#220: Traveling with ADHD Kids: Real Talk, Mishaps, and Survival Tips

<p>SHINING WITH ADHD</p><p>#220: Traveling with ADHD Kids: Real Talk, Mishaps, and Survival Tips</p><p>The Childhood Collective</p><p>5/27/2026</p><p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p><p>Traveling with ADHD kids can feel like a mix of magical memories, unexpected meltdowns, forgotten chargers, and “why did we think this was a good idea?” moments. In this episode, podcast host and mom Jessica Shaw shares honest stories and practical strategies for traveling with ADHD kids with a little less stress and a lot less pressure. We talk about managing expectations, handling overwhelm, preparing for transitions, and letting go of the idea of the “perfect” vacation. If family trips have ever left you more exhausted than refreshed, this episode will help you laugh, reset, and feel more prepared for the chaos.</p><p></p><p><strong>MEET JESSICA SHAW</strong></p><p>Jessica Shaw is an award-winning journalist and radio host whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and Vanity Fair, and more. She’s also the proud mom of two teens who think differently, and the host of the new podcast Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a space where parents connect over the challenges and triumphs of raising neurodivergent kids.</p><p></p><p><strong>LINKS + RESOURCES</strong></p><p><a href="https://thechildhoodcollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EP220_Transcript.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode #220 Transcript</a></p><p><a href="https://lnk.to/everyonegetsajuiceboxec!podcast_guest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everyone Gets a Juice Box Podcast</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thechildhoodcollective/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Childhood Collective Instagram</a></p><p>Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at hello@thechildhoodcollective.com</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Hungryroot</strong></p><p>Hungryroot offers “good-for-you groceries and simple recipes.” We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.</p><p><a href="https://shining-with-adhd.captivate.fm/hungryroot-tcc">Hungryroot</a></p><p><strong>Time Timer</strong></p><p>We can’t have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-w