Dr. Caroline Danda

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.

10/05/2025

AI and chatbots are hot topic right now. We're right to be cautious, especially with our kids. Dr. Friendtastic offers a balanced view and great strategies for opening a dialogue and providing guidance and boundaries.

"Conversations work better than lectures," and I couldn't agree more.

Helping our kids navigate technology is often involves differentiating between what's fact and fiction and learning to make informed choices. It's about what's in our best interest and what's for profit and why that can be dangerous. Kids love a good WHY to help them become good consumers and make good choices. Parents do our best, but we cannot be everywhere, especially online.

Let me know what parts resonated for you or if you have some anecdotes about kids using chatbots.

What parents can do about the blatant and subtle dangers of AI companions for kids.

10/03/2025

The The International Conference On ADHD is HERE in KC this year. Take the opportunity to join us, or we'd also love to have you as a volunteer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & Caregivers💡At , you’ll gain practical strategies, expert insights, and supportive community connections to help your family thrive. Join us in Kansas City! www.TheADHDConference.org

09/28/2025

Kindness matters. Start an intentional habit by signing up for Small Changes Big Shifts, now partnering with Give SevenDays, annual Kindness Campaign.

It's free, just like small acts of kindness.

Start your day with a gentle nudge email reminding you of all the ways you can show kindness or make it a daily morning mantra or dinnertime conversation with your kids.

I've signed up. Have you?

Watch as the camera tracks an act of kindness as its passed from one individual to the next and manages to boomerang back to the person who set it into motio...

09/25/2025

I joke that I'm a Type A wanna-be. I'm simply not as organized as I'd like to be. If you want to learn some actionable tips to tweak your organization and planning, join the Adhdkc October meeting, FREE and open to the public, in person on a Sunday. Take the first step now and plan ahead and get yourself there.

Join ADHDKC Adults' Group in October to Learn to Get Your Stuff Done!

09/22/2025

09/19/2025

This applies to parenting, particularly with teens. When you’re in the thick of fight, chances are you’re not gonna win, which is also the wrong attitude - needing to “win.”

So when it becomes a fight. Pause. Step back, slow down and decide if it’s “worth it.”

This idea is from today's edition of my 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter.

Each one features⁠ 3 short ideas from me, 2 quotes from others⁠, and 1 question for you to ponder⁠.

You can see more of today's newsletter (and sign up to get it in your inbox) at https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1

09/19/2025

I’m thrilled to be part of the Executive Function Empowerment Summit 2.0 hosted by GoZen! 🎉

This free event is designed for parents, educators, and professionals working with kids and teens. You’ll gain not only a deeper understanding of executive functioning but also walk away with practical tools to support kids and teens in everyday life.

🎟 Register free to see the full speaker schedule: gozen.com/executivefunctioningsummit/

I can’t wait to see you there!

09/19/2025

Kindness Matters. Let’s do it!!!

We’re joining forces to spread more kindness! 💙 Small Changes Big Shifts is partnering with Give SevenDays to expand the annual Kindness Campaign—inspiring compassion across schools, workplaces, families, and communities.

Together, we're uniting our organizations around one goal—to create a kinder world, starting with small, intentional actions that spark a ripple effect of love and hope. 🌎✨"

👉Be part of the movement—sign up through the link in the comments. 💫

09/19/2025

I love connecting with fellow parents navigating ADHD challenges, which is why I enjoyed being a guest on Conversations with (Dr. Kristen Stuppy) and Sara Whelan.

We talked about the real challenges of parenting kids with ADHD, finding calm in the chaos, how emotional regulation works differently for ADHD brains, and strategies to prevent meltdowns before they start.

If you're supporting a child with ADHD or working with families who are, check out this episode and others on YouTube. Link in comments.
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If you want to hear more, join us for this online, free, and open to the public webinar: Front-End Strategies to Avoid Power Struggles and Meltdowns
Tuesday, October 14th, 6:30 PM CT
Online, free and open to the public

What part of parenting with ADHD feels most challenging for you right now?

09/16/2025

A great podcast that gives me hope for the future of technology and social media, particularly for youth. Let me know what you think and what you found insightful.

"you can actually make money on positivity, that you can do well by doing good." - Bill Ready (CEO Pinterest)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NAoJr1lloTqjOmIYsBnvx?si=a4d56ed8c6b347ff

ReThinking · Episode

09/14/2025

If you're a working mom, Leslie Forde's new book is a must-read.
You'll feel seen and heard as you read these pages. While I wouldn't trade motherhood for anything, I've discovered over time, like so many, that the trade-off for family and career can come at the expense of well-being.

I've been following Leslie for a while and couldn't be more excited to see her insights in book form. She gets it - from her thorough research to creating the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs.

Repair with Self-Care provides the framework and practical strategies to help you figure out what works for YOU to prioritize your wellbeing and avoid burnout. Your energy is finite, so it matters how you spend it.

Taking a page from her book (literally!), I decided to practice some self-care this Sunday with a little nature, hydration, and reading on my back patio. Sometimes the small investments can make a big difference.

What resources have been game-changers for you as a working parent?