Why Traditional Parenting Advice Fails ADHD Kids
If you’ve tried every parenting book on the shelf and your ADHD child still struggles, you’re not failing—the advice is. Traditional parenting strategies were designed for neurotypical brains and often backfire with ADHD kids, making behaviors worse instead of better. This article explains why common techniques like “just try harder,” strict consequences, and rewards charts frequently fail children with ADHD. You’ll discover the neurological reasons behind these failures and learn what actually works when parenting a child with an ADHD brain.