ADHD Smarter Parenting Podcast
Join ADHD parenting coach Siope Kinikini as he helps you better parent a child with ADHD. As someone with ADHD he understands what your child is going through and the challenges that families face. As a certified Parenting Coach, he knows the solutions you need.
The ADHD Smarter Parenting podcast is here to give you hope, solutions, confidence, and change by teaching you how to implement the behavior skills of the Teaching-Family Model. The Teaching-Family focuses on helping kids with ADHD reach their full potential. Applying what we teach will reduce stress and frustration and repair/strengthen your relationship with your child.
The ADHD Smarter Parenting Podcast is the first step in creating change for your family! Join us.
“Thank you so much for this calming, reassuring cast.”
Ladybugs
“[This] podcast literally saved me from mental anguish with coping with my son and identifying how to respond to [his] condition.”
Samantha
Recent Episodes
Ep #123: How to talk to your kids about racism and other difficult topics
We can talk to our children about racism, religion, politics, sex, drugs, or social issues without it turning into heated debate. Learn how.
Ep #122: Special education and the law with Catherine Michael
It can be disheartening to find resources for your child. Learn from attorney Catherine Michael about the options available to you.
Ep #121: It’s okay not to be okay
If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that it’s okay not to be okay. This doesn’t make you a terrible parent. It makes you a real one.
Ep #120: Coping with pandemic exhaustion and changing needs
As this pandemic wears on, we feel exhausted by change and frustration that things aren’t back to normal. How we need to parent has changed.
Ep #119: Creating normalcy when things feel uncertain
When things get upended, we want to find a sense of normalcy for ourselves and our kids. Learn parenting skills to support your kids.
Ep #118: When one child’s behavior is affecting the whole family negatively
Parents sometimes struggle to balance the disparate needs of multiple children. Sibling rivalry is a challenge. Learn what to do here.
Ep #117: I am not the parent I thought I would be
If you’re struggling feeling like you’re failing as a parent, this podcast will give you hope! Listen in with Parenting Coach, Siope Kinikini.
Ep #116: Using Effective Communication to build deeper connections
Siope Kinikini continues his story about how Effective Communication helped survivors of human trafficking to begin the healing process.
Ep #115: Working with organizations that help victims of human trafficking
Today we cover a challenging topic, human trafficking, as we share how we’ve taught the Teaching-Family Model to help aftercare in Africa.
Ep #114: Helping kids focus
In this episode, Parenting Coach Siope Kinikini answers questions about anxiety and helping kids focus, especially for remote learning.
Ep #113: Why the Teaching-Family Model creates lasting change
Eric Bjorklund, President of Utah Youth Village, talks about how the Teaching-Family Model came to be, and how Smarter Parenting delivers it.
Ep #112: Creating family routines that work
Creating family routines are tricky enough during the best of times. With the constant changes in the pandemic, it can feel impossible.
Ep #111: Why the consequences you’re giving aren’t working
Often, parents continue to give consequences repeatedly that don’t work, which only increases our frustration level. Improve your skills.
Ep #110: Anxiety management strategies for kid
Children with ADHD often deal with other issues, including anxiety. The combination of both ADHD and anxiety can make it doubly hard for them.
Ep #109: Individualizing rewards and consequences
As parents, we want things to be fair when we give rewards or consequences. Fair does not mean the same as no two children are the same.
Ep #108: Being more effective when giving consequences and rewards
Giving effective consequences and rewards require parents to understand the difference between values and interests. Learn more from Siope.
Ep #107: How to communicate with those you disagree with
Many struggle to discuss difficult topics with those who don’t share their view. Let’s use Effective Communication to create connection instead of division.
Ep #106: When parents aren’t on the same page
Not on the same page as your partner when it comes to parenting? You’re not alone. Effective Communication& Decision Making will help you find solutions.
Ep #105: Helping kids who don’t like correction
Children who have ADHD are more prone to Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. Correcting Behaviors can be incredible in helping your child deal with their RSD.
Ep #104: Investing time with your child
As parents, we have limited time to invest in our kids. By focusing our efforts on Effective Praise, we will maximize that time with our children.
#103: Helping kids stay focused and on task
As parents, we want to teach our children to function without us; know what to do in any situation. You can prepare your kids using the skill of Role-play.