Ms Underduck Advice Column with Kate Kamoshita

Advice with Kate Kamoshita
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 34 years old, which was lifechanging for me. I create courses to help others like me who were
diagnosed late, misdiagnosed or simply those who want to learn
more about ADHD with science-based factual resources. I take
important ADHD topics and break them down into bite-sized
educational pieces.
I have an MA in International Education from Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, and a Youth
Development Specialist Certification from Michigan State University. I am a forever student with
a passion for learning, teaching and helping others experience the joy of learning.
How do you create social media content without
it feeling overwhelming for you?
The key to creating content is to be authentic. You
have to be honest and transparent with your
content. When people find it overwhelming, it is
usually because they are overthinking or doubting
the content we are creating. If it feels
overwhelming, ask yourself, is this me? The key to
social media is to be you; there is only you. Also,
remember there is no magic number of posts or
videos you HAVE to make; you might be
overwhelmed by feeling you need to meet a certain
number of posts or types of content. Lastly, tell the
truth with your content, and speak about the
overwhelming. Someone else will appreciate the
honesty and humility it takes to reveal to your
audience that you are overwhelmed.
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How do you not melt down when
your child is and you want to help
them, but they are triggering you?
I wish I could say that you will learn
not to be triggered and never lose your
temper in this situation, but I know
that isn't true. I hear this question
often and ask myself almost daily and
remember there is no cure for being
human. I love Dr Russel Barkley's
practical advice about neurodivergent
children – "Touch More. Reward More.
Talk Less." Learning from these
moments and using them as teaching
moments for your child is also
essential. If you yell at your kid,
apologize and explain why and what
happened. If you need to walk away
for a minute, walk away. Learning to
co-regulate with a parent coach is also
an excellent tool for neurodivergent
families. Make your best, love
limitlessly, and forgive yourself, and
your child will learn to do the same.

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