Parenting with Impact

Are you feeling frustrated and helpless because the strategies you've implemented to help your child with their complex needs aren't yielding the desired results and your mental wellbeing is suffering?Meredith Walters is a coach and author who loves to help people remember who they are and what they have to give the world. She helps others express their calling in powerful and practical ways, in their current job or something new. 12 Tips for Parenting a Complex TeenFrom the experts at ImpactParents (and the moms of 6 young adults!), we promise you this: it’s not too late. In this FREE guide you’ll learn 12 fool-proof tips to improve conversations and reconnect with your teens so you can guide them to become independent and successful. Parents all over the world have better relationships with their teens using these tools. You can, too! Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Meredith Walters about growing up with depression and anxiety, the lessons learned, and hope for other teens going through the same.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:How to manage complex issues in young adulthood.How medication can help in managing depression and anxiety.Managing depression and anxiety by feeling emotions and connecting to passions.Connect with Meredith:Website Free guide with 50 practical ideas, resources, and exercises to help you find your calling without losing your mind (or your shirt.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Year is a great time to reset expectations and make plans for the future. Elaine and Diane believe that taking responsibility, acknowledging the need for a reset and designing how to do it differently can create opportunities for a fresh start. Motivation GuideIn this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss how we can shift from a place of desperation to a place of inspiration.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Using milestones for a fresh start and a do-overBreaking out of repetitive patterns in our relationshipsStrategies for resetting our expectations and shifting our perspectivesConnect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you feel like you can’t achieve balance, no matter how hard you try, that you put in the effort, but are not seeing results, you aren’t alone.For 25 years, Jo Dodd worked in Corporate America for a Fortune 500 company. With every passing year came more stress.Jo was completely overwhelmed and felt like she was failing in every aspect of her life. She was fighting a daily battle to keep a smile on her face and put one foot in front of the other. In 2020, She was furloughed and it was then that her world began to change. She’d always had a dream of writing children’s books. So, she spent my time writing books, getting her coaching certificate, and dreaming of a life where she could touch hearts with her books. These days, Jo is designing her life where she gets to be the Mum who has time to spend with her kids. She is writing books with her younger sons and enjoying every moment of watching their excitement as they too become published authors! Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Jo Dodd about reimagining your life in a way that is fulfilling and brings value to others.Ten Self-Care Tips for ParentsDo you give and give until you give yourself away? You’re not alone! In this FREE guide for caring (and exhausted!) parents, you may recognize some of the key tips -- but it’s always good to have a reminder! And then there will be some new ideas to help you put yourself back on your list and find a little more peace and joy in family life. Sure, your kids may need more than other kids. But that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve the care you need to keep helping your kids!Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How to transition your thinking and actions to achieve greater balance and well-being.The importance of self-care and its essential role in a healthy family.The power of positive thinking, embracing diversity, and crushing fear. Jo Dodd’s Books:Dear Mama Bear with the F*cked Up Hair Take That, Fear! Tilly Toad’s Heavy Load We All Like Different Things  Connect with Jo:Website Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s tempting to ignore the looming shadow that is college. It’s the monster under the bed, the squirrel in the attic – we leave it alone and hope it goes away. But as usual, denial isn’t the answer. How DO we prepare our teens for college readiness and college success?Theresa E. Laurie Maitland earned her M.Ed. and Ph.D at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Learning Specialist and Academic Coach at the Learning Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since 1994, working with students with learning, attention and emotional challenges, assisting them in turning those challenges into gifts. In 2003 she became a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC). She has been the primary investigator on research projects studying coaching and its impact on college students, and investigating the graduation rates and enrollment patterns of college students with ADHD/LD. Dr. Maitland co-authored Coaching College Students with ADHD: Issues and Answers, Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Teens with ADHD or LD for College, and On Your Own: A College Readiness Guide for Teens with ADHD/LD.  10 Parenting Tips for School Success with Complex KidsThere are only 10 tips in this FREE parent’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents -- and they’re the only ones you need to give you the foundation to help your kids find school success! Used by parents all over the world, you learn quick steps to lighten the load and help smart kids feel good about school again.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Theresa Maitland about how preparing early on is the best way to help your kids through the transition from high school to college.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:Be the co-pilot and help your child make decisions and practice independenceAcknowledging your child’s specific difficulties helps them to address it with othersGet your child to plan their future and have an ongoing conversation with them about it Related Articles:Parenting Through DenialSteps To College Readiness- It’s Not Too LateHow Do I Stop Nagging My Kids?                  The 3-Legged Stool of Success for Kids with ADHD Part 1: Self-AwarenessThe 3-Legged Stool of Success for Kids with ADHD Part 2: Self-AdvocacyOvercoming Learning Challenges- A Complex Kid Speaks OutA Manifesto from a Teen with Learning DisabilitiesOther articles for post High School readinessWhen Teens with ADHD Turn 18A Letter to My Teen About to Leave HomeSenior Year for ParentsFostering Independence and When to Let GoIs a Gap Year a Good Fit?Selecting a College for a child with ADHDPreparing Complex Child for College AdmissionsPreparing Complex Students for Success at CollegeWhat Does School Readiness Mean with ADHDScholarships and Aid BooksPreparing Teens with LD and ADHD for CollegeCoaching College StudentsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want your children to be emotionally intelligent, socially competent, and self-regulated? Dr. Michele Borba is sharing a 7-step solution to help them gain the skills they need to be successful.Dr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist, best-selling author, and TODAY show contributor who has spoken to over one million participants on five continents and to countless media about child development issues.She blends 40 years of teaching and consulting experience with latest science to offer sound, realistic advice to parents, teachers, and child advocates about helping children thrive.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Michele Borba about how to empower your child and promote resilience with the 7 key skills Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex KidsGot complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly rewarding -- with the right help and guidance! This FREE insider's guide  from the experts at ImpactParents includes our top 12 tips to help you create a calm, peaceful home and guide your kids to become more independent every day.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How parents can make a difference in their child's lifeWhat kids need from adults to thriveHow to foster resilience in kids Links Mentioned:Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine Connect with Dr. Michele Borba:Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever wish you had someone in your life who was reliably calm and collected, a voice of reason available at a moment’s notice? Turns out, you know that person– it’s the voice of your pre-frontal cortex.Unfortunately, that voice takes on a different tone for people with ADHD. For them, fear and anxiety take over.Tamara Rosier, PhD, is founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with individuals with ADHD (and their families) to learn strategies and develop new skills to live effectively with ADHD. Dr. Rosier is also the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization. She is a popular conference and keynote speaker, is a frequent guest on podcasts, and has published numerous articles about living with ADHD. She lives in West Michigan.Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their TracksIn this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Tamara Rosier about how to get a stronger sense of how to work with fear and anxiety in ADHD and help create a voice of reason.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:Emotional override is a kid’s subconscious attempt to “rewrite their brains.”Anxiety can be used as a motivating force for individuals with ADHD.Creating a voice of reason will create calm and allow identification of the root cause.Links Mentioned:Taking ADHD/LD from Stress to De-StressFive Motivators to Get Anything DoneWhat is DBT and How Does It Differ from Other Treatment?A Parent’s Best Question: Is It Naughty or Neurological?Connect with Dr. Rosier:Website Instagram LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like you're constantly fighting an uphill battle to get your neurodiverse child the help they need, and nothing you're doing is working? Today’s guest will give you hope. Jonathan Mooney is a widely sought-after speaker whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, HBO, NPR, ABC News, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. Jonathan is a dyslexic writer, speaker, and do-gooder who did not learn to read until 12 years old. Despite the low expectations of others, he graduated from Brown university with an honors degree in English Literature. Jonathan has won multiple awards, including The Harry S. Truman fellowship for public services, was a finalist for a Roads Scholarship, LA Achievement award from The Lab school of Washington where he shared the stage with then Vice President Joe Biden. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Jonathan Mooney as he teaches us to honor what each person brings to the world and to not be a judge of “normal”.Motivation Guide:In this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The importance of self-advocacy for neurodivergent learners.Strength-based versus deficit-based approaches to neurodiversity.The power of positive future-focused thinking for neurodivergent learners.Links Mentioned:Learning Outside The LinesNormal SucksConnect with Jonathan:Website LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotions can influence our behaviors quite directly. When you are proud of your kids, emotions might help you celebrate and share your joy, and encourage your children to continue on a path to success. When you are ashamed of your kids, they might interfere with your ability to be as supportive as your child needs you to be.Susan Bauerfeld, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Wilton, CT. Bringing a combination of skills and experience with CBT, attachment theory, neuropsychology, cognitive remediation, coaching and parenting her 3 wonderful, challenging boys, she is an ardent proponent of facilitating change through education, understanding, skill development and practice. She offers workshops, psychotherapy and guidance for parents looking to strengthen their relationships and effectiveness with their children, and ADHD coaching for teens and adults. Dr. Bauerfeld holds an MA and PhD from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a BA from Trinity College and is a member of APA, CTPA, CHADD and Phi Beta Kappa.Ten Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex Kids Parenting complex kids can be difficult, even mind-numbing at times. In this FREE Guide you’ll find clear, quick guidance to help you calm the chaos and more confidently prepare your child for greater independence and success! Learn techniques parents all over the world are using to reduce friction and (believe it!) rediscover the joy of parenting.Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Dr. Susan Bauerfeld about how emotions influence behavior and how to manage them.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:Shift from shame and blame to a more productive approachTackling the real challenge, rather than focusing on the threatProblem-solving from your frontal lobe, and overcoming the “Amygdala hijack”Connect with Dr. Bauerfeld:Website:  https://susanbauerfeld.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elaine and Diane sit down to cover what stood out at the International Conference on ADHD in Dallas, Texas this November. The growth of the conference over the years highlights many perspectives and approaches to ADHD.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss this year’s International Conference on ADHD, in Dallas.Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-SheetSo -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past the confusion and the stigma really fast? This FREE Guide explains, in the simplest terms possible: What is recommended treatment for children and teens Ten things to consider when trying to make a decision about medication Exactly what to look for in a behavior therapy training program. Short, sweet, and to the point -- don’t spend hours on the internet scouring. ImpactParents gives you exactly what you need to know without wasting any time or effort. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The growth of the coaching industry in relation to ADHDThe increase in diversity and perspectives at the conferenceThe idea that emotions are real and should not be shut down Connect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you had to choose one word to describe the community that you want to live in and your children to grow up in, what would it be?Guest expert, Dr. Shauna Tominey, poses this question early on in this interview. It’s a question she’s asked countless individuals over a series of years, and she explains that almost everyone’s answer tends to point back to social and emotional skills. Words like “safe,” “happy,” “compassionate,” and “accepting” come up frequently.Dr. Shauna Tominey is an Assistant Professor of Practice and Parenting Education Specialist at Oregon State University. She currently serves as the Principal Investigator for the Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative, an initiative to provide high-quality parenting education to all Oregon families with children ages 0-6. Previously, Dr. Tominey served as the Director of Early Childhood Programming and Teacher Education at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. As a former educator and family service professional, Dr. Tominey blends practical experience with research to develop and test programs aimed at promoting self-regulation and social-emotional skills for children and the adults in their lives. She is the author of “Creating Compassionate Kids: Essential Conversations to have with Young Children.” Parenting is LeadershipParenting is a leadership opportunity. With the "Parenting is Leadership" Guide from ImpactParents, two frameworks and a dozen core competencies will guide you to up-level your parenting... and improve the most important relationships of your life.Listen to this bonus episode from the archives of ImpactParents with Dr. Shauna Tominey about creating compassionate kids and families.Here is what was covered on this special archival episode:ADHD kids need extra practice in developing social and emotional skills.Repetition is key! Keep practicing, and it will eventually become commonplace.Compassion and patience are needed as social and emotional skills are developed. Related Blogs:Six Things to STOP Saying to your (ADHD) KidsCompassion is a Cornerstone of ADHD ManagementWalking on Eggshells? How to Help ADHD Kids Control EmotionsHow Are Values Guiding Parents And Kids? Choosing Self-Compassion Over Self-EsteemHow to Stop the Madness: Mindfulness to Get Happier ADHD Families A Huge “aha” Moment: Set Realistic Expectations for ADHD Kids  Connect with Dr. Tominey:www.creatingcompassionatekids.orgCreating Compassionate Kids: Essential Conversations to have with Young ChildrenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices