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Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus—founders of ImpactParents, the first global coaching and training organization for parents of neurodiverse kids—were honored by CHADD as Hall of Fame Award recipients at this year’s International Conference on ADHD, November 13-15 in Kansas City, MO.
December 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus—founders of ImpactParents, the first global coaching and training organization for parents of neurodiverse kids—were honored by CHADD as Hall of Fame Award recipients at this year’s International Conference on ADHD, November 13-15 in Kansas City, MO.
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 for kids. He explains why calm begins with you and how presence matters more than perfection.
In this episode, Dr. Chris Willard shares how mindfulness, humor, and small daily practices can shift the tone of your home and build resilience for kids. He explains why calm begins with you and how presence matters more than perfection.
December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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 for kids. He explains why calm begins with you and how presence matters more than perfection.
In this episode, Dr. Chris Willard shares how mindfulness, humor, and small daily practices can shift the tone of your home and build resilience for kids. He explains why calm begins with you and how presence matters more than perfection.
Receiving an ADHD or ASD diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you're not alone in this journey. So many parents are navigating the same fears, questions, and challenges.
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Receiving an ADHD or ASD diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you're not alone in this journey. So many parents are navigating the same fears, questions, and challenges.
When Elaine first started family meetings, it was a bit of a mess. But with a few strategic tweaks, TK family meetings became a time of trust, teamwork ... and even fun. And seriously, it was easier than you might expect!
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
When Elaine first started family meetings, it was a bit of a mess. But with a few strategic tweaks, TK family meetings became a time of trust, teamwork ... and even fun. And seriously, it was easier than you might expect!
Are you wondering -- if it feels like your kids are resistant to everything, or even hardly talking to you, why would they want to come to a family meeting?
Fair question.
Fair question.
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Are you wondering -- if it feels like your kids are resistant to everything, or even hardly talking to you, why would they want to come to a family meeting?
Fair question.
Fair question.
ADHD can make it much more difficult for a child to get started on a task that seems daunting to them. But systems and structures can help.
Read the full article below!
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Read the full article below!
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November 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
ADHD can make it much more difficult for a child to get started on a task that seems daunting to them. But systems and structures can help.
Read the full article below!
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/he...
Read the full article below!
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/he...
Holidays can be especially intense for complex kids -- and the parents who love them. As you navigate Thanksgiving, remember the most important ingredient: your own well-being. Take a breath, lower the bar a notch, and give yourself the same grace you give your kids!
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Holidays can be especially intense for complex kids -- and the parents who love them. As you navigate Thanksgiving, remember the most important ingredient: your own well-being. Take a breath, lower the bar a notch, and give yourself the same grace you give your kids!
If you feel like someone in your home is always shutting down, melting down, or firing back, you’re not imagining it.
November 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
If you feel like someone in your home is always shutting down, melting down, or firing back, you’re not imagining it.
Even smart kids with ADHD can struggle with school, especially with homework. That's when the parents need to step back and focus on the needs of the child.
Read the full article here:
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Read the full article here:
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/wh...
November 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Even smart kids with ADHD can struggle with school, especially with homework. That's when the parents need to step back and focus on the needs of the child.
Read the full article here:
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/wh...
Read the full article here:
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/wh...
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.
Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask.
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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.
Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask.
Happy Birthday, Courtlyn! 🎉
We’re so grateful for you and the heart you bring to the ImpactParents team. Your kindness and dedication mean so much.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with joy, ease, and all the things that make you smile. 💛
#happybirthday #impactparents
We’re so grateful for you and the heart you bring to the ImpactParents team. Your kindness and dedication mean so much.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with joy, ease, and all the things that make you smile. 💛
#happybirthday #impactparents
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Happy Birthday, Courtlyn! 🎉
We’re so grateful for you and the heart you bring to the ImpactParents team. Your kindness and dedication mean so much.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with joy, ease, and all the things that make you smile. 💛
#happybirthday #impactparents
We’re so grateful for you and the heart you bring to the ImpactParents team. Your kindness and dedication mean so much.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with joy, ease, and all the things that make you smile. 💛
#happybirthday #impactparents
Our ADHD kids tend to struggle with interrupting in the classroom. Learn how to help your child stop interrupting in school with this tip.
Read the full article below!
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Read the full article below!
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/st...
November 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Our ADHD kids tend to struggle with interrupting in the classroom. Learn how to help your child stop interrupting in school with this tip.
Read the full article below!
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/st...
Read the full article below!
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/st...
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 awareness and support can help your child feel more capable and connected.
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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 awareness and support can help your child feel more capable and connected.
Happy Birthday, Brit! 🎉
We’re so grateful for everything you do to keep things running smoothly at ImpactParents. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with laughter, rest, and all the good things you give to others every day. 💫
— The ImpactParents Team
We’re so grateful for everything you do to keep things running smoothly at ImpactParents. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with laughter, rest, and all the good things you give to others every day. 💫
— The ImpactParents Team
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Happy Birthday, Brit! 🎉
We’re so grateful for everything you do to keep things running smoothly at ImpactParents. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with laughter, rest, and all the good things you give to others every day. 💫
— The ImpactParents Team
We’re so grateful for everything you do to keep things running smoothly at ImpactParents. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with laughter, rest, and all the good things you give to others every day. 💫
— The ImpactParents Team
Navigating tech in today’s world is one of the most common challenges parents face (at all ages and stages). Add challenges of Executive Function to the mix and it becomes even more complicated!
November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Navigating tech in today’s world is one of the most common challenges parents face (at all ages and stages). Add challenges of Executive Function to the mix and it becomes even more complicated!
It's important to work together with your ADHD child's teachers to create the structure that's needed for your child's success. Here are tips on communicating with teachers for school success with ADHD.
Read the full blog below!
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Read the full blog below!
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November 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
It's important to work together with your ADHD child's teachers to create the structure that's needed for your child's success. Here are tips on communicating with teachers for school success with ADHD.
Read the full blog below!
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Read the full blog below!
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In this episode, Ted Dintersmith reveals why outdated priorities fail students and how creativity, agency, and happiness are the real keys to success. Tune in to discover what kids truly need to thrive in an AI-driven world.
November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In this episode, Ted Dintersmith reveals why outdated priorities fail students and how creativity, agency, and happiness are the real keys to success. Tune in to discover what kids truly need to thrive in an AI-driven world.
If you’ve ever wondered why love can feel so hard when ADHD is in the mix — you’re not alone. The truth is, ADHD doesn’t just affect focus. It touches communication, emotions, and connection — every part of your relationship.
November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you’ve ever wondered why love can feel so hard when ADHD is in the mix — you’re not alone. The truth is, ADHD doesn’t just affect focus. It touches communication, emotions, and connection — every part of your relationship.
ADHD kids are wired differently, so the traditional advice from the "experts" about homework won't always work. Here are some alternatives.
👉Read the full blog here!
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👉Read the full blog here!
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/ho...
November 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
ADHD kids are wired differently, so the traditional advice from the "experts" about homework won't always work. Here are some alternatives.
👉Read the full blog here!
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/ho...
👉Read the full blog here!
impactparents.com/blog/adhd/ho...
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.
October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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.
Here's the counter-intuitive truth of parenting: the best way to truly support your family is to focus on yourself.
That's why we're reaching out one last time before Diane's small group, Parenting: The Adventure Within, begins this week.
That's why we're reaching out one last time before Diane's small group, Parenting: The Adventure Within, begins this week.
October 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Here's the counter-intuitive truth of parenting: the best way to truly support your family is to focus on yourself.
That's why we're reaching out one last time before Diane's small group, Parenting: The Adventure Within, begins this week.
That's why we're reaching out one last time before Diane's small group, Parenting: The Adventure Within, begins this week.
A broad range of emotions is part of our human experience, and we experience different feelings throughout a day. It's important to let those feelings happen.
👉Read the full blog below!
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👉Read the full blog below!
impactparents.com/blog/complex...
October 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A broad range of emotions is part of our human experience, and we experience different feelings throughout a day. It's important to let those feelings happen.
👉Read the full blog below!
impactparents.com/blog/complex...
👉Read the full blog below!
impactparents.com/blog/complex...
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 a surprising role in brain development.
October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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 a surprising role in brain development.
Parents don’t have to be “on the same page” to raise kids well. In fact, differences in parenting styles can give children valuable experience in navigating different relationships.
October 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Parents don’t have to be “on the same page” to raise kids well. In fact, differences in parenting styles can give children valuable experience in navigating different relationships.
Parenting is definitely a marathon, and not a sprint. Once you realize that, here are 10 steps that will help guide you along your path.
👉Read the full blog below!
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#sanitysunday #adhdarticle #adhdparenting #adhdsupport
👉Read the full blog below!
impactparents.com/blog/complex...
#sanitysunday #adhdarticle #adhdparenting #adhdsupport
October 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Parenting is definitely a marathon, and not a sprint. Once you realize that, here are 10 steps that will help guide you along your path.
👉Read the full blog below!
impactparents.com/blog/complex...
#sanitysunday #adhdarticle #adhdparenting #adhdsupport
👉Read the full blog below!
impactparents.com/blog/complex...
#sanitysunday #adhdarticle #adhdparenting #adhdsupport