Episode 96: Co-parenting Neurodiverse Children Post-Divorce with Elaine Taylor-Klaus

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 5 a.m.

b"Maneuvering through a divorce is tough. Co-parenting can be even tougher. Parenting a diagnosed or newly diagnosed child with ADHD or neurodiversity post-divorce, well, things can feel downright suffocating at times. This week on the podcast we\\u2019re talking about parenting a perfectly imperfect complex child in the midst of a divorce.\\nMy guest Elaine Taylor-Klaus is an author, parent educator, and certified coach. She\\u2019s the co-founder of ImpactADHD.com and co-creator of Sanity School\\xae. When my son was diagnosed with ADHD, Elaine\\u2019s work truly impacted the way that I moved through my son's diagnosis, parenting, co-parenting with my ex, and everything that came after that.\\xa0\\nSeriously. Elaine\\u2019s work was a lifesaver for me.\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nGetting an ADHD diagnosis for your child. (4:20)\\n\\nNow that you know what you are dealing with, what happens next? (5:00)\\n\\nMoving from \\u2018fix-it\\u2019 mode to \\u2018understanding\\u2019. (8:29)\\n\\nHow to deal when one partner in the co-parent has ADHD and you have a child diagnosed with ADHD too. (16:31)\\n\\nWhat to do when one parent is in denial about a diagnosis. (19:05)\\n\\nSteps to help empower your child to find control where they can and help them feel good. (20:26)\\n\\nChoose one thing to be important at a time and not try to do everything at once. (38:26)\\n\\nWhat to do when your co-parent partner is criticizing your way of parenting. (42:05)\\n\\nLearn More About Elaine Taylor-Klaus:\\nElaine Taylor-Klaus is an author, parent educator, and certified coach. The co-founder of ImpactADHD.com, co-creator of Sanity School\\xae (an online behavior therapy program), and co-author of Parenting ADHD Now! Easy Intervention Strategies to Empower Kids with ADHD, she provides coaching, training, and support for parents of complex kids \\u2013 and parents raising kids in complex times. Her newest book, The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More was released in September. Elaine has served as a parent advisor for the American Academy of Pediatrics and on the national Board of Directors of CHADD. She is the mother in an ADHD++ family of six.\\xa0\\nResources & Links:\\nElaine\\u2019s website Elaine on Twitter\\nElaine on LinkedIn\\nElaine on Facebook\\nElaine on Instagram\\nBless Her Heart \\u2013 She Just Doesn\\u2019t Understand ADHD (article)\\nKate Anthony on Instagram\\n The Ultimate Divorce Survival Guide\\nShould I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"