Parenting with Impact

Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years experience. She serves on the CT Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council and the professional advisory boards of SmartKidsWithLD and NeuroClastic.com, a nonprofit providing creative educational resources on autism. She has a regular blog on Psychology Today, "Everyday Neurodiversity" as well as writing professional articles and articles for multiple websites and magazines, such as Autism Parenting Magazine and Thinking Person's Guide to Autism. She's spoken extensively for national and international autism conferences for educators, clinical professionals and parents. A former Director of Clinical Programs at the New Learning Therapy Center, she helped establish the Norwalk Hospital-Yale collaboration Pediatric Development and Therapy Center. She continues to be on the Associate Medical Staff at Norwalk Hospital. Marcia is also a contributor for Autism Parenting Magazine.Marcia trained extensively in multiple models of therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, neuropsychological evaluations, and mind-body medicine for children and adults. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Marcia Eckerd, PhD. about the evolving understanding of autism in girls and how it is so often undiagnosed.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:So much that we thought we knew about autism is not correct, especially in girlsMasking and camouflaging help to make girls appear social to the average observerGirls can often not pick up on social cues, especially relating to sex and relationshipsLinks Mentioned:https://researchautism.org/sex-ed-guide/ https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/Marcia’s Blog https://www.marciaeckerd.com/new-page Download Marcia’s Resource PDFConnect with Marcia:https://www.marciaeckerd.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/docmarciaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meckerd09/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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells is a board-certified pediatrician and the owner and President of Girls to Women/Young Men’s Health and Wellness Fort Worth, a multi-faceted clinic dedicated to meeting the physical and emotional needs of adolescents and young adults. Dr. Lentzsch-Parcells also currently holds academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at A&M Health Science Center. As a physician with ADHD herself, she has a special interest in caring for patients with ADHD and learning issues. Dr. Parcells regularly speaks to parent, student, and professional audiences on subjects such as parenting, ADHD, depression, anxiety and stress, adolescent development, sexuality, and preparing for college.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Carolyn Lentzsch Parcells about creating a comprehensive treatment plan specific to your child and their strengths.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Education and understanding are key for parents and family to help a complex childBeing able to focus on strengths will help your child achieve their goals and dreamsTreatment plans are about harnessing the positive, not “fixing” the childLinks Mentioned:https://www.gtw-health.com/ Webinar about medication: https://impactparents.pages.ontraport.net/adhd-medication-webinarInternational Conference on ADHD – Nov 17-19, 2022 in Dallashttps://chadd.org/conference/Connect with Carolyn:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gtwymfortworth/   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gtwym_health/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-lentzsch-parcells-md-991387127/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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode brings you another Success Story from the ImpactParents Community! Today, we welcome our friend and colleague, Julie who is a therapist herself, who found that even with her knowledge, she still had parenting struggles.Julie Zeff, LCSW, CPCC. Julie graduated from University of Chicago with an MSW in 1998. While in graduate school Julie also attended Massage Therapy school with the vision to combine body wisdom and psychotherapy. She trained and worked as an LCSW with JCFS in Chicago after graduate school.She then was drawn to Life Coaching and Ana Forrest Yoga, trained in both, and opened her own life coaching practice, Vivid Living, in 2002. For over 15 years, she coached clients, working with individuals and groups, all over the phone.She wrote a book in 2011, Vivid Living for Busy Moms: Coach Yourself to an Extraordinary Life, published a blog, wrote numerous articles and loves to share her tips and tools.She believes all people are creative, resourceful and whole, and works with her clients from a strengths and mindfulness perspective. Julie supports her clients to deeply know and trust themselves with clarity, confidence and to live lives they love!Listen to this inspiring Success Stories Edition of Parenting With Impact episode with Julie Zeff as she tells her story of the difficulties she overcame as a parent, despite being a therapist herself.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Objectivity can be challenging to therapists when it comes to their own kidsA coaching community gives the space and support you need to be a better parentThe value of observation and feedback to help you understand how you parentGet your copy of Vivid Living for Busy Moms: Coach Yourself to an Extraordinary LifeTop 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Effecting change. It is a topic close to most of our hearts as parents of complex kids. Change means forward thinking. How can you move forward if you keep looking in the past? Elaine and Diane discuss the key to moving forward by embracing the concept of “up until now…”and taking your new tools and applying them to where you are NOW.Listen to this powerful Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss making peace with the past and moving forward with thoughtfulness and grace. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Constantly reflecting on the past can get you lost in a guilt and shame spiralAdopt a “bring it on” attitude- meet the challenge, use your tools, learn from mistakesOnce you know better, you do better; recognize your mistakes and move beyondConnect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsTen Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex KidsParenting 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathlena has over 200 food allergies & intolerances, and can't drink most water. The members of her household also have food allergies and special diets, none of them the same. After being told she had 30 days to live, she made it her mission to help the food allergy and special diet communities thrive. Three years from her lowest point, she and her team have published several cookbooks, started a bakery, done local and nationwide outreach, developed hundreds of free recipes and resources, and much more. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with The Allergy Chef about living an enjoyable life with restricted diets whether from allergies or intolerances.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Delay in symptoms can add to misdiagnosis when dealing with allergies and intoleranceThere is a way to eat well on restricted diets and enjoy food againChange when adopting a restrictive diet is overwhelming, but the payoff is worthwhileLinks Mentioned:www.theallergychef.comRAISE www.raise.theallergychef.com/what-is-raise-amazing-solutions-for-restricted-diets/ Use discount code impact50 for 50% off your first month of membership.Connect with Kathlena:https://freeandfriendlyfoods.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/freefriendfoodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theallergychef/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/freeandfriendlyYouTube https://www.youtube.com/theallergychef Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/theallergychef/ 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaughn K. Lauer, Ph D. has over thirty years of experience, Pre-K through post-secondary, as a teacher, professor, and building, district and state administrator of special education and has held various private organizational directorships in professional development and test development. He has presented at the state, national and international levels, authored a book on collaborative IEP development called When the School Says No…How to Get the Yes! and recently released an online program that is in place across the country and helps all school team members to understand school evaluation test scores enabling them to make informed decision on eligibility determination and for writing needs-based IEPs.Listen to this informative Parenting With Impact episode with Vaughn K. Lauer, Ph D. about creating a successful IEP for your child.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The 6 questions you need to address to create a successful IEPBeing clear on goals and strategies in order to collaborate with educatorsThe importance of asking for input in a non-threatening wayLinks Mentioned:https://iephelp.com/Connect with Vaughn:When the School Says No…How to Get the Yes! https://amzn.to/2PZA1vkGetting Your Child’s IEP Back on Track https://iephelp.com/free-ebook-getting-your-childs-iep-back-on-trackSpecial Education Decoder System https://vimeo.com/286768188  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPkWflHbX9qxycWb_MLOWFw/videosFacebook https://www.facebook.com/EducationalLearningAndTraining/?ref=bookmarks LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaughnlauer/ 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 50 Tech Overwhelm & The Metaverse with Stephen BalkamFor the past 30 years, Stephen Balkam has had a wide range of leadership roles in the nonprofit sector in both the US and UK. He is currently the Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), an international, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. FOSI’s mission is to make the online world safer for kids and their families. FOSI convenes the top thinkers and practitioners in government, industry and the nonprofit sectors to collaborate and innovate and to create a “culture of responsibility” in the online world.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Stephen Balkam about tech overwhelm and safety. As much as technology contributes to our lives, it is more and more difficult to ensure our kids’ safety and mental health, while we race to catch up with the latest tech or app.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Setting up Tech Free boundaries at home and involving kids in setting expectationsBalancing 2D engagement with 3D engagementPreparing for the next new tech: The Metaverse- what it is and how we need to navigate Links Mentioned:https://www.fosi.org/Good Digital Parenting resources: https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting-resource/resources7 Steps to Good Digital Parenting: https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting/seven-steps-good-digital-parenting/Family Online Safety Agreements (for teens and young kids): https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting-resource/family-online-safety-agreementsSafety Cards for your Devices: https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting-resource/safety-cards-for-your-devicesSurgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/health/surgeon-general-social-media-warning-label.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cbOpinion:  Surgeon General:  Social Media Platforms Need A Health Warning:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/opinion/social-media-health-warning.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb Connect with Stephen:Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenBalkam @StephenBalkamConnect with FOSITwitter: https://twitter.com/FOSI @FOSIFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamOnlineSafetyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyonlinesafety/YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/fosiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-online-safety-instituteTen 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elaine and Diane share their thoughts on the most common hurdles parents encounter to enact change in their relationship with and behavior of their complex kids. Listen to this insightful Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss what the recommended treatments are for kids with ADHD and Executive Function challenges.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:What behavioral training is how it makes a differenceWhy the role of the parent is so critical in recommended treatment and advocacyThe difference between being reactive and proactive- why it mattersPower To The Parent Proclamation Connect with Elaine and Diane:https://impactparents.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsRecommended 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nerissa Bauer, MD, MPH is a behavioral pediatrician and entrepreneur in Carmel, Indiana. She left academia in December 2018 after burnout. She has a part time behavioral health practice. She created TEACH ME ADHD, an online course for families, is host of the Let’s Talk Kids Health LIVE show on behavioral health & parenting, and CEO of Let’s Talk Kids Health, LLC. She is also a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.Listen to this informative Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Nerissa Bauer about the things you need to know to get the best support from your complex child’s pediatrician.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:You are the expert on your own child- advocate for them with doctors and teachersThere are no stupid questions- have confidence. Connect, Communicate, CollaborateIncluding your CHILD in the conversation with your pediatrician is importantLinks Mentioned:https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/ Dr. Bauer's virtual courses, including Teach Me ADHD Https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/virtual-courses Connect with Dr. BauerTwitter https://twitter.com/nerissabauerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/letstalkkidshealth/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/letstalkkidshealthYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/NerissaBauerMDJoin the book club! https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/book-clubTen Self Care Tips for ParentsDo you give and give until you give yourself away? You’re not alone! In this FREE guide for caring (and exhausted!) parents, you may recognize some of the key tips -- but it’s always good to have a reminder! And then there will be some new ideas to help you put yourself back on your list and find a little more peace and joy in family life. Sure, your kids may need more than other kids. But that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve the care you need to keep helping your kids!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Angoff, Ph.D., is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, providing assessment and consultation services to children and their families in the Bay Area, CA. She began her career as a family advocate and educator, helping Oakland Unified School District establish some of its first Family Resource Centers. In 2006, she became a school psychologist for the same district, specializing in Response to Intervention, crisis response, and helping teachers implement Collaborative Proactive Solutions in the classroom. Dr. Angoff opened a private practice in 2014, focusing on neuropsychological assessment and parent support. She is the author of theBrain Building Books, tools for engaging children in understanding their learning and developmental differences as part of the assessment process.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Liz Angoff about helping your kids understand how their awesomely neurodiverse brain works.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:When we understand how neurodiverse brains work, we can better support our kidsHer 4-quadrant method for explaining to kids their neurodivergent brainsA diagnosis can mean removing shame in your child’s asking for what they needLinks Mentioned: www.BrainBuildingBook.com/parentsConnect with Dr. Liz:www.DrLizAngoff.comwww.BrainBuildingBook.com Parents: If you are interested in participating in a focus group for Dr. Liz in research for her next book, join our waitlist! 12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices