Adhd Essentials

Today's Episode is a little more personal.  In it, I share the story of the worst year of my life, how it turned into the greatest lesson of my life, and why it might be useful for you as well.  Along the way, we'll talk about expectations for summer vacation, confirmation bias, and my signature Facebook practice.   The second annual Parenting ADHD Summit wraps up today.  But don’t worry!  All 28 sessions are still available on recording for the low price of $77.  That’s just $2.75 per session.  Not too shabby when you’re talking about information from experts like Sharon Saline, Jeff Copper, Dawn Kamila Brown, Ned Hallowell, Penny Williams, Ross Greene, Melissa Orlov, and well…  me!  CHECK IT OUT!!!   ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up!   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and 

Today, we’re talking to Krista Gordon.  Krista is mom of two kids with ADHD, and the founder of Tranquil Little One. Krista shares her story of getting her kids diagnosed with ADHD, learning how to help them manage their it though both mental and physical therapies, and how that led to her work with Tranquil Little One. In today’s episode, we discuss how the way our children feel physically can affect how they feel emotionally, why core strength matters, anxiety, yoga, and learning from our kids.   Online ADHD Parenting Summit: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up!   Guest Links: Krista's Website: https://www.tranquillittleone.com    ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up!   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2).  They really do great work, and I'm honored to

Welcome to ADHD Essentials! Friend of the Pod, ADHD coach, and professional organizer Cindy Jobs is back for a second round! In today’s episode, we talk about the cost of keeping things in terms of upkeep, space, money, and bandwidth, how to manage challenge of organizing shared spaces, and why me putting my laundry away is a way for me to love my wife.   Online ADHD Parenting Summit: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up!   Guest Links: Cindy's Website: https://www.cindyjobs.com     ADHD Essentials Links: Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com Join Our Facebook Community   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2).  They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included.

Have you seen the ADHD comic memes going around social media that are set on a black background, with neon colored words and pictures? Well today, we’re talking to the artist of those memes Dani Donovan.   Dani is an artist who has her heart on her sleeve, and a fire in her belly.  She’s a part of the ADHD tribe, and was great to talk to.  I really enjoyed our conversation, and look forward to stating connected to her. She can be found at https://www.adhddd.com. In today’s episode, we talk about apologizing for our stories, abandoning food in the car, the catharsis of shared experience, Dani’s experience growing up as a girl with undiagnosed ADHD, and of course, Dani’s art. Those mentioned in the show are below, but you can find more on her Twitter page.   Online ADHD Parenting Summit: CLICK HERE for more information, and to sign up!       SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd take a look at her chan

Today, we’re talking to Cameron Gott.  Cameron is a giant in the world of ADHD coaching, having been at it for over 15 years.  (He’s also the first repeat guest on the pod!)   Cameron first appeared way back in episode 7, talking about his book, Curious Accountability. And he appears on the web at CameronGott.com. As you might expect with a guest of Cameron’s caliber, this one’s a doozy.  It’s chockfull of important ideas about ADHD and parenting.    In today’s episode, we talk about closing the gap between kids with ADHD and their peers, how having ADHD is like trying to watch a play from onstage, ADHD in relationships, and the power of curiosity.   Guest Links: You can learn more about Cameron and his work at www.CameronGott.com.   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd take a look at her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2).  They really do great work, and I'm honored to be inc

I really enjoyed my conversation with Juma Innis.  Juma is the director of The Message. Juma and his team at provide schools with workshop residencies, assemblies, and concerts in order to empower teens for success in a 21st century powered by media.   They teach teens to think more critically about the messages they're being exposed to by helping schools, both the teachers and the students, develop awareness around media literacy education and the needs of our youth.   In today’s episode, we talk about meeting kids where they are, how generational and other blindspots can keep us from connecting, validating the foolishness and silliness of youth, accounting for our shared humanity, and the power of music as a unifying force.   Guest Links: You can learn more about Juma and his work at http://themessagemovement.com. Or check out their Facebook Page. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd take a look at

Today, we’re talking to my friend Leanne.  Leanne is a school psychologist working with elementary school students.  I really enjoyed our conversation.  It was both wide ranging, and insightful.  In today’s episode, we talk about how school testing works, things that don’t show up on tests and rating scales, the difference between private testing and school testing, and looking at the whole student to determine what’s best for your kid. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd go check out her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2).  They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included on the channel.     Episode Edited by www.idealvideostrategies.com.   Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video):   ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community  

Today, we’re talking to my friend Evan Kirstein of Progressive Growth Coaching.  Evan is a fellow ADHD coach, who also happens to be a soon-to-be dad. In today’s episode, we talk about impending fatherhood, a maturing view of love, hauling watermelons, imposter syndrome, and importance of knowing the score.    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, as well as my episodes (Episode 1 and Episode 2).  They really do great work, and I'm honored to be included on the channel. Guest Links: Learn more about Evan at his website, www.progressivegrowthcoaching.com. Or check out his Facebook page!   Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video):   ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community  

1. Let them read whatever they want.  2. Use audiobooks (or audible). 3. Encourage books that are part of a series. 4.Encourage books from a high interest universe they know from other media (Spider-Man, Star Wars, Minecraft, LEGO, etc...). 5.Remember nonfiction. 6. Encourage reading comics & graphic novels. 7. If they're reading at inappropriate times (the dinner table, when they should be sleeping, etc...) don't make a huge deal out of it. 8. Make time for reading.  9. Read to them. 10. Read yourself.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful"model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHDchannel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, and my episode.  She does great work! Here's the link. Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video):   ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Er

One of my favorite things about doing this podcast is the way it has helped me reconnect with people.  Today’s episode is an excellent example of that.  I recently invited my old principal, Gerry. Goyette, to come on the show to talk ADHD from the administrative side of school, and he was nice enough to agree.  It was an absolute pleasure to talk ADHD and education with him. He’s just as smart as I remembered.   In today’s episode, we get an inside look at a principal’s approach to leading a school through the lens of ADHD.  We discuss the Intersection of Anxiety and Standardized Testing, the ebb and flow of stress in the school year for ADHD kids, the importance of consistency,  and the value of trust.   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (part 1): Calmer Con, a sensory friendly comics & pop culture event, is taking place on Saturday, April 27that Becker College in Leicester, MA.  Get tickets here.  Listen to our episode about it here. Shameless Plugs:   ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essential

The other day, my friend Tim, an ADHD dad himself, was telling me about his job.  It turns out that one of his responsibilities is helping kids (and adults) understand the importance of protecting their identity when online.  I thought that might be useful information for you all to have, so I invited him on the pod!   In today’s episode, we talk about ways to keep identity safe, what to do if it’s not, and how to behave so that we don’t need to worry about our identity being stolen any more than we worry about getting hit by a car.  We also discuss managing the contents of our phones, teaching our kids about social media, and how to create a password you’ll remember.   Shameless Plugs:   Contact me at brendan@ADHDessentials.com Join Our Facebook Community Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Registration starts soon! https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. My "Wall of Awful"model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if yo

Today, we’re talking to David Greenwood.  David and I first connected when he interviewed me for his book on ADHD & productivity, Overcoming Distractions.  He is a father with ADHD who has a son with autism.  I really enjoyed our talk.  I hope you do too.  In today’s episode, David tells his tale of finding his way with ADHD.  We talk about the value of experiential learning, the challenge of balancing the demands of a career, children with special needs, and aging parents, ikigai, and guarding our time.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful"model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, and my episode.  She does great work! Here's the link. Guest Links: Visit David's Website! Buy Overcoming Distraction on Amazon!   Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video):   ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community Go to https:/

Today, we’re talking to Ms. Sally.  Sally is a high school special education teacher who has ADHD.  Which means she gets them on a level not all teachers can.  In today’s episode, we talk about Sally’s journey to becoming an educator, why teachers have to depersonalize their student’s understanding, how having ADHD has affected her teaching practice, and why her mission statement as a teachers is to help her kids redefine who they are as students and learners.     SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: My "Wall of Awful" model was recently featured on Jessica McCabe's How to ADHD channel on YouTube.  I'd love it if you'd go check out other her channel, and my episode.  She does great work! Here's the link. Shameless Plugs (Besides the "Wall of Awful" video):   ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Join Our Facebook Community Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers.

Today, we’re talking to Dawn Marie DesRoche of EQ Solutions: You 2.0 about Emotional Intelligence.  Dawn Marie helps people learn to recognize their reactions to people and situations, and teaches them how to respond to those same people and situations with more productive thoughts, feelings, and actions. In today’s episode, we talk about balancing societal expectations against the needs of ourselves and our kids, experiencing a terrible moment without becoming the terrible moment, losing parents, and how adjectives are like stones in a basket.   Guest Links: Find Dawn Marie at: https://eqsolutionsu2.com Or check out her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmdesroches   Shameless Plugs:   Join Our Facebook Community ADHD Essentials Homepage Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers.

Today's episode is a quick and actionable one on setting clear expectations.  I hope you find it useful.   ADHD Essentials Links: ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com Learn about & Register for The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Join Our Facebook Community

Today, we’re talking to Isaac.  Isaac has ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s.  And, as a senior in high school, Issac is the first person below the age of 18 that have been featured on the pod.  (Don’t worry, I got permission from his mom.)   As you’ll hear, he’s an incredible young man, who has overcome his varied challenges though hard work, resilience, ingenious strategies, and the support of his family and friends.  I greatly enjoyed talking to him.   In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Goal Setting The blending of impulsivity and compulsivity  Tourette's Syndrome Overcoming stigma Isaac's college planning The value of social support  Being driven Isaac's use of running to manage his symptoms  The power of Self-Acceptance    Shameless Plugs:   Send Q&A Questions here:  brendan@ADHDessentials.com Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details about the monthly Q&A with

I really enjoyed talking to Louise Clarke of "Your Parenting Partner".  Lousie has a child with ADHD, and is also a parenting coach.  So, the conversation was an interesting one. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: The power of parent coaching Controlling our reactivity through self-care Losing touch with our own needs because we're focused on everyone else Role modeling self-care Scheduling self-care Busy weeks make it harder to show up for our kids The frustration of parenting ADHD The isolation of parenting ADHD Louise's Son's ADHD project Always be curious Look for the unmet need in poor behavior An expectation is a prediction of the future Expect the process, not the outcome    Guest Links: Find Louise at https://yourparentingpartner.com Louise’s Son’s ADHD project video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lG0WnkR2DM&t=2s   Shameless Plugs:   Email me your questions for the first ever ADHD Essentials online Q&A at brendan@ADHDessentials.com Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online

Today, we’re talking to Kimberly Berry of Being UnNormal. This episode has some hard parts.  I’m not going to lie to you.  Kimberly Berry tells the tale of her struggles to get her daughter the help she needed after her ADHD and other mental health challenges led to a child in crisis.  Although it ends well, part of Kimberly’s story includes her 10 year-old daughter’s suicide attempts.  Luckily, medication, parental skill building, and good mental health care, as you’ll hear, have made a world of difference for them both. I should note, that while Kimberly focuses on her daughter’s ADHD, her daughter also has a mood disorder diagnosis, and that certainly played a role in the crises they faced as well.    Collection of Links to Resources for Kids in Crisis In The States, and Worldwide http://www.safekids.com/resources-for-youth-in-crisis/   In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Being UnNormal's origin ADHD misconceptions due to media simplification If it was easy, don't you think I would have don it? Lear

Today, we’re talking to Linda Katz or Right Fit College Coaching. Linda specializes in providing students with ADHD and similar learning disabilities with comprehensive college planning.  She helps them find the colleges that will best suit their interests and needs, and then helps them through the application process. In today’s episode, we talk about the college application process, how important it is for our kids to try out the career they’re looking at before committing four years of study to it,  how to find just such an internship in high school, and how college is different from high school.   Shameless Plugs:     Podcast Support: Today’s Episode was edited by Jeffrey Gordon of Ideal Video Strategies.  Go to www.idealvideostrategies.com to learn more about their work.   Guest Links: Learn more about Linda Katz and her work here.   ADHD Essentials Links: ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for Th

In today's episode, I discuss 8 Ways to Help Your Kid Manage Their Stress and Anxiety.     In Advance 1.  Reduce sensory stimulation 2.  Set & Have Reasonable Expectations 3.  Be clear about your own escalation   (4-6) In the Moment 4.  Help them get grounded in reality 5.  Name emotions 6.  Reflective Listening (7-8) In the Aftermath 7.  Forgive 8.  Fix   Shameless Plugs:   Go to https://www.adhdrewired.com/events/ for details on the monthly Q&A with Eric Tivers. Learn about The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups! Or register at https://www.adhdessentials.com/sign-up/. Join the ADHD Essentials Facebook Community.