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• EP243: Fun, Simple Mindfulness for ADHD Families with Dr. Chris Willard

  Does parenting sometimes feel overwhelming or chaotic? In this episode, Dr Chris Willard shares how mindfulness, humor, and small daily practices can shift the tone of your home and build resilience for kids. He explains why calm begins with you and how presence matters more than perfection. Listen now to discover one simple shift that can bring more peace and connection into your family life.What to expect in this episode:Dr Chris Willard’s journey with ADHD, sobriety, and mindfulnessMindfulness as play, humor, movement, and creativityHow a few breaths can calm the body and sharpen focusWhy parent regulation shapes child regulationSimple daily tools to reset stress and restore connectionAbout Christopher Willard, PsyDDr. Christopher is a clinical psychologist, author, and consultant based in Massachusetts. He teaches at Harvard Medical School and has shared his expertise on mindfulness and mental health in over forty countries, including two TEDx events. Dr. Willard is the author of twenty books, such as Alphabreaths (2019), Growing Up Mindful (2016), Feelings Are Like Farts (2023), and College Mental Health 101 (2025). His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, CNN.com, and many other outlets.  Connect with Dr. ChristopherWebsite: Dr. Christopher Willard Instagram: @drchriswillardRelated Links: Helping Young Adults Get Back On Track https://impactparents.com/helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track The Power of Good Enough: Progress Over Perfection https://impactparents.com/the-power-of-good-enough-progress-over-perfectionSimplifying Mindfulness (and How to Start Small) https://impactparents.com/simplifying-mindfulness-and-how-to-start-small Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift Read the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/fun-simple-mindfulness-for-adhd-families-with-dr.-chris-willard Connect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

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• EP242: Emotional Reactivity In Kids: Safety Matters More Than Willpower

  If you feel like someone in your home is always shutting down, melting down, or firing back, you’re not imagining it. Reactivity takes over fast, especially in stressed or neurodiverse families. In this episode, we’ll explain why it happens, how to spot each SODA pattern, and what to do in the moment to create safety and calm. Tune in to learn one shift that can lower stress for everyone in your home.What to expect in this episode:Why reactivity comes from the body, not willpower, and how that changes your approachHow the SODA framework explains shutdowns, defensiveness, explosions, and avoidance The “wrong equals bad” belief that drives shame and emotional overwhelm in kidsWhy emotional safety matters more than logic when helping kids learn and regulateHow co-regulation can interrupt spirals and bring everyone back to calmRelated Links: EP187: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting https://impactparents.com/emotionally-intelligent-parenting EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim https://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgiftRead the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/emotional-reactivity-in-kids-safety-matters-more-than-willpowerConnect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

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• EP241: How to Make IEPs Neuro-Affirming and Student-Led with Chris Wenger

  Can changing a few words in an IEP change a child’s future? Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask. Learn why connection, regulation, and self-advocacy matter more than compliance and how actually to build those skills into your child’s education plan.What to expect in this episode:Why IEPs often miss the mark and how to fix themHow to replace deficit language with strength-based reframesWhy connection and regulation need to come before learningHow co-creating goals with kids leads to better outcomesThe power of self-advocacy compared to complianceAbout Chris WengerChris also known as Speech Dude, is a high school speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent youth. As a neurodivergent educator himself, he brings a unique perspective to his work. Chris is also an internationally recognized presenter who shares practical, affirming strategies to improve speech therapy and better support neurodiverse students.Connect with ChrisWebsite: Speech Dude | NeuroAffirm Facebook: Speech DudeYouTube: Speech DudeInstagram: @speechdudeTiktok: @speechdudeX: @speechdude)Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift Read the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/how-to-make-ieps-neuro-affirming-and-student-ledConnect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

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• EP240: Mild to Moderate ADHD? Why Labels Mislead in Helping Your Child Thrive

  Ever been told your child has “mild ADHD”? In this episode, we’ll talk about why no ADHD is ever “a little” and how understanding it early can change everything. You’ll hear how small shifts in awareness and support can help your child feel more capable and connected. Tune in to discover a new way to see and support your child’s unique brain.What to expect in this episode:Why “mild to moderate ADHD” can be as misleading as being “a little bit pregnant”How gifted kids can mask ADHD challenges until they suddenly hit a wallThe real hallmark of ADHD: inconsistency across settings and tasksWhat happens when ADHD goes untreated and starts to snowball into anxiety or burnoutWhy managing ADHD means engaging the brain, not just taking medication Related Links:EP158: ADHD Diagnosis & Treatment: From Skepticism to Evidence-Based Innovationhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-158-adhd-diagnosis-treatment-from-skepticismEP231: ADHD And Productivity: How To Work Smarter, Not Harderhttps://impactparents.com/adhd-and-productivity-how-to-work-smarter-not-harder EP236: Executive Function & ADHD: What Parents Need To Knowhttps://impactparents.com/executive-function-adhd-what-parents-need-to-know Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift Read the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/mild-to-moderate-adhd-why-labels-mislead-in-helping-your-child-thriveConnect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

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• EP239: Ted Dintersmith: Future Skills Schools Should Teach Now

  Is school preparing kids for the future or just training them to chase scores? In this episode, Ted Dintersmith reveals why outdated priorities fail students and how creativity, agency, and happiness are the real keys to success. Tune in to discover what kids truly need to thrive in an AI-driven world.What to expect in this episode:Why test scores don’t reflect real learning or future successThe truth behind pandemic “learning loss” and what really mattersHow AI is reshaping your child’s future and what they need to know A powerful school model that blends hands-on skills with new-economy careersHow to protect your child’s confidence and stop school from crushing their giftsAbout Ted DintersmithTed is a leading voice in education innovation and the founder of WhatSchoolCouldBe.org, a platform highlighting student-centered learning across the country. After a successful career in venture capital, he produced the Sundance-premiered documentary Most Likely to Succeed and authored What School Could Be, based on his visits to classrooms in all 50 states. Through his films, books, and speaking, Ted inspires educators, parents, and policymakers to reimagine learning and prepare kids for the future. Connect with TedWebsite: Ted Dintersmith | What School Could Be LinkedIn: Ted DintersmithUpcoming Book: AftermathUpcoming Film: Multiple ChoiceGet your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift Read the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/ted-dintersmith-future-skills-schools-should-teach-nowConnect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

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