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by Apryl Bradford, M.Ed
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 teachersMake sense of medication options without the jargonSupport your child’s strengths while tackling everyday strugglesFeel less alone and more empowered on this journeyEach week, you’ll hear practical tips, the latest insight
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- 5 days ago25 min
Why Reward Charts Don’t Work for ADHD Kids (and the 3 Fixes That Make Them Work)
Send us Fan Mail 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 picked the prize and was all in Monday and Tuesday. By Wednesday they couldn’t care less and you’re refereeing meltdowns over unearned stars. The chart ends up in the trash. Here’s the thing: reward charts really do work for ADHD kids. We’re just...
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Why Your ADHD Child Won’t Listen: The Brain Science Nobody Explains
Send us Fan Mail 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 fourth time, louder, and now you’re the one who yelled and they’re asking why you always yell. Before you decide your child is ignoring you on purpose, let’s look at what’s actually happening in their brain. One of the most asked questions in AD...
- 2 weeks ago29 min
ADHD Discipline: Stop Punishing the Same Behavior Over and Over
Send us Fan Mail 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. ___________________________________________________________________ Hit their brother, lose the iPad. Miss the homework, lose the screen. The consequence doesn’t land, so next time you make it bigger, then bigger again. If you keep escalating and keep having the same fight, the problem isn’t the size of the ...
- Sep 21, 202625 min
You've Tried Everything With Your ADHD Child and Nothing Works. Here's Why
Send us Fan Mail 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 instead of stacking more strategies. _______________________________________________________________________ Checklists, reward charts, timers, visuals, consequences, laying it all out the night before. You've saved 47 Instagram posts telli...
- Sep 14, 202631 min
ADHD and School: How to Get a 504 or IEP (Even When the School Keeps Stalling)
Send us Fan Mail 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 messaged me this week. Her medicated third grader was on the honor roll last year. This year he's dropped to a 68 in his favorite subject, coming home drained, and the school's answer to three years of asking for help is still "let's try this first." If t...
- Aug 24, 202641 min
The ADHD Middle School Transition: How to Help Your ADHD Child Survive (and Actually Grow in) Middle School
Send us Fan Mail The ADHD middle school transition is a real risk point. Why symptoms spike, why medication isn't enough, and how to build the executive function bridge your child needs. __________________________________________________________ One or two teachers becomes six or seven. One classroom becomes a locker, a schedule, and a pile of deadlines. Somewhere along the way we started calling this "be more independent," walked our kids to the edge of a cliff, and hoped they'd grow wings o...
- Aug 18, 202639 min
How to Talk to Your Child's Teacher About ADHD: Start the Year as a Team, Not the Punishment Department
Send us Fan Mail How to talk to your child's teacher about ADHD and start the year as a team. A former teacher's plan for one clear goal, positive feedback, and no double punishment. _________________________________________________________________ You're already bracing for it: the email, the phone call, the note in the folder. You can't sit beside your child all day, so the school tells you what went wrong and leaves you wondering what you're supposed to do with it once they walk in the doo...
- Aug 9, 202626 min
Dreading the Teacher's First Report? How to Get Your ADHD Child Ready for School
Send us Fan Mail Getting your ADHD child ready for school isn't about fixing their behavior. How to protect their self-esteem, set a boundary on teacher feedback, and plant one small support. ________________________________________________________________ A mom posted in an ADHD parenting group: "Anyone else so nervous for the first weeks of school? I'm not excited to hear about how challenging my kid is being." The comments blew up. If you've ever felt your stomach drop watching a teacher w...
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About 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 teachersMake sense of medication options without the jargonSupport your child’s strengths while tackling everyday strugglesFeel less alone and more empowered on this journeyEach week, you’ll hear practical tips, the latest insight
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