Parenting with Impact

The New Year is a great time to reset expectations and make plans for the future. Elaine and Diane believe that taking responsibility, acknowledging the need for a reset and designing how to do it differently can create opportunities for a fresh start. Motivation GuideIn this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using the...

If you feel like you can’t achieve balance, no matter how hard you try, that you put in the effort, but are not seeing results, you aren’t alone. For 25 years, Jo Dodd worked in Corporate America for a Fortune 500 company. With every passing year came more stress. Jo was completely overwhelmed and felt like she was failing in every aspect of her life. She was fighting a daily battle to keep a smil...

It’s tempting to ignore the looming shadow that is college. It’s the monster under the bed, the squirrel in the attic – we leave it alone and hope it goes away. But as usual, denial isn’t the answer. How DO we prepare our teens for college readiness and college success? Theresa E. Laurie Maitland earned her M.Ed. and Ph. D at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Learning Specialist and Aca...

Do you want your children to be emotionally intelligent, socially competent, and self-regulated? Dr. Michele Borba is sharing a 7-step solution to help them gain the skills they need to be successful. Dr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist, best-selling author, and TODAY show contributor who has spoken to over one million participants on five continents and to countless media about child...

Do you ever wish you had someone in your life who was reliably calm and collected, a voice of reason available at a moment’s notice? Turns out, you know that person– it’s the voice of your pre-frontal cortex. Unfortunately, that voice takes on a different tone for people with ADHD. For them, fear and anxiety take over. Tamara Rosier, PhD, is founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she a...

Do you feel like you're constantly fighting an uphill battle to get your neurodiverse child the help they need, and nothing you're doing is working? Today’s guest will give you hope. Jonathan Mooney is a widely sought-after speaker whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, HBO, NPR, ABC News, New York Magazine, The Washingt...

Emotions can influence our behaviors quite directly. When you are proud of your kids, emotions might help you celebrate and share your joy, and encourage your children to continue on a path to success. When you are ashamed of your kids, they might interfere with your ability to be as supportive as your child needs you to be. Susan Bauerfeld, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in private pract...

Elaine and Diane sit down to cover what stood out at the International Conference on ADHD in Dallas, Texas this November. The growth of the conference over the years highlights many perspectives and approaches to ADHD.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss this year’s International Conference on ADHD, in Dallas. Recommended Treatment for Childr...

If you had to choose one word to describe the community that you want to live in and your children to grow up in, what would it be? Guest expert, Dr. Shauna Tominey, poses this question early on in this interview. It’s a question she’s asked countless individuals over a series of years, and she explains that almost everyone’s answer tends to point back to social and emotional skills. Words like “s...

Are you a parent of a young adult looking to create deeper, more meaningful relationships with them? You may have been told to simply "communicate more," but what if you're still struggling to bridge the gap? This episode brings you another Success Story from the ImpactParents Community! Mary Christine O'Connor Thomsen is a former SEPTA head and parent of two adult children. Sh...

Sharon Saline knows a thing or two about what complex kids want. As a clinical psychologist and author, she has interviewed kids with ADHD about what they want their parents to do differently. Sharon Saline, Psy. D., clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD solution...

The brain is a very complex and fascinating thing. How does it affect you wellbeing, and what can you do to improve overall brain wellness? Dr. Jackson is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist and a Doctor of Chiropractic. As a life-long student, her studies have continued with extensive post-graduate education in the areas of neurodevelopmental disorders, clinical translational research, nutriti...

Siblings fight – we wish it didn’t happen, but sometimes there’s nothing we can do. Or is there? Sometimes, a fight is just a fight. But more often than not, there’s a deeper issue at play. For example, a squabble over a stuffed animal may actually be a competition for attention. Roya Kravetz is a Board Certified and ICF Credentialed Life Coach specializing in strength-based coaching for children,...

Are you struggling to understand why your complex child behaves and responds the way they do? There are many nuances to the what and why, it often requires an expert to analyze it for you. Enter Mikki Gaffen Stone. Mikki is a Licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist. She has travelled widely, working with families on three continents, in 8 countries. H...

"I don't know anyone with ADHD who doesn't have trouble with sleep," says Guest Expert Dr. Roberto Olivardia, kicking things right into gear for this week’s podcast. Along with eating and general impulsivity, sleep is a top complaint Olivardia hears from parents of the kids he works with. It’s important to know that it’s not kids being difficult that causes the problems. Resear...

We all want our kids to be able to regulate and manage their own behavior. Kids with ADHD are particularly prone to risky behaviors, which are often a way of seeking out stimulation. How do we manage risky behavior? Listen to this insightful Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss how to address and manage risky behavior in ADHD kids.12 Tips for Parenting a Complex Teen...

If so – you probably find yourself frustrated and flustered at times, unsure how to support without enabling, how to guide without hovering – and how to help make sure your child or students are able to learn strategies to take ownership of their education and become independent over time.10 Parenting Tips for School Success with Complex KidsThere are only 10 tips in this FREE parent’s guide from...

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...

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. An...

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 couns...

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 educatio...

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 educat...

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, as...

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 i...

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...