Parenting on Hard Mode: ADHD, Autism, and the Untold Truth of Family Life
Parenting on Hard Mode: ADHD, Autism, and the Untold Truth of Family Life  
Podcast: After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings
Published On: Wed Sep 17 2025
Description: Parenting is hard. Parenting with ADHD, autism, and three kids? That’s hard mode. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Kristin (ADHD) and her husband Tyler (autism) share the messy, hilarious, beautiful, and deeply human truth of raising kids in a neurodivergent household. From autistic meltdowns to ADHD crashes, from marriage clashes to parenting a recently diagnosed autistic child, they reveal the stories they’ve never told before.You’ll learn:The science behind autistic meltdowns and ADHD crashes (and why they’re so misunderstood)How to build a family that works for your wiring, not the world’s rulesHow celebrating their child’s neurodiversity unlocked compassion and celebration for their own neurodivergent wiringWhy neurodivergent families don’t need to ‘fix’ themselves - they need to design differentlyHow neurodivergent families aren’t broken, they’re rewriting the rules of parentingEqual parts funny and vulnerable, this episode will leave you feeling seen, hopeful, and empowered to parent differently, because your wiring isn’t a flaw, it’s your family’s superpower.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to HIYAHEALTH.COM/BLF for 50% off of your first order of Hiya Health children's multivitamin!Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to NUTRAFOL.COM and enter the promo code FEELINGS.Go to BONCHARGE.COM and use coupon code BLF to save 15%!Head to meritbeauty.com and get their Signature Makeup Bag FREE with your first order!Visit Quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.