Parenting with Impact

If you are a parent, chances are you have uttered the expression, “I’ve tried everything, and nothing works!” It comes with the territory when parenting a complex kid. Eventually the truth emerges: your kid may not be ready to be helped. Even if they are, have you found the right thing to help? Elaine and Diane dive into this age-old expression and discuss developing a clear goal and finding something that creates lasting change.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss navigating the waters of finding what works to create change, and when to reevaluate or adjust what you are doing.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Identifying the right modality. Is there buy-in for your kid?Are you focused on “fixing” or managing?Set realistic expectations, focus on incremental changes, and be persistent.Connect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsLinks Mentiond:Want to know more about Sanity School For Parents?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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachariah Booker is the Co-founder and CEO of ADHD Online. Utilizing his experience as a serial entrepreneur in the Grand Rapids area, Zach joined with Dr. Randall Duthler to found ADHD Online in 2018. Together, they have grown the business, which now offers psychologist assessments nationwide. In early 2021, they completed a venture capital financing round to fuel the telehealth platform’s continued growth.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Zachariah Booker about innovation in ADHD diagnosis and the swiftly changing landscape of tele-health.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Bottlenecks in ADHD diagnosis that lead to lost time in implementing support at schoolNew tech that will target comorbidities and offer suggested evaluationsHow the pandemic helped ADHD diagnosisConnect with Zachariah:https://adhdonline.com/impact-parents/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ADHD_ONLINE @ADHD_ONLINEInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/adhdonline/ @adhdonlineFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/adhdonline @adhdonlineLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adhddiagnosis/ @adhddiagnosisSo -- 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene Carroccia, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and author who has extensive experience working with individuals with ADHD, as well as other conditions, including psychological trauma and maltreatment. For over twenty years, he has evaluated and treat-ed hundreds of children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD. Dr. Carroccia works at a large not-for-profit health care system as a vice president of behavioral health care services. Previously, for many years, he supervised doctoral psychology interns and was the director of training of an accredited doctoral clinical psychology internship program. Dr. Carroccia is the author of two ADHDology books, Treating ADHD/ADD in Children and Adolescents: Solutions for Parents and Clinicians and Evaluating ADHD in Children and Adolescents: A Comprehensive Diagnostic Screening System. He was also the editor of the clinical workbook Treating Sexual Abuse and Trauma with Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities, published by Charles C. Thomas. He resides in the suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two sons. ADHDology: Assess. Address. Success.Dr. Carroccia’s expertise has been recognized across the Chicago area. He has been interviewed several times for articles in the Chicago Tribune and appeared on a television segment of NBC Channel 5 News Chicago, Health Watch.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Gene Carroccia, Psy.D. about childhood and adolescent mental health in the midst of the pandemic and the importance of taking the right steps to find the right providers in getting a diagnosis and support for your complex kids.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Mental health in adolescents has been on a decline with a sharp increase since 2020Where to start when your complex kid likely has a combination of 1 or more of 100 complexities that make their needs entirely uniqueLearn about the 5 steps you should take when diagnosing and finding support and treatment for your ADHD kidConnect with Gene:Links Mentioned:https://adhdology.com/https://adhdology.com/the-adhdology-evaluation-approach/  Guest Contact Info:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/[email protected]://www.instagram.com/adhdology/?hl=en@adhdologyYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqtkdcEFdxJDanEK-bHjFQGene Recommends this Washington Post ArticleTREATING ADHD/ADD IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS is the comprehensive guide that teaches parents, clinicians, and educators to better understand and positively transform ADHD challenges at home and school.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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather is the president of Time Timer, LLC which is a Cincinnati, OH based manufacturer of specialty visual timers used to support time management for people of all ages and ability levels. Heather attended the University of Chicago for her undergraduate studies in Sociology, where she also was a four-year starter, captain and MVP of the basketball team. She also holds a masters in business administration from The Ohio State University with concentrations in marketing and finance. Prior to working in manufacturing, Heather held roles in various health care organizations, working to develop competitive strategies, create new programs, perform large scale electronic medical record implementations and develop software. Heather recently stepped down as president of the Mariemont School Foundation, where she led the largest capital campaign fundraising effort in the history of the organization. She also just completed her ninth and final season as a volunteer girls basketball coach for the Mariemont Recreation Association. Heather enjoys travel, walking, waterskiing, and fly fishing…all with her husband Dave and two teenage daughters.  Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Heather Rogers about an important executive function: time management. She talks about finding ways to accommodate your child’s needs to become self-reliant.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How managing awareness of the passage of time can be challenging for someEach person has a different perception of the passage of timeThe importance of setting intention with the use of your timeConnect with Heather:www.timetimer.comTwitter https://twitter.com/TimeTimer @timetimerFacebook https://www.facebook.com/[email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-l-rogers-a07a4716/@heather-l-rogers-a07a471610 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obtaining a diagnosis can be a different journey for everyone. But how important is diagnosis? It is essential as a parent that you must make observations and relay them to medical professionals and teachers to supply them with information they need to diagnose and accommodate your child’s specific needs. Having a diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, or Executive Function challenges will chart the way to provide your child with the tools they need to thrive.Listen to this informative Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss what it means to have a diagnosis Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Diagnosis is necessary for therapeutics like medication and accommodations at school.Diagnosis will help you as a parent to know what to focus on and what to learn in order to support your kid at home.One diagnosis may lead to an additional diagnosis, which will further allow you to support your kid.Connect with Elaine and Diane:’www.impactparents.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsRecommended 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Kinzer is a Certified ADHD coach, podcaster and educator, she specializes in Adults and College Students with ADHD. You can find Nikki co-hosting (Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast) with Pete Wright every week, where you can find ADHD support, tools and community. Through coaching and online training, she has built a growing and evolving ecosystem of ADHD tools dedicated to help people reach their goals. Her mission is to help those with ADHD to build positive life habits, reduce stress, and take back control of their lives.Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Nikki Kinzer about what you can do as a parent to recognize what your child is struggling with and come up with a solution that works for them.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:You do not have control, but you DO have influence on your childWhat Nikki’s own teen wants you to know about having ADHDBehaviors to look for that are symptomatic of ADHD, Anxiety, or DepressionConnect with Nikki:TakeControlADHD.com Twitter https://twitter.com/takecontroladhd @takecontroladhd Facebook https://www.facebook.com/takecontroladhd@ takecontroladhdTen Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex KidsParenting 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia University and is the founding editor of AhaParenting.com and has made frequent TV and radio appearances. She uses her Ph.D. to translate proven science and child-development research into the practical solutions you need for the family life you want.Dr. Markham's relationship-based parenting model, which she calls Peaceful Parenting, is research-based and parent-tested. She's helped thousands of families across the U.S. and Canada find transformative solutions to everything from separation anxiety and sleep problems to sass talk and cell phones. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Laura Markham about parenting from a place of calm, so you can build a stronger relationship with your child. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Learn to connect with your child, no matter what age they areSelf-care and self-awareness will ensure you parent from a place of calm Five preventative maintenance practices for your kid’s emotional wellbeingConnect with Dr. Markham:Links Mentioned:AhaParenting.com*Please Stay Tuned for the link for meditationTwitter https://twitter.com/DrLauraMarkham@DrLauraMarkhamInstagram https://www.instagram.com/drlauramarkham_ahaparenting/@DrLauraMarkham_AhaParentingFacebook https://www.facebook.com/AhaParenting@AhaParentingCheck Out Dr. Markham’s best-selling books:Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start ConnectingPeaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for LifeThe Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids WORKBOOK12 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Leichtweisz is a behavior specialist who specifically provides training to parents affected by Autism and ADHD through her organization, Hope Education Services. Jessica’s latest, bestselling book This is Autism is anthology of 12 adults with autism, telling their stories. Jessica also has a collection of education videos on YouTube to teach others about Autism. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Jessica Leichtweisz as she sheds light on the dark history of autism. Learn about where we started in understanding what autism is and what causes it, and where we are now. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The history of understanding autism has drastically changed in the last 30-40 yearsFocusing on respecting the fundamental characteristics of someone with autism Certain protocols can aid in some medical issues that often accompany autism Connect with Jessica:Links Mentioned:hopeeducationservices.com GetAutismAnswers.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7mTSz04XEOyUya9x2cgEgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/HopeEducationServices/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HOPEEDUCATIONSERVICES/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaleichtweisz/Tips for Calm and Confident Parenting of Complex KidsParenting 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stories we tell ourselves can determine how you react to a situation or problem. Whether the story is about yourself, or a catastrophic outcome for your child if they don’t learn to do a simple task. What would happen if you changed that story? How would this change the outcome? What would happen if we taught our kids to change the story they tell themselves?Listen to this insightful Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss changing the way you think and creating a story with a positive outcome, to shape the way you resolve an issue.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The importance of being aware of the stories you tell yourself.How does the story you tell yourself serve you?How do you create a new story that positively impacts how you react to adversity?Connect with Elaine and Diane:www.impactparents.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/@impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent@impactparentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/@impactparentsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents@impactparentsIn 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Eli Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety and is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on cross-generational and familial influences in these disorders. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of numerous research papers and of books and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Eli Lebowitz about the unique aspects of childhood anxiety and how it is managed.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How SPACE helps change behaviors to help your kid manage anxietyParents are not the cause of anxiety, but are integral in healing itChildhood anxiety is inherently different from adult anxiety due to developmentConnect with Eli:Links Mentioned:For information about SPACE: www.spacetreatment.netFor information about the Childhood Study Center at Yale University: https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/about/  Follow on Facebook@YaleChildStudyCenter@spacetreatments 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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices