ADHD/Executive Function Challenges: The Social & Emotional Impact on Learning, Motivation, Behavior, & the Family System©

Session 1 of Calm & Connected® — Also Available Standalone

ADHD & Executive Function Challenges:
The Social & Emotional Impact on Learning, Motivation, Behavior, & the Family System®

Facilitated by Andrea Elrom, M.A.Ed., ACC — ICF Certified • Created by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP

A 2-hour live, interactive session that helps you understand what's really driving your child's behavior - not just the symptoms, but the brain science behind them. Parents consistently describe this as the moment things finally made sense.

Questions? Contact us - we're happy to help.

Session Details
$65
2-hour live interactive session via Zoom

Date & Time
Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern Time
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Do You Wonder…

Why your child can do it sometimes - and not others?

If you've asked yourself any of these questions, this session was designed for you.

“Why does my child seem capable one moment and completely stuck the next?”

“They say he's lazy - but I'm not sure that's what's actually happening.”

“Why aren't rewards and consequences making any real difference?”

“How do I know if this is a motivation issue - or something more?”

“She can pay attention when she wants to - so why can't she focus in school?”

“I've considered medication, but I have questions and concerns.”

What You'll Learn in This Session

This isn't a checklist of tips. It's a framework for understanding - the kind that changes how you see your child's behavior for good.

What ADHD and Executive Function really are - and why they affect so much more than attention
Why inconsistency isn't defiance - the brain science behind "can do it sometimes"
How ADHD affects self-control, emotions, and motivation - and why discipline alone won't change that
Why rewards and punishments often backfire - and what to use instead
The social and emotional impact of ADHD on your child's self-esteem, relationships, and learning
Why organization and time management are genuinely hard - not excuses
How ADHD affects the whole family system - and what parents can do to shift the dynamic
Practical strategies designed for the ADHD brain - not borrowed from neurotypical approaches
What's Included

More than a webinar. A structured learning experience.

Every parent leaves with more than notes. You leave with a clearer picture of your child and a set of tools you can use right away.

During the Session

  • 2 hours of live, expert-facilitated content via Zoom
  • Open Q&A - bring your real questions
  • Discussion with other parents navigating the same challenges
  • Research-backed framework for understanding ADHD & EF

Handouts & Resources

  • Executive Function overview chart
  • 7 Facts You Need to Know About ADHD
  • Tips for teachers to help children stay focused
  • Medication management overview
  • Sample letters: request for evaluations, referral to CSE, letter to teachers
  • Spotting Bad Science - how to evaluate ADHD information
Who This Session Is For

Whether you're new to ADHD - or have been navigating it for years.

This session works for parents at every stage. And it's also frequently attended by professionals who work with these children and want to understand them better.

Parents & Caregivers

Whether your child was recently diagnosed or you've been struggling for years without a clear explanation - this session gives you the foundational understanding that changes how you respond.

Parents Who Aren't Sure

No diagnosis required. If your child is struggling with attention, organization, emotional regulation, or motivation - and nothing you've tried is really working - this is the right place to start.

Professionals

Therapists, educators, school counselors, and other professionals attend this session regularly - and many describe it as one of the most practical and grounded overviews of ADHD they've encountered.

This session covers material that's genuinely useful for clinicians and school professionals - not a basic intro, but a substantive look at the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral profile of ADHD. Many professionals who attend go on to refer families to the full Calm & Connected series.

Your Next Step

Session 1 is the beginning, not the end.

After Session 1, many parents want to keep going. The full Calm & Connected series picks up exactly where this session leaves off - and goes much deeper into communication, collaboration, consequences, and skill-building.

Recommended Next Step

Calm & Connected® Full Series

Sessions 2 through 7 build progressively on the foundation of Session 1 - moving from understanding into action. Communication strategies, collaborative problem-solving, effective consequences, and building your child's executive function skills.

After completing Session 1, you'll receive a registration link for the remaining sessions. There is no obligation - but most parents who attend Session 1 want to continue.

$540 — or 2 payments of $295
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Add-On Option

Managing Homework, Parent Edition®

A focused 2-hour live session for parents who are caught in the nightly homework battle. Can be taken alongside Session 1 or the full series - or on its own.

Covers organization, time management, task initiation, avoidance, and motivation. Available as the 8th session when you register for the full CC series.

Standalone: $70 — Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 @ 7 pm Eastern or Tuesday Mar 2, 2027 @ 7 pm Eastern.

Learn More & Register

Need More Individualized Support?

Individual parent coaching is available for families who want personalized guidance applying these concepts to their specific child and situation - alongside, or instead of, the group sessions.

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What Parents Are Saying

In their own words.

“I felt relieved to understand that my son is wired differently, and that's ok.”

Ken — Father of 15-year-old boy

“It's nice to experience learning about this with people who are going through the same thing.”

Jennifer — Mother of 12-year-old boy

“I now really know how to distinguish if my child is being willfully defiant or if he is just really struggling. This allows me to respond more effectively.”

Elisa R. — Mother

“It was one of the most informative webinars I have attended regarding kids with ADD.”

Kim P.

“I am a clinical psychologist and I have worked with many psychologists and therapists. Working with Cindy has been invaluable to us and our relationship.”

Eve L. — Mother of 11-year-old girl

“You've developed a really brilliant program here. I wish I had it when my son was first diagnosed 10 years ago.”

Gwynn A.
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP
Created By

Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP

Founder, PTS Coaching • Internationally Recognized ADHD Expert

This session is part of the Calm & Connected curriculum created by Cindy Goldrich - a mental health counselor and certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider with a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. Cindy has spent decades helping parents understand the ADHD and Executive Function brain, and has trained professionals worldwide in this framework.

She is the author of 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD and co-author of ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom.

ADHD-CCSP Certified Columbia University, Ed.M. CHADD Board of Directors Attention Magazine Editorial Board Published in ADDitude Magazine
Session Facilitator: Andrea Elrom, M.A.Ed., ACC is an ICF Certified Coach and trained PTS Coaching facilitator. She delivers the Calm & Connected curriculum under the framework and methodology developed by Cindy Goldrich.
Registration

Reserve Your Spot

Session 1: ADHD & Executive Function Challenges

$65
Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern Time • Live via Zoom
  • 2-hour live interactive session with Andrea Elrom
  • Live Q&A - ask about your specific situation
  • Handouts and resource packet
  • Option to add Sessions 2–7 of Calm & Connected afterward
  • Option to add Managing Homework, Parent Edition®

While coaching is not covered by health insurance, HSA and FSA funds may be applicable - please check with your account provider.

Prefer to start with the full series? You can register for all 7 sessions (Sessions 1–7) or the 8-session series including Managing Homework directly on the Calm & Connected page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions parents ask before registering

No. Many parents who attend don't yet have a formal diagnosis - or simply know their child is struggling without a clear explanation. If your child is dealing with attention, organization, emotional regulation, or motivation challenges, this session will be relevant.
Yes. The framework is relevant from elementary school through college age and beyond - including parents of young adults who have not yet fully launched. ADHD and Executive Function challenges don't disappear with age, and understanding them at any stage makes a real difference.
The live session is not recorded for privacy reasons. However, if you're interested in the same content in on-demand format, the Calm & Connected eCourse is available for purchase separately and covers the full series including Session 1.
Yes. After completing Session 1, you'll receive an email with a registration link for the remaining sessions of Calm & Connected. There is no obligation to continue - but most parents who attend Session 1 want to.
Yes. Professionals attend this session regularly and often find it among the most grounded and practical overviews of ADHD they've encountered. The session covers the cognitive and emotional profile of ADHD in a way that directly informs how you work with and support these children and their families.
If you contact us more than five days before the session, you may receive a tuition refund less a $30 cancellation fee. Cancellations within five business days are non-refundable but a credit will be issued for a future session. Please use the contact form above with any questions.

The moment things start to make sense.

Parents consistently describe Session 1 as a turning point - not because it gives them a list of strategies, but because it changes how they understand their child. That shift is where everything else begins.

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