PTS Coaching News Archives

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/

social-emotional learning in kids with ADHD

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