The TPAC Program

NIH-funded Study Investigating Different Therapeutic Techniques for Parents and Children with ADHD

05/16/2024

25-50% of parents of children with ADHD struggle with attention and focus themselves – surprising, right? The TPAC program wants to find out the best ways to support these parents and children.
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As part of our program, parents participate in 10 weeks of a behavioral parenting program (BPT), learning skills to help with their child’s behavior and emotions.
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Sound like this program could be right for you? Check out our website (link in our bio).
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10/10/2023

Even when you aren’t addressing your child, they are looking to you to learn how to cope when things get stressful.
The TPAC Program can offer strategies for parents who need support to manage their child’s behavior. TPAC teaches skills that can help you support your child’s ability to regulate their emotions when frustration arises. Click the link in our bio to learn more about TPAC today!

03/10/2023

Do your child’s behavioral issues look similar to your behaviors when you were a child? Or, even behaviors that you still experience?
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Studies have shown that up to half of children with ADHD have a parent with ADHD.
The TPAC Program can provide skills where parents can learn to manage their children’s and their own attention and behavioral difficulties. Check out the link in our bio for more information!
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Source:
Johnston, C., & Chronis-Tuscano, A. (2015). Families and ADHD. In R. A. Barkley (Ed.), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment (pp. 191–209). The Guilford Press.

01/08/2023

Feeling lost on how to address your child’s problems focusing and paying attention?
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You are not alone. The TPAC program can help through teaching strategies to increase your child’s organizational skills and focus. Learning these parenting strategies may provide the extra environmental support your child needs. Learn more about the program by visiting our website! (link in bio)
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-Source: Chronis-Tuscano, A., O'Brien, K., & Danko, C. M. (2020). Supporting caregivers of children with ADHD: An integrated parenting program, Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press.

12/27/2022

The holidays are a busy time of year! Between getting gifts for the whole family, to making a big holiday dinner, it’s easy for family routines to be disrupted. For parents and children with ADHD, this disruption can be especially difficult and can make what should be a joyous time feel stressful. This holiday season, let the TPAC Program help.
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Source: Chronis-Tuscano, A., O'Brien, K., & Danko, C. M. (2020). Supporting caregivers of children with ADHD: An integrated parenting program, Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press.

12/22/2022

Regular routines are an important tool for all parents when fitting work, life, and family into a day, but they’re especially important when ADHD is in the picture. If you’re having difficulty finding routines that work for you and your family, the TPAC Program may be able to help.
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The TPAC Program equips parents with skills to help make and maintain the routines needed by family members with ADHD. Learn more by visiting our website! (check out the link in our bio)
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Source: Chronis-Tuscano, A., O'Brien, K., & Danko, C. M. (2020). Supporting caregivers of children with ADHD: An integrated parenting program, Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press.

11/23/2022

Are you a father with attention difficulties? The podcast linked below is a great resource to check out if this sounds like you.
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ADHD can impact organizational and emotional regulation skills, which can affect parenting. In this podcast, Dr. Carey Heller discusses tips for fathers with ADHD to manage situations that may arise. Dr. Heller also provides additional helpful resources for fathers to consider.
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Check out the podcast: https://podcasts.chadd.org/e/fathering-with-adhd-with-dr-carey-heller-all-things-adhd/?utm_source=NRC-CHADD+Master+List&utm_campaign=e6431fda9f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_18_04_09_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2985b6fcb4-e6431fda9f-48350161
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Source: Development, P. B. (2022, September 28). Fathering with ADHD with Dr. Carey Heller (all things ADHD). ADHD Podcasts.

11/21/2022

Spotlight: Consistency in schedules!

For children with ADHD, attention and a sense of organization can be difficult.
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Here are some strategies to help keep your family on a consistent schedule:
x Include the time it takes to prepare and leave when planning
x Use an online or physical calendar system that your child can check
x Keep a to-do list and prioritize
x Recognize your energy and time limits
x It’s okay to make adjustments in the schedule!
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Learn more about how to implement consistent schedules through the TPAC Program today!
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Source: Chronis-Tuscano, A., O'Brien, K., & Danko, C. M. (2020). Supporting caregivers of children with ADHD: An integrated parenting program, Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press. z

11/03/2022

SPOTLIGHT: Parent Self-Care
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Engaging in activities that combat stress are important for parents managing stressful situations. It also helps your child to learn how to cope with their own stress as well.
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Here are some effective ways for parents to practice self-care:
x Engage in activities that you are passionate about
x Take some time to yourself, such as on a walk/exercising
x Reach out to friends you haven’t seen in a while
x Learning when to say NO to others’ requests
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Learn how to make self-care a priority through the TPAC Program today! Check out the link in our bio for more information.
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Source: Chronis-Tuscano, A., O'Brien, K., & Danko, C. M. (2020). Supporting caregivers of children with ADHD: An integrated parenting program, Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press.

11/01/2022

SPOTLIGHT: Special time with your child!
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Did you know that 5-10 minutes of special time with your child every day can have powerful positive effects? Special time is when parents engage in activities with their child that encourage relationship building, and help model good behavior for children. It is important that parents give their child their full attention during this time.
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Here are some important tips for special time:
x Let your child share without direction, pressure, or demands
x Watch and describe what your child does to let them know you’re engaged and interested
x Praise your child’s positive behaviors
x Avoid criticism
x Try not to use electronics as talking to your child during a show can be annoying, and model interruptive behavior
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Check out the information in our bio to learn more about TPAC today!
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- Source: Chronis-Tuscano, A., O'Brien, K., & Danko, C. M. (2020). Supporting caregivers of children with ADHD: An integrated parenting program, Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press.

10/31/2022

ADHD AWARENESS MONTH SPOTLIGHT: Routines!
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An integral part of our Behavioral Parenting Program (BPT) is helping parents establish routines.
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Here are some tips to help YOU establish effective routines:
x Work on one routine at a time
x Sit down with your child and write out simple routines together
x Set your child up for success! Get children up 10 minutes earlier in order to give them more time to complete morning routine steps on their own
x Giving your child the responsibility of checking off routine steps as they complete them
x Praise your child when completing a step!
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These are only a few of the many helpful strategies you could be learning from the TPAC program. Check out the information in our bio to sign up today!
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- Source: Chronis-Tuscano, A., O'Brien, K., & Danko, C. M. (2020). Supporting caregivers of children with ADHD: An integrated parenting program, Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press.

10/28/2022

IT’S ADHD AWARENESS MONTH!
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OCTOBER is ADHD Awareness Month – to celebrate, we are highlighting our Behavioral Parenting Program (BPT)– a key part of our study!
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In BPT, parents learn skills to help manage child ADHD symptoms, including:
◦ Strengthening the parent-child relationship
◦ Consistency and Time management
◦ Coping skills
◦ Direct communication skills
◦ Working with schools
◦ Emotion coaching and emotion communication skills
◦ Behavior management strategies
Follow along for more exciting information throughout the rest of the month!
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- Source: Chronis-Tuscano, A., O'Brien, K., & Danko, C. M. (2020). Supporting caregivers of children with ADHD: An integrated parenting program, Therapist Guide. Oxford University Press.

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