Is it ADHD or Just Solo Parenting Chaos?
New episode out now! 🎙️ This week on ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective, Donna has been off living her best life on her hen do, while Adam has been “solo parenting” their 2-year-old… with a little (okay, a lot of) help from the older kids. So was it really solo parenting, and how much parenting did he actually do?
Episode Highlights:
- Hen do vs home chaos: Donna’s away, Adam’s in charge… sort of.
- We talk about what it’s really like being alone with a 2-year-old toddler and what makes us completely lose our heads.
- How ADHD shows up in solo parenting:
- Executive functioning overload
- Emotional dysregulation
- Sensory overload and constant noise
- What Donna does differently with her “neuronormal” brain that makes it look like a walk in the park. Is it really easier, or just different wiring?
- We agree: solo parenting is hard for anyone – ADHD just changes the texture of it.
- The mental load, the guilt, the pressure to “do it right,” and how ADHD parents can feel like they’re constantly dropping the ball (even when they’re not).
5 Minute Moans:
- Adam vs the pile of washing that’s literally blocking his TV viewing pleasure.
- Adam’s incredible ability to lose something he had in his hand 10 seconds ago – keys, remote, you name it.
We finish with our good, bad and ugly stories – all parenting themed this week. We’re so grateful for the stories you’ve already shared, and we’d love more. Your real-life moments help other parents feel seen, especially those trying to navigate ADHD, kids, and everyday chaos.
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