ADHD Essentials

For today's episode, I decided to celebrate ADHD Awareness Month by looking at those very things.  ADHD and awareness.  It's a quick one, but a good one! I look at them through three lenses: My 3 A's of ADHD Management - Awareness, Acceptance & Action How ADHD Awareness differs from Neorotypical Awareness The signs that make me aware that my ADHD may be about to go on the fritz   Share your signs...

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Robbin Miller.  Robbin is a mother with ADHD of a child with ADHD.  She’s also a licensed mental health clinician, a college academic coach, and the author of a children’s book about early intervention playgroups. We talk about early markers for ADHD, the steps Robbin has been taking to support her son ever since he was an infant, and the challenges she helps h...

Adam Wilson is the creator of Calmer Con.  An event he developed to help kids with sensory needs experience the thrill of a comic book convention, without the overwhelm.  Adam’s son is on the spectrum, so at it’s core, Calmer Con is a mission of love for him.  And Calmer Con's first convention was great.  I know, becasue I was there! (And yes, I realize this show is supposed to be about ADHD, but...

Dr. Saline is a licensed, clinical psychologist, who guides families from the maze of emotions, conflict and stress related to ADHD, toward successful dialog, interventions and connection. Today, we're talking about her new book, What Your ADHD Child Wises You Knew.  There are many things that I liked about this book. But what I loved about it, is the way it’s framed.  Quotes and brief, personal s...

I’m pretty jazzed about this episode.  One of my goals at the start of this podcast was to get Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants on the show.  Well, Mission Accomplished!  Today’s the day that episode drops. Dav only had about 15 minutes to talk, and was gracious enough to include my sons.  That's right, not only is Dav on the show, but I got to share the mic with my boys for this one!...

Today's episode is short and sweet.  I'm flying solo, and talking about the role dopamine plays in ADHD.  I hope you find an insight or two in it!   Shameless ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Ad:   The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays for seven weeks, from Tuesday September 18th through Thursday, November 1st. Go to  https://www.adhdesse...

It was an honor to interview Joyce Kubik for the pod.  Joyce is a mother with ADHD of kids with ADHD.  (In fact, her kids are now grown, and have ADHD kids of their own!) Joyce is also ADHD coach.  Indeed, she was among the first.  Hers are the shoulders that so many of us stand on when doing this work. She is a pioneer in the industry.  And she shares her story, and some of her pioneering work wi...

Today, we’re talking to Linda Roggli and Diane Dempster about the ADHD Parents Palooza , which will run next week, from August 20thto the 25th. The ADHD Parents Palooza brings together many of the most well-known experts on ADHD to talk about parenting our complex kids.  Guests include Dr. Russell Barkley, Ned Hallowell, and Jessica McCabe. I wasn’t able to be a part of the Parents Palooza this ti...

Today, we’re talking to Melissa Carriveau.  She's a Master’s Level Certified Special Education Teacher with almost 25 years of experience.  She has been an doing special education consulting for nearly 20 years with both school districts and individual families. She was trained through the Federation of Children with Special Needs and through Wrightslaw. She is also a special education surrogate p...

This is a powerful one.  Diann Wingert, LCSW shares her journey with ADHD.  It's a tale the encompasses her professional work and her role in her family, and mirrors our modern undernstanding of ADHD.  She shares her struggles, uncertainty, successes, and growth.   Diann Wingert  is a coach and psychotherapist on a mission to help others achieve their true potential through radical self acceptance...

On the pod today is Meg Flannagan of MilKids.  Meg is a former teacher turned education consultant.  She’s a military wife, and she started MilKids to support military families, but it has since grown into a flourishing education blog. She’s also the author of “Talk to the Teacher”. Her book is an outstanding resource for ADHD parents because of the sheer amount of structure it provides around com...

Disclaimer:   Part of today’s show includes our guest sharing a time of struggle, when she considered ending her life.  Obviously she didn’t, and we spend the majority of the episode on other topics, including some of the strategies she used to move past that stage, and being a mom with ADHD.  But I want to be mindful of my listeners, so I’m telling you in advance.  That said, I also recognize tha...

In this episode, I talk to talking to Katelynn Shea and Stephanie Kozlowski of Dynamy Internship Year. Katelynn is the Director of Admissions at Dynamy, and Stephanie is the Business Manager and Onsite Coordinator for USA Gap Year Fairs.     In Today’s Episode We Discuss: What is a Gap Year? The benefits of taking a Gap Year for kids with ADHD How Dynamy develops executive function skills Navigati...

Episode 27 features Richard Podgur.  Richard is a music teacher in private practice. He teaches all ages, toddlers on adulthood, but specializes in teaching kids with ADHD.  As I spoke to him I was struck by just how much Richard’s approach to teaching and managing kids with ADHD applied to situations beyond the teaching of music.  I think you’ll find many of the ideas discussed in today’s episode...

Today's episode is a bit different.  The kids are home from school, I'm launching my first coaching groups, and I get to spend all day Friday driving out of state to visit the in-laws.  So, time has been limited this week.  As a result, rather than posting an interview, I'd discussing the challenges of ADHD as it relates to time.  I hope you enjoy it.   We will return to our ususal interview forma...

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Jack Gantos.  Jack is the author of the Joey Pigza book series, about a boy who has ADHD.  The first book of which, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key , is a National Book Award Finalist, and celebrates it’s 20thanniversary this year. Learn more about Jack, and all of his books at http://www.jackgantos.com .   In Today’s Episode We Discuss: A spolier-free overview of...

In today’s episode, we get to learn from James Garrett of Brain By Design .  James has been studying and teaching about the brain for over a decade. He’s passionate about turning this academic knowledge about the brain into practical tools that anyone can use.  And today, he’s doing it through the lens on ADHD! In Today’s Episode: The Four Qualities of restorative activities. The important role th...

Meg is surrounded by ADHD! But she works in the theater, so she can handle it. In today’s episode, we discuss: Why extended family dinners make it hard for kids to eat How to get younger kids to eat a more varied diet How letting go of control can help you maintain it Why theater is a good choice for middle and high school kids with ADHD Skills kids learn doing theater And transitions   Want to le...

The ADHD Parenting groups are filling up!  Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Twice a week, for six weeks, we’ll be looking at ADHD parenting through the themes of structure and systems, communication, emotions, self-care, connection, and questions. We’ll strategize ways to make mornings smoother,  compliance easier, and conversations deeper. Space is limited! Email me today to save a spot!   Bre...

This might be a controversial one!  We’re talking homeschooling.  As you know, I’m a proponent of the public schools.  But that doesn’t mean I’m going to ignore the segment of the population that feels homeschooling is a better option for their kids with ADHD.  To that end, in this episode, I am talking to Samatha MacLeod. Samantha is the mother of five kids, three of whom have ADHD.  Which, as yo...

We've all gotten stuck in the pattern of speaking to our kids in a way that is loud and too fast.  Especailly when the frustration and anxiety spike.  In this episode, voice coach Tracy Goodwin talks to us about how to break that cycle, and teaches us new ways to think about using our voice as a pareting tool so we can move beyond yelling. Tracy Goodwin is a voice coach and owner of Captivate the...

Rich Shramm is a dad who has ADHD, whose kids also have ADHD.  Turns out, there's an app for that.  Because Rich created the iGotThis app.  As Rich says, "iGotThis is a task-focused, life management solution".  It helps kids build their self-esteem by supporting their success. And, helps parents monitor and support their kids through life’s daily productivity challenges.     We discuss how the app...

Chandler Creedon is a veteran educator with over 40 years of experience, working as a school psychologist, counselor, and college professor. He’s also a former professor of mine, and one of my mentors.  It was an honor to have him on the show. Learn more about today's show at http://www.adhdessentials.com/whats-skill-set-thats-missing/ I'm going to be launching ADHD parent coaching groups soon. If...

It was great to get to talk to my friend Kate Barrett again.  I know her from the ADHD coaching world.  She's the founding coach of Coaching CVille out of Charlottesville, VA, as well as the mother of sons and the wife of a husband who have ADHD.  Her love for her family really shines through in this episode, and her coaching skills do as well. If you're in the Charlottesville, VA area, and need a...

In this episode, I'm talking exercise and fitness, while battlnig a cold!  Gabriel Villarreal is the owner of ADHD Counseling in the Roanoke Valley, as well as a strenth and conditioning coach.  It's that latter bit that we focus on in the episode.  We talk about the importance of struggling, growth from failure, and the neurological benefits of exercise for the ADHD brain.  (Though, that doesn't...