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Parenting Tips When Emerging Adults Feel Stuck (podcast#221)
They’re adults now, but they’re still stuck-and nothing you try seems to help. You push, they resist. You back off, they stall. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells and unsure how to actually support your young adult, this episode is for you. We’re talking about what really gets in the way, and how a…
July 2, 2025
When Parenting is Scary: Parenting Kids with Depression, Anxiety, and More
In a coaching group for parents of young adults (ages 18 to 30something), a beleaguered mom asked the question on many parents’ minds. When we’re parenting kids with depression and related issues, she asked, “What do I do when I feel like he’s not safe? There’s some scariness to it.” Indeed, if you’re paying attention,…
Tags: Build Trust, Expert Articles, Manage Adult ADHD, Medication Issues, Overcome Obstacles, Teen Issues
July 1, 2025
Tabletop Gaming: Social & Emotional Skills for Neurodiverse Kids(podcast#220)
What if imagination could build real-world skills? In this episode, we will explore how tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) like D&D help neurodiverse kids develop confidence, communication, and connection. Guests Bex Taylor-Klaus and Mischa Stanton share how these games create powerful opportunities for growth. Ready to rethink what play can do? Hit play and join the…
June 25, 2025
Deal Them In: Using Playing Cards for Social Skills
Do you know how valuable a deck of playing cards, or my personal old school favorite, UNO, can be? Many kids struggle with various social skills including sportsmanship, joining in with peers, learning new games quickly, and being a savvy game player. Now, we can’t solve all of these problems overnight, but here’s a tip…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Build Trust, Coach for Success, Guest Expert
June 24, 2025
How To Get Complex Kids to Get Things Done in the Summer
Take Advantage of Summer Summer is the best time of all to help kids with executive function challenges learn how to get things done! No, I’m not kidding. I know that part of you wants to take the summer off because the school year can be so stressful. But actually, being out of school is…
Tags: Coach for Success, Develop Routines, Expert Articles
June 19, 2025
How to Help ADHD Students Succeed in the Classroom (podcast#219)
If you’ve ever sat in a school meeting thinking, “They just don’t get my kid,” this episode is for you. With guest Cindy Goldrich, a leading expert in ADHD and executive function, we pull back the curtain on what most teachers are (and aren’t) taught about ADHD, why school support often falls short, and how…
June 18, 2025
Family Meetings for Better Communication, Trust, and Connection (podcast#218)
Family meetings often sound rigid or old-fashioned-but what if they were the key to deeper connection, trust, and teamwork at home? In this episode, Diane and Elaine share a modern, lighthearted approach to turning family meetings into something everyone looks forward to. With practical tips and a focus on communication (not control), you’ll learn how…
June 11, 2025
Using Code Words
In our family, as long as I can recall, we’ve used code words to ease and improve communication. When my kids were really little, we used were visual cues. Without saying anything aloud, this is how we reminded the kids to use a fork: By gently tapping two fingers on the table. To ask them…
Tags: Learn from Mistakes, Quick Tips and Tricks, Settle Family Politics, Stop Meltdowns
June 10, 2025
Roblox Safety Tips For Parents: New Parental Controls (podcast#217)
The world your child plays in is bigger than you think, and it’s changing faster than most parents can track. In this eye-opening episode, Dina Lamdany, a product manager at Roblox, joins us to unpack how the platform is evolving to protect kids, support families, and spark healthier digital conversations. But this isn’t just about…
June 4, 2025
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