When parents hear terms like 504 Plan or IEP, the conversation often centers on eligibility, services, and paperwork. But for children with ADHD and Executive Function challenges, the more important question is this: Do the adults supporting this child understand how their brain works? When that understanding is in place, the plan becomes more than … Read more
A real conversation about brains, tools, and trust. My work is dedicated to helping families reduce daily stress, understand what’s really getting in the way, and build calmer, more connected relationships that support growth over time. Give yourself grace, learn what you need, and get the support you deserve. I can’t tell you how many … Read more
Rethinking Consequences, Skill Gaps, and Responsibility My new article in Psychotherapy Networker about the gaps many families experience in ADHD care I’m excited to share that my newest article has just been published in Psychotherapy Networker, a publication I’ve long respected for the thoughtful conversations it brings to the mental health field. For many years, … Read more
Katrina Carter-Journet (a.k.a. K. L. Carter) is a STEM professional in the aerospace industry and the author of Let’s Chase the Moon, a space-themed children’s story that celebrates curiosity, focus, family, and the unique ways children with ADHD see the universe. I was so taken with her book that I wanted to introduce her to … Read more
And Where States Stand Today If We Know How Kids Learn to Read, Why Aren’t All Kids Learning? There’s renewed national focus on how children learn to read – and lawmakers are paying attention. In early 2026, members of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee held hearings on childhood literacy and the research known as the … Read more
How shifting from directives to observation reduces power struggles and builds regulation. A mother once said to me, “All I do is ask him nicely to put his shoes on, and he explodes. I don’t understand. What’s wrong with me asking him to do something?” She wasn’t yelling. She wasn’t threatening consequences. She wasn’t being … Read more
You may come across well-meaning suggestions – or even presentations – that frame caffeine as a natural, low-risk alternative to stimulant medications for ADHD. One ADDitude article states it clearly: “Caffeine is not a good alternative to ADHD medication.” They go on to explain that ADHD stimulants provide reliable, steady symptom management, while caffeine’s punch … Read more
A conversation with ADHD Parent Coach Academy graduate and author, Manal. One of the things I love most about training ADHD Parent Coaches is watching how each graduate brings their own creativity, insight, and lived experience into the work. Manal is a wonderful example of that. As both an ADHD coach and someone diagnosed later … Read more
What teachers are grateful to learn when understanding finally clicks. At the beginning of my teacher trainings, before we talk about strategies or classroom systems, I always start in the same place. I ask educators to consider the social and emotional impact that ADHD and executive function challenges have on learning, motivation, behavior, and even … Read more
Practical, brain-based strategies teachers can use immediately – without lowering expectations Most teachers want to support students with ADHD. The challenge isn’t commitment – it’s training. Traditional classroom models weren’t designed with executive function in mind. So even highly skilled educators can find themselves relying on systems that don’t quite work for neurodivergent learners. In … Read more
A decade of reflection with Debbie Reber Ten years ago, conversations about neurodivergence sounded very different. In this reflective conversation with Debbie Reber, we look at what’s changed, what still feels hard for families (especially in schools), and why understanding has to keep evolving. I was recently a guest on Debbie Reber’s Tilt Parenting Podcast … Read more
After years of listening to families, training professionals, revising, rewriting, and deepening the work, 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD – 2nd Edition is officially out in the world. This book was never meant to be a collection of quick fixes. It grew out of my original Calm and Connected parent workshop series that I began … Read more
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