#120 Ready, Set, School! Tips for a Stress-Free Back-to-school Transition
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
Release Date: 07/31/2023
#138: An Episode for Kids (And Their Grown-Ups!): ADHD and Big Emotions With Katelyn Mabry
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #138: An Episode for Kids (And Their Grown-Ups!): ADHD and Big Emotions With Katelyn Mabry The Childhood Collective 12/06/2023 SUMMARY Can you believe it's our last episode of the year? As we head into a holiday break, we will be taking some time with our own families. Before we do that, we're switching things up and doing something super cool—a chat for both parents AND kids! We've got the amazing Katelyn Mabry, the brilliant creator of the children's podcast, 'Journey with Me Through ADHD,' joining us for today's episode. Katelyn has a passion for...
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#137: ADHD at School: The One Thing Every Parent NEEDS to Know
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #137: ADHD at School: The One Thing Every Parent Needs to Know The Childhood Collective 12/6/2023 SUMMARY Sifting your way through evaluations, 504’s, IEP’S, emails, and parent rights, it’s all so much. It can be very confusing to know when to advocate or when to wait. The process can differ from state to state and school system to school system. Our goal is to help you navigate the process so you can feel confident instead of discouraged. You are the best person to support your kids, and we are in your corner. It may feel like there is a mountain...
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#136: Unwrapping Holiday Strategies for Kids with ADHD
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #136: Unwrapping Holiday Strategies for Kids with ADHD The Childhood Collective 11/22/2023 SUMMARY Travel. Turkey. Traditions. Toys. Treats. All are great things that the holidays bring. But let’s be real, those treasures come with disrupted sleep, inconsistent schedules, unfair expectations from relatives and MELTDOWNS (from kids and parents, honestly.) Turns out two things can be true at the same time. The holidays can bring a ton of sweetness AND stress. It is all part of the experience. Our goal is to help you have more of the sweet moments and less...
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#135: Changing Our View on "Challenging” Behavior with Dayna Abraham
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #135: Changing Our View on ”Challenging” Behavior with Dayna Abraham The Childhood Collective 11/15/2023 SUMMARY You’re hiding in your closet, and tears roll down your cheek. You tell yourself, “This is just too hard, and I can’t do it.” Feelings of suffocation and hopelessness fill your chest as you grieve the fact that your child with ADHD feels extremely challenging. You wonder if this will be your reality for the next decade or two. It’s heavy, and we’ve been there. But we promise it doesn’t have to stay there. It is possible to calm...
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#134: “I Don’t Want to Mess This Up!” Talking with Your Kids About ADHD
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #134: “I Don’t Want to Mess This Up!” Talking with Your Kids About ADHD The Childhood Collective 11/08/2023 SUMMARY As expectant parents, I am sure you read “the books” like we did. Books about pregnancy, books about sleep, books about nutrition, books about not paying attention to the books, the list goes on and on. Interestingly enough, none of the books prepare you for discovering your child is neurodivergent. It is only when you realize that your child doesn't play by those books and then you feel like you’re in uncharted territory. You...
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#133: The Benefits of Meditation for Kids with ADHD with Zenimal Creator, Anna Macsalka
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #133: The Benefits of Meditation for Kids with ADHD with Zenimal Creator, Anna Macsalka The Childhood Collective 11/01/2023 SUMMARY If you have been listening to the Shining with ADHD podcast for a bit, you’ve heard us talk about the Zenimal. This screen-free audio device has been a GAME-CHANGER in our homes regarding sleep. But the Zenimal isn’t just for sleep support. The device also comes with meditations to guide your kids and teens through helpful breathing practices and mindset shifts. In fact, our favorite thing about the Zenimal is that every...
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#132: Building Resilience: Supporting Kids with ADHD + Anxiety
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #132: Building Resilience: Supporting Kids with ADHD + Anxiety The Childhood Collective 10/25/2023 SUMMARY It seems like being a parent is always trying to find the goldilocks in every situation. We want to be gentle but not too permissive; we want to be child-centered but not forget ourselves. We want to be open with our kids but want to maintain healthy boundaries. The list goes on and on. The experience is only heightened with ADHD, especially when there is a second challenge or diagnosis in play. Today, we’re talking about ADHD and Anxiety. Anxiety...
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#131: Balancing Dad Mode and ADHD with Therapist Eli Weinstein
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #131: Balancing Dad Mode and ADHD with Therapist Eli Weinstein The Childhood Collective 10/18/2023 SUMMARY Parenting ADHD comes with it’s own challenges, but what about when you are parenting with your own ADHD? Today on the podcast, we are interviewing therapist Eli Weinstein on what it was like to grow up with ADHD and what managing looks like for him as a dad and practice owner. Eli shares how he keeps up with mental tasks, sensory overload, and getting support from his community. In this episode, we’ll discuss communication tips, and mindset...
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#130: Getting to the Root of Homework Resistance
Shining With ADHD by The Childhood Collective
SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #130: Getting To the Root of Homework Resistance The Childhood Collective 10/11/2023 SUMMARY Let's take a moment to imagine a scenario. Picture yourself in a typical workday, hustling in your office. It's non-stop, and by the end of the day, you're exhausted, craving nothing more than some well-deserved relaxation at home. However, as soon as you step through your front door, your boss sends you a flurry of texts with a laundry list of tasks that need immediate attention. Sounds pretty dreadful, doesn't it? This is how homework can feel to children with...
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#129: A Pediatrician's Role in ADHD Diagnosis and Care with Dr. Kelly Fradin
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SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #129: A Pediatrician's Role in ADHD Diagnosis and Care with Dr. Kelly Fradin The Childhood Collective 10/4/2023 SUMMARY Here’s an obvious news flash: parenting is the best of times and the worst of times, sometimes at the same time. Parenting children with challenges like ADHD or suspected ADHD can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. Figuring out where to get help and who you need in your corner can be a little tricky. We’ve been there, and we’ve got you covered! In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kelly Fradin about the pediatrician's...
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EPISODE #120: Ready, Set, School! Tips for A Stress-free Back-to-school Transition
The Childhood Collective
8/02/2023
SUMMARY
It seems like just yesterday the sidewalk chalk was fresh and the bubble wands were full and here we are prepping the crisp notebooks and buying bigger shoes for our kiddos that.just.keep.growing. Whether you’re ready for the fresh start or want to cling to summer just a little longer, we have some tips to help your whole family transition to the school year. We know these shifts can be a little more challenging for our kids with ADHD, so in this episode we share how to (insert episode title for SEO)
MEET OUR TEAM
We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you.
After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
AFFILIATE INFORMATION
We can’t have your attention and not mention Time Timer. As parents, we are looking for anything that will support our kids and make our lives easier. The original Time Timer does just that. In our homes, it allows us to teach our kids how to visualize time. This helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Trust our pro tip; it’s a game changer!
Bonus: Head to https://www.timetimer.com/discount/TCC and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
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Episode 110 - Wrapping Up The School Year
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