Tough Love: Helping ADHD Teens to Get It

ADHD parents all face the same dilemma: how to work with a child to get it when they don’t get it or don’t want to get it?  In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sarah Cheyette (www.sarahcheyette.com) on the trick to helping teens with ADHD move forward. Certainly, self-awareness is one way, but also helping them to understand their ADHD and how to manage it.  But what can you do when they resist or don’t want to get it?  The answer? Tough love. Sometimes, parents just need permission to fail. Join us in this insightful interview as Jeff and Dr. Cheyette talk about tricks and strategies to help teens with ADHD understand, get, and buy into their situation. It’s also important to let them fail and fail hard so they can then move forward.  If you’ve got an ADHD teen and are at your wit’s end, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD Emotional Self-Regulation: Live, Unplugged, and Real

Emotions are as much a part of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as attention is, according to Dr. Russell Barkley. In this episode we interview Stacey, play a prerecorded clip of her revealing her emotions, live and in the moment, and having difficulty regulating them. What we learn actually helps her to self-regulate her emotions. If you have ADHD, struggle with self-regulation, or are just an emotional being, you won’t want to miss this show. It is real, unplugged, and live… so real we couldn’t just make it up.

ADHD: Stimulant Medication Rare and Dangerous Side Effects

Many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can benefit from stimulant medications. As with any substance, there are risks. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Charles Parker (www.corebrainjournal.com and www.corebrainacademy.com) on stimulant side effects but also the more rare and dangerous ones to look for. If you are seeking an education on stimulants, Dr. Parker is the right expert to help you.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD: Mindfulness Is Great But Why Is It Hard?

Experts agree that mindfulness practice can be of great benefit for those with ADHD. It is also more challenging for those with ADHD to engage in such practice. In this episode, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Lidia Zylowska (www.lidiazylowska.com) on mindfulness, its benefits for those with ADHD, the challenges toward engaging in mindfulness activities, and tips to help you practice mindfulness. If you have ADHD and want to understand or learn more about the benefits of mindfulness, then this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

An Argument to Get an ADHD Diagnosis Early

Many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms are reluctant to get the diagnosis because they don’t necessarily want to be labeled, but this can cause problems down the road in the academic arena, as well as in sports. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) around the advantages of getting the diagnosis early and having it in your pocket, which is needed to get accommodations in school, in college, and in professional sports to get waivers to level the playing field. One would think a last-minute diagnosis could get you in, but often you need a historical paper trail to take advantage of it. If you’re on the fence about getting a diagnosis, this is a show you won’t want to miss. 

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

ADHD: Coaching Procrastination Live

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often struggle with procrastination. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) coaches a long-time listener named Greg on something he has procrastinated on. If you’ve ever wondered how the ADHD coaching paradigm looks, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

ADHD: The Levels of Executive Control

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning issue involving two kinds of self-regulation. The first is “when” to pause and execute, and the second is knowing “how” you actually execute a task. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. George McCloskey (www.georgemccloskeyphd.com) around understanding the next level of executive control involving self-realization and self-determination. This level regulates the first level self-regulators. If you enjoyed our interview with Dr. McCloskey on the differences between executive function and executive skills (http://tobtr.com/11311795), you won’t want to miss this episode.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Recovering or Designing a Successful ADHD Playdate

ADHD and parenting can be challenging.  Self-regulation, social skills, decision making, the need to fit in… it all makes the dynamics of a playdate daunting. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com)  interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com) on basic skills for recovering from playdates that have gone bad and designing them to get the most out of them.  If you have ADHD children in the playdate stage, you’ll want to tune in and get Caroline’s insight!

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing the symptoms in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It helps adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Managing ADHD Kids and Online Friends

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the Internet are here to stay. The question is: How does a parent manage the dynamic and a child who seems to have only virtual friends? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com) on the topic of kids, ADHD, and online friends, as well as the inherent challenges of parenting kids around relationships in the age of the Internet. If you are a parent of an ADHD child, you know you are concerned about this topic. Tune in to learn and gain insight.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing the symptoms in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It helps adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works.

Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com.

Finding Affordable ADHD Medications and Stimulants

Stimulants and other medications have proven to be a powerful intervention for those diagnosed with ADHD, but these meds can be very expensive, especially for those without insurance coverage. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) offers a discussion around discount medication cards as a way to reduce medication costs for those on a budget.  If you are negatively impacted by the costs of ADHD medications, be sure to listen to this show.

Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff, go to http://www.digcoaching.com. Stimulants and other medications have proven to be a powerful intervention for those diagnosed with ADHD, but these meds can be  very expensive, especially for those without insurance coverage. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) offers a discussion around discount medication cards as a way to reduce medication costs for those on a budget. If you are negatively imkpacted by the cost of ADHD medications, be sure to listen to this show.