Back-to-School, ADHD, and the Nervous System: Why Regulation Matters

EP:158 Back-to-school can feel overwhelming for kids with ADHD—and for parents too. New schedules, noisy classrooms, homework battles, and overstimulation can all push the nervous system to its breaking point. In this video, Dr. Brooke Weinstein explains: How ADHD connects to the nervous system Why dysregulation shows up during school transitions Practical ways to support focus, emotions, and resilience this school year When kids (and parents) are regulated, they can learn, adapt, and connect. When they’re dysregulated, everything feels harder. This video gives you tools to spot the difference and strategies to make the back-to-school season smoother for your whole family. Subscribe for more on ADHD parenting, nervous system regulation, and real-life tools for families. #backtoschool #adhdparenting #nervoussystemregulation #adhdsupport #emotionalregulation

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