Ep7. Parenting ADHD Kids with Susan Hughes
- Nina Visic
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
In this episode, I’m joined by Susan Hughes, an accredited ADHD parent coach and mum to a now-young adult with ADHD. Susan shares her raw, honest story of parenting struggles - how she went from reactive and overwhelmed to calmer, more connected parenting by learning how to regulate her own emotions.
Together, we unpack why emotional regulation is so critical when parenting kids with ADHD, how to spot your own triggers, and practical ways to handle big emotions (yours and theirs) with more grace and less guilt.
You’ll Learn:
Why emotional regulation is a game-changer for ADHD parents
How Susan’s personal parenting journey transformed her approach
The common triggers that lead ADHD parents to lose their cool - and how to handle them
The surprising impact of your own emotional reactions on your child’s behaviour
Simple tools you can use in the moment to stay calm, even during a meltdown
Why understanding your own fight, flight, or freeze response matters so much in ADHD parenting
The importance of dropping unrealistic expectations - and how to give yourself permission to do it.
Why This Episode Matters
Parenting a child with ADHD can feel relentless - like no matter what you try, it’s never enough.
But understanding your own emotional patterns is the key to breaking out of reactive cycles and creating a calmer home.
This episode offers hope, understanding, and practical strategies for any parent feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to support their child.
Take-Home Action
Notice your emotional patterns this week. Ask yourself:
What are my triggers?
Where do I feel emotions in my body?
Can I take a breath, pause, or step away before reacting?
Then, practice taking three deep breaths—or even just one—before responding to your child.
Take the Next Step
Ready to go deeper?
Join me for a free SOS Parenting Support Call or check out Susan’s Confident ADHD Parent Formula for practical, tailored support.
Find the links below!
Links and Resources Mentioned
Visit Susan’s website: www.susanhughes.com.au
Sign up for Susan’s program: The Confident ADHD Parent Formula
Watch the Flip Your Lid video by Dr. Dan Siegel
Book an SOS Parent Support Call with Nina (use code SOSPATH for 50% off)
Join the Free 5-Day Mindfulness Challenge
Follow Nina on Instagram
About Your Hosts
Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach, mum of three, and the founder of Mindful Parenting Lifestyle. Through her business, she offers 1:1 coaching, group programs, and practical tools to help parents build stronger connections with their kids.
Nina is also the host of Your Calm Parenting Path, a podcast that shares real stories, practical strategies, and simple mindfulness tips to help parents raise their kids with more patience, less stress, and a whole lot more joy.
Susan Hughes is an accredited ADHD parent coach and mum to a now-young adult with ADHD. After her own challenges raising a spirited, neurodivergent child, Susan went on to earn her Master of Education in 2017, focusing on ADHD, coaching, and parenting.
She now supports families through her program The Confident ADHD Parent Formula and 1:1 coaching, helping parents manage the emotional load of raising ADHD kids with practical strategies, empathy, and understanding.
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