Episodios

  • Episode 13: Why Won’t They Just Do It? Strategies for Helping Kids with ADHD Complete Tasks

    Episode 13: Why Won’t They Just Do It? Strategies for Helping Kids with ADHD Complete Tasks
    Oct 1 2025
    Is getting your child with ADHD to complete a task—any task—an everyday struggle? Whether it’s brushing teeth, finishing homework, or just getting out the door on time, task completion challenges are one of the most common (and exhausting) concerns for families. In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor breaks down the different ways task resistance shows up—distraction, emotional overwhelm, or outright refusal—and offers practical, step-by-step strategies for each. Learn how to:
    • Identify why your child is struggling in the moment
    • Create routines that actually work (even during the chaos of mornings and bedtimes)
    • Use simple tools like countdowns, proximity, and emotional joining
    • Set realistic expectations and follow through with calm consistency
    • Build motivation without constant reminders or power struggles
    This episode will help you feel more equipped and less frustrated the next time you hear, “I’ll do it later!” For more ADHD resources, please visit TishTaylor.com and The ADHD Store for a range of resources, tools, and additional insights.
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    14 m
  • Episode 12: Handling the Heat: 3 Guiding Questions for Parenting Through Intense ADHD Moments

    Episode 12: Handling the Heat: 3 Guiding Questions for Parenting Through Intense ADHD Moments
    Sep 17 2025
    When emotions run high and behavior escalates, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — and even easier to react in ways we later regret. In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor offers a grounded, practical approach to those emotionally intense, behaviorally challenging moments so common in parenting children with ADHD.

    Using three key questions, Dr. Taylor helps parents pause, reflect, and respond in a way that supports emotional regulation, reinforces meaningful behavior, and keeps long-term goals in focus — even in the heat of the moment. Whether your child is melting down over a writing assignment or resisting screen time limits, this episode will help you feel more prepared and more confident in how you show up.

    Visit our website here to access a free companion guide for this episode to walk through the questions in real time or revisit them after a tough moment.
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    13 m
  • Episode 11: Getting Reward Systems Right: Practical Tips That Actually Work

    Episode 11: Getting Reward Systems Right: Practical Tips That Actually Work
    Sep 3 2025
    Reward systems can be incredibly effective for kids with ADHD—but only if they're used well. In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor breaks down the nuts and bolts of motivation systems: when to use them, how to design them, and how to keep them working over time. You’ll learn how to define target behaviors, choose meaningful reinforcers, and avoid common mistakes that can derail progress. Whether you're new to reward systems or need to refresh your current plan, this episode offers practical, science-backed strategies to help your child stay motivated and build essential self-regulation skills.
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    10 m
  • Episode 10: Back-to-School Systems: Setting Up for Success with ADHD

    Episode 10: Back-to-School Systems: Setting Up for Success with ADHD
    Aug 20 2025
    In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor helps you hit the ground running with a back-to-school plan that supports your child’s executive functioning from day one. Whether your child struggles with staying on top of assignments, getting started, or just keeping track of what’s due, this episode offers practical strategies to build systems that actually work. Dr. Taylor walks you through how to:
    • Create positive, proactive communication with teachers
    • Set up simple organizational tools that reduce overwhelm
    • Use digital tools like Focus Keeper and Freedom to promote focus and independence
    • Establish accountability routines—without constant conflict
    You’ll also learn how to tailor these systems for different age levels, and what to do if your child already has a 504 plan or IEP. Start the school year with clarity, confidence, and a plan that helps your child thrive.
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    13 m
  • Episode 9: Taming Transitions – Helping Kids with ADHD Navigate Daily Shifts & Big Changes

    Episode 9: Taming Transitions – Helping Kids with ADHD Navigate Daily Shifts & Big Changes
    Aug 6 2025
    In this episode of the ADHD Connect Podcast, Dr. Tish Taylor dives into one of the most common (and often frustrating) challenges for families of kids with ADHD: transitions. From big shifts like heading back to school, to daily transitions like turning off a video game or getting out the door in the morning, Dr. Tish explains why these moments are so tough—and what you can do to make them smoother. You'll walk away with practical strategies for easing both everyday transitions and seasonal changes, while building your child’s independence and confidence along the way.
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    10 m
  • Episode 8: Flexible Thinking: Helping Kids See the Bigger Picture

    Episode 8: Flexible Thinking: Helping Kids See the Bigger Picture
    Jul 23 2025
    In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor explores the importance of flexible thinking in children and teens with ADHD. Many kids with ADHD struggle with black-and-white thinking—seeing things as either all good or all bad, fair or unfair, right or wrong. This kind of rigid thinking often fuels emotional outbursts, frustration, and conflict, even as kids get older.

    Dr. Taylor shares three common real-life examples—feeling lied to, thinking something’s unfair, or believing “I’m just bad”—and explains how these patterns are rooted in cognitive rigidity.

    You’ll learn practical, developmentally appropriate strategies to help your child move from either/or thinking to “gray zone” thinking. Dr. Taylor also walks through helpful tools like active listening, using visual metaphors (like a telescope!), and separating thoughts from feelings—all of which can build flexibility and resilience.

    Whether you're a parent, educator, or clinician, this episode offers grounded insight and hope for helping kids learn to see the bigger picture, manage their emotions, and connect more effectively with others.

    Looking for practical tools to support your child’s flexible thinking and emotional growth?
    Visit the ADHD Store for printable guides, visual supports, and parent-friendly resources designed to help kids build self-awareness, manage big emotions, and develop real-world coping skills.

    Start exploring today at TishTaylor.com/adhd-store — everything is created with busy parents and growing minds in mind!
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    9 m
  • Episode 7: When It Feels Hard: Finding Hope in Your ADHD Journey

    Episode 7: When It Feels Hard: Finding Hope in Your ADHD Journey
    Jul 9 2025
    In this heartfelt episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor speaks directly to parents and caregivers who may be feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or uncertain about their child’s future with ADHD.

    With warmth and clarity, she explores what it means to hold on to hope—even when things feel tough. Dr. Tish shares four empowering strategies to help you shift your mindset, focus on short-term progress while keeping an eye on long-term goals, build on your child’s strengths, and create a support team that truly understands your child’s unique needs.

    Whether your child was just diagnosed or you’re deep in the trenches, this episode offers a grounded reminder: there is always a path forward. If you’ve been searching for reassurance and practical guidance, this episode is for you.
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    10 m
  • Episode 6: ADHD and Sibling Conflict: Teaching Skills, Values, and Self-Control

    Episode 6: ADHD and Sibling Conflict: Teaching Skills, Values, and Self-Control
    Jun 25 2025
    Sibling conflict is a part of growing up—but when ADHD is involved, those moments can escalate quickly. In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor explores why sibling dynamics can be especially challenging in families with ADHD and how to handle them with calm, confidence, and clarity. You'll learn:
    • Why children with ADHD may react more intensely to their siblings
    • How to coach and model better responses in real time and outside the heat of the moment
    • The importance of grounding your approach in family values
    • How reinforcement systems can reduce conflict and build cooperation
    • Real-life examples and personal stories to help bring these strategies to life
    Whether you're dealing with toy-taking, interrupting, or purposeful button-pushing, this episode offers actionable tips to help your kids develop stronger social skills—and your family develop more peace.
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    14 m