In this episode, we reconnect with executive function coach Megan Barnett for another rich conversation about the intersection of ADHD, parenting, nervous system regulation, and real-world executive function support. We talk candidly about why so many “quick fix” tips fall flat—and how true transformation starts with grounding the whole family system. We also announce a brand-new offering for moms and families that’s launching this summer to help you move into the next school year empowered, supported, and steady

What you’ll learn:

• Why executive function coaching for kids isn’t enough without support for parents
• How regulating your own nervous system is foundational to helping your child regulate theirs
• What co-regulation really means—and why it matters so much for neurodivergent families
• How mindset work can fall short when the nervous system is in survival mode
• The missing role of “real-time” support in creating lasting behavior change
• Why so many families feel overwhelmed by scattered solutions—and what they really need instead
• How fear and overwhelm impact advocacy and decision-making in the school system
• How to build an individualized, holistic roadmap for your family
• The power of community, co-regulation, and support during high-stress parenting seasons
• Details of our new summer coaching container launching June 2025

Questions answered in this episode:

• Why do executive function strategies often fail when parents feel dysregulated?
• How do we support moms who are also living with ADHD while trying to help their children?
• What’s missing from most school-based and therapeutic interventions for neurodivergent kids?
• How can parents confidently advocate for their children’s needs in IEP/504 meetings?
• Why is nervous system regulation more foundational than mindset shifts?
• What do families really need in the early stages after a diagnosis?
• What kind of plan helps reduce parental overwhelm and increases confidence?
• How do we help parents step into leadership when they’ve been socially conditioned to doubt themselves?
• What’s the role of intuitive knowing in parenting—and how do we access it?
• What is the summer coaching program, and who is it for?

🚨Launching June 2025!

Megan and I are teaming up to support moms and kids this summer with an individualized 2-month coaching container including:

• 1:1 Zoom coaching calls
• Voxer voice note support (real-time help!)
• IEP/504 support
• Executive function planning
• Nervous system regulation tools
• Access to Megan’s 7-week ADHD parent course
• Access to my guided emotional regulation video archive

✨ Join the waitlist here to schedule your free discovery call and see if it’s a fit.

Take the FREE quiz: What Self-Regulation Technique do you need right now?

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Connect with Megan Barnett:

• Website: https://www.meganjbarnett.com
• Instagram: @meg.barnett.coaching
• ADHD Executive Function Parent Course (included in the summer program)

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