Dr. Becky Kennedy Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds

ADHD Strategies

Understanding ADHD involves recognizing the unique energy and challenges children face. Andrew Huberman highlights the importance of channeling children's energy rather than suppressing it, suggesting that providing outlets for physical and emotional expression can be beneficial 1. Dr. Becky Kennedy emphasizes working with children as teammates to navigate their struggles, rather than opposing them 1. This approach fosters a supportive environment where children can learn to regulate their emotions effectively.

It's much more effective to tell anyone what they can do rather than telling them what they can't do.

--- Dr. Becky Kennedy

Additionally, embracing the frustration inherent in learning can help children develop resilience and patience 2.

   

Deep Sensitivity

Deeply feeling children are often misunderstood due to their intense emotional experiences. Dr. Becky Kennedy describes these children as "super sensors," who perceive and react to their environment with heightened sensitivity 3. This can lead to challenges in typical parenting approaches, as these children may reject conventional methods of emotional validation 4.

They almost experience their feelings as attackers, which is, again, why parents can get scared of them.

--- Dr. Becky Kennedy

By finding alternative ways to connect, parents can help deeply feeling children access their capacity for love and empathy, ultimately fostering stronger relationships 4.