WOW! Woohoo it's about TIME we made it to 200 episodes!! I am not slowing down either!! Join me on this episode where we continue our Summertime series by practicing taming our time with the letters TIME... Let's stay curious and put these into practice... Time tools- Which tools do you currently have in your toolbox and which tools could you put into place during your summer days!? Intentionally look at the time throughout your day! I highly recommend investing in some analog clocks to put up in your home as a way to watch time pass by and help combat that time blindness that is often fed by digital clocks! Mirror routines that work during the school year or on a regular basis (create a special summer routine if needed- consistency is key to build habits and create a sense of autonomy from one day to the next. (check out the power of habit stacking too!) Express the feeling of overwhelm/rushed or express creativity in the face of feeling bored with "too much time!" Collaboratively you can create a summer that is filled with fun and find that time that often gets lost! Reach out and connect to share your experience with TIME at www.katelynmabry.com. I look forward to hearing from you!! Have a blessed day! Intro music credit: http://uppbeat.oi/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Taming Technology- Summer Series
WOHOO Summer time is here! It's a great time to keep our bodies moving and our mind calm! BUT wait, sometimes we are faced with day to day battles and that is why I am coming to you with a brand new Summer series with tons of tips, tricks and strategies to make this the best summer yet as you defeat the giants you may come up against... In this episode, we are going to start with the biggest battle in many of our homes... TAMING TECHNOLOGY! Whether you like video games, have a favorite show or get sucked into YouTube shorts...this is a SUPER important topic to talk about to come up with a way to thrive day by day in your mind, body and emotions! Technology has it's benefits, but for those of us with ADHD, it's also a huge trigger for dysregulation and the overstimulation of it can quickly throw us into fight or flight mode. Too much tech time can also turn off our creativity and kindness...which gets replaced with reactivity by our big emotions. It can increase impulsivity, make it hard to decision make, and causes a battle in tackling day to day tasks because our executive function skills are even weaker due to overstimulation! I have good news for you though, there are ways to tame it and have a much happier, healthier relationship with it this summer! Colloboratively problem solve what these 3 L's could look like in your day to day routine... Limit: Create clear expectations and boundaries on technology use each day. Be sure there is more movement/outside time and the time spent has purpose... Leverage: Use technology to help you learn and grow a skill, spend time on it connecting with friends, or use it as an incentive after working on other tasks throughout your structured day! Leave: Reflect on the apps and games that you have on your different types of technology. Are they helpful or at all hurtful. What do you need to leave to be sure you are feeding your mind with things that will exercise your thinking vs. cause overstimulation and addictive tendencies. Parent Resource: Check out "Reset Your Child's Brain: End meltdowns, raise grades, and boost social skills by reversing the effects of electronic screen time" by: Dr. Victoria Dunkley Connect with me at www.katelynmabry.com to check out my kids book, or to reach out and learn more about my 1:1 coaching program. I would also love to hear from you if your kiddo would be interested in sharing some of their ADHD journey on a future episode! Kids love hearing from other kids! Love you all! Intro music credit: http://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: BYYN10F2HHN3YO
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"Take Action on Distraction": Spotlight Interview with Author Dr. Gemma Goldenberg
"I just can't pay attention!" Is that a thought you find frequently racing through your busy brain!? If so, I am super excited for you to listen to this episode to learn about your loads of attention that simply needs to be understood, so you can learn how to adjust your spotlight of attention by adjusting the environment you are in!! In this episode, you will meet Psychologist and author, Gemma Goldenberg, who wrote the incredible book, "Take Action on Distraction." Dr. Gemma shares how there are two different types of attention and the one our busy brains struggle with the most should be seen as a spotlight that can be controlled by taking action steps in your different environments! Decluttering, sound reduction, and taking breaks outdoors are just a few of the ways we can take action on your distraction in all settings! You can learn to refocus that spotlight on the task at hand by making changes to your environment! Your trusted adult can find Dr. Gemma on Instagram @phd_and_three where you can follow her journey through sharing awesome research based resources. You can find her book, "Take Action on Distraction" on Amazon too! This would be a great teacher gift as well! Don't forget to check out our May sponsor's website, www.calmstrips.com to grab your set of sensory strip tools that you and your family can stick in all of your different environments for support in finding calm! These non-resedue, water resistent sensory stickers have calming prompts and can be customized to meet your needs wherever you go! Then come visit me at www.katelynmabry.com to reach out with questions, share your story, or check out any of my resources too! Always here for you! Intro music credit: http://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Calming Your Mind with Curiosity!
Have you ever heard that we need to stay CURIOUS before FURIOUS!? If not, you have heard it now and I want you to write it down as a daily reminder in both responding to others and being more kind to yourself! In this episode, we will explore this whole idea of calming your mind by maintaining a posture of curiosity in the face of bordom or other situations that trigger that nervous system or make those thoughts race! Listen in as we practice self-reflective questions that will ignite curiosity and curb bordom! Have you checked out our May sponsor yet!? CALM STRIPS is a fantastic sensory tool for the whole family that your curious mind can use to find calm. It's residue free, which is great for every surface and it's water resistent, so you can take them with you on your waterbottle too! They continually have new colors and styles to choose from, while also offering an option to customize a unique sensory tool just for you! It would make a wonderful teacher gift too!! Visit www.calmstrips.com to learn more! You can also visit me at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, or to connect with me if you're interested in a FREE coaching consultation! I LOVE working 1:1 with kiddos two while we take transformational steps that are helpful for the whole family! Intro music credit: http://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Calming Your Mind with Connection
"We are hard-wired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, without it, there is suffering." ~Brene Brown (social worker, world renowned speaker). This is how God desiged us, we are created for CONNECTION! Do you agree!? Sometimes we CRAVE connection, but have a hard time creating it! I know I do and have a daily experience with this too! When I feel connected, I feel more regulated, when I feel disconnected, I start to spiral into dysregulation! Bottom line, disconnection leads to dysregulation in all areas of life! The good news is that we CAN takes steps toward more intentional connection...Let's practice these three steps... FIGURE out if you in fact are disconnected... Are you feeling distant from others? Are you feeling irritable or just plain funky at home or at school? Are your grades dropping? If so, throw up the red flag of disconnection... NOW WHAT? FIND a way to connect... Ask trusted adult or green light friends to hang out, email teachers pictures from your weekend to connect with when you get back to school, invite others to do something your intereste drived brain loves to do with you! FALL into the HABIT of intentionall connecting with others... Make plans with green light friends or trusted adult ahead of time to create playful opportunities throughout the week. When we are intentional with connection, we can stay on top of our regulation and just overall feel better from day to day!! Reach out to me through my website www.katelynmabry.com to share your connection story. Also check out our sponsor Calm Strips @ www.calmstrips.com. These fantastic calming tools are a great addition to your household and classroom settings. They are residue free and water resistant, so they are create for all surfaces. These sesory tools are great for your whole family to use! I know we love them and I know you will too! Intro music credit: #uppbeat http://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
Su Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids
This is a podcast where I speak straight into the heart and mind of kids with ADHD. Helping them learn and understand the way their brain is wired differently and come up with tools and strategies that work best for them! This is a great conversation tool for trusted adults to use as you navigate this diagnosis alongside your child. I have many wonderful guests who are full of knowledge and great resources too!
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