ResponseABLE Parenting

This past weekend we had experienced several bumpy moments with my ADHD son. Things that we had been working on that weren't clicking the way I had hoped. Then we had a decent chunk of time where things were going WELL! It was fun, we were enjoying each other and I could see his effort. Then he started asking for some extra things. Nothing crazy, literally an extra scoop of ice cream and some spri...

This week I spoke to over a dozen parents. Every single one said a version of this "If they're like this now…what will they be like as a teenager? As an adult?" This fear is REAL for parents of ADHD kids. We want to know we've given them everything they need to be successful. Will they take no for an answer or take it too far? Will they be able to handle rejection or criticism? Will they be able t...

You know that moment, you ask your kid to do something they HAVE to do…like brush their teeth. You get met with a reaction that's far greater than the request. And within seconds you're in a fight with your kid. Based on how many times you've been in this exact same fight, your nervous system is primed for the fight and you go round and round. In this episode I share the FIRST most critical step t...

Have you noticed that when your ADHD kid is dysregulated it comes out as being plain nasty?! For lack of a better word, they turn into a total asshole! New EEG research shows that 96% of hyperactive-impulsive ADHD kids have a significant difference in frontal lobe activity during frustrating moments. And the net result is anger and aggression. Of that 96%, 63% is severe. This is important to note,...

Tim Shurr specializes in rapid mindset transformation for individuals facing ongoing stress and emotional triggers. Over 36 years, Tim has facilitated more than 16,000 belief transformation sessions, working with Fortune 500 execs and top performers to rewire the unconscious patterns that drive 95% of our behaviors. His One Belief Away Method reliably creates fast, lasting shifts that most expect...

As a clinician, creator, and mother of three, Nikki sees firsthand how parents and kids alike are impacted by systemic chaos. With over a decade as an OB/GYN Physician Assistant, she's helped families navigate everything from adolescence to postpartum and menopause, always focusing on trauma-informed care and honest conversations. These experiences inspired her to launch Take Back Trust and author...

Dr. Gail Saltz is a Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, television commentator, author of The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius , and medical expert for the Physicians for Human Rights, Dr. Saltz specializes in a variety of psychological issues, including those pertaining to emotional wellbeing and mental health/wellness aspects of breaking news stories. She is an Associ...

In this episode I share the real experience of being caught up in a reactive pattern around the relentless asking, negotiating, conflict, etc. I share a 2 day breakdown and get really granular on what was happening for both my son and for me.  I share the negative thoughts that were driving my behavior and the real impact that dopamine seeking has on an ADHD kid. I share how we decided to interrup...

My ADHD son struggles with impulse control. A LOT. And there have been a lot of lectures, we've talked about solutions, we've done "everything" to address the challenge. But what I share in the episode is the only thing that has made meaningful change and it's amazing how rooted in neuroscience it is! After you listen to this, make sure you sign up for my free masterclass so you can learn about al...

In this episode I share a personal story of how I tried to willpower my way through a very triggering day. And how UNSUCCESSFUL I was in doing so. And I talk about how I learned from it. It's not your typical way, in fact, it takes journaling about it to the next level and actually gives us data to analyze in order to know what to do in the future.  I'm excited for you to listen to this episode an...

EVEN THOUGH I am not a parent to an adult child, I was struck by how many things Catherine shared that we can be doing NOW as parents of young children to set us up for an incredible relationship when our kids are older.  For over 40 years, Catherine Hickem has helped families navigate emotional complexity with clarity and purpose. A licensed clinical social worker, seasoned psychotherapist, and e...

In this episode you'll hear from Kira Willey, award-winning children's music artist and mindfulness expert who has spent nearly 20 years helping kids feel calm, confident, and connected. Her new book, The Joyful Child , gives parents 75+ one-minute songs and rhythm games that help kids regulate, focus, and release anxiety. We talk all about how to integrate movement and age appropriate play to spa...

In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Cam Caswell, PhD, Dr. Cam is a nationally recognized adolescent psychologist, parent coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Parenting Teens Academy. Affectionately known as "The Teen Translator," Dr. Cam helps frustrated but hopeful parents turn power struggles into connection and chaos into calm—without yelling, shaming, or...

I have the pleasure of speaking with FOSI (Family Online Safety Institute) and we dive deep into the current risks as well as necessary adaptations that kids are experiencing in the tech world of today. Whether you are just starting your screen journey with your kids or you're facing a daily power struggle over screens, this episode will help you navigate this journey. You can find additional free...

Does it feel like you're always taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back? Maybe 2 steps is generous and it feels more like 50 steps back. This is that feeling where you've "tried everything" and nothing seems to make any difference.  In this week's podcast episode I share how we took a pretty big step backwards and how I am using my 8 step process to re-evaluate and get back on track even stronger t...

I know the number one rule of fight club is to not talk about fight club…but this whole episode is about fight club :)  I share some really important mental shifts that I've taken from that class and added a parenting twist to it. I hope that you find the insights valuable and you can start to see these moments as puzzles vs. infractions.  🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉 Put an end to the e...

In this episode I have a beautiful conversation with Jenny Robinson Clark, mom of four and wife to Travis Clark, the frontman of We The Kings.  Her new children's book, Are You Here? officially launches on March 17th and offers itself as a gentle entryway to conversation with kids about what happens when a loved one passes, how to find connection in the day to day, and the signs that show us love...

In this episode I share several systems we've implemented in our home. I share what's working really well, as well as how I'm refining and tweaking a really solid idea, but making sure it fits my ADHD kiddo.  So often we want to tackle ALL the behaviors at once, and that's just not possible. With that in mind, I'm sharing this one tweak and sharing how it's working for us :)  Also, book a call wit...

In this episode, I share a really scary situation that's currently ongoing inside my business on top of all the other run of the mill life triggers when you're the parent of an ADHD kid. I share how that impacts my internal state and what that is doing to my regulation abilities. Additionally I walk myself through my 4 step process as if I were a client myself :) and share a few behind the scnes t...

In this episode, I interview Emilee, a mom of 3 navigating how to parent after a whirlwind of chaos that ensued minutes after the birth of her 3rd child.  We talk about how to meet our children where they are at emotionally in the face of uncertainty and fear. We talk about how to work with very strong-willed and sensitive kids. And some strategies to support her and her family as they try to sett...

This is a beautiful interview with Lynn Greenberg, part of the mother-son writing duo who are on a mission to help neuro complex children see themselves in the story! Lynn and Jonathan Greenberg are the mother–son duo behind the Creative Cab Company® children's book series — Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure and Suzy the ADHD Taxi and the Sightseeing Adventure. They've earned prais...

It feels impossible to know what to do as an American mother in the early months of 2026. Nothing about this is normal. Nothing.  I do not claim to be an expert on politics. I acknowledge that as a white woman, I've inherited a level of privilege that many have not. And I do not pretend to know all the levels deep and the immense complexities others are facing on a daily basis.  And, this is a mom...

In this episode I share 2 very specific moments in my parenting that I saw how external influences changed my internal state. And how when that was triggered, it pushed me right into a predictable pattern of reactivity.  This experience showed me once again how important our internal health, sense of safety, and ability to regulate truly is because our emotional state transforms how we interact an...

In this episode I share a story from my family of origin and how I discovered a clear and potential pattern in my own parenting. I share how easy it would be for this pattern to be how I engaged my own strong-willed kid and how easy it is to fall into this trap.  I also walk you through how we can change the pattern and empower ourselves to a deeper understanding of self, as well as learning how t...

I noticed over the break the rush to solve something I didn't like seeing with my kids. A quick conversation after being pulled into another room, a fast directive at the dinner table, etc. However, in that rush, I noticed my dysregulation didn't go away, in fact, it amplified as the guilt of not doing it the way I wanted to the first time started to creep in.  In this episode I talk about how my...