Tish Holub Taylor, Ph.D.

08/28/2025

Transitions are tough, but they’re even tougher without a plan.

For kids with ADHD, organization isn't just helpful - it's essential. Systems give structure to days that can otherwise feel chaotic or unpredictable.

This week on the ADHD Connect Podcast, I’m sharing how to get organized about getting organized before school stress kicks in.

🎧 Listen to the ADHD Connect Podcast, Episode 10: Back-to-School Systems for Kids with ADHD
https://tishtaylor.com/back-to-school-adhd-systems/
🎁 Plus, grab the free Back-to-School Success Checklist—a simple tool to help you start strong.

08/26/2025

Start your back-to-school journey with clarity! Try our free ADHD Individual Trait Tool to identify your child's specific challenges—from focus and organization to emotional regulation. Every child with ADHD is unique, and understanding their individual needs is the first step toward effective support.

Access our free ADHD Screening Tool now and get the information you need to support your student: https://tishtaylor.com/add-adhd-screening-tool/

08/25/2025

Check out new teacher education modules and information on ADHD in the classroom on my Teachers Pay Teachers page

08/20/2025

📚 Back-to-School + ADHD = A LOT.

New school year, new routines, new expectations—and if your child has ADHD, it can quickly feel overwhelming (for both of you). But it doesn’t have to.

🎧 In this week’s ADHD Connect episode, I’m sharing how to create simple, sustainable school-year systems that support executive functioning, reduce stress, and keep you out of constant catch-up mode.

We’ll talk:
✔️ Proactive teacher communication (what to say + when to say it)
✔️ Systems that actually stick (no color-coded chaos)
✔️ How to check assignments without daily power struggles
✔️ Apps that help kids stay focused without constant reminders

PLUS—I’ve created a free Back-to-School Success Checklist to help you put everything into action with ease.

👉 Listen now + download the checklist: https://tishtaylor.com/back-to-school-adhd-systems/
Let’s get organized about getting organized. 💛

08/06/2025

📣 New Episode Alert! 🎧
Transitions are hard. For kids with ADHD, they can feel impossible.

Whether it’s moving from summer to the school year or turning off a screen to do homework, transitions often trigger pushback, meltdowns, or total shutdowns.

In Episode 9 of the ADHD Connect Podcast, I’m breaking down why transitions are so challenging—and sharing practical strategies to help your child (and your household) move through them with more calm and confidence.

💡 What we cover:
✔️ The back-to-school transition
✔️ Daily routines that stick
✔️ Getting off video games without meltdowns
✔️ Reducing power struggles with demand-avoidant kids
✔️ Motivation systems that actually work

🎙 Tune in now: https://tishtaylor.com/taming-transitions/
💬 Share with a parent who needs this today!

07/29/2025

Is your child bright but struggling with things like focus, follow-through, or frustration with simple tasks?
It might not be laziness or defiance — it could be executive functioning.

These brain-based skills help us manage time, plan ahead, regulate emotions, and get things done. And when they’re not working smoothly, even the smartest kids can feel stuck.

In today’s post, I’m breaking down:
🧠 What executive functioning actually is
⚠️ Why challenges with it often go unnoticed
🛠 What kind of support can really make a difference

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just curious, understanding executive functioning is a powerful first step.

🎧 For deeper insight and real-life strategies, check out the ADHD Connect Podcast: https://tishtaylor.com/adhd-connect-podcast/
📝 Want to know if executive functioning might be impacting your child? Take the free screening tool at https://tishtaylor.com/add-adhd-screening-tool/

Support starts with understanding — and we’re in this together. 💛

07/23/2025

🧠 Does your child get stuck in “It’s not fair!” or “You lied!”?
You’re not alone—and they’re not trying to be difficult.
In this week’s episode of ADHD Connect, I’m diving into flexible thinking—what it is, why it’s hard for kids with ADHD, and how you can help them learn to see the bigger picture.

We’ll talk about:
✔️ Why black-and-white thinking fuels big emotions
✔️ Real-life examples from families like yours
✔️ Simple tools to help your child shift their mindset
✔️ How to build empathy and understanding (for both of you)

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or at TishTaylor.com/podcast - and today's episode is available now: https://tishtaylor.com/flexible-thinking/
🔗 Find tools and printables to support this episode in the ADHD Store at TishTaylor.com/store

07/19/2025

🌟 Worried your child might be struggling with ADHD? You're not alone - and you're in the right place.

Our free online ADD/ADHD Screening Tool is a quick, confidential way to help you understand what your child may be experiencing. From focus and impulsivity to emotional regulation and learning concerns, this tool helps you take the first step toward clarity and support.

📋 It only takes a few minutes
💬 Simple questions, easy to understand
📥 Results go straight to our team so we can follow up with next steps

👉 Start here: https://tishtaylor.com/add-adhd-screening-tool/
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We're here to walk beside you.

07/17/2025

“I don’t want to jump to conclusions… but something feels off.”
I hear this from so many parents who are worried their child might have ADHD.

The truth is, you don’t need to have all the signs to benefit from an evaluation.
Maybe your child:
🔸 Struggles to get started on tasks
🔸 Melts down over homework
🔸 Is constantly moving, even when they’re “supposed” to sit still
🔸 Can focus—but only on certain things

If your gut is telling you something’s up, it’s okay to seek answers. An ADHD evaluation isn’t a life sentence - it’s a tool to better understand your child’s brain and how to support them.

👉 If you’re curious about what an evaluation looks like, let’s talk. Please drop a comment, leave a direct message, or reach out via my website at TishTaylor.com.

07/16/2025

📘 ADHD & Hope: What Does It Really Look Like in Daily Life?

Hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a mindset and a practice. And when parenting a child with ADHD, it can be your most powerful tool.

Here are 4 practical ways to apply hope in everyday parenting:

Catch the thought spiral.
Negative thinking is contagious. When you start projecting worst-case scenarios, pause. Ask yourself: Is this helping me support my child right now?

Zoom in.
Instead of worrying about high school (or adulthood) when your child is struggling in 3rd grade, ask: What’s one skill we can build this week? Long-term success is built on short-term progress.

Spotlight strengths.
What does your child do well—creativity, kindness, curiosity? These are more than personality traits. They’re tools for resilience and future success.

Build a flexible support team.
There’s no one-size-fits-all plan. Medical, educational, emotional, and family supports should shift with your child’s needs over time. That’s not failure—that’s good parenting.

➡️ If you missed Episode 7 of ADHD Connect, we explore these ideas in depth—along with real-life ways to hold on to hope without losing yourself.

✨ Because hope isn’t about ignoring the hard parts. It’s about believing there’s a path forward—even when it’s not clear yet.

07/09/2025

💬 "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

For parents raising a child with ADHD, hope can sometimes feel out of reach, especially after a tough school year or a new diagnosis. But hope isn't naive, it's necessary.

In the latest episode of ADHD Connect, I share four key strategies to help parents stay grounded in hope while navigating real-life challenges. From shifting unhelpful thought patterns to building the right support team, this episode is about creating a path forward that’s both practical and sustainable.

🎧 Listen to Episode 7: When ADHD Feels Hard Finding Hope Beyond the Struggle: https://tishtaylor.com/when-adhd-feels-hard/

Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional working with neurodiverse children, I invite you to tune in—and remember, there is always a way forward.

Feeling overwhelmed by your child's ADHD diagnosis or challenges? In this episode of ADHD Connect, Dr. Tish Taylor shares four practical ways to stay hopeful.

06/22/2025

ADHD Conference Registration is Now Open!

Join leading experts, clinicians, educators, researchers, and advocates at the 2025 International Conference on ADHD, taking place November 13–15, in Kansas City, Missouri. Secure your spot and be part of the conversations shaping the future of ADHD support and innovation.

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