Dr. Caroline Danda

01/24/2026

🎬 FREE MOVIE TICKETS GIVEAWAY! 🎬

ADHDKC has a limited number of tickets to give away for the new documentary
✨ Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir featuring Paris Hilton ✨

Paris Hilton has been open about her ADHD and neurodivergent experience, using her voice to challenge stereotypes and bring visibility to ADHD in adults—especially women. This film explores identity, trauma, neurodiversity, and reclaiming your voice, themes that resonate deeply within our community.

🎟 We’re giving away tickets to two local showings, but tickets are limited and expected to go fast.

👉 To RSVP for a chance to win free tickets:
Visit ADHDKC.org/event-list and sign up through the event links.

⚠️ Important note: RSVPing does not guarantee a ticket. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come basis, with a waitlist once spots are filled. Everyone who RSVPs will receive confirmation of their status and waitlist members will be notified as spots become available.

🎥 Don’t miss this opportunity—head to ADHDKC.org/event-list to enter!

Paris Hilton

01/21/2026

"'Bedtime is SO hard.' I hear this constantly. If that's your house too, this podcast is for you.

Sleep issues are one of the most common challenges for families with ADHD kids. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, actually feeling rested—poor sleep impacts everything from focus and mood to behavior and learning.

In this podcast episode of ADHD Connect, Tish Holub Taylor, Ph.D. breaks down why sleep is so complicated for kids with ADHD and what parents, caregivers, and educators can do to support better rest.

Let me know what you found helpful and other tips that have worked for you.

🌙 Why is sleep so hard for kids with ADHD?
Because ADHD doesn’t turn off at bedtime.

In Episode 19 of the ADHD Connect Podcast, Dr. Tish Taylor shares why up to 75% of kids and teens with ADHD struggle with sleep, and what parents can actually do to help.

✅ Calm wind-down routines
✅ What to know about melatonin
✅ Managing racing thoughts at bedtime
✅ The role of CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)
✅ And why sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a support.

We’ve also pulled together a helpful infographic that breaks it all down 👇
🖼️ Save it, share it, print it—whatever helps you build better nights (and better mornings).

🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or at https://tishtaylor.com/adhd-sleep-issues/.

01/21/2026

Hey Teens:
Are you tired of the cycle where you want to do well, but then everything piles up, your brain hits the brakes, and people think you're lazy or don't care? You're not alone, and there are solutions.

Join ADHD KC's Teen Group to figure out how to get stuff done without the stress or shutdown. Plus, meet other teens who actually get it.

Tuesday, February 3rd • 5:30 PM CST
Free • Online • Open to ALL middle & high school students

ADHDKCTeen's February Event

01/13/2026

TONIGHT!!!! FREE AND ONLINE.
Gear up for the second semester. Help your child build the skills needed to find more success with less stress.

Yet another excellent, relevant topic brought you by Adhdkc.
It's your trusted source for ADHD information and resources throughout the lifespan.

🌟 ADHDKC Parent Group — January Event! 🌟

Creating a Blueprint for a Successful Semester for High School Students
Does your teen feel buried under missed assignments, scattered notes, or the constant scramble to “catch up”? You’re not alone. Many high schoolers with ADHD or Autism struggle to stay organized—and relying on memory alone can turn a semester upside down.

January’s Parent Group talk will give you practical, doable tools to help your student turn chaos into clarity.

Learn how a simple digital student dashboard (using tools like Google Suite) can help teens:
✅ Centralize schedules, assignments, and deadlines
✅ Build daily habits that actually stick
✅ Improve communication and accountability
✅ Reduce stress and stay on track all semester long

📅 Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
🕕 6:30 PM CST
🎟️ Free for Parents and Educators
📍 Online via Zoom

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Sean McCormick
Sean is a former public school special education teacher and Executive Function coach whose mission is to empower students, parents, and educators to lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.

✨ Scan the QR code to register and save your spot!
Let’s set our teens up for a semester where they can thrive—not just survive.

01/09/2026

Need some insight into why your kiddo can’t sleep. Give a listen.

🌙 Why is sleep so hard for kids with ADHD?
Because ADHD doesn’t turn off at bedtime.

In Episode 19 of the ADHD Connect Podcast, Dr. Tish Taylor shares why up to 75% of kids and teens with ADHD struggle with sleep, and what parents can actually do to help.

✅ Calm wind-down routines
✅ What to know about melatonin
✅ Managing racing thoughts at bedtime
✅ The role of CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)
✅ And why sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a support.

We’ve also pulled together a helpful infographic that breaks it all down 👇
🖼️ Save it, share it, print it—whatever helps you build better nights (and better mornings).

🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or at https://tishtaylor.com/adhd-sleep-issues/.

12/19/2025

Featuring Tish Taylor, PhD   When disruptive behavior disorders occur alongside ADHD, the challenges can feel overwhelming for families. Psychologist Tish Taylor breaks down how conditions such as oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and intermittent explosive disorder interact with ADH...

12/08/2025

TOMORROW!!! Executive functioning is a hot topic in my office and among SO many parents. Jump on to this FREE webinar. You're sure to learn some practice tips to help your student develop the skills they need (while also keeping your sanity). Thank you Adhdkc for yet another timely topic.

📣 Parents — Don’t Miss Our Next Meeting

📅 Tuesday, December 9th
🕡 6:30 PM CST
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free | Open to parents, caregivers, educators & professional

Do you find yourself constantly reminding your tween or teen to…
• Start (and finish) their homework
• Remember what to bring to school
• Turn in the homework they did complete
• Keep track of sports, activities, and social plans
• Manage big emotions without meltdowns or shutdowns

You’re not alone — and these challenges often tie back to executive functioning skills, the brain’s “manager” that helps kids plan, prioritize, and follow through.

Join us for a practical, parent-friendly session with Becky Bowe, Director of Fit Learning. Many of you may remember Becky from her fantastic May talk on fostering independence. This time, she’s focusing specifically on strategies to support tweens and teens as they navigate the increasing demands of middle and high school.

Becky brings 10+ years of experience as a behavior analyst, with deep expertise in autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, positive behavior support, and applied behavior analysis. At Fit Learning, she uses the science of learning to help students of all ages build foundational skills — often achieving a year’s worth of growth in just 40 hours of individualized instruction.

Her mission is simple and powerful: empower families and educators with evidence-based practices that improve learning and quality of life. She’s especially passionate about precision teaching, a data-driven approach that helps kids make meaningful, measurable progress.

✨ If you’re raising a tween or teen with ADHD, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Register on our website's Event Page to get your Zoom link.

12/06/2025

I need some talking points about teen relationships, here’s some to spark discussion

11/20/2025

What are your thoughts on going more old-school and limiting tech in the classrooms?

While technology can be a powerful tool, research highlights the benefits of handwritten notes and traditional study methods like re-writing notes and making your own flascards. It's a conversation I've been having a lot lately in my sessions with teens and college students - how to study more effectively and how distracting tech can be in the classroom. I'm not advocating an all-or-none approach, but it benefits us all to be more strategic and intentional about how to use tech in education.

11/06/2025

It's here!

After months of refinement, my website refresh is here: https://www.carolinedanda.com/

From therapy for kids navigating big emotions (and parent coaching and support) to workshops for parents who feel exhausted or unsure, I offer practical tools grounded in science and backed by real-world experience as a psychologist and a mom.

I'm here to help build resilience that lasts and find calm in the chaos.

Check out the new site and let me know what you think!

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A huge shout out and gratitude to Faros for your patience and vision, Asher for helping me put into words what I've been doing all along, and Ransom for the great headshots!

11/02/2025

10/05/2025

Here's a great primer about the difference between cognitive and affective empathy and it just might be one of your greatest allies in parenting teens. Separating my own emotions from my kids and not taking responsibility for them is a challenge.

Discover why understanding others’ perspectives—without absorbing their pain—can transform your relationships, boost resilience, and prevent burnout.