Parenting with Impact
The Parenting with Impact Podcast with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster, co-creators of ImpactParents.com, inspires parents and professionals guiding complex kids, teens and young adults all over the world to become capable, independent adults. ImpactParents.com is an online community, award-winning blog, and direct service provider for parents and professionals. Elaine and Diane are certified professional coaches with their own lived experience raising children with complex challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, gender identity issues, and more. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, they teach and inspire parents and professionals to raise and empower complex kids...
ADHD Diagnosis & Treatment: From Skepticism to Evidence-Based Innovation
Phil Anderton, a visionary in the field of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has revolutionized the way we perceive and address this condition. Through his leadership at ADHD 360, the largest and most successful ADHD medical clinic in Europe, Phil and his team have consistently pushed boundaries and paved the way for new possibilities.
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Phil Anderton about ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
Recommended Treatment for Children and Teens with ADHD Tip-Sheet
So -- your child has ADHD. Want to get past...
Balancing Boundaries to Stop Emotional Parenting
Aaron is the founder of “Parenting Teens that Struggle” and the host of the #1 Parenting Podcast “Beyond Risk and Back” which is in the top 3% GLOBALLY for parent podcasts.
His new book, The 4 Prime Archetypes- Why we do what we do is out! It is personality profiling at it’s best! Get ready to point fingers at your loved ones, take a good long look in the mirror and understand WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO.
Aaron is an internationally known lecturer on archetypal imagery, body language, and martial arts and the Founder and President of Fire Mo...
The Surprising Challenges of a Strengths-Based Approach
The Parenting with Impact podcast presents an intriguing topic, discussing how parents can amplify their children's strengths while also addressing their challenges. Elaine and Diane, two prominent voices in this discussion, share unique but complementary perspectives shaped by their experiences.
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane about focusing on your child’s strengths.
Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex Kids
Got complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly re...
Understanding Learning Styles: A Curiosity-Driven Approach
Derek is a father, coach, adventure-seeker, and self-exploration enthusiast.
He arrived at coaching through his own journey of self-discovery — experiencing the impact of coaching firsthand. On paper he was successful, but inside felt perpetually stuck and controlled by subtle yet pesky doubts, fears, and negativity.
By focusing on core fundamentals and becoming more aware of his energy and strengths, he learned to rewire those negative thought patterns and reclaimed what makes him come alive.
Through his client work, Derek helps others rediscover their aliveness and build momentum to play the game they’re dest...
Parent Success! What We Wish We'd Known 10 Years Ago
This episode brings you another Success Story from the ImpactParents Community!
Diane and Andy are dedicated parents who have navigated the challenges of their son's ADHD complex diagnosis since he was ten years old. Seeking support from Impact Parents, they have actively engaged in coaching and resources to better understand and support their son's needs. Diane and Andy’s journey has been marked by a deep acknowledgment of the reality of ADHD, leading them to prioritize support and understanding over frustration. They have shown remarkable growth in their parenting journey, emphasizing patience, understanding, and ef...
Trusting Complex Kids & Helping Them Trust Us
Trust in relationships, particularly between parents and children, is a fundamental cornerstone for effective communication, learning, and growth. Elaine and Diane delve into the complexities of trust-building, especially with neurodiverse children.
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane about communication and building trust.
How to Talk to Your Complex Kids [and Other Important Relationships]
Strained communication can create a hot mess of misunderstanding and conflict -- whether it's with your kids or any significant relationship in your life. In this FREE guide, you'll discover...
Adapting as a Parent: How to Hold On While Letting Go
Deborah MacNamara, a highly experienced developmentalist, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of parenting and child development. With a PhD and years of working alongside renowned author Gordon Neufeld, she has dedicated her career to understanding how children grow and thrive. Deborah's extensive background in academia, counseling, and teaching has allowed her to deeply immerse herself in the study of human development for nearly two decades. As a faculty member at the esteemed Neufeld Institute, she continues to contribute to the field through her research, writing, and online presence. Drawing from her personal experiences with...
Improving Practices, Diagnosis, and Treatment of ADHD
Sometimes in the world of ADHD, we parents come across a medical provider who really, really 'gets it.' This is one of those times! Dr. Aaron Dodini understands the nuances of diagnosing and treating ADHD, and has thoughts about the future of this complex condition. This conversation is a must listen for anyone with kids or adults who have ADHD in your family!
Dr. Aaron Dodini is a seasoned clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in diagnosing and treating ADHD, particularly focusing on high achieving professionals and athletes who may have been...
Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster about parental well-being.
Ten Self Care Tips for Parents
Do you give and give until you give yourself away? You’re not alone! In this FREE
guide for caring (and exhausted!) parents, you may recognize some of the key tips -- but it’s always good to have a reminder! And then there will be some new ideas to help you put yourself back on your list and find a little more peace and joy in family life...
Using Humor as a Path to Connect
Using music and humor as her instruments, Amy orchestrates powerful moments of connection that leave people feeling encouraged and empowered. As a board-certified music therapist and a Certified Humor Professional, Amy conducts meaningful experiences that build community and center on the joy that music adds to our lives. One of her proudest accomplishments is being the musical director of Grace Notes Community Singers, an intergenerational performing arts organization for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Members are inspired to move beyond their heavy responsibilities to a place of relief and new possibilities. Amy has been a music therapist...
