ResponseABLE Parenting

You know that moment, you ask your kid to do something they HAVE to do…like brush their teeth. You get met with a reaction that's far greater than the request. And within seconds you're in a fight with your kid. Based on how many times you've been in this exact same fight, your nervous system is primed for the fight and you go round and round. In this episode I share the FIRST most critical step to get out of "The Reactive Trap" by identifying your "Expectation Gap." In this episode I share a few real life examples of how I got OUT of "The Reactive Trap" before getting into a fight over the really annoying things that are expected daily.

You can grab Before You Lose It right here! https://responseable-community.circle.so/checkout/gap

Join the upcoming masterclass: https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/adhd-masterclass

Jump right into the program: https://www.responseableparenting.com/join

🎉STOP YELLING! The ADHD Behavior Blueprint is HERE!🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

Have you noticed that when your ADHD kid is dysregulated it comes out as being plain nasty?! For lack of a better word, they turn into a total asshole! New EEG research shows that 96% of hyperactive-impulsive ADHD kids have a significant difference in frontal lobe activity during frustrating moments. And the net result is anger and aggression. Of that 96%, 63% is severe. This is important to note, because in neurotypical children, this outcome is 12%. This tells us it's less a behavior choice and more of a wiring reality.

To me, this is empowering. Because now we know more and we can do more with this information. Inside this episode I share some critical mindset shifts as well as practical ways we can start to move the needle forward.

As promised from the episode here are the 3 next options:

1. Join the upcoming masterclass: https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/adhd-masterclass

2. Jump right into the program: https://www.responseableparenting.com/join

3. Book a Connection Call to talk about 1:1 coaching: https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13018046/

🎉STOP YELLING! How to create a resilient and responsive ADHD home🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

Tim Shurr specializes in rapid mindset transformation for individuals facing ongoing stress and emotional triggers. Over 36 years, Tim has facilitated more than 16,000 belief transformation sessions, working with Fortune 500 execs and top performers to rewire the unconscious patterns that drive 95% of our behaviors. His One Belief Away Method reliably creates fast, lasting shifts that most expect only after years of therapy.

Tim has the ability to locate and upgrade the unconscious belief that creates those patterns in the first place. Instead of teaching people to cope, reframe, or try harder, he retrains the mental operating system with new rules that allow the nervous system to stand down, which is why change happens faster, feels easier, and actually lasts. By updating a single belief, calm, confidence, and consistent action instantly become natural rather than forced.

His style is practical, fast, and highly effective. Tim shares his cutting-edge tools for mastering your life. He has been endorsed by icons such as Bob Proctor, Dr. Denis Waitley, Les Brown, John Assaraf, Ken Blanchard, Brian Tracy, Seth Godin, Dr. Bernie Siegel, and more. He's written 7 books and has been on all major television networks numerous times.

You can find Tim here: https://timshurr.com/

🎉STOP YELLING! How to create a resilient and responsive ADHD home🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop

BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and troubleshoot what's going on for you in real time, please fill out the podcast submission form. I look forward to connecting with you! Submit here: https://bit.ly/4c57Tx5

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

As a clinician, creator, and mother of three, Nikki sees firsthand how parents and kids alike are impacted by systemic chaos. With over a decade as an OB/GYN Physician Assistant, she's helped families navigate everything from adolescence to postpartum and menopause, always focusing on trauma-informed care and honest conversations. These experiences inspired her to launch Take Back Trust and author We Deserve More, which came out May 19, 2026.

In this episode we explore how reproductive health intersects with family dynamics, self-advocacy, and resilience. She offers tools to stay grounded and respond—not just react—even amid uncertainty.

You can find Nikki on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nikkivinck/

🎉STOP YELLING! How to create a resilient and responsive ADHD home🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and troubleshoot what's going on for you in real time, please fill out the podcast submission form. I look forward to connecting with you! Submit here: https://bit.ly/4c57Tx5

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

Dr. Gail Saltz is a Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, television commentator, author of The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius, and medical expert for the Physicians for Human Rights, Dr. Saltz specializes in a variety of psychological issues, including those pertaining to emotional wellbeing and mental health/wellness aspects of breaking news stories. She is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute and has a private practice in Manhattan.

This is such an incredible episode and my hope is it allows us to see more of the possibilities for our children. To know that there is so much scientific proof that our kid's brains are powerful, capable, and truly remarkable.

🎉STOP YELLING! How to create a resilient and responsive ADHD home🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop

BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and troubleshoot what's going on for you in real time, please fill out the podcast submission form. I look forward to connecting with you! Submit here: https://bit.ly/4c57Tx5

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

In this episode I share the real experience of being caught up in a reactive pattern around the relentless asking, negotiating, conflict, etc. I share a 2 day breakdown and get really granular on what was happening for both my son and for me.

I share the negative thoughts that were driving my behavior and the real impact that dopamine seeking has on an ADHD kid. I share how we decided to interrupt this pattern with skill development and what we are going to do in order to support these moments in a totally different way. If you resonate and are tired of these relentless moments, book your free call with me and we'll talk about what kind of support would benefit both you and your child. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting

🎉STOP YELLING! How to create a resilient and responsive ADHD home🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop

BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and troubleshoot what's going on for you in real time, please fill out the podcast submission form. I look forward to connecting with you! Submit here: https://bit.ly/4c57Tx5

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

My ADHD son struggles with impulse control. A LOT. And there have been a lot of lectures, we've talked about solutions, we've done "everything" to address the challenge. But what I share in the episode is the only thing that has made meaningful change and it's amazing how rooted in neuroscience it is!

After you listen to this, make sure you sign up for my free masterclass so you can learn about all the other 7 steps that make getting to THIS step possible. Once these are in place and flowing, all you'll ever have to do going forward is look at the 8 steps to figure out what went wrong and which of the 8 steps do I need to improve and then try again.

I cannot wait to share this with you so make sure you sign up to get the latest date and time for the next masterclass!

🎉STOP YELLING! How to create a resilient and responsive ADHD home🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop

BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and troubleshoot what's going on for you in real time, please fill out the podcast submission form. I look forward to connecting with you! Submit here: https://bit.ly/4c57Tx5

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

In this episode I share a personal story of how I tried to willpower my way through a very triggering day. And how UNSUCCESSFUL I was in doing so. And I talk about how I learned from it. It's not your typical way, in fact, it takes journaling about it to the next level and actually gives us data to analyze in order to know what to do in the future.

I'm excited for you to listen to this episode and make sure you sign up for the masterclass to have the latest dates and times to get all this info for yourself!

🎉STOP YELLING! How to create a resilient and responsive ADHD home🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop

BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and troubleshoot what's going on for you in real time, please fill out the podcast submission form. I look forward to connecting with you! Submit here: https://bit.ly/4c57Tx5

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

EVEN THOUGH I am not a parent to an adult child, I was struck by how many things Catherine shared that we can be doing NOW as parents of young children to set us up for an incredible relationship when our kids are older.

For over 40 years, Catherine Hickem has helped families navigate emotional complexity with clarity and purpose. A licensed clinical social worker, seasoned psychotherapist, and executive coach, Catherine has worked with thousands of parents and professionals alike—guiding them through seasons of conflict, change, and growth.

Through her platform, Parenting Adult Children Today, she provides resources that are clear-eyed and compassionate, rooted in both clinical experience and personal story. Catherine speaks with empathy and credibility, as a professional who has seen these wounds play out in therapy rooms, and as a mother who has walked the path of reconnection and herself.

Her message challenges parents to reflect rather than react, to trade control for curiosity, and to do the inner work required to become a safe and steady presence in their children's adult lives.

Catherien's upcoming book It's Never Too Late to Be a Great Parent is coming out this year, and you can find Catherine here: https://www.parentingadultchildrentoday.com/

🎉STOP YELLING! How to create a resilient and responsive ADHD home🎉

If you are sick and tired of the same repetitive behaviors and want to see real and permanent changes with you and your ADHD child, make sure you attend my upcoming FREE masterclass.

I will walk you through my proprietary 8 step method that will teach you exactly what needs to be in place in order to see the changes you want to see.

Register here to get the details for the latest masterclass! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/stop

BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and troubleshoot what's going on for you in real time, please fill out the podcast submission form. I look forward to connecting with you! Submit here: https://bit.ly/4c57Tx5

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call

In this episode you'll hear from Kira Willey, award-winning children's music artist and mindfulness expert who has spent nearly 20 years helping kids feel calm, confident, and connected. Her new book, The Joyful Child, gives parents 75+ one-minute songs and rhythm games that help kids regulate, focus, and release anxiety.

We talk all about how to integrate movement and age appropriate play to spark motivation and move our kids to action.

This is such a fun episode and I'm excited to introduce Kira to you.

You can find Kira on Instagram instagram.com/kirawilley

🎉REWIRE with ResponseABLE Parenting🎉

Put an end to the exhausting patterns you find yourself in day in and day out with your kids. Goodbye to power struggles, defiance, transition battles, and more.

With REWIRE you will have the exact steps you need in order to:

• Understand why you get so triggered

• What to do for yourself and your child in the heat of a triggering moment

• How to regulate your nervous system to regain control of the moment

• How to respond with connection and clarity

These are the only steps you'll ever need as a parent.

From a screaming toddler who can't seem to calm down – to your teenager who broke curfew…again.

The support you NEED. The skills your child REQUIRES!

START HERE! Grab this exclusive free training and book your free call! https://www.responseableparenting.com/rewire

BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and troubleshoot what's going on for you in real time, please fill out the podcast submission form. I look forward to connecting with you! Submit here: https://bit.ly/4c57Tx5

FREE RESOURCES!

• Tired of repeating yourself over the same behaviors? Try this VALUES DECK OF CARDS! You can customize the cards to your family values and instead of dishing out yet another punishment, you can instill positive consequences through the actions on the back! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/cards

• Get the cheat codes to "stack" regulation practices throughout your day! No time to meditate? No problem. Grab this simple system and add ZERO time to your day! https://responseableparenting.kit.com/zero

Book a call with me to connect on areas of your parenting that are causing pain, struggle, or frustration. https://calendly.com/responseableparenting/call