The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast

• Launching Late? ADHD, Young Adulthood & Boundaries (Part 2 with Dr. Tamara Rosier)

  Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach Guest: Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and author of Your Brain’s Not Broken and You, Me, and Our ADHD Family, translates ADHD science into clear, practical strategies with warmth, humor, and real-world credibility. Episode Overview In this follow-up conversation, Kate talks with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and author of Your Brain’s Not Broken and You, Me, and Our ADHD Family, about why the transition from ages 16 to 26 can be bumpy for ADHD teens and young adults. They unpack elongated adolescence, the ADHD maturity lag, and two common “slow-to-launch” patterns: (1) kids holding out for an ideal lifestyle and (2) “basement dwelling” withdrawal (gaming/avoidance). Dr. Rosier shares how parents can shift from fixing to scaffolding with calm reassurance, appropriate treatment when needed, and clear boundaries while protecting the relationship and building agency. She also offers realistic timelines (often later coalescence in the 20s) and a simple coaching script to help kids solve their own problems.   Resources & Links Dr. Tamara Rosier: https://www.tamararosier.com/ Dr. Tamar Rosier Part 1 episode on The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast: Punishment Fails ADHD Kids, and This Pool Metaphor Fixes Emotional Chaos with Dr. Tamara Rosier About Your Host, Kate I’m Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach, author of How We Roll: A Parent’s Journey Raising a Child with ADHD, and host of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast. It’s my pleasure to help you understand ADHD more deeply because every child with ADHD is unique, and so are their strengths and struggles. 🌐 Find me: ADHDKidsCanThrive.com 📘 Free Download: Get the first 3 chapters of my book—free—https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/On1ABRH/first3chapters Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast Share this episode with a parent who needs encouragement today. Thank you for listening!  

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• OCD vs. Anxiety vs. ADHD: Getting the Right Help with Dr. Tamar Chansky

  Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach Guest: Dr. Tamar Chansky, founder of the Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety, has helped thousands of children overcome fears and gripping mental compulsions. She is also the author of Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking, Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Freeing Yourself from Anxiety. Episode Overview Kate sits down with  Dr. Tamar Chansky to discuss how OCD differs from general anxiety and how it can overlap with ADHD. They cover emotional regulation, PANS/PANDAS and sudden-onset OCD triggers, evidence-based treatments like exposure and response prevention, and when medical evaluation is needed, plus practical parent strategies to support children and hopeful long-term outcomes.   What We Talk About (Highlights) Language that helps: Parents can lower fear by calling patterns “OCD-normal,” separating the child from the disorder, and shifting from “correct” to connect, then problem-solve together. Anxiety vs. OCD: Anxiety = “what-ifs” and future worry; OCD = intrusive thoughts + compulsions (“superstition on steroids”) that even the child knows don’t make sense. Emotional regulation: Parents’ ability to down-regulate their own nervous system brings calm, the child can co-regulate with. PANS/PANDAS: Sudden, severe OCD-like spikes can follow infections (e.g., strep, Lyme, some post-viral cases). Treat the medical trigger first; CBT may play a role later. First-line care for pediatric OCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—stepwise “courage challenges” to retrain the brain; meds are not first-line for most kids but can help some, especially teens with co-occurring depression. Parent power: Coaching parents in response patterns can be as effective as direct child therapy for many families. Outlook: Highly treatable. Kids learn skills, build neuroplastic change, and may only need occasional “tune-ups” during new life stages (“last-yearing it”). Resources & Links Dr. Tamara Chanksy & her books: https://tamarchansky.com/ Panda’s Physician Network: https://www.pandasppn.org/practitioners/   About Your Host, Kate I’m Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach, author of How We Roll: A Parent’s Journey Raising a Child with ADHD, and host of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast. It’s my pleasure to help you understand ADHD more deeply because every child with ADHD is unique, and so are their strengths and struggles. 🌐 Find me: ADHDKidsCanThrive.com 📘 Free Download: Get the first 3 chapters of my book—free—https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/On1ABRH/first3chapters 🤝 Need support? Schedule a free consultation https://adhdkidscanthrive.com/appointment/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast Share this episode with a parent who needs encouragement today. Thank you for listening!

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• Rewiring Attention: Movement, Sensory & Brain-Based Strategies for ADHD

  Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach Guest: Dr. Rebecca Jackson,  a brain health expert, board-certified cognitive specialist, and former chiropractor known for her work at Brain Balance. She focuses on how sensory, motor, and cognitive development shape attention, executive function, and emotional regulation. She’s the author of Back on Track.   Episode Overview Host Kate Brownfield interviews Dr. Rebecca Jackson about a brain-based approach to supporting children with ADHD. They discuss how developmental gaps in sensory-motor systems, movement, and nutrition impact attention, executive function, and emotional regulation, and how targeted, non-medication interventions can lead to lasting change. Listeners will learn practical takeaways, including the importance of intentional movement and sensory stimulation, better nutrition, and using assessments to identify developmental gaps, so parents can set their children up to thrive in school and life. What We Talk About (Highlights) Why ADHD is more than attention: uneven development across systems (sensory, motor, cognitive) Bottom-up vs. top-down: building brain readiness before piling on strategies Movement as medicine: heart-rate spikes, balance/coordination, and frequent micro-breaks Emotional regulation: maturing sensory pathways (sight, sound, touch) to raise the “tolerance threshold” Nutrition basics: reducing inflammation/“brain fog,” protein-forward breakfasts, whole-food swaps Screens with intention: how entertainment time crowds out sensory-motor input Getting started: assessments that identify strengths and measurable developmental gaps Resources & Links Dr. Rebecca Jackson's Book: Back on Track https://drrebeccajackson.com/   About Your Host, Kate I’m Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach, author of How We Roll: A Parent’s Journey Raising a Child with ADHD, and host of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast. It’s honestly my pleasure to help you understand ADHD more deeply—because every child with ADHD is unique, and so are their strengths and struggles. 🌐 Find me: ADHDKidsCanThrive.com 📘 Free Download: Get the first 3 chapters of my book—free—https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/On1ABRH/first3chapters 🤝 Need support? Schedule a free consultation https://adhdkidscanthrive.com/appointment/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast Share this episode with a parent who needs encouragement today Thank you for listening.

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• No One Else I'd Rather Be: A Mother's Memoir of Raising a Daughter with ADHD

  Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach Guest: Aimee Kaufman, author of No One Else I’d Rather Be: Loving a Daughter with ADHD for Who She Is Episode Overview In this profoundly moving conversation, Kate sits down with author and parent Aimee Kaufman to talk about her memoir and the 10-year journey to her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis. Aimee shares the hard moments, misunderstandings, criticism, school challenges, and the hope that carried her family forward: unconditional love, advocacy, and support that matched her daughter’s needs over time. If you’re a parent who feels overwhelmed, second-guessed, or unsure how to keep leading with love during tough seasons, Aimee’s story will encourage and steady you. What We Talk About (Highlights) A long road to clarity: Why it took 10 years to get an ADHD diagnosis—and what finally helped. When behavior says “I can’t,” not “I won’t”: How Aimee learned to interpret her daughter’s words and actions. Unconditional love in the messy middle: Loving firmly and fully when emotions run high. School Support That Actually Helps: 504 Accommodations, When They’re Ignored, and How to Advocate. Medication as one tool (not the only one): The trial-and-error reality and finding the right fit over time. Siblings & family dynamics: Moving from rivalry and rupture to healing and closeness. Parent grounding: How Aimee stayed steady—community, practical support, and protecting her own well-being. A hopeful ending: From crisis to connection—college, career, marriage, and a growing family. Resources & Links Aimee Kaufman’s Book: No One Else I’d Rather Be: Loving a Daughter with ADHD for Who She Is — https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/No-One-Else-Id-Rather-Be/Aimee-Kaufman/9781647428280 About Your Host, Kate I’m Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach, author of How We Roll: A Parent’s Journey Raising a Child with ADHD, and host of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast. It’s honestly my pleasure to help you understand ADHD more deeply—because every child with ADHD is unique, and so are their strengths and struggles. 🌐 Find me: ADHDKidsCanThrive.com 📘 Free Download: Get the first 3 chapters of my book—free—https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/On1ABRH/first3chapters 🤝 Need support? Schedule a free consultation https://adhdkidscanthrive.com/appointment/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast Share this episode with a parent who needs encouragement today Thank you for listening.  

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• How Parents of ADHD Kids Can Be Supportive vs. Rescuers

  Learn kind and practical tips to support your ADHD child by downloading the First 3 Chapters of my book for FREE here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/On1ABRH/first3chapters       ----------------------------------------------------------- My guest is Ryan Wexelblatt of ADHDDude.com. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, and  ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. Ryan trains parents to help their children build skills, improve behavior, and, most importantly, feel better about themselves.  He is also a Father to a son with ADHD & learning differences. Ryan created ADHD Dude because he realized that most families of kids with ADHD were getting ineffective help, losing valuable time, and spending a lot of money with little results.  Learn more at https://adhddude.com/   .—--- Topics covered in this episode: -Ryan’s personal story of work and parenting - Greatest pain points for parents of ADHD kids - How can parents work with their ADHD child? - At what stage does CBT work for an ADHD child? - How can parents step into their parental authority? - How does ADHD affect kids socially? - ADHD Dude Camp - Ryan’s words of wisdom for parents of ADHD kids. —------ Newsletter Sign up at https://www.adhdkidscanthrive.com/ —------ Thank you for listening!   #adhd #adhdkid #adhdparent #adhdparentsupport #adhdsupport  #adhddude

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