E290: Stop Helping Your Adult ADHD Child: Unpopular Opinions

Ever give your kid a piece of advice they ignore, only to hear them call it brilliant when it comes from somebody else? I do this to my husband. He'll tell me something, I'll wave it off, and then someone else says the exact same thing and suddenly I'm all ears. Sorry, dear.

In this episode of my unpopular opinions series, I'm answering a question from a parent who wants to help their adult ADHD child find a job. My first question back is a little uncomfortable. Do they actually want your help?

We'll talk about how to stay available without bringing it up every time you talk, how to tell whether you're worried about their job or disappointed they are different from what you pictured, and how to set clear expectations around rent, guests, and responsibilities if you share a home. I'll also share why a trusted aunt, coach, or mentor might be the person they're ready to hear from.

I also share how to get my book's preorder bonuses, including the chapter sampler, by buying a copy or requesting one through your local library. Find book details and bonus form here. Please pre-order your copy this month so we can trigger a second printing to arrive in time for February.

If you're trying to give your grown kid some room and still show up for them, come listen, mama. We can talk through this tough situation together.

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: https://www.patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-stop-helping-your-adult-child-adhd-opinion

Links mentioned in this episode: Nick Finnegan Counseling Center's free and low-cost resources. Dr. Kimberly Harrison's program for adults with ADHD and autism.