ADHD Essentials
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 268 ratingsADHD Podcast for Parents and Educators
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ADHD in Our Daily Lives with Dr Carolyn the ADHD MD
April 10, 2024 17:07 - 25 minutes - 14.6 MBToday’s episode is a bit of a departure from the norm. In it, I’m joined by my friend Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, the ADHD MD! Carolyn is a pediatrician with ADHD who can talk about the disorder from any number of directions! She’s been on the show a few times, and will be joining me periodically to explore ADHD, and related topics. In a more personal conversation, Carolyn and I talk about how ADHD affects our lives, the importance of just getting started, and how being busy can ca...
Peter Shankman and The Boy with the Faster Brain
April 03, 2024 19:36 - 31 minutes - 17.7 MBIn today’s episode we talk to Peter Shankman. Peter is an entrepreneur, a keynote speaker, the best-selling author of six books, founder of the neurodiversity consultancy firm Mental Capital, and he’s a dad. Peter talks to us about parenting, the power of getting out of your own element to get work done, and his recent children’s book, “The Boy with the Faster Brain”, and why ADHDers have to learn how to use the faster brain that they have, rather than the neurotypical brain that they do...
ADHD and the Sandwich Generation with Anita Robertson LCSW
March 06, 2024 13:54 - 41 minutes - 24.1 MBIn today’s episode we talk to Anita Robertson, LCSW. Anita is an ADHD and relationship therapist. Her goal is to help individuals and couples understand ADHD and find the right systems that work for them. Anita talks to us about navigating the challenges of being in the sandwich generation while having ADHD. We discuss the challenges of caring for neurodiverse children and ailing parents - the impact it takes on our executive function, how it affects our relationships, and the toll ...
ADHD Advocacy and Family with Mark Smeets
February 02, 2024 19:13 - 23 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today’s episode we talk to Mark Smeets. Mark is a neurodiversity advocate out of British Columbia, and the host of the “We are the ADHD Family” podcast. Mark talks to us about his family’s experience with ADHD. We discuss the journey to his son’s ADHD and autism diagnosis, how it led to his and his wife’s ADHD diagnoses, generational trauma, mental health advocacy work, and being on with where you are. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: Learn more...
How to ADHD with author Jessica McCabe
January 04, 2024 00:02 - 38 minutes - 24.1 MBIn today’s episode we talk to Jessica McCabe! Jessica is the creator and host of How to ADHD on YouTube and author of a new book that came out yesterday! Jessica talks to us about that very book, aptly titled “How to ADHD”. We discuss her new book, as well as the importance of accessibility for ADHD folks, divergent vs convergent thinking, why trying harder is not the answer, and how ADHD affects us socially. Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups Here Guest Links: Order J...
ADHD and Eating with Dr. Roberto Olivardia
December 23, 2023 18:23 - 48 minutes - 26.3 MBIn today’s episode we talk to Dr. Roberto Olivardia. A Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Olivaria specializes in ADHD, Executive functioning issues, and OCD, as well as Body Dysmorphic Disorder and eating disorders. Dr. Olivardia talks to us about ADHD and eating. We discuss the executive function challenges that underpin healthy eating, the eating disorders most common to ADHD, the social nature of eating, and how the things we e...
Gifted and Distractible with Julie Skolnick, MA, JD
December 13, 2023 18:28 - 35 minutes - 19.7 MBIn today’s episode we talk to Julie Skolnick, founder of With Understanding Comes Calm. Julie guides parents of gifted and distractible children, mentors 2e adults, trains educators and advises professionals on how to bring out the best in, and raise self-confidence of, the 2e people in their lives. Julie talks to us about her new book, "Gifted and Distractible". She talks to us about what 2e means, her Cycle for Success model, the overexcitability of gifted folks, asynchronous developm...
ROUGH CUT: ADHD Con 2023 Day 1
December 01, 2023 04:24 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, I continue the tradition of dragging a bunch of people into my room to reflect on the day's events of the ADHD Conference. There were a bunch of us - Members of the Men's ADHD Support Group, Inger Shay Colzie, ADHD Nerd Dad, Teresa Taylor, ADHDruid, and Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells - we had pizza. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepa...
Helping Kids Learn Learnfully with Suchi Deshpande
November 25, 2023 20:59 - 39 minutes - 24.4 MBIn today’s episode we talk to Suchi Deshpande. Suchi is the founder of Learnfully, a digital learning platform, balanced with insights from machine learning and expert human interaction. that connects specialists and caregivers to gain a deeper, more accurate, and actionable understanding of the learning needs of their kids. Suchi talks to us about how Learnfully helps neurodiverse kids access education. She discusses the importance of figuring out your kid’s learning profile, the role an...
The Art of Talking with Children with Rebecca Rolland
November 18, 2023 16:43 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIn today’s episode of ADHD Essentials, we talk to Rebecca Rolland. Rebecca is an author, speech language pathologist and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She talks to us about her book, “The Art of Talking with Children”. We discuss the Zone of Proximal Development, the role of temperament in conversation, the principles of social talk, and boundary setting. Guest Links: Learn more about Rebecca and her work at https://rebeccarolland.com/ Buy Rebecca's book here ...
Focus 101 with Cris Rat
November 11, 2023 18:53 - 14 minutes - 7.24 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to Cris -a web developer and software engineer who has created Focus101.com, an outstanding virtual body-doubling tool. Cris talks to us about how Focus 101 works, the power of co-working and bodydoubling, and the importance of playing with your own creations. Guest Links: Check Out Focus101.com here! ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join Our Facebook Community Check out th...
Reflections on Helping with Your Helpful Host Brendan Mahan
November 04, 2023 21:36 - 9 minutes - 7.71 MBIt's just me for this episode. I'm sharing some reflections and lessons on helping that I've learned after the trials of the COVID pandemic, caring for a son with OCD, and supporting a dad with cancer. And stay to the end for a special announcement about my latest project! Links to the Friends and Colleagues I Thanked in this Episode: Jessica McCabe Her upcoming book - "How to ADHD" Jordan Harbinger His podcast - "The Jordan Harbinger Show" Caroline Maguire Her book - "Why Will...
Masking, Immigration, and Mindfulness with Ying aka ADHDAsianGirl
October 28, 2023 17:07 - 34 minutes - 22.9 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to Ying, a Chinese immigrant to the United States who has ADHD who goes by the handle, ADHD Asian Girl on Twitter. She talks to us about how Asian cultural expectations affect her ADHD, cultural and neurodiverse masking, how ADHD increases challenges of being an immigrant, as well as mindfulness and the calming power of shaking and dancing. >>>Learn About Both ADHD Conferences Here<<< Guest Links: Follow Ying on Twitter! ADHD Essentials Links: Learn...
Extra Focus with ADHD Jesse
October 17, 2023 18:09 - 40 minutes - 24.5 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to Jesse Anderson! Jessie is an ADHD influencer who goes by the handle ADHDJesse, and the author of “Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD”. Jesse talks to us about his new book, “Extra Focus, and shares some tips from it. We discuss the modern view of ADHD, Jesse’s four Cs of motivation, and juggling chainsaws. Guest Links: Learn more about Jesse and his work here! Get Jesse's book, "Extra Focus" here! ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about ...
The AntiPlanner with Dani Donovan
September 16, 2023 18:51 - 37 minutes - 20.1 MBIn today’s episode, we talk to ADHD creator and friend of the show, Dani Donovan! (Dani has created the Anti-Planner, a phenomenal tool for helping folks with ADHD get stuff done.) Dani talks to us about the Anti-Planner, and why it it such a powerful tool for folks with ADHD. She shares some of the strategies in it. Strategies that she actually used in creating it! (Like letting yourself bounce from one strategy to another, paper football decision-making, KanBan boards, even strategies ...
The Men’s ADHD Support Group with Marc Almodovar and Kristian Moton
September 07, 2023 19:59 - 39 minutes - 24.5 MBIn today’s episode, we talk about the Men’s ADHD Support Group with founders Marc Almodovar and Kristian Moton. Marc and Kristian discuss the reason they started the group, and the needs they’re meeting with it. They talk about the shame that ADHD and similar mental health struggles can create for men, how the cultural resistance to male vulnerability both impedes healing and leads to anger, the power of self-talk, the importance of community, and their goals for the Men’s ADHD Support Gr...
Episode 250: OCD in the Family
June 23, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis is the 250th episode of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. For those of you who have been wondering why the show has been inconsistent for the last little while, this is your answer. I hope you find meaning and comfort in our story. In today’s episode, my family and I share the mental health struggles that have affected our lives over the past four years, as well as the things we did to address, and eventually, overcome them. This episode is mainly about my son Nathan’s struggle with sev...
Why You Skipped Your Workout with Seoniadh Jameson
June 07, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 23.1 MBToday, we’re talking to Seoniadh Jameson. Seoniadh is a fitness professional with ADHD and the author of “Why You Skipped Your Workout”. Seoniadh talks to us about her book, and exercise in general. She discusses the mind-body connection and how exercising can help our brains, the nature of making changes in our lives, the power of self-talk, and the emotional side of ADHD and exercise. >>> Learn About the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups
Anxiety Audit with Lynn Lyons, LICSW
March 28, 2023 13:33 - 55 minutes - 31.6 MBToday, we’re talking to Lynne Lyons. Lynn is a psychotherapist, author, and speaker in private practice for over 30 years. She specializes in treating anxiety disorders in adults and children. Lynne talks to us about her book “The Anxiety Audit”, and anxiety in general. She discusses the differences between stress, anxiety, and worry, how accommodations play a different role treating ADHD than they do with anxiety, where many parents go wrong with their kid’s anxiety, all or nothing thin...
Thoughts on Masking with Brendan Mahan your domino-donning-and-doffing dude
December 23, 2022 20:27 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBIt's just me for this episode. I'm sharing my thoughts on neurodiverse masking - what it is, why we do it, and the need for a more nuanced conversation in that area with regard to what I'm seeing online. >>> Book your free information call about the ADHD Essentials Parent Coaching Groups!
Navigating the Holidays, Social Spying, and Sensitive Kids with Caroline Maguire
December 17, 2022 19:59 - 35 minutes - 17.9 MBToday, we’re talking to author Caroline Maguire. Caroline is the author of “Why Will No One Play With Me?”, as well as a social skills and ADHD coach. She recently did a TEDx Talk about her social spy approach to improving our interpersonal skills. Caroline talks to us about being a social spy during the holidays. She shares how (and what) to observe when we first enter into social situations, why it’s so important to read the room, helping sensitive kids manage their sensitivity, and...
Overcoming Burnout with David Greenwood
December 03, 2022 00:33 - 34 minutes - 20.1 MBToday, we’re talking to David Greenwood, author of "Overcoming Distraction", and "Overcoming Burnout". David talks to us about burnout. We discuss causes of burnout, different kinds, including professional and caregiver burnout, and David gives us tips for both managing and avoiding it. Alright, let’s get rolling. >>>Register for the ADHD Essentials Parenting Groups
Rough Cut ADHD Con 2022 Day 3
November 20, 2022 14:13 - 29 minutes - 19.5 MBToday, we're continuing our annual episodes from the International ADHD Conference. This episode, as well as the previous and the next are all quick, minimally edited group debriefs of ADHD Con 2022. My guests for this chat are numerous, honestly, I'm toasted from the conference. But among them are ADHD luminaries Dani Donovan, Jessica McCabe, Caroline Maguire, Eric Tivers, and Cate Osborn, as well as past show guests Dr. Caroline Lentzsch-Parcells and Chris from NASA. That's a lot of na...
Rough Cut ADHD Con 2022 Day 2
November 19, 2022 05:49 - 22 minutes - 14.2 MBToday, we're continuing our annual episodes from the International ADHD Conference. This episode, as well as the previous and the next are all quick, minimally edited group debriefs of ADHD Con 2022. My guest for this chat are Lollie Weeks, Kate Barrett, Marc Almodovar, Elizabeth Kilmer, John Hazelwood, and Michelle Buzgon. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essenti...
Rough Cut! ADHD Con 2022 Day 1
November 18, 2022 05:58 - 20 minutes - 12.4 MBToday, we're beginning our annual episodes from the International ADHD Conference. This episode, and the following two are all quick, minimally edited group debriefs of ADHD Con 2022. My guest for this chat are Anne Marie Nantais, Keith Gelhorn, Keith Griffin, and Zach Gershon. ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDes...
ADHD and Lying with Dr. Norrine Russell
November 12, 2022 22:29 - 46 minutes - 30.7 MBToday, we’re talking to Dr. Norrine Russell. Dr. Russell is a former psychology professor, and the founder and owner of Russell Coaching for Students. Russell Coaching is one of the largest student coaching practices in America, and works with complex students to help them develop executive functioning skills and social emotional skills. Norrine talks to us about lying and ADHD. She shares reasons why our kids might lie to us (and themselves), and why it’s not as offensive as we might thi...
Getting Diagnosis, Supporting Men, and Attending to Inattention with Shane Thrapp of Creating Order from Chaos
November 05, 2022 18:09 - 36 minutes - 23.1 MBToday, we’re talking to Shane Thrapp of “Creating Order from Chaos”. Shane is an ADHD coach, sits on the board for the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, and moderates the largest men’s ADHD group on Facebook. Shane shares his ADHD diagnosis story, and the role his son played in it. He talks about how his parenting journey - the ways that our parents, for good or for ill, set the bar for us as parents, and why owning our mistakes as parents can be both incredibly hard and incredibly important. ...
Noticing The Green Lights with Brendan Mahan, Your Terrific Traffic Tour Guide
October 29, 2022 18:38 - 8 minutes - 6.46 MBToday, it's just me. I'm discussing a metaphor I've been sharing for years in my workshops, but somehow haven't brought to the podcast yet. It's a way to pay more attention to the things that are going smoothly, rather than the things that are getting in the way and causing trouble. It's an important skill to develop, so we can reinforce the things we want, and have a better outlook on our lives. And it's especially critical with ADHD in the mix. Where's Brendan? November 1st– I'll be ...
How Being a Good Parent is Like Being a Good Game Master
October 22, 2022 17:49 - 42 minutes - 24.1 MBToday, we’re talking to Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer. Dr. Kilmer is a licensed clinical psychologist and the director of education and training at Game to Grow. In this outstanding interview Elizabeth shares a brief exploration of the ways Dungeons and Dragons supports social growth, and then for the bulk of the interview we examine the SPARK model from Game to Grow’s Critical Core program, and how parents can use this guide for good game mastering to improve their parenting. I recognize that th...
From The Vault: ADHD and Employment with Alex Gilbert of Capeable Consulting
October 15, 2022 18:21 - 43 minutes - 28.5 MBToday, we’re talking to Alex Gilbert of Capeable Consulting. Alex is a New Yorker (Go Mets), a yogi, and a brunch enthusiast. After spending her career in leadership development, Alex has moved into the coaching and consulting with people with learning disabilities and ADHD. In this excellent, wide ranging episode, Alex talks to us about ADHD and careers. She shares what our favorite games can tell us about the careers we should pursue, how to navigate our weaknesses at work, the roles b...
ADHD and Girls with Holly Blanc Moses
October 08, 2022 19:32 - 36 minutes - 20.1 MBToday, we’re talking to Holly Blanc Moses. Holly is a psychologist who helps neurodiverse kids, adults, and families. She’s also one of the hosts of the upcoming ADHD Summit that I mentioned earlier. You can find my link in the show notes. In this episode, Holly talks to us about ADHD in girls. We discuss how cultural expectations influence the way ADHD symptoms affect girls, the importance of nature of girls’ social relationships, and the prominent role that anxiety can play in the life...
Moving Beyond Structure Routine and Productivity with Cathy Rashidian of Ready Set Choose Coaching
September 30, 2022 21:32 - 38 minutes - 24.9 MBToday, we’re talking to Cathy Rashidian of Ready Set Choose Coaching. Cathy is an executive and ADHD coach to emerging leaders, and the host of the Proudly ADHD podcast. In this episode, we discuss the importance of moving beyond structure, routine, and productivity when it comes to managing ADHD, why we should take more care in looking at home much time we actually have to do things, menstruation and ADHD, and the relationship between production, emotions and processing styles. Side note...
Getting Back on the Horse: Thoughts on Supporting Our Kids, and the Role of Anxiety in Performance with Brendan Mahan, Your Host in Absentia.
September 19, 2022 19:03 - 8 minutes - 6.39 MBToday, it's just me, your host in abstencia. In today’s episode, I share a little bit about the family stuff I've been going through that led to the podcast being so intermittent of late, pledge to return to weekly posting moving forward, and share a lesson of two about parenting (and just being human) that I've learned as a result of all this. Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups ADHD Essentials Links: Contact Brendan about booking a wor...
The Importance of Being Understood with Amanda Morin
August 11, 2022 21:43 - 41 minutes - 26.9 MBToday, we’re talking to Amanda Morin. Amanda works in print and digital media as a writer and editor, empowering parents and educators to affirm the pivotal roles they play in children’s education. She played an integral role in launching Understood.org in 2014. In today’s episode, we discuss what Understood.org is and why it’s so valuable, learning loss during the pandemic, masking, and the importance of acceptance for neurodiversity. Guest Links: Learn more about Amanda and her work at ...
The Accomplishment Equation and Motivation as Resource Management with Brandon Tessers, LCPC.
June 15, 2022 16:05 - 52 minutes - 34 MBToday, we’re talking to Brandon Tessers of Effective Artistry. Brandon is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), trained professional actor, amateur singer/songwriter, former schoolteacher, and a self-described “enthusiastic if sometimes ill-prepared husband and father”. He’s been helping children and adults with their executive functioning for over a decade, and has been doing so as a licensed therapist for the last five years. In this wide ranging episode, Brandon shares his ...
Processing Grief with Claire Bidwell Smith
May 04, 2022 19:45 - 40 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode we’re talking to therapist and author, Claire Bidwell Smith. Claire is a grief expert, and her latest book is “Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief”. In this episode, Claire talks to us about grief. She discusses the interconnections between anxiety and grief, a few different models and perspectives on the subject, it’s cyclical nature, the importance of making space for grief, how to handle it with kids, and why grief is around us more than we might think. Register fo...
FROM THE VAULT: Out of Loss Can Come Gain Post Traumatic Growth in a Time of Crisis with Richard Tedeschi, Ph.D., Distinguished Chair of Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth, Bluemont, VA
April 15, 2022 19:01 - 41 minutes - 29.3 MBToday, we’re revisiting an episode from May of 2020 with Richard Tedeschi. Richard originated the concept of posttraumatic growth with his colleague Lawrence Calhoun during their years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. More recently, he has been applying the posttraumatic growth concept in the development of innovative programs for combat veterans and first responders. The success of which is leading to their implementation at a number of venues across the country. His new b...
ADHD and Employment with Alex Gilbert of Capeable Consulting
March 29, 2022 19:03 - 45 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode we're talking to Alex Gilbert of Capeable Consulting. Alex has ADHD and dyslexia. And after spending her career working in leadership development, she decided to start a consulting and coaching business to help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD who are struggling in their careers. In this episode, Alex talks to us about navigating jobs, careers, and employment with ADHD. She discusses what your favorite game has to do with picking a job, navigating boredom an...
Why ADHD is Poorly Named with Brendan Mahan Your Acceptably Named Host
March 22, 2022 14:36 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBToday, host Brendan Mahan explores why ADHD is poorly named in response to some of the things talked about in the recent episode featuring René Brooks, Inger Colzie, and Stacey Machelle. >>>The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Co-Parenting and Seeking to Understand with Coco Stanback ADHD/Parenting Coach
March 12, 2022 22:36 - 34 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode of the podcast we are talking to my friend Coco Stanback. Coco is an ADHD and parenting coach whose family is, unsurprisingly, affected by the disorder. In this episode, Coco discusses effective co-parenting. She talks about why we should first seek to understand when things get challenging, the importance of knowing and honoring each others’ skill sets, and her three core C’s of parenting. >>>The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Commandeered by René Brooks! with René Brooks, Inger Shay Colzie, and Stacey Machelle
February 27, 2022 20:35 - 44 minutes - 27.6 MBThis episode of the podcast was commandeered by René Brooks of Black Girl Lost Keys. I thought we were going to have one-on-one interview and catch-up, but René had other plans and brought along some friends! So it’s me, René, ADHD coach and mental health clinician Inger Shay Colzie, and the Stacey Machelle of ADHD is the New Black on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss and demonstrate the importance of singing people’s praises and the supportive nature of the ADHD Community, the powe...
Supporting vs. Enabling with Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP
February 19, 2022 22:29 - 37 minutes - 25.2 MBToday, we’re talking to Cindy Goldrich, the founder of Pathways to Success Coaching. Cindy is a mental health counselor and ADHD coach who has been working in the field for over 15 years. She is the author of two books on parenting children with ADHD, and books and training programs have been translated into multiple languages. In addition to working with parents, Cindy also trains ADHD coaches and other professionals. In this episode, we discuss ways to distinguish between supporting a...
How To Respond To The Idea That Not Everyone Deserves a Trophy with Brendan Mahan Your Clapping Compatriot
February 12, 2022 22:32 - 9 minutes - 6.97 MBIn today's episode, I share how I responded to a guy who didn't like my supportive, and encouraging approach to parenting. He tried to crush my positivity by saying, "I don't believe that everyone deserves a trophy". So, I thought about it and came back to him with a clearer perspective. The gist of which is that ADHD is a developmental disorder, so kids with ADHD might not meet the same standards as other kids their age. We should meet them where they are. Then teach them to do better m...
FROM THE VAULT: Executive Function Volcanoes and Why ADHD Rarely Travels Alone with Monica Hassell of ConnectADHD
February 05, 2022 18:36 - 35 minutes - 22.2 MBIn today’s episode, we’re revisiting a conversation I had with Monica Hassell. Monica is an ADHD coach based in Australia. She and her husband Jon make up ConnectADHD. Monica has presented at the International Conference on ADHD several times, and her work is outstanding! In today’s episode, we discuss Executive Function, why ADHD rarely travels alone, and the various layers that underlie problem behaviors through Monica’s outstanding Volcano model of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Diso...
ADDed Perspective with Renee Crook
January 29, 2022 17:50 - 50 minutes - 33.5 MBIn today’s episode, we’re talking to Renee Crook. Renee is a veteran ADHD coach who works with adult clients both one-on-one and in groups. She sits on the board of directors for ADDA and is the chair of their virtual support groups. She also teaches for RenaFi, a financial education program for ADHDers, and trains coaches as part of the faculty of the ADHD Coach Academy. In this episode, Renee shares her story and discusses how her struggles with ADHD led to her leaving teaching and bec...
Help Starting Homework with Brendan Mahan, your handsome homework helper
January 22, 2022 21:09 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MBIn today's episode, I share a strategy I use to help kids get their homework done. (I use it to help adults get stuff done, too!) It involves assessing in advance the time and effort/energy required to do each homework assignment (or part of the task) and then using the information to make decisions about prioritization and sequencing. So, not only dies it help kids attack the task at hand, but it build executive functioning skill, too! ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register ...
Managing Lingering Pandemic Anxiety with Dr. Sharon Saline
January 15, 2022 21:03 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MBIn today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Sharon Saline. Dr. Saline is a friend of the pod, a licensed, clinical psychologist, and the author of “What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew”. In this episode, Dr. Saline and I talk about the effects of the pandemic on children and families. We discuss the data on mental health pre- and post-pandemic, moral injury, the effect it is having on social skills, and ways to manage the anxiety we're all experiencing. Register for The ADHD Essentials Pare...
Healthy Screen Time Use with Dr. Randy Kulman of LearningWorks for Kids
January 08, 2022 20:38 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Randy Kulman. Dr. Kulman is the founder and president of LearningWorks for Kids. He coordinates their team of psychologists, educators, and digital designers in a quest to make video games good for kids. As a licensed clinical child psychologist, Dr. Kulman has been working directly with kids and families for the past 30 years, and has become a leading expert on the use of digital technologies for improving thinking skills in children. In this episo...
From the Vault: ADHD and Giftedness with Dr. Robert Gruberman
December 25, 2021 20:57 - 31 minutes - 19.1 MBToday, we're talking to Dr. Robert Gruberman. Robert is the director of his school district’s gifted and talented program. He has been assessing and teaching gifted children for nearly two decades, and has been a public educator for even longer. In today’s episode, we discuss ADHD and giftedness through the lens of an academic expert in the field. We talk about the various components of giftedness, and where they overlap with ADHD, the social emotional side of giftedness, how twice except...
Children‘s Holiday Stress, Parent Holiday Stress, and an Unasked-For Gift from Brendan
December 18, 2021 20:01 - 18 minutes - 7.82 MBIn today's episode, I'm talking about children's stress, parental stress, and the interplay between the two. And, I have a present for you! ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups Join Our Facebook Community Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at [email protected] ADHD reWired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials ADHD Diversified ADHD Friendly Life...