Parenting with Impact

Since 2010, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright have been the co-hosts of the award-winning podcast, Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, speaking to adults with ADHD all over the globe. Over 29 seasons—and more than 600 episodes—Nikki and Pete continue to offer support and strategies for adults living with ADHD. And now they decided to write their first book, Unapologetically ADHD.   Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright about becoming ‘Unapologetically ADHD’. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Nikki and Pete advocate for fostering a safe and supportive environment by engaging in curiosity-driven conversations with children with ADHD. Pete highlights the importance of overcoming shame associated with ADHD and embracing the condition unapologetically. Pete emphasizes the significance of providing structure and support without judgment.   Links Mentioned: Unapologetically ADHD by Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1394265425/?tag=im0ea3-20 Taking Control:  The ADHD Podcast:  https://takecontroladhd.com/the-adhd-podcast Shame Resilience: A Key Component in ADHD Wellness:  https://youtu.be/ZvV3GdXiE8s Success! A Mother’s Journey From Shame to Acceptance:  https://youtu.be/nXuBh5n8DEg?si=V9xAbko0eE8G-UTE Medical Bias vs. ADHD: The History of a Smear Campaign:  https://youtu.be/0Cdcg5nwV2Y CBT for ADHD: Thoughts Don't Cause ADHD, But They Can Help Manage It:  https://youtu.be/S-pgDRjS7zQ?feature=shared Magic 3 Questions: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/learn-from-mistakes/ 3 Step Method to ACE Communication with Complex Kids & Teens:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/3-steps-to-ace-communication-with-complex-kids-teens/ 3 Steps to Respond Without Reacting:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/3-steps-to-respond-without-reacting/ Failing Forward: Make Every Mistake a New One:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/failing-forward/ What Does it Mean to “Treat” ADHD?:  https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/what-does-it-mean-to-treat-adhd-2/ Connect with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright: Website: takecontroladhd.com Unapologetically ADHD by Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright: takecontroladhd.com/adhdbook Facebook: facebook.com/takecontroladhd Instagram: instagram.com/takecontroladhd Pinterest: pinterest.com/takecontroladhd YouTube: youtube.com/@takecontroladhd   Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift   Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to break down information in order to build up social competencies? And how does that relate to people with compelling social anxiety? In this discussion with the founder of Social Thinking, Michelle Garcia Winner, we explore the relationship between "being social" and social cognition (ie. social thinking). We touch on four areas of executive function that can foster our ability to learn how to take action on social dynamics that we want to do and are important to us. Get a better understanding of social dynamics and how to help your kids navigate them.   Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, is the founder and CEO of Think Social Publishing, Inc, (a.k.a. Social Thinking). She is a globally recognized thought leader, author, speaker, and social-cognitive therapist who is dedicated to fostering awareness and development of our social-emotional and organizational selves, both neurodivergent and neurotypical. Across her 30+ year career she has created numerous evidence-based strategies, treatment frameworks, and curricula to help family members as well the professionals who support them foster the development of social and organizational competencies and problem solving. Her methodology is most effective with children and adults who have a solid command of expressive and receptive language. Michelle and her team continually update the Social Thinking® Methodology based on the latest research and clinical insights.   Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Michelle Garcia Winner.   Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Michelle stresses the importance of understanding the individual you are trying to help. Tailoring social strategies based on the person's specific challenges and strengths can significantly enhance their social learning experience. Michelle explains managing social anxiety requires self-regulation, flexibility, and self-compassion. Encouraging individuals to be kind to themselves and allowing them to progress at their own pace can foster a more comfortable social interaction environment. Michelle highlights the significance of working through the social learning process slowly and deliberately.   Links Mentioned: Website:  socialthinking.com  Addressing Social Competencies and Social Anxiety:  https://www.socialthinking.com/Articles?name=anxiety-and-social-competencies   Is Anxiety Making it More Difficult to Diagnose ADHD?:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/is-anxiety-making-it-more-difficult-to-diagnose-adhd/ Did Social Anxiety Make Me a Leader?:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/did-social-anxiety-make-me-a-leader/ Treating Depression & Anxiety Disorder in People with ADHD:  https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/recognize-treat-depression-anxiety-disorder-adhd/ 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive: https://drdansiegel.com/whole-brain-child-handouts/ Executive Function Skills - What Every Parent Needs to Know:  https://youtu.be/_s1Kj0lEzkA Helping Complex Kids Process: A Student Coach's SUCCESS STORY:  https://youtu.be/XtH5vBXtJ7E Helping Kids Become Better Problem-Solvers:  https://youtu.be/RHMxf7tMlJU Connect with Michelle:   Website:  www.socialthinking.com LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/company/socialthinking Pinterest:  www.pinterest.com/2socia1thinking   Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift   Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting With ImpListen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane as they discuss Emotional Intelligence.   Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Elaine and Diane explain children learn by example, so showing them how to express emotions in a healthy and constructive way can have a lasting impact. Elaine and Diane suggest helping your children develop healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with difficult emotions, such as deep breathing exercises. Elaine highlights that children on the spectrum may encounter challenges in interpreting social cues; stressing the need for custom strategies to help developing these skills.   Related Links: Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42_YS3w3Is&t=775s The 3A's: A Framework for Parenting Complex Kids:  https://youtu.be/URLEsgftZ5o Deal Them In: Using Playing Cards for Social Skills:  https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/deal-them-in-using-playing-cards-for-social-skills/       Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift   Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Andreas Krafft holds a doctorate in Management Sciences from the University of St. Gallen, specializing in Organizational Psychology, Culture, and Development. With academic expertise in Social, Work, and Health Psychology, as well as Positive Psychology from the University of Zürich, he serves as an associate researcher and lecturer at St. Gallen and teaches at universities in Zürich, Lisbon, and Berlin. He is co-president of swissfuture, a board member of SWIPPA and DACH-PP, and leads the International Research Network of the Hope-Barometer, with multiple publications on hope.   Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Dr. Andreas Krafft about hope.     Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Andreas stresses that our perceptions of the future play a significant role in shaping our present behaviors and quality of life. In his book "Our Hopes, Our Future," Andreas argues that maintaining hope is a responsibility we owe to ourselves and future generations. Andreas highlights the importance of viewing the future as something to be actively constructed and shaped.   Related Links: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-66205-2 Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift   Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fka Twitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices