Weekly Wins 66: Why Parenting a Child with ADHD Feels Like Running a Marathon with No Finish Line

If you’re parenting a child with ADHD, you may often feel like you’re in a constant state of motion—mentally, emotionally, and physically. The energy required to keep up with their boundless enthusiasm, emotional highs and lows, and executive functioning challenges can leave parents feeling like they’re running a marathon without a break, and I’m no runner!

It’s not just about keeping up with their physical energy. The emotional labour is just as demanding. ADHD often comes with difficulty regulating emotions, impulsivity, and struggles with focus, which means you’re not just parenting—you’re coaching, redirecting, negotiating, and often firefighting multiple issues at once.

What makes this exhaustion particularly tough is that it’s unseen. The world often assumes that ADHD is just about being hyper or inattentive, but as a parent, you know it’s so much more. It’s about helping your child navigate friendships, schoolwork, and self-esteem in a world that often doesn’t understand them.

The mental fatigue is real, and so is the need for support. That’s why parents of neurodiverse children need more than just quick tips—they need real, sustainable strategies to prevent burnout. Our Beyond Tired: Parenting on Empty course is designed for parents just like you, giving you the tools to regain a sense of control and find some balance!