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Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares

Aymara Valladares, LCPC

Parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming. The Calm Focus Method provides practical tools to help you create a calmer home, improve your child"s focus and behavior, and reduce the daily stress that leaves families exhausted. Simple strategies, real-life examples, lasting change.

kids & family parenting

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29:53

15. Why Homework Turns Into a Battle with an ADHD Child

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/10/06

In this episode of Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares, we're looking beyond “My child just doesn't want to do their homework” and asking a more useful question: “What's making homework hard?” You'll learn practical ways to reduce homework battles while still maintaining expectations and gradually building your child's independence.

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21:13

14. ADHD or Anxiety? Why They Can Look Similar and...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/09/29

Is your child distracted because of ADHD or are they too worried to concentrate? Are they procrastinating because they can't get started or because they're afraid of getting something wrong? And what happens when your child has both ADHD and anxiety? In this episode, Aymara explores how ADHD and anxiety can sometimes look similar on the outside while being driven by very different experiences underneath. This episode isn't about diagnosing your child at home. It's about becoming more

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19:35

13. Why Does My ADHD Child Forget Everythinh?

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/09/24

In this episode Aymara explains why ADHD forgetfulness isn't necessarily laziness, carelessness, or a lack of responsibility. You'll learn how to stop relying on repeated reminders and start creating simple systems that help your child remember, become more independent, and understand what their brain needs to succeed.

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17:50

12. Why Does my ADHD Child Ignores me?

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/08/25

In this episode, Aymara explains why a child can hear your words without fully processing or acting on the instruction. You'll learn how attention shifting, working memory, task initiation, and executive functioning can make seemingly simple directions surprisingly difficult. Most importantly, you'll learn practical ways to communicate differently, so you can spend less time repeating yourself and more time connecting with your child.

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19:06

11. Losing Patience With an ADHD Kid: Forgiving...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/08/18

In this episode, Aymara talks about what happens when your nervous system becomes overwhelmed, why losing your patience doesn't have to define the relationship, and how to repair the connection after a difficult parenting moment. You'll learn how to recognize your own warning signs, take a parent pause, apologize without giving up your authority, and show your child that healthy relationships can survive hard moments. Because good parenting isn't about never making mistakes. It's about

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17:57

10. Impulsive ADHD Kid Behavior: Why they act before...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/08/11

Does your child seem to act first and think later? In this episode, Aymara explains why children with ADHD may know the rules and still struggle to follow them in the moment. You'll learn how impulsivity works, why punishment alone doesn't teach self-control, and how to help your child build that critical pause between the impulse and the action. Most importantly, you'll walk away with practical strategies you can begin using at home today.

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11:50

9. The Interrupting ADHD Kid: Understanding the...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/08/04

If you've ever wondered why your child blurts things out before you finish speaking, you're not alone. For many children with ADHD, interrupting isn't about being disrespectful—, t's about impulsivity, excitement, and the fear of forgetting an important thought. In this episode, Aymara explores why interrupting is so common in children with ADHD and shares practical, compassionate strategies to help your child learn one of life's most important communication skills: waiting their turn.

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11:03

8. Sibling Fights & Your ADHD Kid: Managing the...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/07/28

Sibling conflict is a normal part of growing up, but when one child has ADHD, those disagreements can happen more often and feel much more intense. In this episode, Aymara explores why sibling conflict happens, how ADHD affects the entire family, and practical ways parents can help build stronger, healthier relationships between brothers and sisters.

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11:27

7. ADHD Kid Public Meltdowns: Navigating big feelings...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/07/21

If you've ever felt the stares, heard the unsolicited advice, or questioned your parenting after a public meltdown, this episode is for you. In this episode, Aymara shares why public meltdowns happen, what your child may be experiencing in those overwhelming moments, and how you can respond with calm, confidence, and compassion. You'll learn practical strategies to support your child while letting go of the fear of being judged by others. Remember, your child's hardest moments do not define

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10:41

Bedtime Chaos for an ADHD Kid: How to help their...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/07/14

In this episode, Aymara explores why bedtime is so difficult for many ADHD children and shares practical, compassionate strategies to help create calmer evenings. You'll learn how to build a predictable bedtime routine, reduce overstimulation, strengthen connection before sleep, and support your child in winding down without turning bedtime into another daily battle.

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9:41

5. ADHD Kid Screen Time Battles: Ending the daily...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/07/07

Does turning off the tablet or video game lead to tears, arguments, or full-blown meltdowns in your home? You're not alone. In this episode, Aymara explains why screen time transitions are especially difficult for children with ADHD and shares practical strategies to help make those moments calmer. You'll learn how to prepare your child for the end of screen time, reduce power struggles, and guide them through disappointment while maintaining healthy boundaries. If screen time has become

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14:10

4. The ADHD Kid Defiance Cycle: Why they say "no" to...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/06/30

Does it feel like every request turns into a battle? In this episode, Aymara explores why children with ADHD often resist everyday tasks like getting dressed or starting homework. You'll learn why what looks like defiance is often a struggle with transitions and emotional regulation, not intentional disrespect. You will discover practical strategies you can start using today to reduce power struggles, encourage cooperation, and create calmer interactions at home. In this episode you'll

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16:56

3. Running on Empty: Finding small pockets of peace...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/06/23

fI you're parenting a child with ADHD, you may feel like your brain never gets a chance to rest. Even during quiet moments, you're thinking about homework, behavior, school concerns, emotional regulation, and what challenge might come next. Over time, that constant state of alertness can leave you emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted. In this episode, Aymara discusses what it means to be running on empty, why so many ADHD parents feel burned out, and how to begin recovering

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14:00

ADHD Guilt: Letting go of the deep-seated fear that...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/06/23

Do you ever lie awake at night replaying the day and wondering if you're doing enough for your child? If so, you're not alone. Many parents raising children with ADHD carry a heavy burden of guilt. Guilt about losing patience. Guilt about not recognizing ADHD sooner. Guilt about school struggles, emotional outbursts, and feeling like they're somehow falling short. In this episode, Aymara explores why guilt is such a common experience for ADHD parents and how to begin letting go of the

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11:04

Burnout With an ADHD Kid: How to survive when you...

Parenting ADHD with Aymara Valladares ·

2026/06/23

Parenting a child with ADHD can feel exhausting in ways that many people don't fully understand. Between homework battles, emotional outbursts, school concerns, and constant reminders, it's easy to reach a point where you feel completely depleted. In this episode, Aymara talks about ADHD parent burnout, why it happens, and why feeling exhausted does not mean you're failing. You'll learn how chronic stress affects your nervous system and discover practical ways to begin recovering without

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