Parenting with Impact
Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster
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The Parenting with Impact Podcast with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster, co-creators of ImpactParents.com, inspires parents and professionals guiding complex kids, teens and young adults all over the world to become capable, independent adults. ImpactParents.com is an online community, award-winning blog, and direct service provider for parents and professionals. Elaine and Diane are certified professional coaches with their own lived experience raising children with complex challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, gender identity issues, and more. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, they teach and inspire parents and professionals to raise and empower complex kids with confidence and calm. Scroll down for links and to download a free parenting guide. The Parenting with Impact Podcast will:Feature leading experts, bringing you cutting edge information to address your child’s challengesTeach you real-life, practical strategies for creating lasting changeDemonstrate how a coach-approach can improve all of your communications, one conversation at a time For the essentials of ImpactParent's coach-approach to parenting, download a free parenting guide at: ImpactParents.com/Podcast Find out about Sanity School®, a program for Parents, at: https://impactparents.com/programs-offerings/parent-training-sanity-school/ For information about professional continuing education: https://impactparents.com/for-professionals/ Visit Impact Parents at: https://impactparents.com/
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EP256: Parenting ADHD: How To Handle School Refusal With Confidence
What if school refusal is not defiance, but a signal? In this episode, we look beneath the surface at the real reasons kids resist school—from executive function challenges and shame, to sensory…
EP255: Managing ADHD Through Conversation, Not Willpower with Jeff Copper
When follow-through keeps breaking down, the answer isn't planning harder. In this episode with ADHD coach Jeff Copper, we unpack why executive function struggles come from ambiguity, not lack of…
EP254: Gender Differences in ADHD and Neurodiversity with Dr. Janina Maschke
ADHD doesn’t look the same for every kid—especially as children grow into teens and young adults. In this episode, Dr. Janina Maschke explains how gender, stigma, and internalized behaviors can shape…
EP253: Get Curious, Not Furious: A Better Way to Parent Complex Kids
Feeling quick to anger or stuck in constant conflict with your child? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we'll explore how leading with curiosity can help parents slow down, regulate…
EP252: How To Advocate For Kids Struggling In School With Scotti Weintraub
If school feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone. When your child struggles in school, it’s easy to feel lost, frustrated, or blamed. In this episode, Scotti Weintraub shares how…
EP251: Befriend Your Brain: Parenting, Compassion, and Practical Neuroscience with Dr. Rachel Barr
What if the secret to thriving isn’t fixing your brain but befriending it? Neuroscientist Rachel Barr shares powerful insights on how curiosity, compassion, and small daily shifts can unlock calm,…
EP250: Parent Mentor Success Story: Calm, Connection, And Growth That Lasts
One small shift can turn family tension into trust. In this episode, parent mentor Georgia F. shares how curiosity, collaboration, and assumed best intentions transformed her family after an autism…
EP249: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: From Information to Real Change
Trying everything but still feeling stuck with your complex kid? The problem may not be your strategy, but how you are managing yourself. In this episode, we break down why information alone does not…
EP248: The Truth About High-THC Cannabis And Complex Kids with Dr. Yasmin Hurd
Is cannabis really harmless for teens? Neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd reveals what parents need to know about today’s high-THC products, brain development, and the real risks of early use. Learn how…
EP247: Best ADHD, Sleep, and Parenting Insights of the Year
Many of the challenges families face are more connected than they appear. In this episode, we bring together key insights from this year to explore how executive function, nervous system regulation,…
EP246: How To Stay Grounded When Parenting Young Adults With Dayna Abraham
Do you ever feel like your needs and your child or young adult’s needs are constantly clashing? In this episode, Dayna Abraham shares how small daily steps, honest conversations, and self-awareness…
EP245: What Happens At The International ADHD Conference
Ever wondered what it feels like to be surrounded by more than a thousand people who truly get the ADHD experience? In this episode, we explore the energy, connection, and unexpected moments that…
EP244: How To Build Executive Skills With Rachel Kapp & Stephanie Pitts
If homework battles and school stress feel never-ending, you’re not alone. This episode reveals how educational therapy helps kids build confidence, strengthen executive function, and become…
EP243: Fun, Simple Mindfulness for ADHD Families with Dr. Chris Willard
Does parenting sometimes feel overwhelming or chaotic? In this episode, Dr Chris Willard shares how mindfulness, humor, and small daily practices can shift the tone of your home and build resilience…
EP242: Emotional Reactivity In Kids: Safety Matters More Than Willpower
If you feel like someone in your home is always shutting down, melting down, or firing back, you’re not imagining it. Reactivity takes over fast, especially in stressed or neurodiverse families. In…
EP241: How to Make IEPs Neuro-Affirming and Student-Led with Chris Wenger
Can changing a few words in an IEP change a child’s future? Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask. Learn why…
EP240: Mild to Moderate ADHD? Why Labels Mislead in Helping Your Child Thrive
Ever been told your child has “mild ADHD”? In this episode, we’ll talk about why no ADHD is ever “a little” and how understanding it early can change everything. You’ll hear how small shifts in…
EP239: Ted Dintersmith: Future Skills Schools Should Teach Now
Is school preparing kids for the future or just training them to chase scores? In this episode, Ted Dintersmith reveals why outdated priorities fail students and how creativity, agency, and happiness…
EP238: Rick Green on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: What is It & How to Manage It?
Why does rejection hit so hard for people with ADHD? In this episode, Rick Green joins us to unpack the emotional toll of rejection sensitivity. We’ll explore how it shows up in daily life, why it’s…
EP237: Dr. Marielly Mitchell: Connecting Sensory Processing and Sleep Quality
What if the real reason your child struggles to regulate emotions or stay focused isn't behavior at all? Dr. Marielly Mitchell reveals how airway health, mouth breathing, and sensory processing play…
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Parenting with Impact has published 292 episodes since May 2021, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
Parenting with Impact is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.
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