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Shining With ADHD by The Childhood CollectiveAuthor: The Childhood Collective
Are you a parent of a child with ADHD (or suspected ADHD)? Are you overwhelmed by the treatment options to support your child? Are you exhausted from giving your child with ADHD *countless* reminders for the same tasks yelling to get them to (sometimes) listen and walking on eggshells to avoid the seemingly endless meltdowns? Are you getting constant calls from the school about your childs behavior? Is your child struggling in school without a plan in place to help them? If you want to truly understand ADHD, find practical tools that work, and feel empowered to get your child the right supports at school, this show is for you. The Shining with ADHD Podcast by the Childhood Collective is a live-workshop style educational podcast packed with actionable, step-by-step strategies, empathy, and of course, some humor! You can learn from the experts as you navigate this chaotic ADHD parenting journey, create calm in your home, and help your child shine at school. Your hosts Katie, Lori, and Mallory of The Childhood Collective have helped thousands of overwhelmed parents find joy and confidence in raising their child with ADHD. Katie is a speech language pathologist, and Lori and Mallory are both child psychologists. As busy mamas themselves, they are on a mission to combine the science of ADHD with the compassion of moms. Each week, they share inspiration and tips to help you tackle challenging behaviors, build executive functioning skills, and manage big emotions. Along with sharing their best ADHD parenting advice and stories, The Childhood Collective interviews top ADHD professionals *and* relatable ADHD parents who share their favorite tools to empower you EVERY time you tune in. With their online community growing every day, now YOU can learn from the experts, get inspired, and raise a happy and independent child with ADHD! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#208: Twice Exceptional Kids and ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
Episode 208
Monday, 8 December, 2025
SHINING WITH ADHD #208: Twice Exceptional Kids and ADHD: What Parents Need to KnowThe Childhood Collective12/10/2025SUMMARYParenting twice exceptional (2e) kids with ADHD comes with unique challenges and incredible strengths. In this episode, gifted education specialist Chris Wiebe shares practical tips for supporting 2e children, from leaning into their strengths to finding mentors they can connect with. Chris describes how parents can help twice exceptional kids thrive at school and at home. This episode is packed with encouragement and realistic strategies for families raising twice exceptional kids. MEET DR. CHRIS WIEBEChris Wiebe, Ed.D., is an educator specializing in twice-exceptional (2e) students - those who are gifted and have developmental differences like ADHD. After seven years as a classroom teacher, he moved into administration, designing curriculum, supporting neurodiverse learners and families, and serving as managing editor for an online 2e education publication. He co-authored a chapter on institutional programming for 2e students published by Oxford University Press and has written on pedagogy, technology, and diversity in higher education. After nearly 20 years in 2e education, Dr. Wiebe became the parent of a gifted son with ADHD.LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode #208 TranscriptRecommended books on Twice Exceptional LearnersBridges Academy Online (online high school specifically for 2e students) Bridges Graduate School (certifications and degrees in neurodiversity education) The Childhood Collective InstagramHave a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at hello@thechildhoodcollective.comMentioned in this episode:Creating Calm CourseCreating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!Creating Calm CourseHungryrootHungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.HungryrootBoard Games for Kids with ADHDBoard games are a natural way to help kids build their executive functioning and cooperation skills. When we polled the community about your favorite board games for kids with ADHD, you gave us hundreds of ideas! We narrowed them down to the games that got the most votes, and sorted them by age. Check out our top recommendations for board games for kids with ADHD, and let us know how it goes. Board Games for Kids with ADHD
