Mindful As A Mother

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S3e12; Interview with The Childhood Collective Pt.2 Apr 12, 2023

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Please give the absolute warmest welcome to 2/3 members of The Childhood Collective, Katie and Mallory. The Childhood Collective is a company owned and operated by two child psychologists and one speech pathologist. After working collectively with families for over 40 years, they've made it their mission to provide ongoing resources and support for parents raising ADHD children. This conversation was so jam packed with valuable information that we had to split it into two easily digestible episodes. Buckle up, Fam. We're talking all things ADHD, parenting tools and skills to use ASAP, why traditional parenting skills just don't work for a child with ADHD, what it means to be neurodivergent/neurotypical, and their passion of making resources and support accessible to all parents. Stay tuned next week for part two.

You can find all things The Childhood Collective at www.thechildhoodcollective.com

If you're interested in learning more about how managing your emotions starts with your nervous system, check out our Nervous System 101 guide here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/p/mindful-parenting-and-nervous-system-101

S3e11; Interview with The Childhood Collective Pt.1 Apr 05, 2023

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You can find all things The Childhood Collective at www.thechildhoodcollective.com

S3e10; ADHD Brains Have Superpowers pt. 2 Mar 22, 2023

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We're back this week with part two of the fascinating world of ADHD thinking, convergent and divergent thinking, and the superpowers of the ADHD brain.

We begin by exploring convergent and divergent thinking, and how they differ from one another. We discuss how people with ADHD often excel at divergent thinking, which involves generating multiple ideas and solutions while struggling with convergent thinking, which involves narrowing down options and making decisions.

We then delve into the superpowers of the ADHD brain, including hyper-focus, creativity, and outside-the-box thinking. We explore how these strengths can be harnessed and leveraged to achieve success in various areas of life, from entrepreneurship to the arts.

Throughout the episode, we provide practical tips and strategies for ADHD moms to maximize their strengths and manage their challenges. We also touch on the stigma and misconceptions surrounding ADHD, and the importance of embracing neurodiversity and celebrating differences in cognitive styles.

Nervous System Support Program: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fce64dfb7be5738b99a29e

Nervous System Freebie: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/Linds_Adamslcsw_store/page/118351

S3e9; ADHD Brains Have SuperPowers pt. 1 Mar 15, 2023

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of ADHD thinking, convergent and divergent thinking, and the superpowers of the ADHD brain.

We begin by exploring convergent and divergent thinking, and how they differ from one another. We discuss how people with ADHD often excel at divergent thinking, which involves generating multiple ideas and solutions, while struggling with convergent thinking, which involves narrowing down options and making decisions.

Throughout the episode, we provide practical tips and strategies for the ADHD mom to maximize their strengths and manage their challenges. We also touch on the stigma and misconceptions surrounding ADHD, and the importance of embracing neurodiversity and celebrating differences in cognitive styles.

Nervous System Support Program: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fce64dfb7be5738b99a29e

Nervous System Freebie: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/Linds_Adamslcsw_store/page/118351

S3e8; ADHD and Speech and Language Therapy with Lenora Edwards, SLP Mar 08, 2023

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This week we're pleased to welcome back Lenora Edwards, SLP to discuss the role of speech therapy and speech and language skills in conjunction with ADHD. What most people don't know is that speech therapists work "from the neck up" and that includes a variety of sequencing and working memory that is involved with being differently wired (neurodivergent). Lenora discusses the role of SLP in supporting individuals with ADHD and a guide found on www.ASHA.org for parents who are wondering "How do I know if we should seek some speech and language therapy?" plus skills to use at home. Our favorite part about Better Speech is the accessibility. They offer 15-minute free consultations for questions, do virtual sessions, and are international. If it has been hard for you to access or qualify for speech services, this is the resource for you. You can find Lenora and many other licensed providers at www.betterspeech.org.

Don't forget to snag our Nervous System 101 free PDF here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/Linds_Adamslcsw_store/page/118351

S3e7; Q&A Mar 01, 2023

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In this week's episode, we're circling back to our traditional favorite: questions and answers. Once a month, we collect submissions from YOU, our listeners, and spend time giving tips and trips for our most asked questions. Audience members can submit questions via email, Facebook DM, TikTok comments/DM, and IG DM. This episode includes how to approach consequences for teens, how to make your kid care about school, avoiding power struggles, healthy snacking and limitations, and sleep regressions.

Find our Nervous System 101 freebie here: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother/Linds_Adamslcsw_store/page/118351

You can submit your own questions at mindfulasamotherpod@gmail.com, MindfulAsAMother on Tiktok; ParentingwithPaige on IG, and Linds_AdamsLCSW on IG. If you'd like to join our newsletter and Private Facebook community, you can find the links at our stan store: https://stan.store/Mindfulasamother

S3e6; How ADHD Impacts Our Emotionality and Regulation Feb 22, 2023

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This week is all about emotionality. ADHD emotions are like a light switch. They go ON and OFF. However, with "great power comes great responsibility"..errrr.. in other words, feeling uncomfortable emotions intensely also means that we get to feel love, joy, and excitement with an intensity unmatched by our neurotypical peers. In this episode, we talk through executive function, brain hacks that are positive, and less positive, for managing motivation and, most importantly, understanding the power that comes from how uniquely wired we are.

If you have questions about this or anything else we've shared, you can text us directly to get personalized answers and feedback here: https://www.linq.ee/mindfulasamother

S3e5; How you talk about your ADHD matters Feb 15, 2023

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In this weeks episode we talk all about metaphors and how they can be useful in understanding the ADHD brain. We also discuss ways you can talk to your children about their brain to avoid shame and labeling. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to this podcast. Don't forget to grab 56% off your subscription to Magic Mind. Head to https://www.magicmind.co/motherhood and use code MOTHERHOOD.

S3e4; Dr. Carrie, ADHD Child Psychologist Feb 08, 2023

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Please give a warm welcome to Dr. Carrie Jackson, child psychologist and ADHD specialist. Dr. Carrie is a licensed child psychologist and parent coach who specializes in supporting individuals with ADHD and Parents of children with ADHD. We talk about how the ADHD brain works for children and why traditional parenting skills just. don't. work. We'll cover how to adjust your parenting style to meet the needs of your kiddo and, most importantly, understand how the ADHD brain works in children and why we have to pivot as parents. Dr. Carrie has many accessible resources to support parents and children and you can find them at the links below. Don't forget to grab your Magic Mind at https://www.magicmind.co/motherhood and use promo code MOTHERHOOD for 56% off your subscription.

Snag Dr. Carrie's free guides here:

Free guide for parents of kids: https://iparentadhd.com/freeguide

Free guide for parents of teens: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/UKqDgIbO9XHmTOHpY0DR

S3e3; Q+A Feb 01, 2023

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In this week's episode, we're circling back to our traditional favorite: questions and answers. Once a month, we collect submissions from YOU, our listeners, and spend time giving tips and trips for our most asked questions. Audience members can submit questions via email, Facebook DM, TikTok comments/DM, and IG DM. This episode includes how to approach conversations regarding suicide with your kids, "balancing" more than one kid, bickering siblings, and transitions for toddlers. Don't forget to get your own supply of our favorite supplement; Magic Mind! Head to http://www.magicmind.co/motherhood. Be sure to use promo code MOTHERHOOD for 56% off your subscription.

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