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  • Episode 8: Flexible Thinking: Helping Kids See the Bigger Picture

    Episode 8: Flexible Thinking: Helping Kids See the Bigger Picture
    2025/07/23
    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 分
  • Episode 7: When It Feels Hard: Finding Hope in Your ADHD Journey

    Episode 7: When It Feels Hard: Finding Hope in Your ADHD Journey
    2025/07/09
    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 分
  • Episode 6: ADHD and Sibling Conflict: Teaching Skills, Values, and Self-Control

    Episode 6: ADHD and Sibling Conflict: Teaching Skills, Values, and Self-Control
    2025/06/25
    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 分
  • Episode 5: ADHD & Video Gaming – What’s Helpful, What’s Harmful, and What to Watch For

    Episode 5: ADHD & Video Gaming – What’s Helpful, What’s Harmful, and What to Watch For
    2025/06/11
    Video games are a big part of many kids’ lives—but when your child has ADHD, is gaming just a fun outlet, or something more concerning? In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor explores the growing research around ADHD and video gaming, sharing both the potential benefits and the warning signs parents and professionals should know. You’ll learn:
    • What the science says about gaming and ADHD (2019–2023 literature review)
    • When video gaming may be helping (think: processing speed, emotional regulation)
    • When it crosses into problematic use or addiction
    • How to spot red flags like sleep disruption, withdrawal, or emotional overdependence
    • Why kids with ADHD may be more vulnerable to addictive behaviors
    • What questions to ask and how to foster a healthier balance
    🎯 Especially timely for summer, when gaming time tends to increase, this episode equips parents, educators, and caregivers with real insight—not hype—to help kids develop more mindful screen habits. 🧩 Resources Mentioned:
    • Preventing a Video Game Addiction in Kids (YouTube)
    • Cleveland Clinic: Video Game Addiction
    • Mayo Clinic: Are Video Games and Screens Another Addiction?
    • Screen Sanity – Helping families create healthier screen habits
    For more ADHD tools, parenting support, or to submit a question for the podcast, visit TishTaylor.com or follow on Instagram @DrTishTaylor. Subscribe for new episodes every week—because when parents feel empowered, kids thrive.
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    12 分
  • Episode 4: Staying on Track: Your ADHD Summer Survival Checklist

    Episode 4: Staying on Track: Your ADHD Summer Survival Checklist
    2025/05/28
    Summer can feel like a welcome break—until it suddenly doesn’t. If you’ve ever found yourself mid-July wondering how things got so off track, this episode is for you. Dr. Tish Taylor walks you through a practical ADHD Summer Checklist to help your family plan ahead and stay grounded through the ups and downs of the season.

    From schedules and sleep to sibling dynamics, screen time, and social connections, this episode offers a calming reset and real-world strategies for keeping your child regulated and your household running more smoothly.

    Whether you jot down her list or make one of your own, the key is starting with intention. Let’s make this a summer where your child with ADHD can thrive—and you can breathe a little easier.
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    12 分
  • Episode 3: Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?

    Episode 3: Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?
    2025/05/14
    In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor reflects on Paul Tough’s recent article in The New York Times Magazine titled “Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?” With clarity and compassion, she unpacks the key questions raised in the piece—like why ADHD diagnoses and medication use are rising, what we really mean by “ADHD,” and whether it’s neurological, environmental, or something more complex.

    Drawing on her experience conducting thousands of evaluations and supporting families across clinical and school settings, Dr. Taylor discusses how ADHD is currently diagnosed, the significance of executive function development, and the importance of viewing ADHD on a continuum. She also dives into the challenges of diagnosing milder or more situational cases, the impact of co-occurring conditions, and the critical need to look at patterns over time.

    Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional, this episode offers a grounded and thoughtful perspective—reminding us that asking good questions and staying open to new understanding is part of what it means to truly support kids with ADHD.

    Mentioned in this episode:
    • The TRAIT Tool: A self-monitoring and observation tool to track patterns and support clearer understanding
    • Dr. Taylor’s earlier episode on co-occurring conditions
    • Reflections on screens, stressors, and environmental influences on attention
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    14 分
  • Episode 2: ADHD & Co-Occurring Conditions

    Episode 2: ADHD & Co-Occurring Conditions
    2025/04/18
    In this episode, Dr. Tish Taylor explores the many conditions that commonly co-occur with ADHD—and how to tell the difference. From oppositional behaviors and emotional outbursts to anxiety, depression, learning disorders, and even autism spectrum traits, ADHD rarely shows up alone. In fact, only about 20% of individuals diagnosed with ADHD have no additional diagnoses. So what does that mean for understanding symptoms, getting the right support, or seeking a full evaluation? Dr. Tish breaks down:
    • The most common co-occurring diagnoses seen alongside ADHD
    • How overlapping symptoms can make diagnosis confusing
    • Why emotional dysregulation is a key area of concern
    • What to look for when autism and ADHD traits appear together
    • When to consider seeking a comprehensive evaluation
    This episode is full of insight for parents, educators, clinicians, and anyone looking to better understand the complexities of ADHD and its connected conditions. 📬 Have questions or want to connect?
    Visit: www.tishtaylor.com
    Email: drtish@tishtaylor.com
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    12 分
  • Episode 1: Every Child with ADHD is Unique

    Episode 1: Every Child with ADHD is Unique
    2025/04/02
    In this first episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor explores a crucial topic: not every child with ADHD is the same. While ADHD comes with core traits, each child’s experience is unique, requiring personalized approaches to support and intervention.

    Dr. Tish breaks down the different ADHD presentations, explains how individual traits shape behavior and learning and introduces her ADHD Individual Trait Tool—a free resource to help parents and educators better understand a child’s specific needs.
    • Learn how ADHD traits vary from child to child
    • Discover why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work
    • Get access to the ADHD Individual Trait Tool to pinpoint key challenges
    Visit TishTaylor.com to download the free tool and explore expert-led resources in the ADHD Store!
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    10 分