable reasons: the reward’s too far away, the goal’s too big, or you’re rewarding a skill you never taught. How to make charts actually work.You made the chart. The adorable one off Etsy. Your kid pick...
Why Your ADHD Child Won’t Listen: The Brain Science Nobody Explains
Why won’t your ADHD child listen? It’s not defiance. The brain science behind listening, plus the hear-focus-understand-remember-do framework and how to help.You’ve said it three times. “Go get your pajamas on.” Nothing. You say it a fou...
ADHD Discipline: Stop Punishing the Same Behavior Over and Over
Consequences don’t work for your ADHD child because they’re not instructions. Why bigger punishments backfire, and the hold-teach-reinforce shift that builds real skills.________________________________________________________________...
You've Tried Everything With Your ADHD Child and Nothing Works. Here's Why
Tried every ADHD strategy and nothing seems to work? ADHD behavior problems often continue because we’re solving the wrong problem. Learn how executive function challenges can drive behavior and how to find the real breakdown underneath it inst...
ADHD and School: How to Get a 504 or IEP (Even When the School Keeps Stalling)
504 vs IEP for ADHD, explained by a former teacher. What each plan is, who qualifies, how to request an evaluation in writing, and what to do when the school stalls.____________________________________________________A mom message...