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ADHD with Ryan Wexelblatt the ADHD Dude

February 6, 2020Guests, ParentingADHD, ADHD diagnosis, ADHD Dude, ADHD treatment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, executive function, learning, parenting, schoolJanet

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Approximately 3-10% of children have ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Many of them — the majority, in fact — are boys. Today’s guest, Ryan Wexelblatt (aka ADHD Dude) describes ADHD as “an executive function developmental delay.” What that means: In all humans, the brain’s prefrontal cortex (or “frontal lobe”) acts as the operating system for the brain. … Continue reading ADHD with Ryan Wexelblatt the ADHD Dude →

Fostering Connection to Build Social & Emotional Health

April 20, 2023Emotional Development, GuestsADHD, Better Help, emotional development, FITAID, Fostering Connection, mental health, ODD, SEL, social emotional learning, Tish TaylorJennifer L.W. Fink

Powered by RedCircle Fostering Connection: Building Social and Emotional Health in Children and Teens is the latest book by Dr. Tish Taylor, a child psychologist with more than 25 years of experience. Fostering connection is also key to boys’ social, emotional, and overall well-being. But how do we teach our boys to connect? How can … Continue reading Fostering Connection to Build Social & Emotional Health →

Parental Accommodation & ADHD

February 23, 2023GuestsADHD, ADHD Dude, Better Help, executive function, failure to launch, Green Chef, Mommy Makeup, parental accommodation cycle, Ryan Wexelblatt, StokkeJennifer L.W. Fink

Powered by RedCircle Parental accommodation can limit the skill development of kids with (and without) ADHD. Many boys with ADHD or other executive function challenges struggle despite diagnosis, treatment, and well-intended help — in part because they and their family have received less-than-stellar advice and support. And because loving families often unwittingly accommodate (and reinforce) … Continue reading Parental Accommodation & ADHD →

Fostering Gratitude in Boys

November 24, 2022Parentinggratitude, ThanksgivingJennifer L.W. Fink

Powered by RedCircle Fostering gratitude in our boys can help them navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life. And despite what you may think, it is possible to foster an attitude of gratitude in apparently self-centered boys. Science has shown a strong link between kids’ developmental stages and gratitude. As children grow, they gradually … Continue reading Fostering Gratitude in Boys →

Helping Boys with Executive Function Challenges

July 28, 2022GuestsADHD, executive function, neurodivergence, neurodiversity, Seth Perler, TEFOSJennifer L.W. Fink

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You might not even realize you have a boy with executive function challenges. Instead, you (or others) might think he’s “disorganized,” “lazy,” “resistant,” or “unmotivated.” Seth Perler was one of those boys. Now, he’s an executive function coach who helps other kids develop the skills they need to thrive. Seth is also the founder of … Continue reading Helping Boys with Executive Function Challenges →

Raising Next Gen Men

December 16, 2021Guests, Uncategorizedanger, Breaking the Boy Code, consent, gender, masculinity, metoo, NextGenMen, shameJennifer L.W. Fink

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How do we raise next gen men — men who can thrive in the 21st century? “When you’re on a playground, you can’t yell, ‘Hey, Tommy, cut that hegemonic masculinity out!’” says Jake Stika, co-founder of Next Gen Men, a Canadian organization dedicated to changing how the world sees, acts and thinks about masculinity. Parents, … Continue reading Raising Next Gen Men →

Boy Moms as Boy Advocates

September 16, 2021Guests, ParentingADHD, boy advocate, boy moms, Gemma Gaudette, gender, gender norms, parentingJennifer L.W. Fink

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Boy moms make the most effective boy advocates. That’s a lesson Gemma Gaudette learned early on. Gaudette, the host of Idaho Matters on Boise State Public Radio and the mom of 2 sons, ages 13 and 9, didn’t really understand the challenges boys face in the world until she had sons. Now, she believes that moms … Continue reading Boy Moms as Boy Advocates →

Seth Perler TEFOS Summit & Executive Function

August 26, 2021GuestsADHD, Seth Perler, TEFOS, The Executive Function Online SummitJennifer L.W. Fink

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If you attended Seth Perler’s TEFOS summit — The Executive Function Online Summit — and want more info, you’re in the right place. (And if you missed the summit, no worries! You can still access recordings, and you’ll get a lot from this podcast episode as well.) We first talked to Seth Perler about executive … Continue reading Seth Perler TEFOS Summit & Executive Function →

You Can Thrive with Chronic Illness and Special Needs

August 5, 2021Guests, Parenting, UncategorizedADHD, illne, illness, Liza Blas, mental health, neurodiversity, sensory processing disorder, special needs, storytelling, Very Happy StoriesJennifer L.W. Fink

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Yes, you can thrive with chronic illness and special needs. In fact, you can create a Very Happy Story no matter what challenges you’re dealing with on the home front. Liza Blas, a mom of two, created the Very Happy Stories podcast and blog after realizing that her overwhelm was overwhelming her family. She also … Continue reading You Can Thrive with Chronic Illness and Special Needs →

Constant Chaos Parenting with ADHD

July 1, 2021GuestsADHD, learning differences, neurodiversity, video gamesJennifer L.W. Fink

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Parenting a child with ADHD or neurodivergence can be challenging. Especially if you’re also neurodivergent. “When my youngest son was about 3 weeks old, he started crying and it really never stopped,” says Rachel Blatt, co-host of the podcast Constant Chaos. At first, they thought it was colic, but visits to multiple gastrointestinal specialists didn’t … Continue reading Constant Chaos Parenting with ADHD →