Parenting with Impact

A pill is not always the fix-all for any condition. ADHD is no different. For some, the medications can create more problems than they solve. Dietary changes can offer an alternative. Dana Kay is a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, two times international bestselling author, and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child and the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes and Authority Magazine and on Medium, Influencive, Thrive Global, and various other online media. She has also been a guest at multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. Her mission is to help families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life. Listen to this information-filled Parenting With Impact episode with Dana Kay about her journey of finding an alternative to medication to treat her child’s ADHD through dietary changes. Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex KidsGot complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly rewarding -- with the right help and guidance! This FREE insider's guide  from the experts at ImpactParents includes our top 12 tips to help you create a calm, peaceful home and guide your kids to become more independent every day. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Removing the toxic load from your child’s life can reduce inflammation.Is chelation the right choice for your child?Your health is highly impacted by your gut, including your brain function Links Mentioned:Thriving With ADHD BookCure Your Child with Food Book  Related Articles:Going Gluten Free  Eating Gluten was Making a Mess of My DaughterGoing Gluten Free Reduced my Daughter’s Toxic Load, But Wasn’t PanaceaIs Gluten Taking the Blame for an Herbicide Problem? Article  Connect with Dana:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInPinterestTikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backpack? Check. Lunchbox? Check. Brushed teeth? Check. You breathe a sigh of relief, rushing your kids to the bus stop. You just barely make it before the bus leaves, and you look down.Shoes. You forgot to check for shoes. Morning madness strikes again.Sound familiar? Check.As parents of complex kids, we have had many struggles getting our kids out the door. It's a universal challenge. And this week’s guest expert interview with Dr. Michele Novotni gives the scoop on some simple tricks to manage morning madness. Dr. Michele Novotni is an internationally recognized expert in the field of ADHD. She spearheaded the lobbying efforts for the U. S. Senate Resolution for a national ADHD Awareness Day, and is the former president of ADDA, a best-selling author, psychologist, coach, consultant for Shire, and parent of a young adult with ADHD. The author of What Does Everybody Else Know That I Don't? and The Novotni Social Skills Checklist, she has served as a resource for national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Seventeen Magazine, MSNBC.com, and more. A columnist for ADDitude Magazine, she and was the technical editor for ADHD For Dummies.Ten Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex Kids Parenting complex kids can be difficult, even mind-numbing at times. In this FREE Guide you’ll find clear, quick guidance to help you calm the chaos and more confidently prepare your child for greater independence and success! Learn techniques parents all over the world are using to reduce friction and (believe it!) rediscover the joy of parenting. Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Dr. Michele Novotini about minimizing stress and mayhem in the mornings before school.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:Learning to problem-solve WITH your child, not for themSetting alarms to help with time managementIncorporating additional time to allow for last-minute tasks Related Blogs:Let Your Kids Create Their Own Systems and StructuresMornings and Teens with ADHD- Can They End in “I Love You”?Related Course:Minimize Meltdowns Connect with Dr. Novotini:Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gender identity is a topic today amongst youth. If you are a parent who has a child who is questioning their gender identity, you certainly have a lot of questions about how to best support them on their journey. Cate “Cash” Ashby is a licensed psychotherapist in New Mexico and California and Florida. They hold a Master’s degree in counseling from the College of Santa Fe. Cash specializes in counseling individuals and families who want to focus on issues related to gender and sexuality. They work with: LGBTQ folks specifically focused on transgender and clients who desire to process their gender identity with a supportive therapist, supporting Queer folks in their journey to alignment within themselves and their surroundings, educating parents, family members and employers as to how to help create gender-affirming relationships and environments.Cash utilizes the following approaches: Following the WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) standards of care for mental health for transgender and non-binary individuals; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-a researched-based, a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others; The research and curriculum of Dr. Brené Brown, PhD-New York Times Bestselling Author and Social Work scholar. Listen to this informative Parenting With Impact episode with Cash Ashby about how to begin the conversation and be supportive of your child if they are questioning or changing their gender identity. “Parenting Gender and/or Queer Kids with Neurodiversity”Raising complex kids with gender &/or sexuality identity differences can be isolating, frustrating and scary. Add a layer of neurodiversity and it can feel like we’re parenting in a whole new dimension. This FREE one-page resource guide provides parents of neurodiverse kids who identify as queer or questioning with links to established resources, organizations, influencers, and books (for kids and adults), and an invitation to join an online group: Gender &/or Queer Kids with Neurodiversity (Parent Group).Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Addressing a shift in your child’s gender identity with an open mind and respectHonoring both perspectives of parent and child based on lived experiencesHow to handle exploration of medical changes Links Mentioned:What is DBT and How Does it Differ From Other Treatement?WPATH, The World Professional Association For Transgender HealthThe Transgender Training InstituteImpactParents Neuro-Queer Support GroupNEW: 4 Week Support Group for Parents!Connect with Cash:Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A child that is both gifted (a 130 IQ, according to the Columbus Group) and has at least one learning disability (LD) may also be referenced as twice exceptional (or 2E).Dr. Michael Postma is a consultant, speaker, and author dedicated to the holistic development of both gifted and twice-exceptional children. Over the last two decades, Dr. Postma has worked in the field of gifted/talented education as both a teacher and administrator in the Public School system, and was the architect of the Minnetonka Navigator Program, a magnet school for highly and profoundly gifted students. He currently is the Executive Director of the SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of Gifted) Organization (SengGifted.org), lives in Surf City, NC and is the father of four children, three of whom are twice-exceptional.Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-SheetSo -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: What is recommended treatment for children and teens Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Michael Postma about what it means to be twice exceptional.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:How does “gifted” interact with learning disabilities?The importance of social/emotional development in gifted individualsSocietal shortcomings in recognizing and addressing challenges for 2E kidsLinks Mentioned:Five Motivators to Get Anything DoneUnderachiever or Overachiever?The Link Between Brain Maturity & Academic Success with ADHDPlay Your Way to a Higher IQ  Connect with Michael:Gifted And ThrivingInstagramFacebookLinkedInLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revolutionizing the education system through technology is a hot topic today. How are the needs of ADHD students a part of the conversation? Elaine and Diane sit down with Entrepreneur, Adrien Harrison as he talks about his targeted courses that offer solutions to the particular struggles of ADHD learners. Adrien is a serial entrepreneur, startup advisor, and the founder of Smart Course, an education technology and healthcare startup offering online courses, marketplaces, and a collaborative platform for caregivers of kids with special needs. Adrien consults for hundreds of founders, advising them on finding product-market fit, business development best practices, UI/UX design, digital marketing, online course creation, B2B/B2C sales, mindset, and scaling startups. He provides an end-to-end solution for entrepreneurs from market validation to product management to full-stack branding to sales and marketing optimization. Adrien’s main focus, Smart Course, tackles the lack of effective education for people with special needs or learning disabilities. Smart Course takes a tailored approach to student’s diverse personalities, skills, and problems; customizing and iterating its approach with data-driven content that leads to action and results. That way, students, clients, and caregivers can collaborate with the confidence and resources necessary to achieve their goals. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Adrien Harrison about an innovative way to customize learning for ADHD kids.10 Parenting Tips for School Success with Complex KidsThere are only 10 tips in this FREE parent’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents -- and they’re the only ones you need to give you the foundation to help your kids find school success! Used by parents all over the world, you learn quick steps to lighten the load and help smart kids feel good about school again. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:What are the commonalities of learning issues for Middle School children?How can we simplify what teachers need to learn and do to support ADHD kids?The challenges of coordinating parents/teachers/kids on a single system.Links Mentioned:ADHD in Middle School Summit ADHD Summit  Related Videos:What do Teachers Really Know About ADHD? Teacher Training and ADHD  Connect with Adrien:Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s chaotic world, stress is an unfortunate fact of life, for us and our kids. For complex kids, it can be paralyzing. Luckily, Guest Expert Mary Anne Richey has a few effective strategies for helping complex kids manage stress.Mary Anne Richey is a Licensed School Psychologist who has been employed by the School District of Palm Beach County for thirty years as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, high school guidance counselor and currently as a school psychologist. She also maintains a private practice offering psycho-educational evaluation and consultation. She has presented many workshops on education related topics to local, state, and national conferences. She was selected Florida School Psychologist of the Year for 2012 and is currently a candidate for National School Psychologist of the Year for 2013. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Virginia Tech and a master's degree from Florida Atlantic University. She co-authored a book, Raising Boys with ADHD – Secrets for Parenting Healthy, Happy Sons, published by Prufrock Press in 2012. Mary Anne's proudest accomplishments are her two children, both Ivy League graduates and happy, successful adults. Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their TracksIn this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Mary Anne Richey about 4 tips you can use to manage stress for both you and your child.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:There are two types of stress: distress and eustress- what is the difference?What is your relationship to stress and how do you process it?Create a coping menu with your child, to arm them with tools that help. Related Articles:Stressed Out? 3 Stress-Management Tips for ParentsHijacked By Emotions? Tips to Get Everyone Back on TrackUsing Stress to Help Performance, Anxiety, and Self-EsteemA Parent's Best Question: Is It Naughty of Neurological?Teaching Self-Control to ADHD Kids, One Structure at a Time3 Steps to Respond Without Reacting3 Tricks to Relieve Mental Stress (Every Day)5 Steps to Improve Cooperation with Your Kids with ADHDHow to Help (Without Enabling) Your Kid: The Four Roles of the ParentRelated CoursesMinimalize Meltdowns Course Connect with Mary Anne:Raising Boys With ADHD: Secrets for Parenting Healthy, Happy SonsLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents often find themselves stuck in particular phases of parenting. How do we foster independence and empower them to take ownership of their lives? When do we find ourselves enabling vs helping them develop independence? Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss the 4 phases of parenthood- from complete dependence to independence.  Parenting is LeadershipParenting is a leadership opportunity. With the "Parenting is Leadership" Guide from ImpactParents, two frameworks and a dozen core competencies will guide you to up-level your parenting... and improve the most important relationships of your life.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Independence is a process, not a moment of time. What are the 4 stages of parenting?Identifying the difference between wanting independence and being capable of it.Are you stuck in director mode? How do you get into collaboration mode? Related Podcast Episodes:Podcast on Independence PyramidThe What and Why of Behavior TrainingEmerging Adults Related Article: How to Help (Without Enabling) Your Kid: Four Roles of the Parent Images:Parenting Phases For Complex Kids image Connect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.comInstagram: @impactparentsFacebook: @impactparentLinkedIn: @impactparentsTwitter: @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all come into parenting with a lot of preconceived notions of how things should be. We read traditional advice from experts or inspirational quotes about the life-changing gift of parenthood. But early on, when it comes to raising a child with ADHD, not many people have a lot of familiarity with Executive Function.Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive and Mindful Parenting for ADHD and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, which integrate mindfulness into pediatric care, and a contributing author for Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. Dr. Bertin is on faculty at NY Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute, on the board of directors for APSARD, the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders, and on the advisory boards of Common-Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-Sheet So -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: What is recommended treatment for children and teens Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort. Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Dr. Mark Bertin about executive function and how even a basic understanding of it can provide clarity in understanding your complex kid.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:What is executive function, and how does it play into your child’s challenges?Practical solutions are easier when you understand what your child’s challenges areMindfulness plays an important part in understanding executive functionRelated Blogs:Worst Parenting Advice For Complex KidsCan You Actually Improve Your Child's Executive Function?A Parent's Best Question: Is It Naughty or Neurological?Calm the Chaos: The Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness with ADHDConnect with Dr. Bertin:Website FacebookTwitter: @MarkBertinMDLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once our kids are in high school and even college, they should be getting comfortable with advocating for themselves in getting the support they need in their education. What does the journey look like—should look like—on the way to that independence? Laura J. Patey, M. Ed. Is the Dean for Academic Advancement at Wesleyan University, in Middletown, CT. She has over thirty years of experience in higher education, serving as director of services for students with disabilities at Wesleyan, Lesley University, and Wheelock College. Ms. Patey is a strategic educational leader with extensive experience working with students and faculty to ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and has experience as a special education teacher, vocational rehabilitation counselor, consultant, and co-owner of a private, for-profit rehabilitation agency Sydney Taylor-Klaus has a BA from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT (class of 2020), with a double major in Chemistry and Neuroscience and Behavior. Diagnosed with Dyslexia in Elementary School, her love for math and science balanced her struggles with reading and writing. Over the years, Sydney learned to use strategies to manage her challenges, and became her own best advocate. After High School she took a Gap Year because she knew she needed a brain-break. Since college, she has been working as a medical assistant with her sights set on medical school -- a perfect match for her passions for science, teaching, and caring for other human beings! An avid Ultimate Frisbee player she found a passion for rock climbing as a second sport throughout the pandemic. Listen to this motivational Parenting With Impact episode with Laura Patey and Sydney Taylor-Klaus about how to talk to your kids and encourage them to advocate for themselves in setting up accommodations at school. 10 Parenting Tips for School Success with Complex KidsThere are only 10 tips in this FREE parent’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents -- and they’re the only ones you need to give you the foundation to help your kids find school success! Used by parents all over the world, you learn quick steps to lighten the load and help smart kids feel good about school again.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:What are the foundations of seeking accommodations in high school and college?The importance of seeking support in college to understand needs on the college level.Understanding the PURPOSE of accommodations is key in taking ownership. Links Mentioned:https://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/disabilities/Parents/transition.htmlRelated Articles:How do I Motivate My Child to do… Anything!?Five Motivators to Get Anything DoneADHD Behavior Management- Is It All About Teaching Motivation?  Connect with Laura:Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most basic beliefs we carry about ourselves has to do with how we view our personality. You may have heard your child say something along the lines of, “Oh, I’m just not a math person,” or, “Organization isn’t my thing.” You may even recognize these types of attitudes in yourself. This is what’s known as a “fixed mindset,” a concept that originated in the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck.Dr. Maggie Wray is an ICF-certified Academic Life Coach and ADHD coach, with a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell and a Bachelor’s in Astrophysics from Princeton. She is passionate about helping students develop the skills they need to be successful in life, and believes that many of the skills that are most essential to students’ long-term life success are not being taught in school. In 2012, she founded Creating Positive Futures to help students develop the executive functioning skills, mindset, and study skills they need to excel in school but are often not learning in the classroom. Her unique coaching programs combine research-based strategies about neurobiology and the psychology of learning with the lessons she learned as a student at two Ivy League universities and her experiences teaching and coaching hundreds of teens over the past 10 years. Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their TracksIn this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm.Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Maggie Wray, joined by Diane Dempster about “fixed” and “growth” mindsets in kids and adults, and how you can tweak and rewire your habits to nourish your child’s mindset.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:What is the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset?How can one develop a growth mindset?Changing the way you respond to scenarios help in developing a growth mindsetRelated Blogs:How To Motivate Your Child To Be A Lifelong LearnerThree Steps To Learn From Mistakes Without ShameSurprising Strategy for ADHD Management: CelebrationRelated Products: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. DweckConnect with Maggie:WebsiteLinkedInLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices