ImpactParents

10/21/2026

Ever feel like you’ve got it all together at work, then you walk in the door at home and have no idea what you’re doing? You’re not alone—plenty of parents feel this struggle. The good news is, the same skills that make you so effective at work can work for you as a parent. It’s all about learning how to transfer them.

Elaine and Diane dig into why parenting complex kids feels so different from leading a team at work, and which leadership skills you can actually bring home. Think agency, invitation over expectation, and staying open to possibility. Plus, they’ll unpack one life skill they say matters most.

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10/20/2026

You’ve tried the planner. The tutor. The new homework routine. More reminders.
And somehow, your kid is still struggling.

Maybe the missing piece isn’t another strategy thrown at the wall. It’s understanding why the struggle is happening in the first place.

That’s what we’re digging into at the School Support That Sticks Summit, October 26–29.

Over four FREE days, 27+ experts will help parents look at what can be behind school struggles—and the supports and strategies that can actually help.

If you’re tired of trying things without really knowing what’s getting in the way, come join us.

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10/19/2026

Homework Without Headaches is tomorrow - and it's not too late to join.

If schoolwork has become a daily source of tension in your home, will you let us give you a new way to understand what is really happening?

And help you understand what you can do to change it?

This is a free, practical webinar for parents of complex kids.

We will talk about conflict, executive function, emotions, boundaries, buy in, and the small shifts that can make evenings feel more manageable... and kids feel more confident!

It's an invitation to come connect and get a sense of what we've learned after 15 years of supporting parents on this.

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET.

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10/18/2026

How can you recognize when your family members are stressed? And once you do, what can you do to help? We're going to talk about just that.

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10/16/2026

Our hearts are with our friends in Bend and across Oregon. 💙

No family should ever have to face something like this. To every parent, child, educator, and community member who is hurting right now, we are holding you close.

If your kids are struggling to make sense of this, you don't have to find the words alone. We've gathered some gentle ways to talk with children of any age, so you can support them while caring for your own heart too.

How do you explain the impossible to children? How do you instill confidence and calm when children are overwrought by fear? Or when you are? It can be a big, bad, scary world out there – for us, as well as our kids. As parents, we walk a fine line. We want to protect our kids, and yet we know it'...

10/15/2026

Here’s a note from Elaine, Diane, and the ImpactParents team for this week! 💙

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10/14/2026

Ever know exactly what you’re supposed to say to your kid, and then it just doesn’t come out?

Clinical child psychologist Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, author of Post-Traumatic Parenting, joins Elaine to talk about how trauma shapes the way we react as parents, and how to break the cycle. You’ll learn why yelling, freezing, and checking out don’t make you a bad parent, they’re just reactions your brain learned. And it can learn something new. If you’ve ever wanted to change how you handle tough moments, this one’s for you.

Listen, then share it with another parent who needs to hear it.

10/13/2026

How do you help with homework without turning every evening into a fight?
For many parents of complex kids, even mentioning school can lead to resistance, shutdowns, arguments, or hours spent on tasks that should be quick and simple. It is exhausting for them, for you, and for the whole family.

This free webinar will help you understand the conflicts differently -- so you can respond with less pressure and strategies to support your child’s learning.

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10/12/2026

more than just managing tasks or collaborating. It means acting as their champion. Just like a project sponsor in the corporate world, a champion’s job is to remove roadblocks, check in, and provide a reliable safety net.

By deliberately voicing your belief in them when they feel stuck, you build their confidence and show them you truly have their back.

10/11/2026

Do you struggle getting your ADHD kid to do what you ask? They need to be taught how to follow directions. Here are 5 ways to teach them.

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