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by Elaine Taylor-Klaus (Author)
Guide kids of all ages on their path to independence and success
The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids is a wake-up call, a clear path for action, and a message of inspiration, providing a reality-based recipe for raising complex kids, while not making yourself (or your family) crazy in the process. Parenting expert Elaine Taylor-Klaus of ImpactADHD.com walks you through a proven coach-approach method that provides essential tools for clearly setting effective and realistic expectations for your kids to eliminate daily battles and constant upheaval. It doesn't matter if your child has ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, autism, depression, ODD, or attachment issues--complex kids struggle with some aspects of life and learning, and they need your understanding and support. A coach-approach will help you communicate, collaborate, and guide kids of all ages on a path to independence and success. Here are some of the challenges, coach-approach messages, and strategies you will learn:Challenge: "This Kid Is Really Smart, but . . ."
Coach's Reframe: Parent from Inspiration Strategy: Shed the Shoulds
Challenge: "I've Tried Everything, but Nothing Works"
Coach's Reframe: Start with You Strategy: Relationships over Tasks
Challenge: "My Kid's Just Not Motivated"
Coach's Reframe: Executive Function Strategy: Use Motivation
Challenge: "Where Do I Start?"
Coach's Reframe: Take a Marathon View Strategy: Take Aim
With The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and More, your family can rediscover peace...and thrive.
Author Biography
Elaine Taylor-Klaus is the founder and CEO of ImpactADHD.com, where she teaches thousands of parents, educators, and other professionals dynamic strategies for parenting and educating children with complex issues. She is a former parenting advisor to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a former national Board member of CHADD (Children and Adults with AD/HD), and an internationally recognized parenting coach, educator, and speaker. She is a mother of three complex kids and the author of Parenting ADHD Now!
