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Patricia Madsen is the author of IMPROV WISDOM: Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up, and a professor Emerita from Stanford University where where she has taught since 1977. Patricia has contributed to many drama, improvisational courses and workshops for both higher education and businesses.Her corporate clients have included: Google, Gap Inc.'s Executive Leadership Team, The Lucille and David Packard Foundation, the Banff Centre for Leadership, the National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA), Hewlett Packard, Digital Impact, IDEO, the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), the Association for YMCA Professionals (AYP), Sun Microsystems Japan Division, Extempo Systems, Apple Computers, Adobe Systems, the Santa Fe Leadership Center and Price Waterhouse. Listen to this fun and inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Patricia Madsen about honing your skills to get you through the ultimate improvisation: Parenthood!On this episode, learn how Improvisation:Is a way of being in the world that helps you shift from a negative to positive mindsetCan help find the gift in the moments when things don’t go as expectedHas 3 components: Let go, notice more, use everythingLinks Mentioned:https://www.improvwisdom.com/ “Never resist a generous impulse” Dalai LamaImpact Parents’ Recommended Reading Carousel https://impactparents.com/resources/recommended-reading/ Connect with Patricia:https://patriciaryanmadson.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/patryanmadson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patryanmadson/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/patricia.ryan.madson LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaryanmadson/ Parenting is Leadership Parenting 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting With Impact with Elaine Taylor-Klaus Episode 045 Helping 2E Kids Reach Their Academic Potential with Dr. Shirag ShemmassianDr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.Having reached tremendous success despite his Tourette Syndrome and all the stigma that came with it, Dr. Shemmassian pays it forward, helping students be open about a disability they may have with humility and confidence. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Dr. Shirag Shemmassian about special considerations and mindset for 2E kids when it comes to higher education.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The importance of not lowering your expectations of your kids, and giving them encouragementDealing with concerns about stigma when disclosing a diagnosisUnderstanding the ultimate driver and whether or not a prestige school is the answerLinks Mentioned:http://www.shemmassianconsulting.com“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” – Henry Ford10 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

One of the most effective tools in your parenting toolbox can be negotiation skills. Today, Elaine and Diane discuss how to create effective agreements with your kids. How do you created them to get buy-in from your kid? Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss creating effective agreements with your kids. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Identify the agenda- this helps with buy in, or identifying the skills required in your kidBe matter-of-fact and take out emotional factors when discussing what needs to happenSet a reasonable expectation and be willing to negotiate the agreement as time goes on.Connect 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@impactparentsTop 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly Moses is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Psychological Associate with over 23 years’ experience. Specialties include diagnostic evaluation and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, treatment of anxiety, impulsivity, behavior, emotional regulation, social skills, and academic performance. She has published numerous research articles and is a frequent presenter on topics such as learning, challenging behavior, ADHD, Autism, and parenting stress. Holly is a contributor to Autism Parenting Magazine.Holly provides effective strategies in The Autism ADHD Podcast and she is a mother of two differently wired boys. Listen to this thought-provoking Parenting With Impact episode with Holly Blanc Moses about the often unique presentation of Autism, ADHD, and anxiety in girls, and how it is often missed.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:A diagnosis can mean access to services and understanding from othersAutism in girls often presents with intense interests, social anxiety, and maskingSocial complications from Autism and ADHD will become more apparent in adolescenceLinks Mentioned:https://www.hollyblancmoses.com/The Autism ADHD Podcast https://holly-moses.mykajabi.com/podcast Autism/ADHD Group for Parents https://www.facebook.com/groups/WiredDifferentlyGroup/ Autism/ADHD Group for Professionals https://m.facebook.com/groups/professionalsforwdchildren#_=_ Autism Parenting Magazine https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/ Connect with Holly:Twitter https://twitter.com/HollyBMoses @HollyBMosesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hollyblancmoses/ @hollyblancmosesFacebook https://www.facebook.com/hollyblancmoses/ @hollyblancmosesYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPB3R3sOjuAk2epduIY6FRw/featured?view_as=subscriber Ten 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

Marc Smolowitz is a multi-award-winning director, producer, and executive producer who has been significantly involved in 50+ independent films. His credits include films that have screened at the world's top-tier festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, Venice, Tribeca, among others. In 2009, Marc founded 13th Gen, a San Francisco-based boutique film and entertainment company that works with a dynamic range of independent film partners globally. The company has successfully advanced Marc's career-long focus on powerful social issue filmmaking across all genres. In 2016, he received one of the prestigious Gotham Media Fellowships to attend the Cannes Film Festival's Producers Network marking him as one of the USA's most influential independent film producers. In 2021, Marc is currently in post-production on THE G WORD -- a feature-length documentary that aims to be the most comprehensive film ever made on the topics of gifted, talented, and neurodiverse education across the United States. The film asks the urgent equity question -- In the 21st century, who gets to be Gifted in America and Why?, and is poised to premiere in 2022. Listen to this insightful Parenting With Impact episode with Marc Smolowitz about the trans and gifted youth he has had the privilege of interviewing for his film, as well as his lifetime experience with advocating for and working with LGBTQ+ and gifted communities.  Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Neurodiversity is a vertical of identity equal to sex, gender, race, and classGender Identity, neurodiversity, creativity, and intelligence fall under the banner of giftednessParents have their own journey of helping their complex kids and becoming advocatesLinks Mentioned:https://www.thegwordfilm.com/ to find out more about his most recent film and to see Marc’s shorts- including My Family Still Calls Me Gabbyhttps://www.realboymovie.com/ We’re Here LGBTQ+ Experience & Giftedness webinarConnect with Marc:Email films@13thgenfilm.com Website http://13thgenfilm.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/13thgenfilm/@13thgenfilmFacebook https://www.facebook.com/13thGenFilm/@13thgenfilmTwitter https://twitter.com/13thGenFilm@13thgenfilmLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcsmolowitz/@marcsmolowitzParenting Gender and/or Queer Kids with NeurodiversityRaising 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).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juli Henderson is a highly trained vocalist, respected voice teacher and owner of JH Voice Studio, physician’s wife, mother of five adult children, and newly minted grandmother. She grew up moving frequently as a military dependent, but has called San Antonio, Texas home for 36 years. The In Our Arms blog is her passion project, launching in February 2021 to share the story of Juli’s late son, Robert. As the mother of a child with disabilities who passed at the tender age of eighteen, Juli’s writings give hope to hundreds of readers, including a private Facebook group where members share resources and support. She is extending her impact by her involvement in resource projects such as her recent launch of the In Our Arms “Breathe” candle in collaboration with a purpose-driven brand, School Scents. When not writing or teaching, Juli volunteers in the community on nonprofit boards and speaks in churches and schools about her “Life unexpected.” Listen to this inspirational Parenting With Impact episode with Juli Henderson about parenting medically fragile kids, and how to focus on what matters. Join Elaine as Juli shares her joy and privilege of parenting her son, Robert. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Don’t go down the research rabbit hole until you have a diagnosisFocus on aiding in their journey, instead of trying to fix everythingFind support where you can and learn to ask for helpLinks Mentioned:https://www.inourarms.blog/NORD- National Organization for Rare Disordershttps://rarediseases.org/Connect with Juli:In Our Arms Blog PlaylistFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InOurArmsBloghttps://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/complex-kids-no-clear-diagnosis/@InOurArmsBlogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inourarmsblog/?hl=en@inourarmsblogWant to know more about Raising Complex Kids with No Clear Diagnosis?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

Following another holiday season, Elaine and Diane reflect upon the simple fact that, as parents, we ARE going to mess up, it is just a matter of how. Getting it wrong is only a matter of time, it is important to know how to navigate out of it and move forward.Listen to this reflective Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss damage control, because there is no such thing as being a perfect parent. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Recognize that it is difficult to be a complex kid, no matter how you parentBe accountable for your shortcomings- acknowledge, apologize, and be betterEmpower your kid to do their own work and trust they will find their way, in timeConnect 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@impactparentsTop 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

Kristy is passionate about social change, and the recognition of the value of autistic people and their luminous qualities. She advocates for autism acceptance and has written, spoken and presented internationally on many topics associated with autism. Kristy Forbes is the Founder & Director of InTune Pathways, and the creator of inTune Families and an autism and neurodiversity support specialist, working closely with families to create joyous, thriving, unconventionally extraordinary lives. She is the parent of four autistic children and is autistic herself.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Kristie Forbes about Autism and PDA and the reasoning behind the combative behaviors that are present. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Learn about Autism with PDA All threats ARE equal with someone with PDA; threat response is anxiety responseThe importance of normalizing neurodiversity to improve overall mental healthLinks Mentioned:www.kristyforbes.com.auConnect with Kristie:Facebook facebook.com/intunepathwaysInstagram instagram.com/_kristyforbes12 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

Dr. Barry Sears has dedicated the last 35 years of his research career to studying the links between diet, hormones, and health and is dedicated to restoring a state of health that can be controlled by reducing inflammation in your body. In his research, he studies dietary control of hormonal response and develops innovative approaches to help treat and reverse silent inflammation, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and Type-2 diabetes. This same anti-inflammatory diet is highly therapeutic for ADHD and Autism. His research has led to his best-selling books The Zone, Mastering the Zone, Zone Perfect Meals in Minutes, and had additionally penned The Soy Zone, The Anti-Aging Zone, The OmegaRx Zone, Toxic Fat, A Week in the Zone, Zone Meals in Seconds, Top 100 Zone Foods, The Mediterranean Zone, and his newest release, The Resolution Zone.Listen to this educational Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Barry Sears about the major impact gut health and diet have on the brain and how dietary changes can make big improvements for kids with ADHD, Autism and other complexities. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How is diet like a drug? Learn the importance of Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.Understand how reducing inflammation is key for any type of neurological condition.Learn about how you can track levels of Omega-3s in your childLinks Mentioned:https://zonediet.com/product/best-sellers/cellular-inflammation/https://zonediet.com/Use Code parents10 for 10% off sitewide.https://drsears.com/ Important Medical Articles from contributor Dr. SearsJournal of Therapeutics ArticleJournal of Neurosurgery ArticleNutritional Neuroscience ArticleBioMed Central Nutrition Journal ArticleConnect with Dr Sears:Twitter https://twitter.com/thezonediet/ @thezonedietFacebook https://www.facebook.com/TheZoneDiet @TheZoneDietRecommended 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

Regina F. Lark, PhD is a national expert on de-cluttering and emotional labor. Dr. Regina Lark helps individuals and organizations sift through their psychic debris to transform chaos into clarity. Regina is a Certified Professional Organizer with additional certifications in ADHD, chronic disorganization and hoarding disorders. Her areas of expertise include women’s leadership, emotional labor, time management, productivity, and hoarding. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Regina Lark about the emotional labor of women and how neurodiversity can make the weight of it difficult to bear.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Women with ADHD often feel despair, shame, and failure in regard to their roles Emotional management is difficult when faced with the myriad tasks a woman doesUnderstanding the labor load at home and learning to distribute the workLinks Mentioned:https://emotional-labor.com/Emotional Labor: Why A Woman’s Work is Never Done and What To Do About ItGEMO: Good Enough, Move OnConnect with Regina:www.AClearPath.netwww.SpeakingOfClutter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AClearPath@AClearPathTwitter: https://twitter.com/aclearpath@AClearPathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclearpath/@aclearpathLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginalark/@reginalarkPsychic Debris, Crowded Closets: The Relationship Between the Stuff in Your Head and What's Under Your BedTen 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