How Not to Screw Up Your Kids28 Sep 2025

Bucket Emptying: ADHD & Neurodivergence in Children - The Facts

Let’s be clear: tylenol does not cause autism.

It does not cause ADHD.

Neurodivergence is not contagious.

And it is not a disease to be caught or cured.

You’ve probably heard these claims being made by certain politicians and Presidents recently, but let me assure you: there is no credible scientific evidence to support this.

As parents, we already feel so much shame and guilt about our kids’ neurodivergence, be it ADHD, autism, or anything else.

Why didn’t I spot it sooner?

Am I a terrible Mum?

Have I failed my child?

We’ve all been there, and the answer is no, no, NO! So in this episode I am sharing the best bits from my recent interview with journalist and author Jessie Hewitson. Her sons are both neurodivergent and, it turns out, so is she, which she discovered while writing her book on ADHD.

We cover everything from Mum guilt, to the school system, and what you can do to create a more positive, supportive environment for your neurodiverse kids.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation, because we’re about to take the RFK out of ADHD, and give you some home truths you don’t want to miss…

Listen to the full episode with Jessie here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/raising-happy-adhd-children-with-jessie-hewitson/id1571503566?i=1000723801183

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Highlights from this episode:

00:58 - ADHD Myth Versus Reality

03:37 - The Broken School System

06:50 - Mom Guilt

10:10 - Guilt and Motherhood Go Hand in Hand

11:06 - Let the Doctor Make the Call

12:56 - How to Rebuild Self-Esteem in Neurodivergent Children

15:28 - Epiphany at the Cinema

18:12 - F You All

20:11 - A Neurotypical World

21:55 - Be the Shield from Society’s Judgment

22:24 - Do You Have ADHD?

More from Jessie:

Buy the book: https://a.co/d/eHGvsxf

Read her article in The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/parenting/article/my-adhd-family-what-you-think-wrong-gq6s6hl3c?msockid=2f94feb8d57068851bbdebd1d476690b

Visit NeuroUniverse: https://www.neurouniverse.co.uk

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-hewitson

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