Dr. Caroline Danda

08/29/2025

We've got Travis and Taylor in KC, but you know what else KC scored? -- Hosting the International ADHD Conference!!!
This is the premier conference for all things ADHD for parents, educators, teachers, professionals and its in KC this year.

REGISTER NOW. Early bird registration until 9/9. Hope to see you there.

08/26/2025

If you know me, you know I'm all about big emotions and learning how to handle them. The fancy word for big emotions is dysregulation. Here's a short clip that Telehealth ROCKS animated from a recent professional development workshop: "Everyday Mindfulness to Manage Stress and Grow Your Calm."

Bottom Line:
When children experience dysregulation, i.e., difficulty managing overwhelming feelings, they need a steady, calm presence that helps children find their way back to feeling grounded.

That's co-regulation, one of the most powerful tools in a caregiver's proverbial backpack. It's not about having perfect words or solutions. It's about staying regulated ourselves so kids can borrow our calm when theirs feels out of reach.

What strategies do you use to stay calm when the kids in your life are struggling?

08/21/2025

Excited to share that I wrote a blog for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA about back-to-school anxiety! 📚

That mix of excitement and nervousness your kiddo is feeling?
Totally normal.

Here are my top tips from the article:
🎯 Listen and validate instead of dismissing their worries
🎯 Reduce unknowns by sharing what you can about their new school year
🎯 Stay calm yourself - they need your steady presence, not your matching anxiety
🎯 Build realistic confidence - not "everything will be perfect" but "you can handle whatever comes up"

Your calm, steady presence is the best back-to-school supply of all. ✨

Check out the full article on the ADAA blog (link in comments) for more detailed strategies!

08/04/2025

EEK! So excited. New Adhdkc Swag is here and on sale.
It's clear why this design was a winner. Show your swag!!!!

Show Your ADHDKC Pride and Take Advantage of SALE PRICING for a LIMITED TIME!

07/26/2025

People don't talk about the emotional aspects of having ADHD enough. Me, I love talking about how kids with ADHD are often more susceptible to meltdowns and power struggles, and of course, what to do about it. Honestly, what if you could prevent most meltdowns before they even start?

Save the DATE: Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM CST ONLINE

I'll share how to get ahead of the chaos with practical, science-backed strategies instead of constantly reacting to it.

Excited to partner with Adhdkc and do what I love - supporting parents to find more calm in the chaos while building connection and resilience.

You can attend whether you're a member of ADHDKC or not. However, if you or your kids have ADHD, I highly recommend joining. It is hands-down one of the best support organizations out there - right in the heart of KC.

FREE to attend, but RSVP using the link.

07/14/2025

If you, your kiddo, or a loved one has ADHD, this CHADD International Conference is coming to KC. Register now and get your fill of the knowledge and the support you need. Hope to see you there.

Registration is now OPEN for The International Conference On ADHD — happening Nov 13–15 right here in Kansas City!

This incredible event brings together parents, adults with ADHD, physicians, therapists, educators, and anyone passionate about learning more about ADHD. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect, grow, and get inspired.

✨ Super-early bird discount runs through Sept 9, so don’t wait!
🎟 Members of any of the 3 sponsoring organizations get a discount — so this might be the perfect time to join one of them!

If you decide to become a CHADD - Children & Adults with ADHD member, please consider naming ADHDKC as your local affiliate to help support our community. We’d absolutely love that! 🥰

https://www.theadhdconference.org

07/14/2025

A much needed Men's Group with evidence-based, relatable strategies. Starting in August! Brookside Anxiety - Heather L. Smith, PhD

Brookside Anxiety - Heather L. Smith, PhD is offering a DBT-based group therapy option for men in their 20s starting on August 4th. Check out the flier below!

07/14/2025

Do you ever feel like your mind is working against you? You're not wrong, and it's not intentional. It's automatic! 🤯

But here's the good news - there's SO much you can do to increase your awareness of how your mind thinks and retrain it to work better for you.

Just listened to this amazing conversation on Foorum Insider with the dynamic duo of Dr. Ashley Smith and Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay (seriously, these two are incredible together!). They break down exactly how to spot those sneaky mental patterns and rewire your brain.

Trust me, it's worth your time and will literally change the way you think.

What's one mental habit you'd love to rewire?

We all have that inner voice but what if it’s the one lying to us the most?In this powerful episode of foorum Insider, licensed psychologist and TEDx speaker...

06/27/2025

I thoroughly enjoyed a meaningful conversation with Ebrima Abraham Sisay on Foorum Insider about parenting in today's world ✨

Here's what I want every parent to know:

You are inherently imperfect and constantly evolving—and that's the beauty of life.

Neither you nor your kids have to get it all right. You just keep showing up and adjust when needed.
That's how resilience is built

A parent's real superpower? Presence over perfection

Check out the podcast and let me know what resonated the most with you?

What's the most important lesson you've learned so far on your parenting journey?

In this eye-opening episode of Core Conversations, clinical psychologist and CBT expert Dr. Caroline Danda joins us to talk about the pressure, guilt, and em...