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. EP265: Who Are Complex Kids And What Do They Need?

    23 HR AGO

    EP265: Who Are Complex Kids And What Do They Need?

    “Complex kids” are often seen as difficult or defiant, but there’s more going on beneath the surface. They are navigating executive function challenges, emotional regulation struggles, and a world that often expects them to conform to methods that don't work for them. In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster break down what makes a child “complex” and why traditional parenting approaches often fall short for those kids. Tune in to learn how a collaborative, coach-style approach can help your complex child build confidence, develop agency, and move toward independence with support that truly works. What to expect in this episode: What “complex kids” really means beyond diagnoses like ADHDWhy executive function is at the core of many parenting challengesHow modern life and the digital world increase overwhelm for kidsThe importance of emotional regulation for both kids and parentsHow agency and independence develop through collaboration, not control 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

    25 min
  2. EP264: Sensitive Kids and Big Emotions: What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Judith Orloff

    29 APR

    EP264: Sensitive Kids and Big Emotions: What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Judith Orloff

    Does your child seem overwhelmed by emotions, easily affected by others, or more sensitive than their peers? It may not be a problem to fix, but a difference to understand. In this episode, Dr. Judith Orloff explains the difference between empathy, empaths, and highly sensitive kids and examines how these traits shape behavior, overwhelm, and emotional responses. Press play to learn practical ways to support your child with self-regulation, boundaries, and confidence so they can feel understood and in control. What to expect in this episode: The difference between empathy and being an empath or highly sensitive personHow sensory overload can lead to overwhelm, shutdown, or big reactionsWhy neurodivergent and sensitive kids tend to absorb emotions from othersWhy sensitive traits should be supported, not “trained out” of childrenSimple self-regulation tools like alone time, boundaries, and calming environmentsAbout Dr. Judith Orloff Judith Orloff, MD, is a New York Times bestselling author, a psychiatrist, and an empath. She is the author of the new children’s book The Highly Sensitive Rabbit, about a caring cottontail who is shamed for her sensitivities but then learns to embrace them. Dr. Orloff's other books include The Genius of Empathy, The Empath’s Survival Guide, and Thriving as an Empath. Dr. Orloff also specializes in treating highly sensitive people in her medical practice. Dr. Orloff’s work has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Oprah Magazine, the New York Times, and USA Today. Explore more at www.drjudithorloff.com. Connect with Dr. Judith Orloff Website: Dr. Judith Orloff Book: The Highly Sensitive Rabbit | The Highly Sensitive Teen 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

    30 min
  3. EP263: How to Help 2e Kids with Social Skills and Bullying with Elizabeth Smith

    22 APR

    EP263: How to Help 2e Kids with Social Skills and Bullying with Elizabeth Smith

    Social struggles are not just about making friends. For many neurodivergent and 2e or “twice exceptional” kids, misunderstood social cues, complex peer dynamics, and hurt feelings can quickly turn into conflict or isolation. In this episode, Elizabeth Smith unpacks what is really happening beneath these interactions and how parents can guide their kids through them with greater clarity and understanding. Dive in to learn how you can help your child navigate social situations, respond confidently to teasing, and feel like they truly belong with peers. What to expect in this episode: The differences between social feedback, teasing, & bullying and why it mattersHow social hierarchies influence behaviors in middle school and beyondWhy neurodivergent kids may struggle to interpret social cuesHow to teach “snappy comebacks” so kids can respond to teasing in real timeWhat to do when teasing becomes repeated or escalates into bullyingAbout Elizabeth Smith Elizabeth, a New York City-based social coach, has a deep-rooted passion for empowering 2e and profoundly gifted children. Her journey into social coaching was personal: she was working as a physician assistant in psychiatry when her own 2e child needed support. Elizabeth discovered the evidence-based PEERS program from UCLA’s Semel Institute. After obtaining certification, Elizabeth conducted further research into best practices for affirming neurotypes and strategies to avoid masking and forced behavior. This developed into her own strengths-based approach, utilizing empathy, acceptance, and current research to empower children to meet their own goals. ​ Connect with Elizabeth Smith Website: 2e Kids CoachingLinkedIn: Elizabeth Smith   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

    31 min
  4. EP262: Success! Coaching Group Members Share Powerful Stories

    15 APR

    EP262: Success! Coaching Group Members Share Powerful Stories

    Parenting a complex teen can feel isolating, exhausting, and hard to figure out on your own. What if you didn’t have to do it alone? In this episode, real parents share how group coaching helped them feel supported, learn practical parenting strategies, and create lasting change in their families. Listen in to find out how support, connection, and the right tools can help you parent with more confidence, calm, and hope. What to expect in this episode: How group coaching helps parents feel less alone and more supportedThe difference between support groups and structured coachingWhy hearing others’ experiences can accelerate your own growthHow coaching teaches skills you can apply beyond parentingThe role of community in building confidence and emotional resilience 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.

    55 min
  5. EP261: Wired for Survival: Creating Safety & Calming Your Nervous System with Theresa Lear Levine

    8 APR

    EP261: Wired for Survival: Creating Safety & Calming Your Nervous System with Theresa Lear Levine

    You know what to do, but still can’t seem to do it. That gap isn’t necessarily about discipline or motivation. In this episode, Theresa Lear Levine reveals how your nervous system and subconscious patterns can quietly drive your reactions, keeping you stuck in stress, overwhelm, and unhelpful old habits. Listen in to learn how EFT tapping can help you self-regulate, shift into calm, and start responding with more clarity, control, and confidence. What to expect in this episode: Why knowing what to do doesn’t automatically translate into doing itHow the nervous system's sense of safety determines your ability to changeThe role of the amygdala in fight or flight and emotional reactionsHow EFT tapping helps regulate stress and calm the brainWhy small regulation tools matter in effective parenting responses About Theresa Lear Levine Theresa Lear Levine is an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Master Practitioner, hypnotherapist, and the founder of Becoming More Me, a personal development platform dedicated to helping individuals release limiting beliefs, heal emotional patterns, and step into their most aligned, authentic selves. Through a blend of tapping, subconscious reprogramming, and mindset work, Theresa supports clients in overcoming anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional blocks so they can create more ease, confidence, and fulfillment in their lives. Her work focuses on empowering people to reconnect with who they truly are beneath conditioning and fear. ​ Connect with Theresa Website: Theresa Lear Levine Resource Library: The Private Sessions Book: BECOMING MORE ME by Theresa Lear Levine Book A Call: Personalized Strategy & Coaching    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

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

    1 APR

    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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    301
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Parenting with Impact
  • Show Website
    Parenting with Impact

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