Do you ever feel like your needs and your child or young adult’s needs are constantly clashing? In this episode, Dayna Abraham shares how small daily steps, honest conversations, and self-awareness can ease tension and rebuild trust. Listen now to discover one powerful shift that brings more calm, clarity, and connection at home.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why you are not the only one and how the community breaks the isolation of parenting
• What “late to launch” really means and why delays often widen after 18
• How the GRIT method (Ground, Release, Invite, Take action) helps parents manage real worries
• Why must connection come before skills when guiding young adults
• How transparency and negotiation can ease clashing needs at home

About Dayna Abraham
Dayna is the bestselling author of Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids. A National Board Certified educator and parent of three neurodivergent children, Dayna also lives with ADHD herself, giving her a deeply personal and practical perspective on raising kids in today’s world. Through her compassionate Calm the Chaos framework, she has guided millions of parents worldwide to move beyond traditional strategies, find peace at home, and connect with their children in meaningful, lasting ways.

Connect with Dayna

• Facebook: Calm the Chaos Parenting
• Instagram: @calmthechaosparenting
• Podcast: Calm The Chaos Podcast
• Book: Calm the Chaos
  
  

Related Links:

• EP144: Helping Young Adults get back on Track
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-144-helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track/id1565976964?i=1000641123620
• EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep200-reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/id1565976964?i=1000689309013
• EP221: Parenting Tips When Emerging Adults Feel Stuck
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep221-parenting-tips-when-emerging-adults-feel-stuck/id1565976964?i=1000715430261

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
  
  

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"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

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Ever wondered what it feels like to be surrounded by more than a thousand people who truly get the ADHD experience? In this episode, we explore the energy, connection, and unexpected moments that shaped our time at the International Conference on ADHD. We share what community support really looks like and why being in the room matters more than you think. Press play to hear the insights and inspiration we brought home from this powerful event.

What to expect in this episode:

• How connecting with an ADHD community can shift your entire experience in ways you didn’t see coming
• Why parents travel to ADHD conferences and what they’re really searching for beneath the surface
• The hallway conversation that can change everything, even more than the sessions themselves
• What you discover when you finally acknowledge the true impact of support work
• How a single coach-approach skill can reshape the energy of a whole team

Related Links:

• EP1: Welcome to Parenting With Impact
  https://impactparents.com/parenting-with-impact
• EP121: Every Day's a New Day: Success with Community Support & Parent Coaching
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-121-every-days-a-new-day-success-with/id1565976964?i=1000623129840
• EP202: ADHD Can Help You Succeed in Unexpected Ways with Ari Tuckman, Psy.D.
  https://impactparents.com/adhd-can-help-you-succeed-in-unexpected-ways-with-ari-tuckman

There is nothing quite like being in a room full of people who truly understand ADHD. If you want that same sense of connection, support, and practical learning, join us at the 2026 International Conference on ADHD. Learn more and register at https://www.theadhdconference.org/adhdiconnect2026/9979287.

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
  
  

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

If homework battles and school stress feel never-ending, you’re not alone. This episode reveals how educational therapy helps kids build confidence, strengthen executive function, and become independent learners. Discover how small shifts, the right timing, and a coach approach can turn daily struggles into lasting success at home and school.

What to expect in this episode:

• What educational therapy is and how it differs from tutoring or coaching
• How empowering kids to lead their own learning builds confidence and independence
• The signs that show when a learner is ready to accept help and make a change
• Why collaboration between parents, schools, and specialists creates stronger results
• How educational therapy supports kids, teens, and adults struggling with executive function

About Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed.
Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts are Board Certified Educational Therapists and co-hosts of Learn Smarter: The Educational Therapy Podcast, a show with over 350 episodes focused on executive functioning, learning differences, and how to support students at home and in the classroom. After launching their private practices at the same time, signing office leases the same week, they leaned on each other through the leap into entrepreneurship. Their podcast grew out of the real conversations they were already having, strategizing, problem-solving, and celebrating student wins. Together, they bring warmth, humor, and practical tools to help families and educators support student success.

Connect with Rachel and Stephanie

• Website: Kapp Educational Therapy Group | My Ed Therapist
• Instagram: @kappedtherapy | @myedtherapist
• Podcast: Learn Smarter Podcast

Related Links:

• EP187: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting
  https://impactparents.com/emotionally-intelligent-parenting
• EP221: Parenting Tips When Emerging Adults Feel Stuck
  https://impactparents.com/parenting-tips-when-emerging-adults-feel-stuck

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Read the full blog here:
https://impactparents.com/how-to-build-executive-skills-with-rachel-kapp-stephanie-pitts-podcast244/

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

Sponsors
"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com