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ADHD is Not a Problem of KNOWING What To Do – It’s a Problem of DOING What You Know

September 10, 2021August 25, 2021

Ok, school started. Back to the grind. For some parents, it’s a relief to have the kids back to a routine. But for others, it’s a daily nightmare of prodding them along to reach the potential you know they have. I wish I had the magic bullet for you to convince your child that if they JUST create and stick to a realistic routine, stay off their devices, get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise, the year would go so smoothly! … Read more

ADHD: Managing Your Emotions and Everyone Else’s… UGH!

July 22, 2021

An Interview with Jeff Copper of Attention Talk Radio

If you realize the challenge that emotions play in your or your child’s life, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

In this interview, Jeff Copper and I discuss the importance of practicing calm, and it’s benefits for you, and your child.

Calm really works. It is powerful. When we can first calm down, we can engage differently.

If you find yourself feeling agitated, or repeatedly frustrated with the same issues, it may be that an appropriate boundary is not set.

Learn how practicing calm helps you to set, and stick to boundaries that you are comfortable with, and feel good about.

Calm is your Power.

Feel free to reach out with any questions: [email protected]

Calm & Connected: Parenting Children & Teens with ADHD/Executive Function Challenges© Learn More & Register

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What is Calm & Connected© and APCA©? An interview with Cindy Goldrich and Dulce Torres.

April 11, 2022July 1, 2021

In this interview, Cindy Goldrich discusses with Dulce Torres how Parent Coaching helps the child. You will learn: How Parent Coaching puts the parent at the center of support for the child. What Cindy’s Calm and Connected© parent workshop is and how it began. What Cindy’s Professional Training, APCA: ADHD Parent Coach Training© is and why it was created. Who are Calm and Connected© and APCA© for? What age are the children of parents who take Calm and Connected©? Am … Read more

What Every High School and College Kid Needs to Know About Their ADHD Medication

February 10, 2021August 2, 2020

As High School and College students embark on their journey into a new school year, whether in-person/on-campus, virtually, or a combination of both, I’d like to offer this very important reminder regarding ADHD stimulant medication, and its use, misuse, overuse, and safekeeping. We know that a significant number of kids take stimulants, either not prescribed to them or prescribed inappropriately, in an effort to deal with academic pressures. Some also use stimulants as part of a weight-loss strategy or to … Read more

How Do We Bridge This Divide That is Gripping Our Nation?

February 10, 2021June 5, 2020

My Dear People, Words sometimes feel inadequate. So many emotions and trials of the soul colliding at once. I want to share an article with you that I wrote the week before the tragedy of George Floyd’s murder. Please – as those of you who have ever worked with me know, we must find a way to reach one another, to have an open dialogue. It is the only way parents and educators can teach kids skills, and adults can … Read more

The Parenting Bicycle: How bumpy is your ride?

January 20, 2021June 6, 2019

As a parent, there are many different roles you play in your children’s lives. And if you are parenting a child who as attentional, behavioral, or learning challenges you need to know more, do more, and worry more. Paying attention to all the different aspects of treatment and having the proper knowledge and support is vital in helping you and your child succeed and thrive! The Parenting Wheel of Life is a straightforward and easy to use tool to help … Read more

Improve Homework Time with Strategies that Work for ADHD

February 9, 2021May 6, 2017

I recently presented a webinar for CHADD: Ask the Expert titled: Improve Homework Time with Strategies that Work for ADHD. As a follow-up, they asked me to write an article answering some of the questions we did not have time to address during the presentation. Here is the article from CHADD’s ADHD Weekly Newsletter: Q&A with Cindy Goldrich: Homework Questions Answered How Do You Address Teachers Who Don’t Understand Your Child? Ms. Goldrich: This question was asked in a variety of ways … Read more

Peter Shankman – Faster Than Normal: Pills Don’t Teach Skills

February 11, 2021January 23, 2017

I am proud of my new interview with Peter Shankman on his Faster Than Normal podcast, Pills Don’t Teach Skills. We had a great conversation about a range of topics related to Kids, Parents, and Teachers in working with the challenges of ADHD and Executive Function deficits. It starts off with the debate about using the label “deficit”!. I would love to hear your thoughts about the podcast. The direct link to the podcast show is here: http://www.fasterthannormal.com/ftn-044-pills-dont-teach-skills-with-cindy-goldrich/

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What is Social-Emotional Learning and Why is this So Important?

February 9, 2021November 17, 2016

When I spoke at this year’s National CHADD conference this past week, my presentation was Teaching Grit, Perseverance, and Frustration Tolerance to Children and Adolescents. I can confidently say that this topic was very important and the lecture was very well received. At the core of my presentation was the notion that we MUST place more emphasis on the process side of learning in our classroom teaching as well as our parenting. What is Social-Emotional Learning? Social-Emotional Learning is the … Read more

How about a positive perspective for our kids?

May 24, 2018October 10, 2016

I don’t know about you, but from what I have seen in the news lately has been overwhelmingly negative. I think it is very important to take a moment and see what we can do to create a protective bubble within our homes to allow our children to be, well – children. The science is all very clear – stress is toxic to the body, makes it more difficult to learn, and dampens our ability to look toward a positive … Read more

PTS Coaching is growing!

March 19, 2018June 8, 2016

Those close to me know that it has always been my desire to create a full Center dedicated to helping parents, educators and the children impacted by ADHD. I have taken some great steps recently by adding PTS Coaching Tutors to bring together some of the wonderful teachers I have trained with the students who need in-home support from educators who will help them discover how they learn best. (I intend to expand this outside of New York in the … Read more

“8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD” Selected As Winner of 2015 USA Best Book Awards

February 8, 2021November 14, 2015

I am pleased to announce that my recently published book “8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD” was selected as the Award Winner of the USA Best Book Awards in both the “Parenting/Family” and “Education/Academic” categories. More About The Book http://www.ptscoaching.com/8-keys-to-parenting-children-with-adhd/ The book may be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/8-Keys-Parenting-Children-ADHD/dp/039371067X A complete list of winners and finalists in each category can be found at: http://www.usabooknews.com/2015awardannouncement.html