Part 1

In our roundtable discussion on Living and Parenting with ADHD, we delve into how our concepts and approaches have evolved over time. We underscore the importance of understanding and embracing both the struggles and strengths that come with ADHD.

We also highlight the significance of open communication, reparenting oneself, and promoting unconditional confidence in children. Insights on rejection sensitivity and the importance of praising efforts rather than just outcomes are shared.

Overall, our discussion focuses on empowering individuals with ADHD and fostering a positive parenting experience.

Part 2

In our roundtable discussion on living and parenting with ADHD, we reunited with three insightful ladies who shared their experiences and wisdom.

We explored how our approaches have evolved over time, particularly in relation to managing screen time, implementing structured routines, and maintaining firm boundaries based on values.

We also discussed the importance of understanding the purpose behind our actions as parents.

In addition, we delved into the challenges of assessing nutrition in children with ADHD due to the complexity of factors involved and the need for tailored recommendations. We emphasized the importance of open communication between parents and doctors, and the value of a holistic and collaborative team approach to treatment.

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The experts share their ONE top tip to make living and parenting with ADHD easier

In this discussion, the three experts share their top advice for individuals newly diagnosed with ADHD or those struggling with the condition.

1. Shana emphasizes that there is always something one can do to manage ADHD. She suggests starting with small steps and making changes where it’s easiest, such as tweaking dietary habits or adding supplements.
2. Nicole stresses the importance of education. If something isn’t working at school, she advises talking to a doctor and learning about ADHD.  She believes understanding the condition is crucial for effective advocacy.
3. Nerissa encourages calling in reinforcements when trying to make big changes and reminds listeners that it’s okay to backslide. She advocates taking baby steps, celebrating wins, and simply trying again if things don’t work out.

To find out more about the expert speakers, and to listen to last year’s summit interviews, click on the image of a speaker or simply scroll down

Hi, I'm Lafaya

Lafaya Mitchell, LMFT @lafaya_way is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who serves kids who are wired differently, their families, and those in the community who have the most access to and interaction with children/teens/adults experiencing social challenges.

She is determined to help families create pathways to peace in their homes through better access to the “Real Truth” in each person’s desire to connect, be heard, and be true to their innate desire to get along with others (especially loved ones).

She created PARENTS EMPOWERING PARENTS (PEP), an online course based on the first 3 books of her parenting book series, “The Lafaya Way” for parents which gives parents immediately tangible ways to: Reduce meltdown behavior, promote a sense of togetherness and team collaboration in the home, and how to teach others what they need to know about their children to encourage improved emotional responses and behaviors.

She loves to play professional-level poker tournaments, create content that helps families and communities heal, and love on her 3 biological kids (ages 17+) and the 3 kiddos she was blessed to be able to foster (all under age 5 yrs). She’s a Sci-Fi and “all things superhero geek” and loves to teach others how to turn perceived challenges into superpowers, the same as she has in her own life!

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