Recent Podcasts

Ep #155: How to manage multiple schedules
For many parents, managing numerous activities and schedules. It is okay, even healthy, to evaluate and reduce your family commitments.

Ep #154: Keeping kids safe online
We are all going to receive judgment about our parenting. The goal is to be able to receive that judgment and determine if it applies to you.

Ep #153: Tips for creating routines that work
In today’s podcast, Parenting Coach Kimber Petersen shares practical tips you can use to reduce stress regarding school routines

Ep #152: How to get your child to accept no
As parents, we tell our children “no” a lot. Determining when we can say “yes” will help them gain confidence and strengthen your relationship.

Ep #151: Feeling judged as a parent
We are all going to receive judgment about our parenting. The goal is to be able to receive that judgment and determine if it applies to you.

Ep #150: Dealing with parenting differences and finding common ground
No two parents see eye to eye on everything. But parents can find common ground as both want what is best for their child.

Ep #149: Seeing weaknesses as strengths
We all have weaknesses. When we shift our perspective regarding what our child is doing, it will pay huge dividends.

Ep #148: Time management strategies using the SODAS Method
Children with ADHD need help learning to manage their time. With the right tools and strategies, children can thrive when completing tasks.

Ep #147: When parents disagree on parenting
When it comes to parenting, no two parents will do it the same, often leading to conflict as you try to prove to the other parent that “you are right.”

Ep #146: Moving beyond the ADHD label
If your child experiences extreme emotional responses to small events they may be experiencing emotional dysregulation.
Recent Blogs

How to help a child with ADHD
Children, teenagers, and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have trouble concentrating. Considered a mental disorder, ADHD has various symptoms and varying degrees of severity but can be effectively managed through early intervention.

Helping kids stay on task
Helping kids stay on task comes in a lot of different forms and for different reasons, which affects what tools you use. Each child is different too in their ability to stay on task. The ability to pay attention depends on their age as well as what focus time has been...

Helping kids understand COVID-19
Talking about COVID-19 can make kids feel safe. Use these techniques to help make difficult conversations better.
The difference between consequences and punishments
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Helping ADHD kid in school
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Becoming confident in my ADHD parenting
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Getting ADHD child to follow instructions
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When ADHD kids become violent
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Changing ADHD expectations for kids
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Dealing with ADHD defiance
If you’re a parent dealing with ADHD defiance it can be overwhelming and isolating as you feel you are constantly dealing with anger management issues. Defiance is open resistance to rules and instructions. ADHD defiance can be especially difficult as some symptoms of ADHD reinforce defiant behavior. ADHD symptoms that exacerbate defiance include high energy, impulsiveness, forgetfulness, and disorganization. Even with an ADHD diagnosis, it’s essential to remember why children act out. […]