118: ADHD in Blended Families: Helping Kids Through Transitions with Jennie Anderson
Transition days can be tough in any blended family, but when ADHD is part of the picture, they can feel even more overwhelming. In this episode, ADHD expert and stepmom Jennie Anderson joins the conversation to explain why kids with ADHD often struggle with moving between households and how stepmoms can help create more stability. You’ll learn how emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, and loyalty binds show up for these kids, and what you can do to support them without making things worse. If transitions in your stepfamily often feel tense or unpredictable, this episode will give you practical ways to help kids feel safer and more regulated.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
• Why transitions between homes can feel especially overwhelming for kids with ADHD
• How predictable routines can help reduce stress and support emotional regulation
• Why rejection sensitivity and loyalty binds can shape a child’s behavior in blended families
Resources Mentioned
- Grab this free guided planner from Jennie to help you get things done! [https://resources.thehouseofher.com/sprintplanner]
- House of Her [https://www.adhdsociety.co/house-of-her]: Jennie Anderson’s program for women navigating ADHD with education and support
- Stepfamily Circle Membership – A supportive community for stepmoms who want help navigating conversations with stepkids, partners, and exes – without losing themselves in the process. Inside, you’ll find coaching, real-life examples, and space to practice these conversations so you’re not guessing anymore.
- Subscribe to the Stepfamily Solutions YouTube channel– your go-to resource for blended family life, where we’re constantly dropping new videos packed with expert interviews, full podcast episodes, and everything you need whether you’re navigating stepfamily life or thinking about becoming a certified stepfamily coach!
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