Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction

EP110 How To Make Sense of Behaviors That Don’t Make Sense (To You) Pt 2


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In the last episode, we explored why our kids can excel in unexpected areas—like chess, gas prices, or mental math—but struggle with everyday tasks like making a phone call or getting to an appointment on time. We looked at the brain science behind these inconsistencies and how substance use impacts different cognitive functions.

But now comes the next step: How do we work with these realities instead of fighting against them?

In this episode, we’ll focus on practical ways to help your child follow through on tasks, build new skills, and gain confidence—without creating more conflict or frustration.

We’ll cover:

  • How to help your child make a phone call when avoidance and anxiety get in the way
  • How to get them to an appointment on time without endless reminders and frustration
  • How to support long-term planning in a way that makes sense for their brain
  • Why small, achievable steps matter more than big expectations

  • When we stop seeing their struggles as defiance and start seeing them as brain function, everything shifts. We can adjust our expectations, reduce conflict, and set them up for success in ways that actually work.

    Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

    If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call with me using the link below. https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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