Time Management
When structure disappears, the hard moments don’t have to. Jodi Hogan is my facilitator for the ADHD Parent Coach Academy – and one of the people I trust most to speak to parents about what actually helps – which is exactly why I asked her to share this. Back-to-school is often described as a time … Read more
It’s not a motivation problem. It’s a capacity problem – and the difference changes everything. If you’ve ever watched a behavior chart fail spectacularly for one particular kid while it seems to work fine for everyone else in the class, you’re not imagining it. And the parent, teacher, or clinician in that room isn’t doing … 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
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
How schools can uphold high expectations while better supporting students with ADHD and learning differences. I recently received a thoughtful message from an educator working at a private high school known for its rigorous academic standards. Like many teachers and learning specialists in competitive environments, they’re facing a real tension: how do we uphold high … Read more
Why Time Management Feels Impossible for Kids with ADHD – and How to Help The other day, Jodi Hogan, who facilitates the ADHD Parent Coach Academy, and I were discussing one of the frustrations we hear from parents again and again: watching their kids miss deadlines and create unnecessary stress because time just doesn’t register … Read more
Seven Parenting Skills That Help Kids with ADHD Build Skills, Not Just Follow Rules As I’ve been promoting the upcoming launch of 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD, I’ve had the opportunity to be on several podcasts and speak with parents and professionals around the country. One question comes up almost every time: … Read more
Supporting Kids with ADHD and Executive Function Challenges After the School Day Ends I’m struggling with what to do when my 7th grader comes home completely drained from the school day. By the time he walks through the door, he’s totally fried – emotionally and mentally. Homework becomes a trigger for meltdowns or complete shutdowns. … Read more
Why Capable Students Get Stuck and How Support Changes the Story If you’ve ever watched your child freeze at the thought of writing a college essay – or crumble into tears before they even begin, you are not alone. The college application process is often described as a rite of passage. But for students with … Read more
Executive Function skills – like working memory, attention, processing speed, and flexible thinking – are measurable through formal evaluations. Naturally, when parents and educators see these scores, the question arises: Can these skills improve? The short answer is – it depends. Some areas show growth with targeted strategies and environmental supports, while others are more … Read more
For students with ADHD, the classroom can be a challenging environment—not because they aren’t capable but because traditional teaching methods don’t always align with the way their brains work. ADHD impacts attention, executive function, emotional regulation, and motivation, which means that teachers play a critical role in helping students develop skills that allow them to … Read more
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