Parenting with Impact

Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster
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The Parenting with Impact Podcast with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster, co-creators of ImpactParents.com, inspires parents and professionals guiding complex kids, teens and young adults all over the world to become capable, independent adults. ImpactParents.com is an online community, award-winning blog, and direct service provider for parents and professionals. Elaine and Diane are certified professional coaches with their own lived experience raising children with complex challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, gender identity issues, and more. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, they teach and inspire parents and professionals to raise and empower complex kids with confidence and calm. Scroll down for links and to download a free parenting guide. The Parenting with Impact Podcast will:Feature leading experts, bringing you cutting edge information to address your child’s challengesTeach you real-life, practical strategies for creating lasting changeDemonstrate how a coach-approach can improve all of your communications, one conversation at a time For the essentials of ImpactParent's coach-approach to parenting, download a free parenting guide at: ImpactParents.com/Podcast Find out about Sanity School®, a program for Parents, at: https://impactparents.com/programs-offerings/parent-training-sanity-school/ For information about professional continuing education: https://impactparents.com/for-professionals/  Visit Impact Parents at: https://impactparents.com/

  1. EP260: How To Build Self-Trust and Emotional Regulation with Autism and ADHD with Taylor Heaton

    5 DAYS AGO

    EP260: How To Build Self-Trust and Emotional Regulation with Autism and ADHD with Taylor Heaton

    Supporting your kid starts with supporting yourself, and that’s especially true if you’re a neurodivergent parent. In this episode with Taylor Heaton, we’ll explore the importance of rest, routines, and trusting yourself when it comes to self-regulation, and what a later-in-life diagnosis can do for parents who might be struggling. Join us for insights on understanding yourself to parent with clarity and confidence. ​ What to expect in this episode: How a late autism diagnosis can impact identity and self-understandingWhy trusting your body and intuition is essential for neurodivergent adultsHow autistic inertia affects motivation, transitions, and daily functioningWhy rest, hydration, and simple routines are critical for regulation and well-beingThe importance of gentleness, slowing down, and self-compassion in regulation About Taylor Heaton Taylor Heaton is a content creator, autism advocate, and the voice behind Mom on the Spectrum, a platform dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of autism through the lived experience of motherhood. As a late-diagnosed autistic woman and parent to autistic children, Taylor shares honest, relatable insights on neurodivergence, parenting, sensory challenges, and navigating everyday life on the spectrum. Through her content, she helps normalize autism, reduce stigma, and provide support to families and individuals seeking validation, education, and community. Her work blends storytelling, advocacy, and practical tools to help others better understand themselves and their loved ones. ​ Connect with Taylor  Website: Mom on the SpectrumYouTube: Mom on the Spectrum  Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift. ​ Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: 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

    29 min
  2. EP259: From Control to Cooperation: Rethinking Screen Time

    25 MAR

    EP259: From Control to Cooperation: Rethinking Screen Time

    Struggling with screen time, online safety, or other tech battles at home? It might not be about increasing control. In this episode, Elaine and Diane explore how shifting from fear to curiosity, and prohibition to cooperation, can help kids build healthy, sustainable relationships with technology. Press play to learn how communication and empowerment can change everything.     What to expect in this episode: ●     How to build a healthy relationship with tech beyond setting screen limits ●     Why agreements work better than rules for managing technology use ●     How to stop treating technology as the enemy in your home ●     How (and why) to shift from control to long-term self-management ●     Strategies for navigating tech use and school work without constant conflict   Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.   Connect with Impact Parents: ●     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

    27 min
  3. EP258: Gap Years for Neurodiverse Teens: What Parents Need to Know with Jason Sarouhan

    18 MAR

    EP258: Gap Years for Neurodiverse Teens: What Parents Need to Know with Jason Sarouhan

    Not every student is ready to go straight from high school to college—and that doesn’t mean they are falling behind. In this episode, Jason Sarouhan explains how taking intentional time after high school can help neurodiverse young adults build confidence, resilience, intention, and real-world skills before taking their next step. Tune in to explore a more flexible, growth-centered path for your graduating teen.     What to expect in this episode: ●     What a gap year really is—and why it is more than just taking time off ●     How intentionality, structure, mentorship, and peer relationships shape a strong gap year experience ●     Why neurodiverse students may need to stretch, not stress, in their next step after high school ●     How experiential learning can reveal both what young adults want—and what they do not want ●     What role parents can take in supporting exploration without forcing their own agenda     About Jason Sarouhan Jason Sarouhan is a leader with the Gap Year Association, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting access to meaningful gap-year opportunities that foster personal growth, experiential learning, and global citizenship. Through his work, Jason helps students and families understand how structured gap year experiences, such as travel, service, internships, and independent projects, can build resilience, self-awareness, and real-world skills before entering college or the workforce. He advocates intentional gap-year planning that supports both personal development and long-term educational success.   Connect with Jason ●     Website: Gap Year Association ●     Instagram: @gapyearassociation  Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/gift.   Connect with Impact Parents: ●     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

    41 min
  4. Ep257: A Psychiatrist's View on Focus for ADHD Brains with Kourosh Dini

    11 MAR

    Ep257: A Psychiatrist's View on Focus for ADHD Brains with Kourosh Dini

    Waiting until the last-minute panic hits to finally get things done? In this episode, Dr. Kourosh Dini explores why urgency isn’t the only way to activate focus with ADHD. Learn how using pause, play, interest, and agency can replace force-based productivity with something more sustainable and self-trusting. Press play to discover a calmer, connected, and more intuitive way to engage with your work and your life.    What to expect in this episode: ●     Why the pause helps emotions crystallize into clearer thinking and better decisions ●     How a one-breath “visit” can reduce avoidance and rebuild self-trust  ●     What PINCH motivators (play, interest, novelty, and connection) do for ADHD brains that urgency cannot ●     How supporting autonomy strengthens agency and authentic engagement that lasts , especially for teens and young adults     About  Kourosh Dini, MD Dr. Kourosh helps “wandering minds” such as creatives, the anxious, and those with ADHD move from feeling like they have to force themselves to work toward engaging at their own pace while still meeting deadlines. Having navigated his own challenges with focus and productivity, he developed an approach that allows work to feel genuine, meaningful, and even playful. As a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, musician, father, and husband, he now teaches his students and clients how to build sustainable focus rooted in agency rather than urgency.    Connect with Kourosh ●        Website: Waves of Focus  ●        Instagram: @kouroshdinimd  ●        Podcast: Rhythms of Focus    Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift   Connect with Impact Parents: ●     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

    27 min
  5. EP256: Parenting ADHD: How To Handle School Refusal With Confidence

    4 MAR

    EP256: Parenting ADHD: How To Handle School Refusal With Confidence

    What if school refusal is not defiance, but a signal? In this episode, we look beneath the surface at the real reasons kids resist school—from executive function challenges and shame, to sensory overload and fear. Learn how to respond with curiosity instead of control, and how to work with your child to build solutions together. Tune in to solve school battles and restore your kid’s confidence for learning. What to expect in this episode: Why school refusal is often about overwhelm, not lazinessThe emotional layers of shame, anxiety, and perfectionismSocial stress, bullying, and peer rejection as hidden driversWhy safety and nervous system regulation matter for learningHow to use the ACE tool to open productive conversations Related Links:  3 Step Method to ACE Communication with Complex Kids & Teens https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/3-steps-to-ace-communication-with-complex-kids-teens/EP114: Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home https://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/ EP138: How Do I Get My Kids to Talk To Me? 4 Communication Tools https://impactparents.com/child-communication-tools/ EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/EP253: Get Curious, Not Furious: A Better Way to Parent Complex Kids https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep253-get-curious-not-furious-a-better-way-to/id1565976964?i=1000749220683 Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift  Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: 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

    29 min
  6. EP255: Managing ADHD Through Conversation, Not Willpower with Jeff Copper

    25 FEB

    EP255: Managing ADHD Through Conversation, Not Willpower with Jeff Copper

    When follow-through keeps breaking down, the answer isn't planning harder. In this episode with ADHD coach Jeff Copper, we unpack why executive function struggles come from ambiguity, not lack of effort, and why direct conversation is a powerful accommodation. Press play to learn what actually helps kids and adults with ADHD move from planning to action. What to expect in this episode: Why people with ADHD struggle to execute plans even when the goal is clearHow ambiguity, not laziness, disrupts follow-through and problem-solvingWhat executive functions really are and how they operate as cognitive toolsThe power of direct conversation for improving clarity, focus, and emotional regulationADHD accommodations that are practical and often hide in plain sight About Jeff Copper Jeff Copper, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, is founder of DIG Coaching Practice and host of Attention Talk Radio and Video. He developed Cognitive Ergonomics From the Inside Out™, a new ADHD intervention using an engineering approach to address executive function challenges. Jeff holds an MBA from the University of Tampa and credentials from ICF, PAAC, ADDCA, and CTI. A member of ADDA, ACO, CHADD, PAAC, and ICF, he received ACO’s 2022 Professional Excellence Award. His work continues to innovate and redefine ADHD coaching through practical insights and a focus on how minds truly work.  Connect with Jeff Website: DIG Coaching PracticeInstagram: @dig.coachingFacebook: DIG Coaching PracticeX: @digcoaching  Related Links:  EP92: Pushing the Reset Button to Solve Problems Collaboratively  https://impactparents.com/solve-problems-collaboratively/ EP138: How Do I Get My Kids to Talk To Me? 4 Communication Tools  https://impactparents.com/child-communication-tools/ EP172: Parenting Paradox: Avoid ‘Fix-It Mode’ for Better Problem-Solving  https://impactparents.com/avoid-fix-it-mode-parenting/ EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations  https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift  Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: 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

    32 min
  7. EP254: Gender Differences in ADHD and Neurodiversity with Dr. Janina Maschke

    18 FEB

    EP254: Gender Differences in ADHD and Neurodiversity with Dr. Janina Maschke

    ADHD doesn’t look the same for every kid—especially as children grow into teens and young adults. In this episode, Dr. Janina Maschke explains how gender, stigma, and internalized behaviors can shape diagnosis, coping mechanisms, and self-esteem. Press play to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and how parents can offer the support their kid really needs. What to expect in this episode: Why is ADHD often missed or diagnosed late in girls and womenHow internalized behaviors mask hyperactivity and executive function strugglesThe connection between undiagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and low self-esteemWhy unhealthy coping mechanisms often emerge without proper supportWhat parents can do to support teens and young adults without pushing them away About Dr. Janina Maschke Dr. Janina is a cognitive psychologist, ADHD and executive functioning coach, and subject matter expert focused on ADHD across the lifespan. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, conducts research on ADHD and women with George Washington University, and is the author of A Feminist’s Guide to ADHD. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, she helps neurodivergent individuals understand their brains, build confidence, and thrive. Connect with Dr. Janina Website: ADHD Empowerment Coaching Instagram: @adhd_empowerment_coaching Related Links: EP28: Gender & Queer Kids with Neurodiversity https://impactparents.com/queer-kids-with-neurodiversity/ EP43: Autism & Anxiety In Girls https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-043-autism-anxiety-in-girls/EP56: Missed Diagnosis: Autism In Girls https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-056-missed-diagnosis-autism-in-girlsEP82: Gender Confusion: A Primer for Parents https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep-082-gender-confusion-a-primer-for-parents/EP225: The Connection Between Complex Kids, Gender & Sensory Issues https://impactparents.com/the-connection-between-complex-kids-gender-sensory-issues/ Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift  Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: 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

    35 min
  8. EP253: Get Curious, Not Furious: A Better Way to Parent Complex Kids

    11 FEB

    EP253: Get Curious, Not Furious: A Better Way to Parent Complex Kids

    Feeling quick to anger or stuck in constant conflict with your child? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we'll explore how leading with curiosity can help parents slow down, regulate emotions, and understand what's really driving their complex kids' behavior. Press play to learn how getting curious can restore calm, connection, and clarity to your home.   What to expect in this episode: Why leading with curiosity helps parents regulate their own emotions before reactingHow slowing down to understand context can change problem-solving outcomesWhat “get curious, not furious” really means in day-to-day parenting momentsThe role emotional regulation plays in making tactical solutions more effectiveWays curiosity strengthens compassion, connection, and long-term independence Related Links: EP108: Why Kids Resist Help and How To Change It https://impactparents.com/why-kids-resist-help/EP114:Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home https://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/ EP150: Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents https://impactparents.com/managing-stress-as-a-parent/EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim https://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift  Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: 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

    26 min
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The Parenting with Impact Podcast with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster, co-creators of ImpactParents.com, inspires parents and professionals guiding complex kids, teens and young adults all over the world to become capable, independent adults. ImpactParents.com is an online community, award-winning blog, and direct service provider for parents and professionals. Elaine and Diane are certified professional coaches with their own lived experience raising children with complex challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, gender identity issues, and more. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, they teach and inspire parents and professionals to raise and empower complex kids with confidence and calm. Scroll down for links and to download a free parenting guide. The Parenting with Impact Podcast will:Feature leading experts, bringing you cutting edge information to address your child’s challengesTeach you real-life, practical strategies for creating lasting changeDemonstrate how a coach-approach can improve all of your communications, one conversation at a time For the essentials of ImpactParent's coach-approach to parenting, download a free parenting guide at: ImpactParents.com/Podcast Find out about Sanity School®, a program for Parents, at: https://impactparents.com/programs-offerings/parent-training-sanity-school/ For information about professional continuing education: https://impactparents.com/for-professionals/  Visit Impact Parents at: https://impactparents.com/

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  • Creator
    Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    296
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Parenting with Impact
  • Show Website
    Parenting with Impact

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