🎥 Parenting Through the Hotspots

🎥 Watch Now: Parenting Through the Hotspots with Elaine & DianeIf you missed April’s Parent Group Event, you’re in luck! We have the recording right here for you! Watch the video above or listen on Spotify. In this impactful session, internationally recognized ADHD coaches Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster of ImpactParents dive into the daily transition challenges that create “hotspots” in family life — like mornings, bedtime, screen time, and homework. Through humor, heart, and evidence-based strategies, they help parents of complex kids better understand the root causes of behavioral struggles and offer simple tools to reduce conflict and increase collaboration at home.🛠️ Key takeaways include:* How executive function challenges like working memory, emotional regulation, and time management fuel transitional struggles.* The importance of setting realistic expectations and managing your own reactivity as a parent.* The power of collaboration, motivation, and agency to help kids develop independence over time.* Why kids need buy-in — and how to uncover what truly motivates them.🎁 Free Download: The Top 10 Ways to STOP Meltdowns In Their Tracks 🎁 🎁 BONUS Free Download: 12 Steps of Homework Guide🔗 Additional Resources from Impact Parents Mentioned in the Talk:* Three Steps to Take When Your Kid Says, “I Don’t Know* Helping Kids Navigate an Uncertain Future (podcast #186)* 4 Phases of Parenting: How to Support Without Enabling (podcast #80)* Motivation Myths & the Magic of P.I.N.C.H. (podcast #126)* There are Only 5 Motivators for People with ADHDWhether your child is 3 or 33, this session offers tools you can start using today to reduce stress and create a more peaceful, productive home.Chapters00:00 Introductions01:50 Upcoming Events and Conference Details04:43 Parenting Through Transition Hotspots07:37 Understanding Transition Management09:24 Understanding Executive Function11:49 The Six Key Areas of Executive Function15:29 Managing Transitions and Time18:06 Challenges in Daily Transitions20:48 Emotional and Social Challenges24:34 Breaking the Cycle of Reactivity26:34 Practical Tools for Parents27:58 Navigating Transitions: Setting Expectations29:46 Managing Reactivity: The Parent's Role31:34 Anticipating Challenges: Building Resilience36:24 Collaboration and Independence: A Balanced Approach39:47 Motivation: Understanding and Fostering Buy-In43:36 The Wheel of Life: Assessing Parenting Strategies46:31 Insights and Reflections on Parenting Challenges48:08 Believing in Our Children's Potential49:34 Making Small Tweaks for Big Changes52:24 Building Resilience in Children55:47 Collaborative Problem Solving with Kids58:09 Understanding Teen Motivation and Transitions01:01:06 Identifying Executive Function Challenges01:03:12 Encouragement for Community Engagement This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adhdkc.substack.com