{
  "id": 17081204,
  "title": "As a single mom with ADHD, I don't hide my burnout from my kids",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/as-a-single-mom-with-adhd-i-dont-hide-my-burnout-from-my-kids",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T14:54:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/adhd-diagnosis-as-adult-honest-with-kids-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At 38, the author was diagnosed with ADHD and began to understand how her brain functioned differently from others. She now openly shares her experiences with her two sons, ages 13 and 10, letting them know when her \"battery\" is running low. She explains that everyone has different limits and it's essential to respect them. When her battery is at 1%, she becomes quiet, folding clothes for tomorrow instead of folding them now. She also faces overstimulation and burnout, which can make decision-making nearly impossible. In her home, they use the analogy of batteries to describe their needs, with her older son being an introvert who needs quiet time to recharge and her younger son, who also has ADHD, being energized by social interactions. The author believes it's crucial to teach her children about recognizing and accepting their own limitations, as well as those of those they love.",
  "summary": "I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Now I tell my kids when I need a break instead of pretending I'm fine.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}