Name
Raising Problem Solvers vs Direction Followers: Strategies to Help Foster Independence
Description
How do we get children diagnosed with ADHD and other co-morbidities to take ownership, responsibility and accountability of their time, tasks and priorities? How can we as parents and professionals stop telling children what to do, how to do it, and even when? My signature “Answer-Question” coach approach teaches parents and educators how to help children develop individualized and achievable plans to formulate answers, devise manageable steps to reach goals, build habits, and learn strategies that foster independence and competency. In other words, problem solve. We’ll explore tools needed to strengthen your child’s brain so they can build habits, routines and memory skills. We’ll dive into proper “adult-led” language to use to create “future awareness,” time sense and independent motivational skills. We’ll have an interactive dialogue around the reframing of the word “problem” and how when overused it sends severe negative messages to our children impeding the growth of their problem-solving muscle. In addition, my 3-step model for habit building will be explored through appropriate case studies. Participants will also learn how to stop answering their child’s questions when none were asked and why this is paramount in fostering problem solving and critical thinking skills.
leslie josel
Track
Parents & Caregivers
Date & Time
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM