ADHD Essentials

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ADHD, College, and the Supports to Look For with Mary Jo Levand, Director of the Academic Support Center at Notre Dame College Dec 05, 2020

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Today, we’re talking to Mary Jo Levand. Mary Jo is the director of the acadeic support center at Notre Dame College.

In Today’s Episode, Mary Jo talks with us about the kinds of supports available at the college level. We discuss the importance of personalized guidance, why kids pick the wrong majors, and some of the awesomes hiding in the awful of COVID19.

If you kid is younger, this episode will give you an idea of what to look for when college comes, and if they’re college age, hopefully it’ll help you and your kid navigate the challenges they’re facing now.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Mary Jo and her work at https://www.notredamecollege.edu/faculty/mary-jo-levand/

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Figuring Out Family Game Night with Stephen Duetzmann of Engaged Family Gaming Nov 28, 2020

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Today, we’re talking to Stephen Duetzmann, the founder of Engaged Family Gaming. He has made it his mission to support parents who want to play games with their kids by providing them with the information they need to make the process of finding and exploring new video and board games as easy as possible.

In Today’s Episode, Stephen talks about using video games and board games to engage with our families. We discuss whether or not video games are really a problem, how they can give our kids the opportunity to be experts at something, the over use of the word addiction, as well as using board games as an alternative for family connection. Throughout, Stephen shares specific games we might try out, as well as possible pitfalls to avoid. This one is excellent!

Guest Links:

Learn more about Stephen and his work at http://engagedfamilygaming.com
And check out the Engaged Family Gaming podcast!

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On Swearing with Brendan Mahan, Your #&%$@%! Host Nov 21, 2020

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Today's Episode is a quick one on swearing. How to talk to your kids about it, how to do it more effectively, and why it's such a valuable clue to how people around us are doing.

ADHD Essentials Links:

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Anger, ACEs, Resilience, and Growth with Keith Gelhorn of ADDvocacy. Nov 14, 2020

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Today, we’re talking to Keith Gelhorn. Keith is the founder and CEO of ADDvocacy, where he provides one on 0ne and group coaching & training for neurodiverse youth and adults struggling with Executive Function.

In Today’s Episode, Keith shares his story. It is a story of filled with struggle, heartache, mental health challenges, and ultimately, growth and success. Keith uses his story to explore topics ranging from anger, to Adverse Childhood Experiences, trauma, and the power of resilience, personal development, ADHD Coaching, and asking for help.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Keith's work at https://www.addvocacy.org

ADHD Essentials Links:

Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
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Rough Cut! Day 3 of the International Conference on ADHD Nov 07, 2020

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WELCOME BACK!!!!! It's Day 3 of the Annual International Conference on ADHD. (Now, with Virtual Wonderment™!
The rough cut debriefs started last year, and now it's a tradition! Each day, I grab someone to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. Today, I grabbed four someones! Check it out!

Guest Links:

Cameron Gott Translating ADHD Podcast
Brittany Smith Conquer Consulting
Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells GTW Health
Will Curb Hacking Your ADHD Podcast

ADHD Essentials Links:

Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
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Rough Cut! Day 2 of the International Conference on ADHD Nov 06, 2020

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It's Day 2 of the Annual International Conference on ADHD, and it's still virtual for 2020! As you know, we're continuing the rough cut debriefs from last year! Each day, I'll be grabbing someone to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. Today, I grabbed four someones! Check it out!

Guest Links:

Keith Griffin This ADHD Life
Evan Kirstien Progressing Growth Coaching
Inger Shaye Colzie Alchemy Coaching
Jon Hassell Connect ADHD

ADHD Essentials Links:

Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
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Rough Cut! Day 1 of the International Conference on ADHD Nov 05, 2020

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The Annual International Conference on ADHD is virtual for 2020! But we're still doing the rough cut debriefs! Each day, I'll be grabbing someone to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. Today, I grabbed three someones! Check it out!

Guest Links:

René Brooks Black Girl Lost Keys
Kate Barrett CoachingCville
Lollie Weeks Fast Brain Coaching

ADHD Essentials Links:

Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
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The Effects of COVID19 on Schools with Dr. Noor Ali, Principal of Al Hamra Academy Oct 31, 2020

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Today, we’re talking to my friend, Dr. Noor Ali. Noor is the principal of Al Hamra Academy, and an assistant professor at Worcester State University.

In Today’s Episode, we look at the effect COVID is having on schools, and how they’ve been planning around a crisis that no one could have been trained for, and trying to create the best-case educational scenario given the current circumstances. Noor and I discuss the challenges of leading during a pandemic, such as managing the logistics of the crisis for teachers, parents, and students (including those with executive functioning challenges), while also being cognizant of the anxieties of everyone involved, and hopefully keeping a level head the whole time.

Upcoming ADHD Events featuring Brendan:

TEACHER WORKSHOP: ADHD in the Era of COVID sponsored by the Massachusetts School Administrator's Association (Thursday, November 5th & Friday, November 6th)

The 2020 Virtual International Conference on ADHD
(Thursday, November 5th - Saturday, November 7th)

ADHD Essentials Links:

Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
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ADHD Meets D&D -Using Dungeons & Dragons to Foster Family Connection with Dave and Ted from Nerdarchy Oct 24, 2020

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Today, we’re talking to Dave and Ted from Nerdarchy! Dave and Ted are two dads with a passion for Dungeons and Dragons that have turned that passion in to a thriving website and YouTube channel.

In Today’s Episode, we talk about using Dungeons and Dragons and similar roleplaying games to create quality time with family. Dave and Ted discuss how roleplaying games can help us bond as a family, how they can improve executive function and social skills, the best games to get younger kids started playing (It’s not D&D), why role playing games make great educational tools, and what to do if you don’t want to play, but think your kids would.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Dave and Ted's work at Nerdarchy!
Explore the Nerdarchy YouTube Channel.
Check out Megan Hardy's D&D games on Outschool (as mentioned by in today's episode.)

ADHD Essentials Links:

Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization
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Weird History, Curiosity, and Rocks with Veronica Ditko, mother and author of “A Rock Solid History of Hawthorne New Jersey” Oct 17, 2020

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Today, we’re talking my friend Veronica MacDonald Ditko, author of “A Rock Solid History of Hawthorne New Jersey”.

In Today’s Episode, Veronica and I discuss the fascinating mysteries of history that can be found in our own backyard. We talk about how watching her kids play in the park led her to get curious about the rocks in her town, and how that led to her learning about her town’s history. We also discuss how we can use her experience to encourage our kids curiosity and find fascinating, family-friendly adventures to get us out of the house, and keep us entertained during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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