My guests are Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus, parent coaches and co-founders of Impact Parents. They provide behavioral management training for parents and educators for complex kids.  Elaine and Diane share their stories of parenting complex kids and how these experiences led them to become parent coaches. They discuss the challenges of parenting complex kids and emphasize the importance of communication, understanding, and patience. The episode is filled with valuable insights and practical advice to help parents navigate the complexities of raising children with ADHD, anxiety, and other executive function challenges. We dive into the top 10 pieces of advice for parents, including committing to calm, making it okay to make mistakes, teaching the life skill of asking for help, and much more. Whether your child is a six-year-old or a teenager, these tips are designed to help you create a supportive and nurturing environment for your complex kid. Don't miss this episode if you're looking for effective strategies to improve your parenting skills and build a stronger relationship with your child. Listen now and discover how you can thrive with your complex kid! Learn more from Impact Parents: https://impactparents.com/thrive Thank you for listening! Please share and leave a review! Stay connected to Kate at ADHDKidsCanThrive.com: ADHD Kids Can Thrive Sign Up Thank you for listening! Please share and leave a review!   #adhd #adhdkid #adhdparent #adhdkidscanthrive #adhdparentsupport #adhdsupport  #specialed #parenting #ADHDkidhealth #brainhealth #anxiety #depression #learningdisabilities #dyslexia #executivefunctioning