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From the Vault: Holiday Planning with Cindy Jobs Nov 19, 2021

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Today, we’re revisiting a conversation with to Cindy Jobs about holiday planning.

Cindy is an expert in the field of organization, and an Associate Certified Coach. She helps people with ADHD simplify their lives through education, structure, and support.

In today’s episode, we talk about setting reasonable expectations around the holidays, the importance of clear, honest, early, and open communication, managing the various holiday pressure cookers, and using traditions to foster connection.

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Find Cindy Jobs https://www.cindyjobs.com

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Getting Kids into College and Doing It Debt-Free with Denise Thomas, Your Debt-Free College Coach Nov 12, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to Denise Thomas. Denise helps equip parents to take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of greater financial freedom by teaching them how to reduce or eliminate their kid’s college debt. Her mission is to FLIP the student debt statistic in the U.S!

In this episode, Denise talks about how she sent her kids to college debt-free, and shares strategies for you to do the same. She tells us about how her family’s financial hardship forced her to find alternative ways to fund her children’s college, the three things colleges look for in their applicants, why it’s never too early to look into scholarships, and importance of story-telling and marketing.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Denise and her work at https://www.getaheadoftheclass.com

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Rough Cut! Reflections from Day 3 of the International Conference on ADHD 2021 Nov 06, 2021

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It's Day 3 of the Annual International Conference on ADHD, and it's virtual again for 2021! We're still doing the rough cut debriefs, but today os the last day! Each day, I've grabbed some folks to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. For day 3, I'v got Alan Brown, Roxie Martin, Moira Maybin and Jessica McCabe! Check it out!

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Rough Cut! Reflections from Day 2 of the International Conference on ADHD 2021 Nov 05, 2021

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The Annual International Conference on ADHD is virtual again for 2021! And we're still doing the rough cut debriefs! Each day, I'll be grabbing some folks to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. For day 2, I grabbed Will Curb, Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parecalls, Kate Barrett, Lollie Weeks, and Jon Hassall! Check it out!

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Rough Cut! Reflections from Day 1 of the International Conference on ADHD 2021 Nov 04, 2021

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The Annual International Conference on ADHD is virtual again for 2021! And we're still doing the rough cut debriefs! Each day, I'll be grabbing some folks to do a quick, unedited reflection on the conference. Today, I grabbed Tamara Rosier, Inger Shaye, Monica Hassall, and Jeff Copper! Check it out!

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What If You‘re Not the Main Character? Empathy and Compassion Tool with Brendan Mahan Your Compassionate Captian Oct 30, 2021

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In today's episode, I share a tool I've been using for a few years now to help me get emotional space, and be more empathic and compassionate when I'm supporting people (including my kids!) who are going through a challenging time.

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Middle School Matters with Phyllis Fagell, Author and School Counselor Oct 16, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to Phyllis Fagell, author of Middle School Matters. Phyllis is a school counselor, and author of the book Middle School Matters.

In this episode, Phyllis talks about ten key life skills through the lens of middle school. She discusses the importance of good friend choices and the influence of peer presence, reasons why we want to help our kids get clear on their values, the effects of the pandemic on kids as well as ways to mitigate those effects, navigating teacher/student mismatches, the imaginary audience, and the value of identifying emotions.

NOTE: This episode was recorded over the summer. So a few of the examples are a little dated. Podcast Time is weird.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Phyllis and her work at https://phyllisfagell.com
Buy her book, "Middle School Matters" here.

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The ADHD Awareness Expo
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On The Right ADHD Trail Summit
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ADHD Simplicity at Home Summit https://ve.whatnowadhdsummit.com/BMahan

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Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
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Brain Performance and the Eyes with Trent McEntire of Fire Up You Brain Oct 09, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to Trent McEntire.

He's the founder of FireUpYourBrain.com, and creator of the Brain Speedball. Trent became a professional dancer after rehabilitating his own severe movement restrictions caused by a brain injury at birth, and has continued to work on understanding how the mind-body connection and neuroplasticity can be used to address challenges in attention, emotional regulation, and movement.

In today’s episode, Trent shares his story, and talks to us about his work with physical movement and the senses to address neurodiverse and development challenges. We discuss failing first grade, cerebral palsy, the importance of engaging our senses, why clear goals and measuring outcomes matter, and the power of play.

Guest Links:

Learn more about Brent and his work at https://www.fireupyourbrain.com

Webinar Links:

The ADHD Awareness Expo
http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1686079

On The Right ADHD Trail Summit
https://ontherightadhdtrail.com
ADHD Simplicity at Home Summit https://ve.whatnowadhdsummit.com/BMahan

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Join Our Facebook Community
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From the Vault: An Overview of School Testing with Leanne Kaplan, School Psychologist Oct 01, 2021

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Today, we’re talking to Leanne Kaplan.

Leanne is a school psychologist working with elementary school students. I really enjoyed this conversation. It was both wide ranging, and insightful.

In today’s episode, Leanne talks about how school testing works. She shares the basic things we should, as well as things that don’t show up on tests and rating scales, the difference between private testing and school testing, and the importance of looking at the whole student to determine what’s best for your child.

Webinar Links:

The ADHD Awareness Expo
http://www.profcs.com/app/?af=1686079
On The Right ADHD Trail Summit
https://ontherightadhdtrail.com

ADHD Essentials Links:

Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups
Join Our Facebook Community
Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage
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Technology and Education with Anthony Amitrano, M.Ed., M.A, Instructional Technology Specialist, and founder of EduPowerTools Sep 25, 2021

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Today, we’re talking Anthony Amitrano, M.Ed., M.A.

Anthony is an instructional technology specialist in Northbridge, MA, as well as a former music teacher and school administrator. He also has a website called edupowertools.com that provides resources related to using technology in education.

In this episode Anthony talks to us about technology education. He discusses the way the use of technology is changing in schools – from worksheets to more creative and collaborative projects, ways parents can support their kids through technology - setting boundaries for technology as well as talking about digital citizenship, the power of teacher and district websites, and the Northwestern Tree Octopus.

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