51. How to Handle Family Criticism About ADHD: Boundaries and Keeping Your Sanity [Solo Episode] with Jane McFadden

Worried about family comments on your child’s ADHD? The judgmental questions, the unsolicited advice, the pressure to explain your choices - it’s a lot. Get the guide: A Mum’s Guide to Support and Helping Others Get It is available on the website, filled with practical tips for advocating for your child while protecting your peace. This episode is here to help you: Respond calmly, even when caught off guard. Set boundaries that stick (without second-guessing yourself). Protect your peace and your child’s confidence.   Whether you’re bracing for the next family gathering or still processing the last one, you’ll find practical strategies to handle these moments with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between genuine curiosity and someone just stirring the pot - and where to draw the line. Hit play for tools you can use right now to feel more prepared, more empowered, and less alone. Related Episode: S02E50: Stop People-Pleasing: The ADHD Mum’s Guide to Boundaries, Balance, and Breaking Free 💡 For more support, check out the Household Family Meeting Template - ADHD Mums (2025) — packed with scripts, planning tools, and real-life strategies to help you implement what we talk about in this episode. It won’t fix the system, but it will help you survive it without burning out. What to Listen Next: S02E46: ‘Tis the Season to Overspend: ADHD Mum vs. Impulse Shopping S02E48: Running Out of Time: Why ADHD Mums Feel Overwhelmed at Christmas (and How to Fix It!) S02E49: Christmas Chaos: Hacks for Surviving Family Drama, Sensory Overload, and Picky Eaters!   BOOK IN WITH JANE'S RECOMMENDED THERAPISTS If you're looking to connect with a parenting specialist or psychologist for expert advice on parenting, please check out www.adhdmums.com.au/services. Your journey to more confident and supported parenting starts here! CONNECT WITH ME... If you’ve got a question or want to connect with other ADHD mums, we’ve got a whole community on our Facebook group. Click here to join and post your question. Don’t worry if it’s been asked before! I love to answer everyone in a group format. LEAVE ME A REVIEW Your review means the world to me! Your thoughts really help others discover my content that I genuinely (and passionately) hope could make a difference in their lives. Your support creates a ripple effect of spreading my show around and hopefully reaching the right people (especially Mums who may be at their wit’s end). WANT TO COLLABORATE? If you’re enquiring about a collaboration or speaking engagement – please email [email protected]. EXTRA RESOURCES: Still not sure if you have ADHD or are Autistic? Get access to my recommended self-tests as a guide to whether you should go for an assessment or not. https://adhdmums.com.au/resources Find more answers, resources and guides on my website at https://adhdmums.com.au/ Key Topics covered in this ep: ADHD mums Christmas family dynamics Handling family criticism People-pleasing habits Setting boundaries during Christmas ADHD medication stigma Managing holiday overwhelm Emotional regulation tools Neurodivergent parenting Saying no without guilt Grounding techniques for stress ADHD and family relationships Prioritising mental health at Christmas Teaching kids healthy boundaries Avoiding holiday burnout Surviving Christmas stressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.