What are the challenges and wins in parenting as an adult with ADHD?

In this episode you will hear from a parent with ADHD who channels his ADHD into supporting adult fathers, and the wider male population, who struggle with the challenges that ADHD presents to the adult male population.

About Our Guest:

Shane Thrapp has 15 years of servant-based leadership experience and has helped hundreds of people find their paths through the chaos of life to find their order and purpose.

He helps his clients with all aspects of managing their ADHD, from life skills, relationship support, parenting and career coaching.

He also runs one of the largest Men’s ADHD Support Groups on Facebook with over 10k members and is working to be a voice in advocacy for Adult ADHD Awareness 

Guest Social Media Links

Email: [email protected]

website: https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreatingOrderFromChaosCoaching/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingorderfromchaoscoaching/

Host Bio

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother of twins with ADHD symptoms, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community and effort to normalize a life with children who are at times highly emotional, unregulated, unfocused, or the opposite- hyper focused, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t, well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

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What if some of your child’s struggles could be traced back to the beginning of their creation? 

What if some answers to these struggles could be found in simple movements and specified training of the neurological system?

In this episode, you are going to learn how the neurodevelopment and growth of the human reflexes affect the ADHD child and more.

Guest Bio

Niki McGlynn is a neurodevelopment therapist and trainer, she has worked as a therapist for over 20 years and has been working with neurodevelopment for nearly 10 years.  She has a special interest in working with trauma and the relationship with retained primitive reflexes in both adults and children who struggle with anxiety, focus, concentration, behaviour issues, and reading and writing.  She also trains other therapists, teachers and parents in neurodevelopment and has developed a programme for businesses.

Guest Social Media Links

Email [email protected]

website www.OrganisedMind.co.uk

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OrganisedMind

Instagram @_OrganisedMind

witter @OrganisedMind

Host Bio

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother of twins with ADHD symptoms, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community and effort to normalize a life with children who are at times highly emotional, unregulated, unfocused, or the opposite- hyper focused, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t, well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

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Your child needs an advocate and support in school, but just what does that look like and how can you navigate that process?

In this episode, Beth Liesenfeld from the IEP Lab shares the ins and outs of what an IEP is, the process of securing one for your child, and how to be the best advocate for your child. 

Are you ready to become the exact parent advocate your child needs?

Join Beth Liesenfeld for her free IEP Advocacy Summit, on September 22-25th 2022.

About our Guest:

Beth Liesenfeld, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and passionate about teaching parents how to advocate through the IEP process. As a new occupational therapist in the schools, she was overwhelmed by the IEP process. After participating in 80 meetings per year, she noticed how some parents innately inspired their IEP school team to provide the very best quality IEP plan and services. She started her company, The IEP Lab, to provide parent friendly workshops and online courses designs online courses and tools that can be accessed around a busy parent schedule to help their children get the support they need in schools to start learning!

Guest Social Media links

The Parent IEP Lab Podcast: https://pod.link/1584271582

Free Parent IEP Role Cheat Sheet: www.TheIEPLab.com/parentrole

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theIEPLab

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheIEPLab

Your Host:

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother of twins with ADHD symptoms, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community and effort to normalize a life with children who are at times highly emotional, unregulated, unfocused, or the opposite- hyper focused, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t, well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

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It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.parentingthatkid.com/. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

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Sports and greatness should go hand in hand, right?

But what if you're an athlete with ADHD who believes the unsupported noise of the world around you?

My guest J.T Tsui, Sports Director for Ontario Football and Author of the best selling book ‘You Are Greatness’, answers my tough questions on how athletes with ADHD can begin to believe in their true greatness.

About Our Guest:

JT is a driven, passionate and service-oriented Coaching Professional with over 20+ years of leadership and management experience in education, athletics and business. JT delivers consistently strong results for his clients by creating equitable, diverse and inclusive environments so all team members can be in a position to reach their potential and succeed.

Guest Social Media links

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/_jt_tsui

Website: https://jttsui.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jt_tsui/

Twitter: @_jt_tsui

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jttsui/

Your Host:

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother of twins with ADHD symptoms, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community and effort to normalize a life with children who are at times highly emotional, unregulated, unfocused, or the opposite- hyper focused, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t, well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

Cheers

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It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.parentingthatkid.com/. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

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Can you be a strong athlete who has ADHD?

Simon Biles, Michael Phillps, Shaque O’Neal would tell you yes, and so would my guest Dr. Saara Haapanen.

On today’s episode, Saara Haapanen PhD, a world ranked elite diver, shares her personal and professional experience of navigating her athletic career, education, and retirement with the highs and lows of having ADHD.

About Our Guest:

Dr. Saara is a happier, healthier human coach and the Move at Work Challenge program creator. Saara is passionate about helping humans perform at their best both physically and psychologically. As a former elite athlete, she knows what world-class coaching looks like, and has spent the last two decades studying human performance and motivation.

Saara has been coaching humans for 22 years, she is passionate about helping her clients find the most efficient and sustainable path to live a happier healthier life. Through her corporate wellness program move at work challenge, she fights the sitting pandemic and helps employees improve their mood and productivity at work. 

She combines her educational background in kinesiology and health promotion with sports and exercise psychology to transform her human's lives utilizing approaches that are fun, engaging, and exciting.

Guest Social Media links

Linkedin - @https://www.linkedin.com/in/saarahaapanen/

Facebook - @lhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/Saarashumans

Website - @http://performanceishaapanen.com/

Your Host:

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother of twins with ADHD symptoms, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community and effort to normalize a life with children who are at times highly emotional, unregulated, unfocused, or the opposite- hyper focused, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t, well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

Cheers

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.parentingthatkid.com/. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

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I hope you enjoy this encore presentation of one of our more popular episodes back from September 2021.

Did your child just join the millions diagnosed with ADHD? (Why are there so many?) Do you KNOW your child is healthy but wish you had more tools (other than stimulant drugs) to help her succeed? Do you find yourself frequently exploding with frustration at your child and his difficult behavior? Then listen in to today’s chat with Avigail Gimpel, author of HyperHealing, a complete ADHD coaching program and parenting guide in one book.

Guest Social Media links:

Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/hyperhealing.adhd/

Website- www.hyperhealing.org

About Me:

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother to a highly sensitive little boy, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.If recording my journeyas I seek a clear starting point, community and effort to normalize a life with a highly emotional, sometimes out of control child, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

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It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.parentingthatkid.com/. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

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Do you ever question…

• Should your ‘out of the box’ child have a traditional diagnosis?
• Should you tell your child about their diagnosis ? If so, when and what do you say?  
• What are the emotional consequences for your child that comes with knowing, or not knowing, about a diagnosis?

In today’s episode, I speak with Jada D’Angelo, a school counselor and neuroscience enthusiast. Jada and I speak candidly about raising children with ADHD and the cause and effects of having a child traditionally diagnosed and what comes with sharing, or not sharing, the diagnosis with your child.

About Jada

“For as long as I can remember I have loved people. As a young adult I quickly became a self-proclaimed psycho-social geek and began studying anything I could get my hands on relating to holistic wellness.

Fueled by these interests I pursued a career in education. I obtained a double major in Integrative Education as well Waldorf Education for my Master’s degree and was able to teach for more than a decade in public and private schools in three countries. I taught preschool all the way through high school and had the honor to enter into the precious lives of students with a large spectrum of social, cultural, and neuro-diversity. After years in the classroom I harnessed my love for hearing someone’s story and advocating for their sense of success and joy and pursued a post- Master’s degree in School Counseling. Working with students and families one on one is my heart song and I find great joy in igniting the pilot light within others. For the past several years I have been working with private clients as well as in the private and public school sector as a counselor.

When I am not intently listening or training myself on the latest neurscience, I enjoy doing all things outdoors, traveling, and snapping pictures, and hanging with my family (humans and fur) crew. And, as you can imagine, I am always up for listening to a great story."

[email protected]

Your Host:

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother to a highly sensitive little boy, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident, and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community, and effort to normalize a life with a highly emotional, sometimes out-of-control child, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

Cheers

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.parentingthatkid.com/. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

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You have probably heard of the three most noted forms of ADHD

●     Inattentive type

●     Hyperactive-impulsive type

●     Combination type

BUT did you know there are actually seven different types of ADD/ADHD?

In this episode, I speak with Annie Bush, a nationally-recognized Certified Brain Health Coach. Annie shares about the seven different types of ADD/ADHD and how understanding an individual's genetic makeup can provide personalized support for optimal brain health.

Guest Bio:

After spending over 10 years as a Federal and State Prosecutor, Annie Bush changed her focus to health and wellness education, and connecting the physical body with the spiritual mind. Over the last decade, her mantra has been, “It’s hard to have a clear thought with a toxic body.” As a nationally-recognized Certified Brain Health Coach under both Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Dale Bredesen, she helps clear the physical brain of cognitive conditions such as ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Dementia, and customizes holistic protocols addressing these conditions. Using 3X4 Genetics, she utilizes your own DNA as your health blueprint to drive your lifestyle choices regarding exercise, nutrition, and sleep for your optimal health. She uses photobiomodulation to stimulate the production of your own stem cells, including brain cells, using the Lifewave stem cell activation patches.

Guest Social Media links

Podcast- @http://www.yourtotalbody.co/podcast/

Facebook - @https://www.facebook.com/YourTotalBodyFL/

Website - @http://www.yourtotalbody.co/

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother to a highly sensitive little boy, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community and effort to normalize a life with a highly emotional, sometimes out of control child, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

Cheers

Thanks for listening!

It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.parentingthatkid.com/. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

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If you are a parent struggling to create a genuine connection with your neurodiverse child, that struggle does not need to be your ‘norm’. Connection can be found even when you struggle to find commonalities with your child.

In this episode, Miriam Campbell shares professional and personal insights on how to create a genuine connection with your child and the importance of creating this connection, even when you are struggling to do so.

About our Guest:

Miriam Campbell is a Speech Therapist, Social Worker, Teacher, and mom who supports therapists, teachers, and parents in helping their kids develop ‘Skills for Connection’. She utilizes a holistic language, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and PRACTICAL approach to integrating skill development for children. She provides therapist and parent cohorts as well as school-wide professional development in SEL RTI and is available for 1:1 coaching as well. Her debut novel, Bubble Double: visualizing social skills for connection, serves as the framework of her social skills curriculum.  Always passionate about connection. Miriam wants to teach children and adults the concrete skills that they could use to support connection. Miriam wants it to be a joyful and loving experience, not burdensome for adults or punitive feeling for kids. Miriam wants the indescribable experience of connecting with another to be something that all kids can experience and understand. She can be reached at [email protected].

Resources:

1:1 Coaching Sessions

-free consult: https://calendly.com/skillsforconnection/getsupport?back=1&month=2022-06

-half session: https://calendly.com/skillsforconnection/1-1-skills-support-30?back=1&month=2022-05

-full session: https://calendly.com/skillsforconnection/bubble-space-meeting?month=2022-05&back=1

Parents Group Whatsapp Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GcEYGLBWmMW4pafgFlqvE2

Free Summer Emotional Regulation Series: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduBt4hCUwwYzY104UPcWJVga77UhLVj14iAArLUEIK66CeEA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Skills for Connection Worksheets: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Skills-For-Connection

Social Skills Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Double-Visualizing-Social-Connection/dp/1517440009/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0V4bLHVl7vtGGBDTBAN1z5?si=ALKUO61eQYqFGZlrkyoqOw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1

Independent 6 Hour Trainings includes 1 hour consultation: $300

Guest Social Media links

Instagram - @https://www.instagram.com/skills4connection/?hl=en

Facebook - @miriamdeutschcampbell

Website - @www.skillsforconnection.com

About Ashleigh:

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother to a highly sensitive little boy, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident, and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources, and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community, and effort to normalize life with a highly emotional, sometimes out-of-control child, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

Cheers

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It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.parentingthatkid.com/. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

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In this episode, I speak to Kristin Palen a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, and Waldorf-inspired homeschool mom about the therapeutic advantage of using nature as a tool to support children.

Guest Social Media links

Instagram - @https://www.instagram.com/coastalconnectionsot/

Website - @https://www.coastalconnectionsot.com/

About Me:

Hi, I’m Ashleigh Tolliver, and this podcast is a road map to Parenting That Kid. As a mother to a highly sensitive little boy, I know what it means to parent a child who does not fit into the ‘box’ modern society has put children into. My mission is to help other parents of “that kid” feel less alone, more confident and more equipped by asking the tough questions to the professionals, gathering tools and resources and connecting with other moms who are wrestling with the same struggles.

If recording my journey as I seek a clear starting point, community and effort to normalize a life with a highly emotional, sometimes out of control child, supports at least one parent, then my time is not wasted. And if it doesn’t well, there’s documented proof that moms deserve a glass of wine.

Cheers

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It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to https://www.parentingthatkid.com/. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

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