Have you ever thought about that word: Parenting?

Parenting is actually about us, not about our kids.

Sure, part of the job of parenting is 'child-rearing,' or 'raising kids,' or whatever you want to call it. With one of my kids, I used to say that it is "my privilege to supervise her while she raises herself."

But really -- parenting is not about them. It's about WHO we're BEING while we are doing the work of loving them and guiding them.

Our journey is to be with them on their journey -- and that can get complicated sometimes. Messy. Confusing!

If you are a parent who knows that this journey of parenting is definitely calling on you to learn some stuff -- if you know that your spiritual or emotional journey in life is being challenged -- then tune in to some highlights from this year's podcasts about the Inside Adventure of Parenting

And remember -- however or wherever you are on this fascinating journey of yours -- we're glad that you're on it with us! 

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Why Focus on Parents? Complex Kids Need Our Guidance:  https://youtu.be/me7EkzVWUnA

Parents: Are You Making Your Kids Your Job?:  https://youtu.be/nkzQZ0h_5v4

The Parent Paradox: Avoid 'Fix-It Mode' for Better Problem-Solving:  https://youtu.be/726RKC7-8-k

When it Feels Like It's All Just Too Much:  https://youtu.be/bGCCSYUdIaM

Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42_YS3w3Is&t=775s

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Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they highlight their Impact Parent success stories.

In this special episode of Parenting with Impact, you will hear clips from inspiring success stories from our very own Impact Parents.  These clips and stories are the best from this year.  You can find link to the full episodes below. 

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Success! Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home:  https://youtu.be/CcHgigVXwFk

Success! A Mother’s Journey From Shame to Acceptance:  https://youtu.be/nXuBh5n8DEg?si=V9xAbko0eE8G-UTE

Success! “Dad’s Fun, But I Can Talk to Mom About Anything”:  https://youtu.be/xcrGRr8TvSM

Parent Success! What We Wish We'd Known 10 Years Ago:  https://youtu.be/xGyCYpwvhE8

Success! Embracing Neurodiversity: A Journey in Parenting and Coaching:  https://youtu.be/SbN75MWckn4

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Dr. Brandi Bolling is a triple-board-certified psychiatrist and pediatrician specializing in ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. With nearly a decade of experience and approximately 20,000 patients seen, she empowers mothers and educators to support children with ADHD through her concierge practice, speaking engagements, and annual ADHD summit. Dr. Brandi earned a neuroscience degree from Vanderbilt University, an MD from Meharry Medical College, and completed her triple board residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Passionate about mental health awareness, she engages audiences via media, panels, keynotes, and her weekly Facebook livestream, *Focus on It Friday*.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Brandi Bolling about ADHD and autism.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Dr. Brandi points out subtle signs such as dark eyes and unique staring behaviors in children with autism that may go unnoticed

Dr Brandi explains embracing a spectrum-based understanding is essential, particularly when dealing with cases where ADHD coexists with autism.

Dr. Brandi discusses the importance of celebrating children's uniqueness regardless of their diagnoses.

Connect with Dr. Brandi:

Website:  http://www.rbpsychiatry.com/meet-the-team

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

Focus On It Fridays:  https://www.facebook.com/DrBrandiB/videos

Links Mentioned:

Website:  http://www.rbpsychiatry.com/meet-the-team

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

Focus On It Fridays:  https://www.facebook.com/DrBrandiB/videos

“Autism Spectrum Disorder: Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together”:  https://www.facebook.com/profile/100063686375210/search/?q=autism

Shine: Understanding ADHD So Your Child Can Be a Star!:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/164484379X/?tag=im0ea3-20

Recommended treatment for ADHD: https://impactparents.com/help-for-parents/recommended-treatment/

Parenting Through Denial:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/parenting-denial/

Keys to Parenting Autism: Education, Coaching & You!:  https://youtu.be/HUtbvMo4kbk

Missed Diagnosis: Autism In Girls:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz-CRQTOnHk

Improving Practices, Diagnosis, and Treatment of ADHD:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlARVMSmk6U

What Your Kids Want You To Know About ADHD:  https://youtu.be/eZ1DbKYSQxM

Raising a Child with ADHD: Keeping Focus on What Matters:  https://youtu.be/Bsjr6BErTAc

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One of the trickiest aspects of parenting with ADHD is that, very often, the best parenting strategies -- the ones that help our kids the most -- require calm, well-regulated parents. And that’s not always easy to accomplish when parents have their own big emotions. In this conversation, we’ll identify at least 2 of the 10 main differences in an ADHD brain that create more intense negative emotions (in kids and adults), and get guidance on 2 essential components to manage those challenges. We’ll talk about why ADHD brains feel their feelings so intensely, and how we can manage our own emotions even when our kids are pushing every last button.

Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist, writer, and proud mom of 2 in a family full of ADHD who has been helping adults with ADHD thrive for over twenty years. She is a passionate advocate for adults with neurodiverse brains and is dedicated to helping them create environments that unlock their unique genius. Marcy is the founder of ADDept.org, a blog and digital resource for adults with ADHD, the owner and director of The Center for ADHD, and the creator of Meltdown to Mastery, an innovative digital program that helps adults with ADHD learn to better regulate their emotions.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Marcy Caldwell, Psy.D. about navigating emotions.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Marcy highlights that individuals with ADHD tend to amplify negative stimuli while minimizing positive ones, leading to a cycle of negative emotional feedback and self-perception.

Marcy emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to experience a range of emotions, including big joy, anger, and sadness.

Marcy shares the concept of decreased early sensory encoding in ADHD brains; this phenomenon causes individuals to process negative information more intensely than positive information, leading to heightened negative emotions.

Links Mentioned:

Website: www.thecenterforadhd.com

ADDept Blog:  https://www.addept.org/living-with-adult-add-adhd

But I Don't Want To! The Emotions Behind Procrastination:  https://youtu.be/7X2hr-iC9hA

Simple, Safe & Connected -- Tips to Navigate Big Emotions:  https://youtu.be/-Uy-sTH_Jxg

Takeaway from This Year's International Conference on ADHD: Part 1 Emotional Awareness and Insights about ADHD:  https://youtu.be/zNr3C8K4f2k?si=s2twU_DVwovuT_9W

The Emotional Impact of ADHD:  https://youtu.be/R6F6eueSdm8

Emotional Labor: Not Just Women's Work:  https://youtu.be/MNoS4lrWZec

Parenting Anxious Childhood Emotions:  https://youtu.be/ff5hXtdem5Y

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Website:  www.addept.org

Website: www.thecenterforadhd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADDept.org

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.marcycaldwell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.marcycaldwell/

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To say that this conversation is inspirational and heartfelt, thoughtful and emotional, and fundamentally captures all that this summit intends to convey to our listeners -- well, that’s an understatement. This conversation with Marvyn Harrison offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be an adult diagnosed with ADHD, what it means to be a black man diagnosed with and treated for ADHD, what it means to be a father with ADHD, a partner, an entrepreneur, a thought-leader. You get the picture. This conversation is a meta conversation about ADHD. And while it will appeal to everyone, it’s likely that it will resonate most with the adults with ADHD who are continuously trying to understand and manage themselves. 

Marvyn Harrison is a visionary business consultant driving cultural change through BELOVD, working with clients like WPP, Footlocker, and News UK. As the founder of Dope Black Dads and Dope Black Men, he inspires greater change, advocating for the Black community across the UK, US, and Africa. A media contributor on platforms like Good Morning Britain and BBC 5Live, Marvyn has also authored two children’s books, *I Love Me* and *The Best Me,* and is writing a guide on personal transformation for men. His late-life ADHD diagnosis fuels his impactful work.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Marvyn Harrison about fatherhood and undiagnosed ADHD.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Marvyn discusses his journey towards self-discovery and understanding his late-life ADHD diagnosis and the need for conscious in managing the condition.

One crucial tip shared by Marvyn revolves around the importance of being present and tuned in to your children's needs.

Marvyn points out, "There is no program to help men better at home. It's just kind of do it because it's the right thing to do." This calls for a more supportive and inclusive approach to fatherhood, acknowledging the diverse roles and responsibilities that dads undertake.

Connect with Marvyn:

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

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinharrison/

Website:  https://dopeblack.org

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Co-Parenting with Elaine & David: Real Strategies to Improve Family Dynamics:  https://youtu.be/UKb1jMlQ71o

Success! “Dad’s Fun, But I Can Talk to Mom About Anything”:  https://youtu.be/xcrGRr8TvSM

Paradox: High Achieving Adults with ADHD:  https://youtu.be/VUbEgYQCVKM

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Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss emotional intelligence and social dynamics.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Elaine and Diane explain understanding one's own emotions and being empathetic towards others are key components of emotional intelligence.

Building a supportive environment within the family involves prioritizing relationships and self-care, Elaine and Diane note.

Elaine and Diane acknowledge that social skills develop over time and require patience. By meeting children where they are and guiding them towards healthier interactions, parents can empower them to navigate social dynamics effectively.

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What is Going to Happen to my ADHD Child in the Future?:  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/adhd-child-in-future/

Did Social Anxiety Make Me a Leader?:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/did-social-anxiety-make-me-a-leader/

Deal Them In: Using Playing Cards for Social Skills:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/deal-them-in-using-playing-cards-for-social-skills/

7 Ways to Socialize With Your Child With ADHD:  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/7-ways-to-socialize-with-your-child-with-adhd/

Raise Your Child's Social IQ: Stepping Stones to People Skills for Kids by Cathi Cohen, LCSW:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0966036689/?tag=im0ea3-20

Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive by Caroline Maguire, PCC, M.Ed. with Teresa Barker:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1538714833/?tag=im0ea3-20

4 Clues that Family Members are Stressed (& 3 Tips to Help):  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/stressed-family/ 

Ways to Improve Emotional Intelligence:  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/ways-to-improve-emotional-intelligence/ 

To Worried Parents of Complex Kids: You are Not Alone:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/to-worried-parents-of-complex-kids-you-are-not-alone/ 

Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids & Teens:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/empathy-a-magic-wand-to-connect-with-complex-kids-teens/ 

What To Do When Kids Push Back With Sass and Disrespect:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/what-to-do-when-kids-push-back-with-sass-and-disrespect/ 

How to Help (Without Enabling) Your Kid: The Four Roles of the Parent:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/how-to-help-without-enabling-your-kid/

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Since 2010, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright have been the co-hosts of the award-winning podcast, Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, speaking to adults with ADHD all over the globe. Over 29 seasons—and more than 600 episodes—Nikki and Pete continue to offer support and strategies for adults living with ADHD. And now they decided to write their first book, Unapologetically ADHD.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright about becoming ‘Unapologetically ADHD’.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Links Mentioned:

Unapologetically ADHD by Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1394265425/?tag=im0ea3-20

Taking Control:  The ADHD Podcast:  https://takecontroladhd.com/the-adhd-podcast

Shame Resilience: A Key Component in ADHD Wellness:  https://youtu.be/ZvV3GdXiE8s

Success! A Mother’s Journey From Shame to Acceptance:  https://youtu.be/nXuBh5n8DEg?si=V9xAbko0eE8G-UTE

Medical Bias vs. ADHD: The History of a Smear Campaign:  https://youtu.be/0Cdcg5nwV2Y

CBT for ADHD: Thoughts Don't Cause ADHD, But They Can Help Manage It:  https://youtu.be/S-pgDRjS7zQ?feature=shared

Magic 3 Questions: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/learn-from-mistakes/

3 Step Method to ACE Communication with Complex Kids & Teens:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/3-steps-to-ace-communication-with-complex-kids-teens/

3 Steps to Respond Without Reacting:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/3-steps-to-respond-without-reacting/

Failing Forward: Make Every Mistake a New One:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/failing-forward/

What Does it Mean to “Treat” ADHD?:  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/what-does-it-mean-to-treat-adhd-2/

Connect with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright:

Website: takecontroladhd.com

Unapologetically ADHD by Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright: takecontroladhd.com/adhdbook

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What does it mean to break down information in order to build up social competencies? And how does that relate to people with compelling social anxiety? In this discussion with the founder of Social Thinking, Michelle Garcia Winner, we explore the relationship between "being social" and social cognition (ie. social thinking). We touch on four areas of executive function that can foster our ability to learn how to take action on social dynamics that we want to do and are important to us. Get a better understanding of social dynamics and how to help your kids navigate them.

Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, is the founder and CEO of Think Social Publishing, Inc, (a.k.a. Social Thinking). She is a globally recognized thought leader, author, speaker, and social-cognitive therapist who is dedicated to fostering awareness and development of our social-emotional and organizational selves, both neurodivergent and neurotypical. Across her 30+ year career she has created numerous evidence-based strategies, treatment frameworks, and curricula to help family members as well the professionals who support them foster the development of social and organizational competencies and problem solving. Her methodology is most effective with children and adults who have a solid command of expressive and receptive language. Michelle and her team continually update the Social Thinking® Methodology based on the latest research and clinical insights.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Michelle Garcia Winner.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Michelle stresses the importance of understanding the individual you are trying to help. Tailoring social strategies based on the person's specific challenges and strengths can significantly enhance their social learning experience.

Michelle explains managing social anxiety requires self-regulation, flexibility, and self-compassion. Encouraging individuals to be kind to themselves and allowing them to progress at their own pace can foster a more comfortable social interaction environment.

Michelle highlights the significance of working through the social learning process slowly and deliberately.

Links Mentioned:

Website:  socialthinking.com 

Addressing Social Competencies and Social Anxiety:  https://www.socialthinking.com/Articles?name=anxiety-and-social-competencies

Is Anxiety Making it More Difficult to Diagnose ADHD?:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/is-anxiety-making-it-more-difficult-to-diagnose-adhd/

Did Social Anxiety Make Me a Leader?:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/did-social-anxiety-make-me-a-leader/

Treating Depression & Anxiety Disorder in People with ADHD:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/recognize-treat-depression-anxiety-disorder-adhd/

12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive: https://drdansiegel.com/whole-brain-child-handouts/

Executive Function Skills - What Every Parent Needs to Know:  https://youtu.be/_s1Kj0lEzkA

Helping Complex Kids Process: A Student Coach's SUCCESS STORY:  https://youtu.be/XtH5vBXtJ7E

Helping Kids Become Better Problem-Solvers:  https://youtu.be/RHMxf7tMlJU

Connect with Michelle:

Website:  www.socialthinking.com

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/company/socialthinking

Pinterest:  www.pinterest.com/2socia1thinking

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Parenting With ImpListen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss Emotional Intelligence.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Elaine and Diane explain children learn by example, so showing them how to express emotions in a healthy and constructive way can have a lasting impact.

Elaine and Diane suggest helping your children develop healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with difficult emotions, such as deep breathing exercises.

Elaine highlights that children on the spectrum may encounter challenges in interpreting social cues; stressing the need for custom strategies to help developing these skills.

Related Links:

Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42_YS3w3Is&t=775s

The 3A's: A Framework for Parenting Complex Kids:  https://youtu.be/URLEsgftZ5o

Deal Them In: Using Playing Cards for Social Skills:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/deal-them-in-using-playing-cards-for-social-skills/

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Dr. Andreas Krafft holds a doctorate in Management Sciences from the University of St. Gallen, specializing in Organizational Psychology, Culture, and Development. With academic expertise in Social, Work, and Health Psychology, as well as Positive Psychology from the University of Zürich, he serves as an associate researcher and lecturer at St. Gallen and teaches at universities in Zürich, Lisbon, and Berlin. He is co-president of swissfuture, a board member of SWIPPA and DACH-PP, and leads the International Research Network of the Hope-Barometer, with multiple publications on hope.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Andreas Krafft about hope.

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Andreas stresses that our perceptions of the future play a significant role in shaping our present behaviors and quality of life.

In his book "Our Hopes, Our Future," Andreas argues that maintaining hope is a responsibility we owe to ourselves and future generations.

Andreas highlights the importance of viewing the future as something to be actively constructed and shaped.

Related Links: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-66205-2

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