Recent Podcasts
#42: What parents need to teach–behavior skills
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch The third element of ADHD Parenting Coaching is what. What should I teach to help my kids be successful and create a better family life? The answer to the question is simple....
#41: How I coach parents of kids with ADHD
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch ADHD parenting coach, Siope Kinikini, is often asked how he coaches parents and families. In episode 41, he walks through what an ADHD Parenting Coaching session looks like using...
#40: When do I need ADHD Parenting Coaching
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch There is no shame in having an ADHD Parenting Coach. We recommend getting ADHD Parenting Coaching long before issues become significant problems. What is a parenting coach? A...
#39: Avoiding ADHD parenting burnout
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch ADHD parenting burnout is real. As parents, we want to be there for our child. Often that comes at the expense of our health and ability. By giving your child your all, you become...
#38: ADHD and anxiety
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch It is not uncommon for an ADHD and anxiety diagnosis to go hand-in-hand. Multiple diagnoses are called comorbidity. According to the Depression and Anxiety Association of America,...
#37: ADHD and diet
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch In episode 37, ADHD parenting coach Siope Kinikini discussed ADHD and diet and the part diet can play in ADHD management. When it comes to ADHD and diet, there is a lot of...
#36: Relationships––the why of the Teaching-Family Model
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch Smarter Parenting uses the Teaching-Family Model to help parents in strengthening relationships. It’s the “why” of what we do. We want all families to be happy, healthy, and...
#35: Dealing with daily ADHD behavior problems at school
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch Getting daily reports about your child with ADHD's constant behavioral problems at school can be frustrating for many parents. These persistent reports of ADHD behavior problems...
#34: ADHD and other issues
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch Children having ADHD and other issues together occurs frequently. Having multiple problems is called comorbidity. ADHD and comorbidity are frequently manifested in behavioral...
#33: Book review | ADHD Does Not Exist by Richard Saul
Listen Subscribe: iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play Watch In today’s episode, ADHD Parenting Coach Siope Kinikini discusses the book, ADHD Does Not Exist by Richard Saul. The idea that ADHD does not exist is a polarizing statement for...
Recent Articles
How to make Role-playing less awkward
Role-playing is what makes a skill work, but it can be awkward to Role-play if it’s not something we’re used to doing. Here’s some simple tips to help you get started.
How I incorporate role-playing into my teaching at home
Pretending is great kids’ play, but it can also be used to your benefit as a parent.
Main symptoms of PTSD in children and teens
Children and teens experience trauma and PTSD. Here’s what you need to know about how PTSD affects children and teens
Don’t threaten removing children from parents
We need to stop threatening parents that their children will be removed for silly and minor things. It undermines when this really needs to happen.
Using Effective Communication to connect with your Autistic child
Effective Communication can reach children that may be hard to reach.
Get Qurious Maker Box Review
A creative way to play in today’s technology-driven world.
The power of praise
The power of praise
The power of praise is often overlooked. It’s something we know we should do when working with children, and it’s talked about frequently, however, making a conscious effort to praise more than correct is not usually our first response in teaching our children. Smarter Parenting suggests that praise should be given 4 times more than consequences or correction. Through the many years of applying the Teaching-Family Model we have learned that praise is more powerful than the best negative consequence. […]
How to make the skills work for you child with specific issues
Our skills work for all children–including those with issue specific diagnosis–but may need a little modification.
Correcting Behaviors vs. punishing: a better way to discipline my kids
Are you an enforcer or a teacher? Learn to use Correcting Behaviors to show your kids how to make good choices.
Why we shouldn’t reward bad behavior
What message are we sending to our kids when we reward bad behavior? Not a good one!