Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! When you're parenting a child with ADHD, it takes more effort and attention and requires a different approach. So how do we do it?

In this episode, we are going to learn from an expert in the field and one of the co-authors of an amazing book, Kosher ADHD: Surviving and Thriving in the Torah-Observant World, Dr Sarah Markowitz, who is also the founding director of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Jewish women at Achieve Behavioral Health.

We are also talking to Rabbi Yaakov Brenman and his wife who are parenting a child with ADHD and wish to help other people with the same challenge.

Hear experts and parents discuss practical strategies for supporting children with ADHD at home and school through open communication, understanding needs, effective planning, and community collaboration. Tune in now!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

2:50 Child's ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

8:04 Balancing structure and flexibility in special education.

12:13 Challenges of accommodating children with ADHD in Jewish education.

14:59 ADHD in Jewish community, personal experiences and challenges.

19:53 Supporting children with unique learning needs in the education system.

24:36 Managing children's temperaments and expectations in religious settings.

28:06 Parenting children with ADHD, praise, and recognition.

33:57 PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) for children with ADHD.

38:08 Importance of quality time with children, praise over punishment.

41:40 Parenting and judging others.

45:14 Parenting strategies for managing children's emotions and behaviors.

49:31 Managing emotions in children and adults.

53:33 Parenting strategies for dealing with children's emotions.

58:40 Challenges of parenting children with special needs.

1:03:54 Challenges of parenting children with ADHD, including effort required and reframing expectations.

1:11:21 Parenting techniques and self-improvement for better relationships with children.

1:13:48 Managing children's behavior and expectations.

1:17:43 Parenting strategies for children with ADHD.

1:22:37 Parenting and ADHD, recognizing emotional needs.

1:27:46 Managing stress and organization in busy lives as a community.

1:32:14 Supporting children with executive function challenges in school.

1:37:06 Training teachers to support students with special needs.

1:40:27 Supporting children with ADHD in Jewish education.

1:45:19 ADHD, education, and parenting challenges.

1:50:05 Inclusivity in schools for children with ADHD.

1:54:13 Understanding and supporting children with ADHD in a school setting.

1:58:59 ADHD, personal growth, and leadership.

2:04:20 Parenting and Judaism, emphasizing love and compassion.

2:07:33 Parenting strategies for children with ADHD.

2:14:32 Final messages

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