If school feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone. When your child struggles in school, it’s easy to feel lost, frustrated, or blamed. In this episode, Scotti Weintraub shares how understanding your child’s brain and reframing diagnosis as empowerment can turn that frustration into confidence. Tune in to learn how small mindset shifts and stronger partnerships with teachers can transform your child’s school experience.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why viewing your child’s school struggles with curiosity, not frustration, can change everything
• How reframing a diagnosis as a gift empowers kids to understand their own brains and begin to thrive
• Practical ways to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with teachers
• Why middle and high school “walls” aren’t failures, but opportunities for growth and advocacy
• How small steps in self-advocacy prepare kids for independence and lifelong confidence
  
  

About Scotti Weintraub, MA
Scotti Weintraub, MA, founder of Reframe Parenting, is a parent coach, school navigator, problem-solver, and educator. She knows exactly how hard it is to support a child who’s struggling at school. Parenting her own 2 teens has taught her about unexpected things like anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and the exhausting process of advocating with schools. She helps other parents cut through the noise, understand what their child’s needs really are, and finally feel confident walking into school conversations that used to feel impossible.

Connect with Scotti

• Website: Reframe Parenting
• Podcast: The Unlocking School Success Podcast
• Instagram: @reframeparenting
• Threads: @reframeparenting

Related Links:

• EP210: Why Smart Kids Struggle in School and What Executive Function Has to Do With It
  https://impactparents.com/why-smart-kids-struggle-in-school-and-what-executive-function-has-to-do-with-it/
• EP219: How to Help ADHD Students Succeed in the Classroom
  https://impactparents.com/how-to-help-adhd-students-succeed-in-the-classroom/
• EP230: Structure Time: Back to School with Systems That Work
  https://impactparents.com/structure-time-back-to-school-with-systems-that-work/

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
  
  

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"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
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What if the secret to thriving isn’t fixing your brain but befriending it? Neuroscientist Rachel Barr shares powerful insights on how curiosity, compassion, and small daily shifts can unlock calm, clarity, and confidence. Discover why pushing harder keeps you stuck and what actually helps your brain work for you. Tune in to learn how to make your brain your greatest ally starting today.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why "try harder" sets your brain up for failure and how the right environment can set it up for success.
• How befriending your brain can transform how you live and learn
• The power of compassion to silence pressure and perfectionism
• Why small, meaningful actions matter more than big life overhauls
• What happens when we protect curiosity instead of forcing kids to fit the mold
  
  

About Dr. Rachel Bar
Rachel Barr is a neuroscientist, science communicator, and author with over a million followers across social media. She holds a master’s in molecular neuroscience and is completing her PhD on memory formation during sleep. Passionate about demystifying brain science, Rachel creates engaging content that bridges academic research with everyday life, empowering audiences to make informed choices about mental health. Her playful storytelling makes neuroscience accessible and entertaining, establishing her as a standout voice in science communication. Rachel’s first book, How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend (DK), has recently been published in the UK and US.

Connect with Dr. Rachel

• Book: How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend | Hardcover
• Instagram: @drrachelbarr
• TikTok: DrRachelBarr
  
  

Related Links:

• EP203: The Power of Good Enough: Progress Over Perfection
  https://impactparents.com/the-power-of-good-enough-progress-over-perfection
• EP206: Neurodiversity is not a Character Flaw: How to be a Brain Friend
  https://impactparents.com/ep206-neurodiversity-is-not-a-character-flaw-how-to-be-a-brain-friend
• EP212: Beyond the Label: How to Help Your Child Flourish Using Brain Science
  https://impactparents.com/beyond-the-label-how-to-help-your-child-flourish-using-brain-science
  
  

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
  
  

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"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

One small shift can turn family tension into trust. In this episode, parent mentor Georgia F. shares how curiosity, collaboration, and assumed best intentions transformed her family after an autism diagnosis. You’ll hear practical tools for calmer communication, stronger relationships, and raising confident, independent kids. Press play to learn how changing how you show up can change everything.

What to expect in this episode:

• How a moment of “I didn’t sign up for this” can become purpose
• The brief family conversation that shifted tone and trust
• Why curiosity works better than judgment in reducing conflict
• The mindset shifts that stop power struggles early
• How teaching kids to ask for help builds confidence
  
  

Related Links:

• EP203: The Power of Good Enough: Progress Over Perfection
  https://impactparents.com/the-power-of-good-enough-progress-over-perfection/
• EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations
  https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations/
• EP214: The Secret to Letting Go: Supporting Teens Without Micromanaging
  https://impactparents.com/the-secret-to-letting-go-supporting-teens-without-micromanaging/

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
  
  

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"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

Trying everything but still feeling stuck with your complex kid? The problem may not be your strategy, but how you are managing yourself. In this episode, we break down why information alone does not create change and what actually helps families move forward. Press play to rethink what support really looks like.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why managing yourself is the foundation for supporting complex kids
• What makes coaching skills more effective than collecting more parenting advice
• How collaborative problem solving builds real buy-in and independence
• Why community and feedback accelerate change when strategies stall
• How focusing on goals instead of tools shifts family dynamics
  
  

Related Links:

• EP49: Parent Behavior Training
  https://impactparents.com/parent-behavior-training/
• EP54: Success Story: Providers Need Help, Too!
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-054-success-story-providers-need-help-too/id1565976964?i=1000557760841
• EP101: Success! Navigating Resistant Kids and Teens With a Coach-Approach
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-101-success-navigating-resistant-kids-and-teens/id1565976964?i=1000604238108
• EP114: Curiosity & the Coach-Approach Transformed the Tone of Her Home
  https://impactparents.com/the-coach-approach-to-parenting/
• EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
  https://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/
  
  

If you’re done with parenting tips that don’t stick, Sanity School shows you how to turn insight into action with practical, neuro-informed coaching tools. Learn more at https://sanityschool.com/

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

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"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

Is cannabis really harmless for teens? Neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd reveals what parents need to know about today’s high-THC products, brain development, and the real risks of early use. Learn how addiction can form, why anxiety and psychosis are rising, and the signs parents should watch for. Press play to hear the truth behind the science and how to protect your teen with facts, not fear.

What to expect in this episode:

• What “epigenetics” really means and how early cannabis exposure rewires the brain
• Why today’s cannabis is drastically stronger and far riskier than parents realize
• How to shift from lecturing teens to empowering them with facts and trust
• The myth of “non-addictive” marijuana and what science actually shows
• The mental health red flags linked to heavy THC use in teens

About Yasmin Hurd, Phd
Dr. Yasmin is the Ward-Coleman Chair of Translational Neuroscience and Director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai. A world-renowned neuroscientist, her groundbreaking research explores the neurobiology of addiction and related psychiatric disorders through a multidisciplinary, translational lens. Dr. Hurd’s work bridges molecular neuroscience with real-world impact, focusing on how genetics and early exposure to substances like cannabis influence brain development and vulnerability to addiction. Her team also leads pioneering clinical trials aimed at developing new therapies for opioid use disorder.

Connect with Dr. Yasmin

• Website: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• LinkedIn: Yasmin Hurd, PhD
  
  

Related Links:

• EP117: Treating ADHD Improves Outcomes for Treating Addiction
  https://impactparents.com/adhd-and-addiction
• EP144: Helping Young Adults Get Back On Track
  https://impactparents.com/helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track

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

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"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

Many of the challenges families face are more connected than they appear. In this episode, we bring together key insights from this year to explore how executive function, nervous system regulation, and sleep shape behavior and daily life. You’ll hear why surface-level strategies fall short and what helps families move forward with intention. Tune in to connect the dots.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why executive function and nervous system regulation drive sleep and mornings
• How circadian rhythms shape sleep timing, not willpower
• What shifts when kids co-create routines instead of being pushed
• How parent regulation sets the tone for problem-solving
• What actually builds executive function over time, and what doesn’t

Related Links:

• EP196: Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it)
• EP198: ADHD & Sleep pt 2: Getting Kids In & Out of Bed
• EP227: Key Lessons from 14 Years of Parent Coaching
• EP236: Executive Function & ADHD: What Parents Need To Know
• EP240: Mild to Moderate ADHD? Why Labels Mislead in Helping Your Child Thrive

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents

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"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

Do you ever feel like your needs and your child or young adult’s needs are constantly clashing? In this episode, Dayna Abraham shares how small daily steps, honest conversations, and self-awareness can ease tension and rebuild trust. Listen now to discover one powerful shift that brings more calm, clarity, and connection at home.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why you are not the only one and how the community breaks the isolation of parenting
• What “late to launch” really means and why delays often widen after 18
• How the GRIT method (Ground, Release, Invite, Take action) helps parents manage real worries
• Why must connection come before skills when guiding young adults
• How transparency and negotiation can ease clashing needs at home

About Dayna Abraham
Dayna is the bestselling author of Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids. A National Board Certified educator and parent of three neurodivergent children, Dayna also lives with ADHD herself, giving her a deeply personal and practical perspective on raising kids in today’s world. Through her compassionate Calm the Chaos framework, she has guided millions of parents worldwide to move beyond traditional strategies, find peace at home, and connect with their children in meaningful, lasting ways.

Connect with Dayna

• Facebook: Calm the Chaos Parenting
• Instagram: @calmthechaosparenting
• Podcast: Calm The Chaos Podcast
• Book: Calm the Chaos
  
  

Related Links:

• EP144: Helping Young Adults get back on Track
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-144-helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track/id1565976964?i=1000641123620
• EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep200-reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/id1565976964?i=1000689309013
• EP221: Parenting Tips When Emerging Adults Feel Stuck
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep221-parenting-tips-when-emerging-adults-feel-stuck/id1565976964?i=1000715430261

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParents
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
  
  

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"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

Ever wondered what it feels like to be surrounded by more than a thousand people who truly get the ADHD experience? In this episode, we explore the energy, connection, and unexpected moments that shaped our time at the International Conference on ADHD. We share what community support really looks like and why being in the room matters more than you think. Press play to hear the insights and inspiration we brought home from this powerful event.

What to expect in this episode:

• How connecting with an ADHD community can shift your entire experience in ways you didn’t see coming
• Why parents travel to ADHD conferences and what they’re really searching for beneath the surface
• The hallway conversation that can change everything, even more than the sessions themselves
• What you discover when you finally acknowledge the true impact of support work
• How a single coach-approach skill can reshape the energy of a whole team

Related Links:

• EP1: Welcome to Parenting With Impact
  https://impactparents.com/parenting-with-impact
• EP121: Every Day's a New Day: Success with Community Support & Parent Coaching
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-121-every-days-a-new-day-success-with/id1565976964?i=1000623129840
• EP202: ADHD Can Help You Succeed in Unexpected Ways with Ari Tuckman, Psy.D.
  https://impactparents.com/adhd-can-help-you-succeed-in-unexpected-ways-with-ari-tuckman

There is nothing quite like being in a room full of people who truly understand ADHD. If you want that same sense of connection, support, and practical learning, join us at the 2026 International Conference on ADHD. Learn more and register at https://www.theadhdconference.org/adhdiconnect2026/9979287.

Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift

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• 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