{"podcast":{"title":"Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective","slug":"shining-with-adhd-by-the-childhood-collective-6014030","podcast_index_feed_id":6014030,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/shining-with-adhd/","website_url":"https://thechildhoodcollective.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4f656e91-4ecd-4cff-8545-d439bccd0b3a/untitled-3000-3000-px.png","author":"The Childhood Collective","episode_count":123,"summary":"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 child’s 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 Mallor…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-22T18:17:11.268314+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shining-with-adhd-by-the-childhood-collective-6014030"},"episode":{"title":"#212: ADHD and Self-Esteem: How to Help Your Child Feel Good About Who They Are","slug":"212-adhd-and-self-esteem-how-to-help-your-child-feel-good-about-who-they-are","published_at":"2026-02-02T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shining-with-adhd-by-the-childhood-collective-6014030/212-adhd-and-self-esteem-how-to-help-your-child-feel-good-about-who-they-are","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shining-with-adhd-by-the-childhood-collective-6014030","url":"https://thechildhoodcollective.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cde509b0-4754-4188-a37b-0ca77652744d.mp3","summary":"SHINING WITH ADHD #212: ADHD and Self-Esteem: How to Help Your Child Feel Good About Who They Are The Childhood Collective 2/4/2026 SUMMARY We are talking with Penny Williams, host of the Beautifully Complex podcast, about ADHD and self-esteem. Penny vulnerably shares how her own social anxiety once made her overly critical, driven by a need for her kids to look “put together” as a reflection of her. We explore how letting go of others’ opinions can be a powerful turning point, especially for parents raising kids with ADHD and autism. Penny introduces the authenticity mirror and offers practical ways to reflect acceptance, confidence, and pride back to your child so they can feel good about who they truly are. MEET PENNY WILLIAMS Penny Williams is a behavior and parenting coach, author, and educator who supports families raising neurodivergent kids, including those with ADHD, autism, and anxiety. Through her science-informed, compassion-centered SIGNAL Parenting™ framework, she helps parents understand what behavior is communicating and respond with connection instead of punishment. Penny is the award-winning author of Boy Without Instructions, host of the Beautifully Complex Podcast with over 5 million downloads, and founder of the Regulated Kids Project. Her work has been featured in leading parenting and neurodiversity publications. At the heart of Penny’s work is one powerful belief: Behavior isn’t the problem — it’s the signal. LINKS + RESOURCES Episode #212 Transcript Penny's Website Beautifully Complex Podcast Penny's Instagram The Childhood Collective Instagram Have a question or want to share some thoughts? 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