ADHD Concepts Guide

Managing Executive Dysfunction as a Parent

Being a parent is a high pressure job with no breaks. When you have ADHD, the mental load can feel like a physical wall. You want to move, but your brain simply says no.

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What is it?

Executive dysfunction is a breakdown in the brain's air traffic control system. This system manages how you plan, focus, and start tasks. For a parent, it means the daily routine feels like an impossible puzzle.

Signs & Symptoms

Feeling paralyzed by a messy living room while the kids are playing
Losing school forms the moment they are handed to you
Total sensory shutdown when too many family members talk at once

Why does this happen?

The Prefrontal Cortex is the CEO of your brain. In ADHD, dopamine levels are often lower in this area. This makes it very hard for the CEO to send clear signals to start a task. When the house gets loud, your Amygdala takes over. This triggers a freeze response that makes you feel stuck.

The Action Plan

Try breaking down your next task like this to overcome the block:
1

Practice Self Compassion

2m

Remind yourself that your brain works differently than others.

2

Externalize Everything

5m

Write down the next task on a sticky note so you do not have to hold it in your head.

3

Micro Tasks

5m

Choose one tiny action like washing three forks to break the freeze.

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