Connected and Capable

Alisha Grogan
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A podcast for parents of uniquely wired kids—kids with sensory needs, ADHD, big emotions, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges.Hosted by pediatric occupational therapist and mom Alisha Grogan, this podcast goes beyond behavior and quick fixes to uncover what’s really pulling the strings beneath the surface. You’ll learn how sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and retained primitive reflexes are deeply connected—and how understanding these connections changes the way you support your child.Because your child is capable. And so are you.

  1. HACE 2 DÍAS

    12. 4 Ways to Improve ADHD Symptoms (That No One Talks About!).mp4

    Most parents are told that ADHD treatment begins and ends with medication, which can be helpful for some kids. But there’s so much more to the story. (Grab a spot in the free Executive Functioning Week for parents below). In this episode we talk about four powerful — and often overlooked — ways to improve ADHD symptoms in kids. You’ll learn why ADHD is actually more than just poor attention, so much so that "ADHD" isn't really the best name for this diagnosis, how sensory needs and hyperactivity are closely connected, ADHD super-powers, and 4 ways we can support kids with ADHD so they can regulate, focus, and thrive. If you’re parenting a child with ADHD (or suspect your child may have it), this episode is for you!   Links Mentioned in the Show: Free Executive Functioning Week: 5 Days to Calming Big Emotions, Improving Focus, and Building Self-Control for Uniquely Wired Kids.  SIGN UP HERE: https://YourKidsTable.com/efweek Unlocking ADHD Workshop (Included in memberships below):  The Connection Hive Membership: https://YourKidsTable.com/tch Therapist Membership / Therapist All-Access: https://YourKidsTable.com/taam Key Timestamps: 03:51 – The three ADHD subtypes explained 06:48 – Is hyperactivity ADHD or sensory? 09:21 – ADHD is so much more than attention... 17:26 – Why medication isn’t the only support 19:47 – Executive functioning are skills that can be strengthened 22:58 – What the research says 27:46 – The nutrition connection Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.

    32 min

  2. 16 MAR

    11. Vestibular Sensitivities: The Overlooked Issue Affecting Reading, Balance, and Anxiety

    If your child avoids swings, hates being tipped back to wash their hair, or panics when their feet leave the ground… there may be more going on than simple fear. In this episode, I’m diving into vestibular sensitivities — one of the most overlooked sensory challenges that can quietly affect everything from balance and coordination to reading, attention, and anxiety. You’ll learn what the vestibular system actually does, the subtle signs of gravitational insecurity, and why some kids feel completely unsafe when their body moves in space. I’ll also share a powerful real-life story of a child who went from avoiding movement completely to sledding down a hill, and what made that change possible. If your child seems fearful of movement or struggles with balance, this episode may connect a lot of dots. Episodes mentioned in the show: 2. Retained Primitive Reflexes: What Every Parent of A Uniquely Wired Kid Needs to Know 3. If Your Kid Has Sensory "Issues," You Need to Hear This.  Get more help in The Connection Hive for Parents Therapists, learn reflexes + sensory in the Therapist All Access Membership Key Timestamps: 02:57 – What the vestibular sense actually does 08:06 – When kids don’t feel safe moving 11:09 – Signs parents often miss 17:28 – The reflex that may be causing it 21:10 – Should we just avoid movement? 30:29 – A real-life breakthrough story Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/  MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.

    36 min

  3. 9 MAR

    10. How to Avoid After School Meltdowns (Restraint Collapse!)

    After-school meltdowns are so common there’s actually a name for it: after-school restraint collapse. If your child comes home and completely falls apart — big emotions, aggression, withdrawal, nonstop chaos — you are not alone. Yes, masking all day is part of the story. But it’s not the whole story. In this episode, I walk you through two other big reasons uniquely wired kids struggle during that after-school window — and why understanding what’s really happening changes everything. When you see the root, you parent differently. And when you parent differently, the whole tone of your home can shift. I’ll also share three simple ways to ease that transition — things you can start today — so after school doesn’t have to feel like you’re bracing for impact every afternoon. If this time of day feels heavy in your house, this one’s for you. Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 9: Why Screens Feel Regulating (But, Might Not Be) Get the visual supports, Meltdown Rescue Kit, and regulating activities in The Connection Hive: yourkidstable.com/tch Key Timestamps: 00:30 – What “after-school restraint collapse” really means 04:30 – The reason everyone talks about (but it’s not the whole story) 08:39 – The transition most parents miss 10:30 – The simplest way to prevent the spiral 19:06 – Why movement changes everything 23:58 – When space works better than talking Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/  MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.

    2 min

  4. 2 MAR

    9. Why Screens Feel Regulating (But Might Not Be)

    Some say screen time is “regulating”… and honestly, it can look that way. In this episode, we slow the conversation down—no shame, no judgment—and unpack why screens can feel like the only thing that works when your child is overwhelmed. But we also zoom out and ask the bigger question: is that calm actually regulation… or is something else happening? I’ll share a personal story that changed how I see this, plus a research angle every parent of an ADHD (or otherwise neurodivergent) kid should hear. Get our new 1 hour screen time workshop in The Connection Hive here: yourkidstable.com/tch *Are you a therapist, this resource will also be in The Therapist All Access Membership: yourkidstable.com/taam Key Timestamps: 01:06 No guilt, no judgment—why this is so confusing 04:40 Why screens work in the moment 10:21 Calm vs. regulation 13:51 A personal story that shifted my perspective 20:40 The research that links screentime to dysregulation 22:42 What to do next if screens are becoming a struggle Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.

    25 min

  5. 23 FEB

    8. 10 Sensory Red Flags that are Easy to Miss

    Have you ever watched your child do something that just makes you pause… but you can’t quite explain what's going on, but you know something deeper is behind it?  in this episode, I’m talking about things kids with sensory needs do that are easy mistake s quirks, phases, or personality. This isn’t about labeling your child or diagnosing anything. It’s about helping you see your kid through a new lens so that you can understand and ultimately support them in new ways that leads to growth.  If you’ve ever thought, "Why does my child act like this or do that?" this episode is for you.  Download the Free Sensory Mini-Toolkit Here: https://yourkidstable.com/sensoryessentials/  THERAPISTS: Get inside our Therapist All-Access Membership Here Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/ Key Timestamps: 02:11 – What I really mean by “red flags” 05:47 – The sign most parents dismiss 09:15 – When reactions to food aren’t a choice 14:02 – Why parties can feel overwhelming 19:39 – The truth about the “wild child” label 25:08 – When it looks like they’re ignoring you MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.

    30 min

  6. 16 FEB

    7. The Secret Key Each Parent Holds to Regulating Their Kid

    What if the most powerful tool for reducing meltdowns isn’t a strategy, a script, or a consequence — but something you already carry with you? In this episode, Alisha breaks down the often-misunderstood role of co-regulation and why it works in every setting, at every age, and at every intensity level. She explains why common “in-the-moment” techniques fail when a child is dysregulated, and what actually has the power to shift the nervous system instead. Through real-life examples, including a powerful story from a parent who put this into action, you’ll hear why regulation is contagious, why your own state matters more than you think, and how these moments quietly shape your child’s brain over time. If you’ve ever wondered why doing “all the right things” still doesn’t work in the heat of the moment, this episode will change how you see regulation—and yourself—entirely. Join the new Therapist All-Access Membership: YourKidsTable.com/TAAM Key Timestamps: 0:39 – The “Secret Key” Parents Hold 3:38 – Regulation Is Contagious 7:07 – Why Logic Fails in Meltdowns 9:12 – The One Thing Kids Can Respond To 14:25 – A Real-Life Meltdown Turns Around 24:27 – The Brain Connection Being Built 32:31 – You Are Connected and Capable Grab your free printable copy of our 5 Big Calming Techniques for Big Emotions + Dysregulation-- https://yourkidstable.com/emotions-printable/ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.

    33 min

  7. 9 FEB

    6. The Huge Iceberg Hiding Under Your Kid's Biggest Struggle

    The struggles are kids have can be hard, dysregulating, and cause lots of worry. Understandably so! What's the best way to tackle them? How can we help them make lasting change?  In this episode I'm diving into what really works and how to know which way to turn whether your kid is struggling with anxiety, bad handwriting, aggressive behaviors--or anything in between.  It's the question we all must ask for our kids and the various struggles they face, especially the one's that can feel like they're taking over.   Check out the clinically based therapists summit coming soon: https://yourkidstable.com/therapist-mini-summit/ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.

    30 min

  8. 2 FEB

    5. 5 executive functioning skills that uniquely wired kids struggle with

    What if some of the hardest moments with your child aren’t about behavior, motivation, or personality at all? In this episode, I share executive functioning as the next critical piece of the puzzle, and why so many uniquely wired kids struggle in ways that are easy to misinterpret.   You’ll hear why executive functioning is far bigger than attention alone, 4 more EF skills, and they quietly affect daily life in ways most families don’t recognize. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking they should be able to do this by now, or wondering why progress feels inconsistent — this episode will help you see your kid (or yourself) in a whole new light.  Key Timestamps: 1:45 Why executive functioning gets mislabeled as personality 6:05 Attention isn’t the whole ADHD story 16:20 Perseverance is a brain skill, not a trait 20:00 Working memory & “why won’t they remember?” 23:20 Task initiation: frozen before starting 26:40 Flexibility & meltdowns when plans change Get CEU's in our Upcoming Evidence-Based Therapist Mini-Summit: https://yourkidstable.com/therapist-mini-summit/ Get all the tools in our new Therapist All-Access Membership: https://yourkidstable.com/taam/ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU Ready for a simple plan to overcome the attention, sleep, sensory, and big emotion challenges? I'll show you how for uniquely wired kids 1-18 years old in just 2-5 minutes a day. Join me in The Connection Hive-- https://YourKidsTable.com/TCH LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Yourkidstable Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Yourkidstable Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/Yourkidstable If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so grateful if you left us a review! It's a huge help in encouraging us and letting us know what parents with uniquely wired kids need the most.

    32 min
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A podcast for parents of uniquely wired kids—kids with sensory needs, ADHD, big emotions, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges.Hosted by pediatric occupational therapist and mom Alisha Grogan, this podcast goes beyond behavior and quick fixes to uncover what’s really pulling the strings beneath the surface. You’ll learn how sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and retained primitive reflexes are deeply connected—and how understanding these connections changes the way you support your child.Because your child is capable. And so are you.

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  • Creador
    Alisha Grogan
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    13
  • Clasificación
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