Calm Parenting Podcast · Kirk Martin
How to Address Unfairness When A Sibling Has PDA, ADHD, ND #566
February 25, 2026·21 min·1 clip
Kirk explains why giving glasses only to those who need them is fair, not equal.
As heard by us
Fairness makes more sense once the hidden cost is named.
This episode makes a straightforward point about sibling fairness when one child with PDA changes the rhythm of family life. Its best stretch is the one that turns big ideas into ordinary home life: what looks simple from the outside can still feel stressful, overwhelming, or…
Why you'd press play
When sibling fairness turns into resentment, this gives you language that normalizes the accommodations we make for each other every day.
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