The ADHD brain works differently—and once you understand that, everything starts to make a whole lot more sense. Here are 7 things every parent needs to know if they’re raising a child with ADHD (and want to stay somewhat sane in the process): 1. They’re not ignoring you. Their brain genuinely struggles to filter distractions and shift attention. 2. “Simple” instructions aren’t always simple. Break things down one step at a time. 3. They’re not lazy—they’re overwhelmed. Executive function challe