In this kickoff episode of my new series, Under the Hat: What ADHD Kids Wish We Knew, I take you inside the real struggles behind ADHD behavior and how we can reroute the parenting and teaching roadmap with compassion, structure, and calm. Inspired by the Calm Parenting Podcast and Kirk Martin’s Brain Boosters series, this episode is filled with hard-earned insight, practical tools, and stories that will resonate—whether you’re parenting an ADHD child, teaching in a classroom, or trying to better understand your own neurodivergent brain. From emotional meltdowns to behavior plans that miss the mark, we unpack why typical responses often backfire and what works instead. This week’s message? “Take it easy.” And not in a passive way—but as a reminder that calm and connection always beat chaos and control.