The Annual International Conference on ADHD is virtual again for 2021!  And we're still doing the rough cut debriefs!  Each day, I'll be grabbing some folks to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference.  For day 2, I grabbed Will Curb, Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parecalls, Kate Barrett, Lollie Weeks, and Jon Hassall!  Check it out!   >>>REGISTER FOR ADHD CON 2021!!!  GET 15% OFF!!!

The Annual International Conference on ADHD is virtual again for 2021!  And we're still doing the rough cut debriefs!  Each day, I'll be grabbing some folks to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference.  Today, I grabbed Tamara Rosier, Inger Shaye, Monica Hassall, and Jeff Copper!  Check it out!   >>>REGISTER FOR ADHD CON 2021!!!  GET 15% OFF!!!

In today's episode, I share a tool I've been using for a few years now to help me get emotional space, and be more empathic and compassionate when I'm supporting people (including my kids!) who are going through a challenging time.   >>>REGISTER FOR ADHD CON 2021!!!  GET 15% OFF!!!

Today, we’re talking to Phyllis Fagell, author of Middle School Matters.  Phyllis is a school counselor, and author of the book Middle School Matters. In this episode, Phyllis talks about ten key life skills through the lens of middle school. She discusses the importance of good friend choices and the influence of peer presence, reasons why we want to help our kids get clear on their values, the effects of the pandemic on kids as well as ways to mitigate those effects, navigating teacher/student mismatches, the imaginary audience, and the value of identifying emotions. NOTE:  This episode was recorded over the summer.  So a few of the examples are a little dated.  Podcast Time is weird.   Guest Links: Learn more about Phyllis and her work at https://phyllisfagell.com Buy her book, "Middle School Matters" here.   Webinar Links: The ADHD Awareness Expo http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1686079 On The Right ADHD Trail Summit https://ontherightadhdtrail.com ADHD Simplicity at Home Summit https://ve.whatnowadhdsummit.com/BMahan   ADHD Essentials Links:   Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD reWired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials ADHD Diversified ADHD Friendly Lifestyle       

Today, we’re talking to Trent McEntire. He's the founder of FireUpYourBrain.com, and creator of the Brain Speedball.  Trent became a professional dancer after rehabilitating his own severe movement restrictions caused by a brain injury at birth, and has continued to work on understanding how the mind-body connection and neuroplasticity can be used to address challenges in attention, emotional regulation, and movement. In today’s episode, Trent shares his story, and talks to us about his work with physical movement and the senses to address neurodiverse and development challenges. We discuss failing first grade, cerebral palsy, the importance of engaging our senses, why clear goals and measuring outcomes matter, and the power of play. Guest Links: Learn more about Brent and his work at https://www.fireupyourbrain.com   Webinar Links: The ADHD Awareness Expo http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1686079 On The Right ADHD Trail Summit https://ontherightadhdtrail.com ADHD Simplicity at Home Summit https://ve.whatnowadhdsummit.com/BMahan   ADHD Essentials Links:   Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD reWired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials ADHD Diversified ADHD Friendly Lifestyle       

Today, we’re talking to Leanne Kaplan.  Leanne is a school psychologist working with elementary school students.  I really enjoyed this conversation.  It was both wide ranging, and insightful. In today’s episode, Leanne talks about how school testing works.  She shares the basic things we should, as well as things that don’t show up on tests and rating scales, the difference between private testing and school testing, and the importance of looking at the whole student to determine what’s best for your child. Webinar Links: The ADHD Awareness Expo http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1686079 On The Right ADHD Trail Summit https://ontherightadhdtrail.com   ADHD Essentials Links:   Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD reWired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials ADHD Diversified ADHD Friendly Lifestyle   

Today, we’re talking Anthony Amitrano, M.Ed., M.A. Anthony is an instructional technology specialist in Northbridge, MA, as well as a former music teacher and school administrator.  He also has a website called edupowertools.com that provides resources related to using technology in education. In this episode Anthony talks to us about technology education.  He discusses the way the use of technology is changing in schools – from worksheets to more creative and collaborative projects, ways parents can support their kids through technology - setting boundaries for technology as well as talking about digital citizenship, the power of teacher and district websites, and the Northwestern Tree Octopus.     >>>Register for Free Parent Coaching Groups Info Call

Today, we’re talking to friend of the pod, Tamara Rosier!  Tamara is an ADHD and Leadership coach, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, author of the new book, “Your Brain’s not Broken”, which was released this week!  In this episode Tamara and I talk about her new book, “Your Brain’s not Broken”.  We discuss managing the basic things in life, the interplay of anxiety and imagination, convergent vs divergent thinking, ADHD as an at-risk population, and ways to manage our emotions.     >>>Register for Free Parent Coaching Groups Info Call

Today, we’re talking to Aimee Buckley.  Aimee is the CEO and Chief Academic Officer of the online tutoring platform, Study Help Inc as well as a full-time special education teacher of mild to moderate students with 25 years of experience, and the adoptive mom of a neurodiverse daughter. In today’s episode Aimee talks to us about using understanding rather than patience to manage frustrating behaviors and situations, looking at issues as problems to solve rather than moralizing them, the benefits of impulsivity, being solution-focused, behavioral strategies that help at home, and the effervescence of ADHD! >>>Register for Free Parent Coaching Groups Info Call

Today, we’re talking to Ashleigh.  She’s an ADHD mom, and previous member of the ADHD Essentials Parent Coaching Groups.  Ashleigh contacted me a little while ago and said she wanted to help support the groups. In today’s episode she does just that.  She asks to me about my vision for the parent groups, and tells me about the things got from them.  I share how my background contributes to the parenting philosophy and the skills that I teach during the eight weeks of the parenting groups, Ashleigh shares how meaningful it was for her to connect with other ADHD parents, and some of the lessons she found most important.  This episode is basically a free sample of what goes on in the groups, you get a little bit of the content and, hopefully, a little of the connection as well.  I’m sure you’ll find something valuable in it.  (Like anxiety smiley faces!  Because we talk about those, too!) ADHD Essentials Links:   Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com   ADHD reWired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials ADHD Diversified ADHD Friendly Lifestyle