You've Got This With Sarah Hamaker

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I talk with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, an author, parent educator, and certified coach. The co-founder of ImpactADHD.com, co-creator of Sanity School® (an online behavior therapy program), and co-author of Parenting ADHD Now! Easy Intervention Strategies to Empower Kids with ADHD, she provides coaching, training and support for parents of complex kids—and parents raising kids in complex times. Her newest book, The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More will be out in September 2020, and is available on pre-order with bonus gifts including a “Parenting in a Pandemic” supplement. Elaine has served as a parent advisor for the American Academy of Pediatrics and on the national Board of Directors of CHADD. She is the mother in an ADHD++ family of six. “Coaching is an empowerment way of being in the world,” Elaine says. “Coaching is about helping people see what they want and what they need to achieve. … When we invite parents to take a coach approach, we see our kids as independent beings and we want to empower them.” Elaine is offering listeners to this podcast “10 Tips for Calm & Confident Parenting of Complex Kids.” Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about the importance of recognizing your child’s uniqueness. Connect w/Elaine Twitter: twitter.com/impactADHD LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/impactadhd Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImpactADHD Instagram: www.instagram.com/impactadhd/  

“Coaching is an empowerment way of being in the world,” Elaine says. “Coaching is about helping people see what they want and what they need to achieve. … When we invite parents to take a coach approach, we see our kids as independent beings and we want to empower them.”

“Children are unaccustomed to just taking the toys that they have, sitting down and playing with them,” Janet says. “This is about the only time in their life when they have the freedom day-after-day to let their imagination run wild.”

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I talk with Janet Carter, a speaker, writer, and a certified John Rosemond Leadership Parent Coach. She is a graduate of James Madison University and taught middle and high school English as well as homeschooling her own children. Janet served for eight years as the children's ministry director for Hope Church, developing the ministry from the ground up, working with families of young children, birth to fifth grade. She lives in Richmond, Va., and is mother to four and grandmother to six. “Children are unaccustomed to just taking the toys that they have, sitting down and playing with them,” Janet says. “This is about the only time in their life when they have the freedom day-after-day to let their imagination run wild.” Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about the importance of recognizing your child’s uniqueness. Connect w/ Janet Website: www.coachjanetcarter.com Twitter @janetgcarter Facebook: Janet Carter Instagram: Coach Janet Carter

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I discuss brain development with Dr. Catherine Jackson (Dr. J), America’s #1 brain psychologist. She is a speaker and an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, neurotherapist, coach, and nutrition and integrative medicine provider who inspires others to live their best lives. Dr. J has been featured as an expert in more than 70 media sources including Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, Prevention Magazine, Reader’s Digest and The Washington Post. To reach more people than she can in one on one practice, Dr. Jackson created Optimal Neuroholistic Services, LLC, and founded Dr. J’s Holistic Health & Wellness nonprofit. With more than 10 years of clinical experience, Dr. J has become a sought after expert in mental health, neurotherapy, relationships and holistic health and wellness. “We think our kids should know how to handle emotions but they don’t” said Dr. J. “The bonding phase is very important so that our kids can get a sense of security. They are learning from parents their cues for everything. If they don’t get that critical bonding, then everything else is hard.” Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about. Connect w/Dr. J Instagram: @DrCatherineJackson Twitter: @DrCCJackson Facebook: facebook.com/Dr.Catherine.Jackson

“We think our kids should know how to handle emotions but they don’t” said Dr. J. “The bonding phase is very important so that our kids can get a sense of security. They are learning from parents their cues for everything. If they don’t get that critical bonding, then everything else is hard.”

“Right now, our society is pushing boys more toward some of these entrepreneurial aspects than girls,” Brian says. “Part of it is making sure girls have role models so they can see examples of women and girls doing great things.”

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I chat with Brian Weisfeld about giving kids an entrepreneurial mindset. Brian has helped build a number of well-known billion-dollar companies including IMAX Corporation and Coupons.com. He is the founder and chief squad officer of The Startup Squad, an initiative dedicated to helping girls reach their potential and follow their dreams, whatever their passions. Brian lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two daughters. “Right now, our society is pushing boys more toward some of these entrepreneurial aspects than girls,” Brian says. “Part of it is making sure girls have role models so they can see examples of women and girls doing great things.” Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about the importance of recognizing your child’s uniqueness. Connect w/Brian Website: thestartupsquad.com, www.brianweisfeld.com Facebook: @thestartupsquad and @chiefsquadofficer Instagram: thestartupsquad Twitter: @thestartupsquad and @weisfeld Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/thestartupsquad/ Video: TED Talk    

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I talk with Kristina Schnack Kotlus is a two-time brain cancer survivor and author of the book I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family & Friends. She has a degree in comparative religion from George Mason University by way of Holy Cross College. She was baptized a Lutheran, currently attends an Assemblies of God church, and is married to a non-practicing Jew. Her writing has been published in numerous local magazines and newspapers, as well as on her own website, PwcMoms. Kristina was recognized as Blogger of the Year in Northern Virginia, 40 Under 40 in Northern Virginia, and an Influential Woman in Prince William County. She currently resides in Manassas, Va., with her husband and three children, whom she homeschools. “A child’s hope index score is a better predicator to if they’ll be successful in life, in college, in their career, than their SAT score,” Kristina says. “Giving our children the ability to have hope and putting hope into practice in our families isn’t something that will get us through coronavirus—it will get us through life.” Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about the importance of recognizing your child’s uniqueness. Connect w/Kristina Website: kristinakotlus.com

“A child’s hope index score is a better predicator to if they’ll be successful in life, in college, in their career, than their SAT score,” Kristina says. “Giving our children the ability to have hope and putting hope into practice in our families isn’t something that will get us through coronavirus—it will get us through life.”

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I talk with Dr. Derwin Gray, author of The Good Life. Derwin is the founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community in Indian Land, S.C.. Gray met his wife, Vicki, at Brigham Young University (BYU). They have been married since 1992 and have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, he played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. In 2008, Gray graduated from Southern Evangelical Seminary magna cum laude with a Master of Divinity, with a concentration in apologetics. While there, he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher Dr. Norman Geisler. In 2018, Derwin received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McKnight. In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Derwin is the author of Hero: Unleashing God’s Power in a Man’s Heart, Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future, Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study and The High-Definition Leader. “We cannot outsource our theology to the youth leader,” Derwin says. “Our children learn theology over the dinner table, how we handle our finances, how we argue, how we spend money. Discipleship is not only taught—it’s also caught.” Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about how to help our children find happiness despite their circumstances. Connect w/Derwin Website: http://www.derwinlgray.com/ Facebook: Derwin L. Gray Twitter & Instagram:@DerwinLGray Church: http://www.TransformationChurch.tc/

“We cannot outsource our theology to the youth leader,” Derwin says. “Our children learn theology over the dinner table, how we handle our finances, how we argue, how we spend money. Discipleship is not only taught—it’s also caught.”

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I answer listener questions about teens, those kids between the ages of 15 and 19. If you have a question about your child, please write to me at parentcoachnova@gmai.com. The teenage years don’t have to be feared. Instead, parents should embrace the opportunity to move into a mentor relationship with their teens. On this podcast, I discuss smoking, disrespect and preparing your teen for college. Listen to the podcast for more insights into teens.

The teenage years don’t have to be feared. Instead, parents should embrace the opportunity to move into a mentor relationship with their teens. On this podcast, I discuss smoking, disrespect and preparing your teen for college.

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I chat with Sharon Lamberth, an educator whose career has spanned over 30 years.  She has served as a home-hospital instructor, elementary school classroom teacher, curriculum facilitator, assistant principal and principal.  Sharon holds multiple degrees, the first of which focused on early childhood education. She understands the importance of the early years and the impact parents, and other adults, have on children as they grow and develop. Sharon’s entire career has involved working with children and families. She has observed, first hand, parenting struggles that are all too common in society today. Having been raised on the philosophy espoused by John Rosemond, she continues to pursue her passion for helping parents by becoming a certified parent coach. Married for over 35 years, Sharon is the mother of two adult children and a grandmother. Her approach is both compassionate and forthright, with the goal of helping the next generation parent from a position of love and leadership using a common-sense approach. “If you’re a strong parent in certain times, then chances are, you’ll be a pretty strong parent in uncertain times,” Sharon says. “Children look at adults differently than adults look at children.” Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about the importance of recognizing your child’s uniqueness.   Connect w/Sharon Email: sklamberth17@gmail.com

“If you’re a strong parent in certain times, then chances are, you’ll be a pretty strong parent in uncertain times,” Sharon says. “Children look at adults differently than adults look at children.”

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I talk with Kaye Wilson, a certified leadership parenting coach, former homeschooler. Kaye has served both as a teacher and headmaster of a classical Christian school in Oklahoma City. She came to motherhood with an expectation that her kids would be like she was—quiet and eager to please. They weren’t. Through trial and error, lots of prayer, and some books by John Rosemond, she learned that being a mom can actually be a joy! Kaye presents classes and workshops for church and parent groups, and does private coaching. She especially enjoys working with parents of toddlers, helping them lay a good foundation for the challenges to come. She has five grown children. “You know what they say: If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy. When you’re got things on your mind that you’re trying to process, it overshadows the other things that you want or need to do,” Kaye says. “Talking through those things as a family can make a difference.” Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about the importance of recognizing your child’s uniqueness. Connect w/Kaye Website: kayewilsonparenting.com

“You know what they say: If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy. When you’re got things on your mind that you’re trying to process, it overshadows the other things that you want or need to do,” Kaye says. “Talking through those things as a family can make a difference.”

On this week’s “You’ve Got This,” I talk with Tracey Maxfield about toxic stress in kids and teens. Tracey is a retired nurse with more than 36 years of experience in gerontology, mental health and dementia care. Tracey has written articles on dementia care, medical research and mental illness/bullying in teenagers. She is the Purple Angel Dementia Ambassador for the Okanagan, B.C. and NAASCA Ambassador for B.C., Canada Tracey experienced her first episode of clinical depression in her twenties and lived with chronic depression ever since. Tracey has appeared on ABC, NBC and FOX TV morning shows, live radio and more than 60 podcasts in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and United Kingdom. “Because of the changes in society right now compared to when I was a kid, I think parents are not realizing so many expectations are actually leading to an increase in mental illness or mental disorder in children and teenagers,” Tracey said. “There’s been a significant uptick in mental illness diagnoses in children and teenagers. Some of the risk factors for someone developing mental disorders include generic, in-utero environment and external environment of the child.” Connect w/Tracey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/escapingtherabbithole Youtube: Engage Educate Empower Listen to the podcast for more insights and suggestions about how to help our kids cope with stress.

“Because of the changes in society right now compared to when I was a kid, I think parents are not realizing so many expectations are actually leading to an increase in mental illness or mental disorder in children and teenagers,” Tracey said. “There’s been a significant uptick in mental illness diagnoses in children and teenagers. Some of the risk factors for someone developing mental disorders include generic, in-utero environment and external environment of the child.”