Parenting with Impact

Epizody

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  EP276: Shifting Expectations for Complex Kids: How to Meet Them Where They Are 22.07.2026 23min

  Are you holding your complex kid to expectations that weren't built for their brain? In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster dig into one of the most misunderstood concepts in parenting neurodiverse kids: shifting expectations—not lowering or eliminating them. You'll learn why the gap between expectation and reality is the root of most conflicts, the reasons why your complex kid might be struggling to meet the bar you set, and what it means to meet your kid where they are. If ...
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  EP275: Positivity and Communication: The Second Cornerstone of Parenting Complex Kids 15.07.2026 23min

  Being nice and being positive aren't the same thing—and if you're parenting a complex kid, that distinction matters. In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster dig into the second Sanity School® cornerstone: positivity and communication. They cover why resilience more than intelligence influences success, what the "independence pyramid" is built on, and how the way you talk to your kid (and to yourself) shapes everything from relationships to self-regulation. It's part two of a f...
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  EP274: How to Activate Your ADHD Child's Brain: Executive Function, Emotions & Motivation 08.07.2026 25min

  Your brilliant kid can't get out the door in the morning, falls apart over homework, and goes from fine to completely overwhelmed in seconds. You want to help them out, but it feels like you've tried everything and nothing sticks. In this episode of Parenting with Impact, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster break down what's actually happening in your child's brain, and why executive function, emotional regulation, and motivation are the three most important things every parent of a neurod...
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  EP273: Parenting Ahead of the Problem with Dr. Ross Greene 01.07.2026 29min

  When rewards, punishments, and consequences aren’t working, it may be time to ask new questions. In this episode, Dr. Ross Greene explains why challenging behavior isn’t usually a sign of defiance or poor motivation, but a signal that a child is struggling with expectations they cannot yet meet. He introduces the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions mode and explains how shifting from behavior management to collaborative problem solving can reduce conflict, strengthen relationships, and help...
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  EP272: How To Build the School Support Kids with ADHD Need to Thrive with Jenny Drennan 24.06.2026 34min

  Getting your child through school should not feel like navigating a maze, but for many parents, it does. When learning differences, executive function challenges, or other school struggles are a factor, it can be hard to know which supports will actually work and how to find ones that will be a good fit. In this episode, educational therapist Jenny Drennan unpacks the differences among tutors, coaches, educational therapists, advocates, and other specialists, and shares what parents need to k...
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  EP271: Late Diagnosed ADHD in Women: When Life Finally Makes Sense with Liz Lewis 17.06.2026 34min

  What happens when years of overwhelm, self-doubt, and burnout finally start to make sense? For many women, ADHD goes undiagnosed for decades, leaving them navigating impossible expectations and blaming themselves for struggles they never understood. In this episode, Liz Lewis explores how a late diagnosis can change how you see your past, your relationships, and yourself, while reminding us that ADHD is only one part of the story. Take this conversation as an opportunity to slow down, questio...
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  EP270: How To Help Young Adults with ADHD Find the Right Support with Dr. Zachary Gershon 10.06.2026 34min

  Wanting to support your growing ADHD kid and knowing how to support them are often two very different things. As teens and young adults push for independence, even well-meaning advice can feel controlling, creating more resistance and disconnection. In this episode, Dr. Zach Gershon explains why peer support and community can be life-changing for young adults with ADHD, and how parents can shift from managing their child to becoming a trusted source of support. Press play to discover how conn...
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  EP269: What do PDA & ODD Have to Do with the Nervous System? - Rabbi Shoshana 03.06.2026 30min

  What if behaviors that look defiant are actually signs of a nervous system under threat? In this episode, Rabbi Shoshana unpacks PDA, also known as Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy, and explains how nervous system sensitivity, autonomy, and co-regulation shape behavior in neurodivergent kids. She explores why traditional approaches often fail, how aspects of modern life intensify dysregulation, and what it means to truly trust a child rather than assume opposition...
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  EP268: Parent Coaching and Support: What Parents Need Most 27.05.2026 25min

  Feeling isolated or overwhelmed? Unsure why some parenting support spaces help, while others leave you feeling even more stuck? In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster break down the differences between support groups, coaching groups, learning communities, and live Q&A spaces, and why the right kind of support can completely change your experience as the parent of a complex kid. They explore how feeling truly understood and supported can reduce isolation, why coaching cre...
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  EP267: The Hidden Math Disability: Understanding and Managing Dyscalculia with Laura Jackson 20.05.2026 33min

  Math struggles are not always about effort or attention. For some kids, the challenge runs deeper, starting with how they understand numbers, patterns, and quantities. In this episode, specialist Laura Jackson unpacks dyscalculia a little-known learning ,disability that affects number sense, problem-solving, and everyday tasks like time, money, and measurement, often leaving kids frustrated and misunderstood. Dive in to learn how curiosity, validation, and informed, targeted support can reduc...
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  EP266: Beyond Intervention: When & How to Have Serious Family Conversations with Diana Clark, JD, MA 13.05.2026 29min

  When a loved one is struggling, knowing what to say or do can feel overwhelming and high-stakes. In this episode, Diana Clark, President of Intent Clinical, shares how communication patterns, emotional reactions, and fear can shape the way families respond to complex issues like addiction, mental health, and behavioral challenges. You will hear why trying to “fix” someone often backfires, and what it really takes to open the door for support and change. Dive in to learn how to approach diffic...
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  EP265: Who Are Complex Kids And What Do They Need? 06.05.2026 24min

  “Complex kids” are often seen as difficult or defiant, but there’s more going on beneath the surface. They are navigating executive function challenges, emotional regulation struggles, and a world that often expects them to conform to methods that don't work for them. In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster break down what makes a child “complex” and why traditional parenting approaches often fall short for those kids. Tune in to learn how a collaborative, coach-style approach...
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  EP264: Sensitive Kids and Big Emotions: What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Judith Orloff 29.04.2026 30min

  Does your child seem overwhelmed by emotions, easily affected by others, or more sensitive than their peers? It may not be a problem to fix, but a difference to understand. In this episode, Dr. Judith Orloff explains the difference between empathy, empaths, and highly sensitive kids and examines how these traits shape behavior, overwhelm, and emotional responses. Press play to learn practical ways to support your child with self-regulation, boundaries, and confidence so they can feel understo...
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  EP263: How to Help 2e Kids with Social Skills and Bullying with Elizabeth Smith 22.04.2026 31min

  Social struggles are not just about making friends. For many neurodivergent and 2e or “twice exceptional” kids, misunderstood social cues, complex peer dynamics, and hurt feelings can quickly turn into conflict or isolation. In this episode, Elizabeth Smith unpacks what is really happening beneath these interactions and how parents can guide their kids through them with greater clarity and understanding. Dive in to learn how you can help your child navigate social situations, respond confiden...
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  EP262: Success! Coaching Group Members Share Powerful Stories 15.04.2026 54min

  Parenting a complex teen can feel isolating, exhausting, and hard to figure out on your own. What if you didn’t have to do it alone? In this episode, real parents share how group coaching helped them feel supported, learn practical parenting strategies, and create lasting change in their families. Listen in to find out how support, connection, and the right tools can help you parent with more confidence, calm, and hope. What to expect in this episode: How group coaching helps parents feel l...
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  EP261: Wired for Survival: Creating Safety & Calming Your Nervous System with Theresa Lear Levine 08.04.2026 26min

  You know what to do, but still can’t seem to do it. That gap isn’t necessarily about discipline or motivation. In this episode, Theresa Lear Levine reveals how your nervous system and subconscious patterns can quietly drive your reactions, keeping you stuck in stress, overwhelm, and unhelpful old habits. Listen in to learn how EFT tapping can help you self-regulate, shift into calm, and start responding with more clarity, control, and confidence. What to expect in this episode: Why knowing ...
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  EP260: How To Build Self-Trust and Emotional Regulation with Autism and ADHD with Taylor Heaton 01.04.2026 28min

  Supporting your kid starts with supporting yourself, and that’s especially true if you’re a neurodivergent parent. In this episode with Taylor Heaton, we’ll explore the importance of rest, routines, and trusting yourself when it comes to self-regulation, and what a later-in-life diagnosis can do for parents who might be struggling. Join us for insights on understanding yourself to parent with clarity and confidence. ​ What to expect in this episode: How a late autism diagnosis can impact iden...
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  EP259: From Control to Cooperation: Rethinking Screen Time 25.03.2026 26min

  Struggling with screen time, online safety, or other tech battles at home? It might not be about increasing control. In this episode, Elaine and Diane explore how shifting from fear to curiosity, and prohibition to cooperation, can help kids build healthy, sustainable relationships with technology. Press play to learn how communication and empowerment can change everything. What to expect in this episode: ● How to build a healthy relationship with tech beyond ...
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  EP258: Gap Years for Neurodiverse Teens: What Parents Need to Know with Jason Sarouhan 18.03.2026 40min

  Not every student is ready to go straight from high school to college—and that doesn’t mean they are falling behind. In this episode, Jason Sarouhan explains how taking intentional time after high school can help neurodiverse young adults build confidence, resilience, intention, and real-world skills before taking their next step. Tune in to explore a more flexible, growth-centered path for your graduating teen. What to expect in this episode: ● What a gap yea...
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  Ep257: A Psychiatrist's View on Focus for ADHD Brains with Kourosh Dini 11.03.2026 27min

  Waiting until the last-minute panic hits to finally get things done? In this episode, Dr. Kourosh Dini explores why urgency isn’t the only way to activate focus with ADHD. Learn how using pause, play, interest, and agency can replace force-based productivity with something more sustainable and self-trusting. Press play to discover a calmer, connected, and more intuitive way to engage with your work and your life. What to expect in this episode: ● Why the pause ...