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Jul 351 min read

Mind Tricks to Improve Focus and Calm Your Brain

Learn what science has taught us about the benefits of mindfulness, play some brain tricks, and practice a few types of mindfulness.

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Executive Functions and the Social Mind: Pulling it all together

Beckham Linton M.A., CCC-SLP

Jan 81 min read

Executive Functions and the Social Mind: Pulling it all together

Beckham Linton. MA, CCC-SLP, talked to our parent group at the December 2023 online event. She defined executive functions and focused on...

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Unlocking Potential: Integrating Natural Solutions for Improved ADHD Symptom Control

Pahini Ross

Oct 21, 20231 min read

Unlocking Potential: Integrating Natural Solutions for Improved ADHD Symptom Control

Thank you to Dr. Pahini Ross of Flourish Bound Integrative Health for a fabulous parent meeting about making small changes to help...

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Keeping Your Calm and Supporting Your Child through Big Emotions and Transitions

Dr. Caroline Danda

Apr 11, 20231 min read

Keeping Your Calm and Supporting Your Child through Big Emotions and Transitions

Dr. Caroline Danda talks to the ADHDKC Parent Group about helping kids manage big emotions and transitions.

119 views

Natalie Bergman, LPC

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Rejection Sensitivity

Natalie Bergman, LPC, spoke to our parent group online about Rejection Sensitivity. Watch the recorded version here.

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Kristen Stuppy, MD FAAP

Oct 6, 20211 min read

Managing Procrastination

We all procrastinate, but there are ways to help get things started and finished.

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Natalie Bergman and Holly Dressler

Sep 15, 20211 min read

College Accommodations and Supports

Many students with ADHD can be successful in college and beyond. Academic accommodations and other supports can help them . Johnson...

237 views

Kristen Stuppy, MD

Aug 22, 202111 min read

What's Your Homework Battle Plan?

Any parent with school aged children knows that homework can be a battle. Even good students can procrastinate, prefer to play, or have...

280 views

Dr. Libby Milkovich

Jul 14, 20211 min read

Keeping Tech In Check

Dr. Libby Milkovich, a Developmental Pediatrician with an interest in media use in children, led the ADHDKC July Parent meeting. She...

178 views

Tame the Triggers: Less stress for you and your whole family

Kristen Stuppy, MD

Jan 13, 20211 min read

Tame the Triggers: Less stress for you and your whole family

Family life can be stressful on a good day! Mix in a few parts ADHD, a pandemic, and a other key ingredients, and you can have a HOT...

188 views

What are executive functions and how are they related to ADHD?

kristen

Oct 4, 20201 min read

What are executive functions and how are they related to ADHD?

Each Sunday during October 2020 we are answering a new question about ADHD in honor of ADHD Awareness Month. Question 1: What are...

230 views

Parenting Complex Kids in this Perfectly Imperfect World

Elaine Taylor-Klaus

Sep 23, 20201 min read

Parenting Complex Kids in this Perfectly Imperfect World

Elaine Taylor-Klaus was a popular speaker at our 2018 Midwest ADHD Conference. We are super excited to announce that she joined ADHDKC again

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Jamie Neal Lewis, APRN

Aug 14, 20201 min read

ADHD and Sleep

Sleep problems are common, especially in people with ADHD. The following objectives are covered in this talk by Jamie Neal Lewis, APRN: -...

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Calm the Chaos: Work Remotely & Homeschool Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind

Diane McLean and Braxton Baker

Apr 29, 20201 min read

Calm the Chaos: Work Remotely & Homeschool Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind

Diane McLean, MEd, PCC is a Certified ADHD and LIfe Coach specializing in executive functions. Braxton Baker, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA combines...

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Bobbie Lainey Mahaney

Mar 4, 20200 min read

Bullying

Bobbie Lainey Mahaney talks about bullying and how we can rise above and stand up against bullying.

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How to Create Effective Routines for Children with ADHD

Dr. Simone Moody

Jan 8, 20201 min read

How to Create Effective Routines for Children with ADHD

Dr. Simone Moody, a psychologist at Children's Mercy's ADHD Clinic, talked to our parent group on the importance of routines and how to...

66 views

Building Executive Functioning Skills at Home

Dr. Karen Jordan and Dr. Tiffany Arrington

Dec 4, 20191 min read

Building Executive Functioning Skills at Home

Learn how executive functioning skills develop differently in kids with ADHD compared to neurotypical kids.

83 views

Dr. Toni Cook

Dec 4, 20191 min read

Navigating Social Situations

Dr. Toni Cook talks about social skills, impulsivity, expected and unexpected behaviors, hidden disabilities and more.

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Have a safe and wonderful holiday season with less stress

Kristen Stuppy, MD

Nov 30, 20193 min read

Have a safe and wonderful holiday season with less stress

Thanksgiving kicks off a whole season of holiday gatherings. Holidays should be fun, but the change in routine and long days can wear on...

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Madeline DeShazer

Nov 6, 20191 min read

Bullet Journaling for Organization

Madeline DeShazer, a research assistant in the ADHD Specialty Clinic at Children’s Mercy, showed the student group how to make bullet...

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