Tish Holub Taylor, Ph.D.

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.

https://www.TheADHDConference.org

06/11/2025

🎮 ADHD & Video Gaming: What’s Helpful, What’s Harmful?

Video games are everywhere—but when your child has ADHD, should you be concerned? Or could there actually be benefits?

In the latest episode of the ADHD Connect Podcast, I break down what the research says about ADHD and video gaming, and help you answer the question so many parents are asking:

Is my child’s gaming healthy—or is it starting to take over?

💡 You’ll learn:
✔️ When gaming can be beneficial (yes, there are upsides!)
🚩 Red flags to watch for (especially around sleep, eating, or social withdrawal)
🧠 Why kids with ADHD may be more prone to addictive patterns
🎯 How to shift from screen time guilt to screen time insight

Whether your child is gaming for fun, connection, or escape—this episode will help you understand the why behind the behavior and how to create better balance.

👉 Listen now at https://tishtaylor.com/adhd-and-video-gaming/
📚 Bonus: I’ve added trusted resources from Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and Screen Sanity in the show notes.

Let’s take the stress out of screen time—and replace it with calm, clarity, and confidence. 💛

06/04/2025

📋 ADHD Summer Planning Made Simple

Feeling like summer is getting away from you already?

This free printable ADHD Summer Checklist is your go-to guide for creating more structure, calm, and connection at home—with strategies that actually work for ADHD kids and teens.

✨ Inside the checklist:
✅ Build a flexible but predictable schedule
✅ Protect sleep routines (even during sleepovers)
✅ Reduce sibling squabbles
✅ Plan ahead for screen time & social needs
✅ Keep meds & services on track
…and more!

🎧 The full episode breaks it all down step-by-step → [link to episode page]

🖨️ Download the checklist + watch/listen here:
👉 https://tishtaylor.com/adhd-summer-checklist/

Let’s make this a summer where your child can thrive—and you can breathe a little easier. 💛

05/29/2025

🎧 NEW EPISODE: ADHD Summer Survival Checklist
Summer can bring sunshine and stress—especially when routines disappear and things start to feel off track. 😅

In this week’s ADHD Connect Podcast episode, Dr. Tish Taylor shares a simple, practical ADHD Summer Checklist to help your child stay more regulated and your household more grounded.

💡 We cover:
✔️ How to create a flexible but consistent schedule
✔️ Why sleep matters more than ever
✔️ Tips for sibling harmony, screen time balance, and more
✔️ How to continue support services and medication planning

✨ PLUS: Download the FREE printable checklist to keep handy all summer long!

🎧 Watch, listen, and grab the checklist here: https://tishtaylor.com/adhd-summer-checklist/

05/12/2025

I offer in-person and virtual staff trainings for schools on topics like ADHD, executive functioning, learning disabilities, behavior management, and more. These sessions give educators practical strategies they can use right away—in real classrooms, with real kids.

If your school is looking for training that feels relevant, clear, and empowering, I’d love to connect.

Learn more about staff sessions at tishtaylor.com or send me a message to schedule a training.

05/07/2025

This isn’t bad behavior—it’s a brain-based challenge. And with the right strategies and support, kids can learn to manage emotions more effectively.

Helping families and educators understand the why behind the behavior is a big part of what I do—because when we understand, we can support kids better. 💙

Want more insights like this? Stick around—I share tips and strategies every week.

05/05/2025

Sometimes, the answer to “what’s going on here?” isn’t obvious. That’s why I provide comprehensive evaluations to help uncover the why behind a child’s struggles—whether it’s ADHD, learning difficulties, or emotional challenges.

My goal is to give families clarity and direction. Every evaluation leads to a plan that supports real-life success at home and in school.

If you’re ready to understand your child better, let’s get started today.
https://tishtaylor.com/evaluation-services/