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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #161: Back to School: You've Got This!
The Childhood Collective
8/14/2024
SUMMARY
Heading back to school can bring up all the feelings. Maybe you feel relieved to get back to a more consistent schedule⊠and at the same time, you may be nervous about your child having a new teacher. One of the most challenging aspects of ADHD parenting is wondering, âhow can I help my child at school when Iâm not with them during the school day?â. In this episode, we are chatting about our favorite ways to communicate with your childâs teacher and educational team, so you can help your child with ADHD start the new school year on the right foot.
MEET OUR TEAM
We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCES
Episode #120: Ready, Set, School: Tips for a Stress-Free Back to School Transition
Episode #141: Should I Tell My Child's Teacher About Their ADHD?
Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans Blog
Shining at School Course
School Accommodations Guide
My Busy, Busy, Brain book
Episode #161 Transcript
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
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Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #160: What Every ADHD Parent Needs To Hear
The Childhood Collective
6/12/2024
SUMMARYAs we reflect on the first season of our podcast, we feel so honored that we have a place on your playlist. Between the topics and the hosts, we hope that you feel empowered and encouraged on your parenting journey. Don't worry; we'll be back in August, but we'd love to hear which episodes you loved the most! It isnât easy, but we know you are the best parent for your child! For our final episode of the season, we wanted to close out by sharing what, we believe, every ADHD parent needs to hear.
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 160 Transcript
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #159: ADHD Parenting: Perspective Is Everything with Rachel Nielson
6/5/2024
SUMMARYParenting is hard. Full stop. Parenting a child with ADHD adds a layer of nuance that can feel extra exhausting. However, we know that our kids ARE amazing and we just have to recalibrate our perspectives and expectations. Today on the podcast, we interview Rachel Nielson, ADHD parent and popular podcaster about 3 mindset shifts that have deepened her connection with her children.
MEET RACHELRachel Nielson is the host of the top-rated parenting podcast 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms. Each 30-minute episode offers 3 takeaways to help overwhelmed moms become more self-assured and find more magic in motherhood. Rachel and her husband, Ryan, are parents to two miracles (her son came to their family through adoption, and her daughter came through IVF). They live in the mountains of Idaho with their dog, Petra.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 159 Transcript
Rachel's Instagram
Flecks of Gold Journal - Code TCC
3 IN 30 PODCAST ADHD Links
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Creating Calm Course
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Creating Calm Course
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #158: Balancing Structure & Flexibility: Summer Strategies for Kids with ADHD
The Childhood Collective
5/29/2024
SUMMARYPopsicles arenât the only thing that can melt down in the summer. Our kids with ADHD can struggle during the school break due to the lack of routine and structure. On the flip side, they still need the space to learn new skills, experience boredom, or go on an adventure. Finding alignment is possible! In todayâs episode, we share five tips to ease your family into summer so you can have less frustration and more FUN!
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 158 Transcript
#118: Independent Play: A Secret Ingredient for Easier Parenting with Lizzie Assa
#145: The Bedtime Struggle is Real: One Tool to Help Your Child Stay in Bed
Routine Printables
Products for Kids with ADHD Who Love to Climb
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Creating Calm
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Creating Calm
Back to School SALE!
We...
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #157: ADHD and Nutrition: Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Taylor Arnold
5/22/2024
SUMMARYNutrition advice and ADHD can be so tricky. From empty product promises to misleading marketing, finding support for your childâs diet seems to be one discouragement after another. You buy all the supplements, limit all the things, and notice a minimal difference. Our goal has always been to support families. Itâs no secret that balanced nutrition is part of a healthy start for kids, but what about all the other information? In todayâs episode, we interview pediatric nutrition expert Dr. Taylor Arnold to help us separate fact from fiction regarding ADHD and nutrition.
MEET TAYLORDr. Taylor Arnold is a pediatric nutrition expert. She specializes in helping parents nurture healthy relationships with food so their kids eat more veggies and donât obsess over sweets. Dr. Taylor is a mom of three, has a PhD in nutrition, and is a pediatric registered dietitian. She has a YouTube channel with FREE content and courses for parents about healthy relationships with food, picky eating, and infant solids introduction. Her mission is to change the world by making this information accessible and affordable to EVERYONE and to help parents raise the next generation of eaters to love and nourish their bodies.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 157 Transcript
Growing Intuitive Eaters Youtube
Dr. Taylor's Instagram
Dr. Taylor's TikTok
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Creating Calm Course
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Creating Calm Course
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #156: I Didnât Mean to Do That! Impulsivity and ADHD
The Childhood Collective
5/15/2024
SUMMARYâWhy did you do that?â
âWhat were you thinking?â
Sound familiar?
When our kids act impulsively, it is easy for us to get frustrated and confused. We might start asking our kids why they behaved the way they did. The truth is, initially, they often donât even know. Once everyone is regulated, it is easier to figure out what happened. As parents, we naturally want our kids with ADHD to slow down and consider their actions, but it's a challenge. It can be heartbreaking to see impulsive behavior negatively impact their social life or lead to consequences. That's why today, weâre sharing strategies to help them develop through these situations.
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 156 Transcript
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Shining at School
Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Shining at School
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #155: Med Shortages, Melatonin and More: A Pediatrician's Perspective on ADHD with Dr. Mona Amin
5/8/2024
SUMMARYWe often talk about how supporting kids with ADHD takes a village. Building your childâs team of professionals is SO important. From educators to therapists and pediatricians, their experience and understanding are key to helping kids shine. Today, on the podcast, we have Dr. Mona Amin. She is a board-certified pediatrician, parenting coach, and mother. In this episode, she shares her perspective on current med shortages, using melatonin, and collaboration between providers.
MEET DR. MONADr. Mona Amin is a board-certified general pediatrician, lactation educator, parenting coach, and mother. She has been featured on Parents.com, Good Morning America, ABC Nightly News, Romper, CondeNast Traveler, VeryWell Family, and NBC News. She works in private practice, and her passions include early childhood development, focusing on the impact of healthy sleep, a healthy relationship with food, and healthy coping skills in the first seven years of a child's life. She has parenting and how-to-courses to guide parents from birth to 4 years, including social media channels on Instagram and TikTok, a Top 50 Parenting Podcast, and a YouTube Channel. Through her brand, PedsDocTalk, her goal is to provide relatable and easy-to-digest education for the modern parent regarding the health, safety, and wellness of their child so they can have a more confident and calm parenting journey. Her platform aims to guide parents in a mindful way to be the best version of themselves for their children.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 155 Transcript
Dr. Monaâs Podcast and Courses
The Childhood Collective Instagram
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Zenimal
We love the Zenimal. Itâs amazing for kids who are feeling anxious or need a little help calming their busy body before bed. The best part? Each meditation ends with the most beautiful message: âYouâre a good kid!â Use our code: TCC for a 15% off discount.
Zenimal
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Creating Calm
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Creating Calm
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #154: Why Kids with ADHD Lie and What to Do About It
The Childhood Collective
5/1/2024
SUMMARYMost of the time, we donât need to see growing noses to know if our kids are telling us a lie. We catch the lie, and then all the feelings come. We might feel angry, hurt, worried, or downright annoyed. Navigating our own reactions can be tricky. As parents, it's important to keep in mind that our kids have differences in their executive functioning. We want to empower you with 4 strategies you can use to navigate lying (and encourage honestly!) in your children with ADHD.
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 154 Transcript
Creating Calm - Code PODCAST
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Shining at School
Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Shining at School
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #153: Understanding ADHD in Girls with Psychologist Stephen Hinshaw
4/24/2024
SUMMARYWhen people think of ADHD, they often picture the wiggly 6-year-old who struggles to keep his hands to himself and loves making his classmates laugh. We donât often picture the little girl with a busy brain and loves to talk. For years, girls were overlooked in the research for ADHD. This resulted in a misunderstanding of their need for support. Getting these amazing girls the right treatment as early as possible is paramount for their success. In this episode, we are interviewing Stephen Hinshaw, an expert on ADHD in girls. He shares a summary of a twenty-five-year research study and how to support these amazing girls!
MEET STEPHEN HINSHAWStephen Hinshaw is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC San Francisco. His research focuses on ADHD (especially in girls and women), self-harm, clinical interventions, and stigma reduction. He has authored over 420 articles and chapters, plus 12 books. His memoir, Another Kind of Madness, was Best Book in Memoir/Autobiography from American BookFest (2018). Among national/international awards: James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award (Association for Psychological Science, 2016); Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award (American Psychological Association, 2020); Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health (National Academy of Medicine, 2020); and induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2021). His extensive media coverage includes the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CBS Evening News, Today Show, and more.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 153 Transcript
Straight Talk About ADHD in Girls
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Board Games for Kids with ADHD
Board games are a natural way to help kids build their executive functioning and cooperation skills. When we polled the community about your favorite board games for kids with ADHD, you gave us hundreds of ideas! We narrowed them down to the games that got the most votes, and sorted them by age. Check out our top recommendations for board games for kids with ADHD, and let us know how it goes.
Board Games for Kids with ADHD
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #152: Lost Socks and Missing Chargers: Organize Your House in a Way That Works for You
The Childhood Collective
4/17/2024
SUMMARYIf youâre anything like us, you have a Pinterest board FULL of cute home organization ideas and products. It all seems so lovely. Letâs be real; sometimes it works, and sometimes it is just not sustainable for YOUR family. We want to help. In todayâs episode, we are sharing our favorite organizing tips so you can stop looking for socks and arguing over chargers! These strategies will help you discover how to organize in a way that works for you!
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 152 Transcript
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Shining at School
Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Shining at School
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #151: Growing up with Undiagnosed ADHD with Therapist Holly Blanc Moses
4/10/2024
SUMMARYAs kids are evaluated and diagnosed with ADHD, it is not uncommon for parents to look back on their childhood. Many adults experience a lightbulb moment when they reflect on their educational and social journey. Knowing what they know now sparks a personal process of considering an adult diagnosis. This is especially common for women since ADHD in girls is sometimes hard to spot. Our guest today, Holly Blanc Moses, shares her experience of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and how receiving the diagnosis changed her life.
MEET HOLLYHolly Blanc Moses is a neurodivergent therapist, course creator, and celebrated speaker devoted to supporting neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and their families. Over the last 23 years, she has provided specialized evaluations and support services addressing emotional regulation, anxiety, social success, and school performance in her North Carolina private practice. Holly is the host of the popular podcast - The Autism ADHD Podcast, and she's the mother of two neurodivergent children.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 151 Transcript
The Autism and ADHD Podcast
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Creating Calm Course
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Creating Calm Course
Zenimal
We love the Zenimal. Itâs amazing for kids who are feeling anxious or need a little help calming their busy body before bed. The best part? Each meditation ends with the most beautiful message: âYouâre a good kid!â Use our code: TCC for a 15% off discount.
Zenimal
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #150: What Should I Say at My Childâs First ADHD Appointment?
The Childhood Collective
4/3/2024
SUMMARYYouâve researched providers, youâve verified insurance, made it through the long waiting list, and it is FINALLY time for the first ADHD appointment - the intake. We know you want to make the most of the visit to support your child, but it can get overwhelming between the questionnaires and forms. You may have a running list in your notes of everything in your head but have no idea what to mention and when. Weâve sat on the professional and parent sides of the evaluation, and today, we are sharing questions youâll be asked, areas that are evaluated, and encouragement for you in the process.
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 150 Transcript
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Shining at School
Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Shining at School Course
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #149: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and ADHD with Therapist Natasha Daniels
3/27/2024
SUMMARYIn our culture, we hear the term âOCDâ thrown around a lot. âIâm so OCD aboutâŠâ While this isnât intended for harm, it does foster confusion about what it really means to have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Itâs far more nuanced than the common idea of constant hand-washing or organization. OCD can be common in kids with ADHD, so in todayâs episode, we talk with OCD therapist Natasha Daniels to hear from her 20+ years of experience with treating OCD. From understanding the diagnosis to getting the right treatment, Natasha shares what every parent needs to know to support their kids.
MEET NATASHANatasha Daniels is an anxiety and OCD therapist with over two decades of experience. She combines both her clinical expertise with her lived experience, raising her own three kids with anxiety and OCD. She is the author of several books, including Anxiety Sucks: A Teen Survival Guide, How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Itâs Brave to Be Kind, and The Grief Rock. She is the creator of the website AT Parenting Survival, as well as the host of the show AT Parenting Survival Podcast and the YouTube channel Ask the Child Therapist. Her work has been featured in various places, including Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, PsychCentral, The Child Mind Institute, and The Mighty.
LINKS + RESOURCES
Episode 149 Transcript
Natasha's Instagram
OCD Courses for Families
The Childhood Collective YouTube *Closed Captioning Available
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Zenimal
We love the Zenimal. Itâs amazing for kids who are feeling anxious or need a little help calming their busy body before bed. The best part? Each meditation ends with the most beautiful message: âYouâre a good kid!â Use our code: TCC for a 15% off discount.
Zenimal
Creating Calm Course
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Creating Calm Course
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box,...
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #148: After School SOS: Preventing Meltdowns
The Childhood Collective
3/20/2024
SUMMARYRaise your hand if the hours of 3-5 pm are the hardest hours in your house. It seems every day at that time, a battle breaks out. Everyone is worn out from the day, even you! The slightest inconvenience throws your home into chaos, and the big feelings come out. In the words of Taylor Swift, âScreaming, crying, perfect stormâŠâ Weâve been there. Your afternoons donât have to be marked by meltdowns. In this episode, we share ways to prevent the after-school meltdowns so you donât feel like you are walking on eggshells when they get home.
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 148 Transcript
Episode 137: ADHD at School
Free Parenting Guide - 6 Keys
The Childhood Collective Instagram
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Mentioned in this episode:
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Shining at School
Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Shining at School
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #147: âDefianceâ and ADHD: Getting Curious About Whatâs Beneath the Surface
The Childhood Collective
3/13/2024
SUMMARYAsking your child to clean their room or do one page of homework shouldnât launch a battle complete with meltdowns, but often, for kids with ADHD, it does. Youâre trying your hardest to breathe and regulate, but inside, youâre thinking, âWhy is everything a fight?!â For those of us who grew up in strict, authoritarian homes, this is even more triggering. We feel disrespected by the âdefianceâ and donât understand why some tasks cause such a disruption. While itâs incredibly frustrating, you are not alone. This is common in children with ADHD. The truth is that defiance is often a symptom of something deeper for the child. So today, we are going to dig into four possible explanations for why your ADHD child may seem defiant.
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 147 Transcript
Anxiety Episode and Blogs
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Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Zenimal
We love the Zenimal. Itâs amazing for kids who are feeling anxious or need a little help calming their busy body before bed. The best part? Each meditation ends with the most beautiful message: âYouâre a good kid!â Use our code: TCC for a 15% off discount.
Zenimal
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #146: I Love My Brain! Helping Kids Understand ADHD with Nicole Russell
The Childhood Collective
3/6/2024
SUMMARYIt is easy to feel lost on how to help your amazing kiddo with ADHD see themselves the way you do. That's where our guest for today, Nicole Russell comes in. She is a champion of self-love and the author of the awesome "My Busy, Busy Brain.â In this episode, Nicole shares practical tips for teaching self-advocacy and helping our kids rock their own rhythm. Hear her inspiring story of writing the book, her mission to spread Brain Love, and how we can empower our kids to see their differences as strengths.
MEET NICOLE RUSSELLNicole Russell is a bestselling author and lead advocate for mental health and the well-being of children. She serves as Founder and Executive Director of Precious Dreams Foundation, the non-profit empowering youth in foster care and homeless shelters to learn healthy coping techniques and focus on their dreams. She is also CEO of Pitch House Productions, a social impact consulting agency that educates corporations on best practices for serving vulnerable populations. She has managed over 5 million dollars in community funding and scholarships. Russell uses her non-profit and creative tools to serve and advocate for youth through every aspect of her career. Her bestselling self-help book, Everything a Band-Aid Can't Fix, is highly regarded as a must-have for teens everywhere and has been added to the curriculum of middle and high schools nationwide. Inspired by her personal experience with ADHD, she also encourages children who struggle with ADHD and other learning obstacles to speak up for themselves in her children's book, My Busy, Busy Brain. Nicole's accolades include GLAMOUR's "Everyday Hero of the Year," Observer's "Top 20 Heroes Under 40", Walmart's "Community Playmaker Award," as well as a featured piece recognizing her efforts in O, The Oprah Magazine.
LINKS + RESOURCESPrecious Dreams Foundation
Nicoleâs Books
Nicoleâs Instagram
Episode 146 Transcript
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
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Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Shining at School
Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Shining at...
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #145: The Bedtime Struggle is Real: One Tool to Help Your Child Stay in Bed
The Childhood Collective
2/28/2024
SUMMARYParenting expectation: The teeth are brushed, the jammies are on, and the white noise is humming softly. You spend a few soft moments with your child, give them a kiss, and tell them goodnight. The little cherubs stay in bed all night, and the entire family wakes up rested. Parenting reality: When bedtime hits, your kid has never been thirstier, and they HAVE to get water. The door must be cracked at the exact right spot. They need you to adjust the bed because something is itchy. Youâll get them settled, and 30 minutes later, they will have built a full-on marble run instead of staying in their bed. Bedtime struggles can be a universal experience, but they are particularly prevalent among children with ADHD. In this episode, we share one simple yet effective strategy that provides children with both security and boundaries, empowering them to settle into sleep independently.
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESEpisode 145 Transcript
The Childhood Collective Instagram
Have a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
Creating Calm
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Creating Calm
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #144: Did Someone Say Dance Party? ADHD Parenting CAN Be Fun!
The Childhood Collective
2/21/2024
SUMMARYADHD parenting is a lot of things. It can be challenging, confusing, interesting and rewarding. But it can also be FUN! Parenting ADHD gets easier when we intentionally infuse a sense of playfulness. We know youâre already managing so much and might be thinking, âGreat, now I have to be FUN too!?â But hear us outâŠwe have a few ideas, nothing too overwhelming, that you can try to make the mundane a little more fun for your family. In this episode, we share three very EASY tools that donât require hours of planning or hundreds of dollars!
MEET OUR TEAMWe are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. Most importantly, we are moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.
LINKS + RESOURCESPrintables from The Childhood Collective
Episode 144 Transcript
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Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Creating Calm
Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Creating Calm
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #143: Considering ADHD Medication? What Every Parent Needs to Know with Psychiatrist, Dana Reid
The Childhood Collective
2/14/2023
SUMMARYOne of the hardest parts about being a parent is making choices for the health of our children. With an abundance of information and a variety of options, knowing how to support our kids medically can be really tough. When symptoms of ADHD begin to cause distress at home or at school, the topic of medication always comes up. The internet really doesnât do us any favors when it comes to balancing myths and facts around ADHD medication. The conversation is nuanced and as parents, we can agree that when it comes to making the best choice for each family, knowledge is power. Thatâs why today weâve invited an expert in child psychiatry and ADHD to answer your questions on ADHD medication. Her insight is detailed, so grab a pen or be sure to download the transcript!
MEET DR. DANA REIDDr. Dana Reid is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. She loves working with kids, teens, and adults to address their diverse needs and concerns. She has specific expertise in working with kids and parents with ADHD and anxiety. Dr. Reid is also a children's book author of the book, Danny Doesnât Quit.
LINKS + RESOURCESDr. Dana's Instagram
Episode 143 Transcript
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Mentioned in this episode:
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
Shining at School
Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Shining at School
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Time Timer
We canât have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.
Time Timer
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SHINING WITH ADHD
EPISODE #142: The Key to Executive Functioning: Internal Skills for Kids with ADHD with Mike McLeod
The Childhood Collective
2/7/2023
SUMMARYOn our channel, youâve probably heard us talk frequently about executive functioning. Today, we have a special guest, Mike McLeod, ADHD coach and executive function specialist, on the podcast to share about parent coaching and how to help our kids strengthen their internal skills. Listen along as we discuss teaching children how to create future pictures and equipping them with social interaction tools.
MEET MIKEMichael McLeod is an ADHD & Executive Function Specialist. He is the owner of GrowNOW ADHD - providing Executive Function Coaching to students and parent coaching. Michael is also a Keynote Speaker and travels the country and internationally, training schools, parents, and professionals on the most up-to-date research and strategies on Executive Functioning. Michael has been working with youth since 2005. You can find him at GrowNOWADHD.com
LINKS + RESOURCESFree Parenting Guide - 6 Keys
Transcript for Episode 142
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Shining at School
Shining at School is a video-based course that will teach you how to help your child with ADHD go from surviving to thriving at school for elementary and middle schoolers. On your own time. At your own pace. This week only: Use the code BACK2SCHOOL for 20% off!
Shining at School
Hungryroot
Hungryroot offers âgood-for-you groceries and simple recipes.â We have loved having one less thing to worry about when it comes to raising kids. For 40% off your first box, click the link below and use CHILDHOOD40 in all caps to get the discount.
Hungryroot
Back to School SALE!
We are excited to offer our biggest discount everâ20% off everything! This is the LOWEST price we have ever offered. 20% off both of our online courses and printable routines. Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL at checkout now through Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Letâs make this school year fantastic together!
Back 2 School SALE - 20% off everything!
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