ADHD Parent Coaching
"You cannot stop the waves. But you can learn to surf."
Jon Kabat-Zinn
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You may be here because you suspect that your child is wired-differently, or because your child is newly diagnosed with ADHD, and you aren't sure where to start. Or, perhaps your child has had a diagnosis for years, but you feel that you're lacking tools to parent effectively and compassionately. Regardless if you're a newbie or if you feel as though you've been swimming against the riptides for ages, you've come to the right place.
As your Certified ADHD Parent Coach, I'll teach you what you need to know about ADHD and brain functioning. We'll discuss the executive functions and how lagging development in these areas are at the root of your child's everyday difficulties. I'll provide in-depth information about medical and non-medical interventions and how to tell which ones are right for your child. Most importantly, you'll learn how to parent your child in a way that is proactive, collaborative, and developmentally appropriate, reduces conflict, and helps your child grow and thrive.
Q: Why should we try parent coaching? Isn't my child the one who needs to learn new skills?
Chances are, your child is already doing the best they can. That's because it's always preferable to do well! Children don't want the adults around them to be frustrated or unhappy any more than they want to be struggling themselves. Since it's often a child's lagging executive functions that are making things hard for them, it's up to the adults to be the change they want to see in their child, while at the same time, teaching them how to collaborate and be a part of the solutions to the unmet expectations they are faced with every day.
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Q: We've tried everything! Sticker charts, schedules, lists, and nothing helps! How is this different?
The ADHD brain seeks immediate gratification, so stickers or rewards might work for a short time until the novelty wears off. But, collaborative, proactive, and developmentally appropriate solutions can truly solve your family's problems, regardless of your child's age or diagnosis, with the benefits of helping to build connections and improve positive communication.
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Q: I feel like my child is unmotivated and just doesn't care. No amount of punishment or loss of privileges helps. We're all tired of the constant fighting. What can we do?
Kids do well when they can. When they aren't doing well, it's time to figure out which obstacles are standing in the way of their success. Are they developmentally not ready to meet an expectation? Is a deficit in one of the executive functions making it difficult for them to reach a goal? Is there an underlying issue that we aren't aware of that we need to uncover? And mostly importantly, do our solutions meet the concerns of everyone involved, including the child's? I'll teach you how to communicate with your family in a way that reduces conflict, and improves connection and cooperation.
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All 1:1 Parent Coaching sessions are tailored to meet your family's specific needs.
Please fill out the form below if you'd like more information and to schedule a free consultation.
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