ImpactParents provides virtual training, coaching, and support worldwide for parents of complex kids
05/28/2026
Here’s a note from Elaine, Diane, and the ImpactParents team for this week! 💙
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Feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure why some parenting support spaces help while others leave you feeling even more stuck?
In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster break down the differences between support groups, coaching groups, learning communities, and live Q&A spaces, and why the right kind of support can completely change your experience as a parent of a complex kid. They explore how feeling truly seen and understood can reduce isolation, why coaching creates deeper change than information alone, and how shared experiences help parents move from overwhelm into action.
Discover how choosing the right kind of support can help you feel less alone, make real progress, and create the kind of change your family has been needing.
👉 Click the link below to find this podcast episode and more over on our Youtube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQjFLSkTTUA
Feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure why some parenting support spaces help while others leave you feeling even more stuck?
In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster break down the differences between support groups, coaching groups, learning communities, and live Q&A spaces, and why the right kind of support can completely change your experience as a parent of a complex kid. They explore how feeling truly seen and understood can reduce isolation, why coaching creates deeper change than information alone, and how shared experiences help parents move from overwhelm into action.
Discover how choosing the right kind of support can help you feel less alone, make real progress, and create the kind of change your family has been needing.
👉 Click the link below to find this podcast episode and more over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQjFLSkTTUA
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Are you stuck in director mode? Or have you skipped straight to hands-off and wondered why it backfired?
There are 4 phases every parent moves through as they gradually transfer independence to their child, and most of us spend far more time than we realize cycling between just two of them.
The goal isn’t to let go all at once. It’s to pass the baton little by little, moving from Director to Collaborator to Supporter to Champion at a pace that truly works for your child.
This is one of the keystone concepts we teach inside Sanity School®, because when you understand where you are in this process, everything becomes a little clearer and a lot less overwhelming.
Curious about Sanity School®? Visit the link in bio to learn more.
05/24/2026
Parenting is definitely a marathon, and not a sprint. Once you realize that, here are 10 steps that will help guide you along your path.
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05/22/2026
Most people think dyscalculia is a "school problem." 🏫
But Laura Jackson wants you to know: it doesn't stay in the classroom.
It shows up at the gas pump. At the grocery store. On the job. Behind the wheel. Anywhere numbers live — it's there.
If your child struggles with math in ways that go beyond "just needs more practice," this episode is a must-listen. We're unpacking what dyscalculia really is, why it's so often missed, and what you can actually do to help.
▶️ EP267 is live now — link in bio.
05/20/2026
Happy Birthday, Elena! 💙
Today, we’re celebrating YOU.
Your ability to guide parents toward deeper connection with their children is such a gift. Through your compassion, insight, and advocacy, you remind families that understanding their children better also helps them better understand themselves.
We’re so grateful for the wisdom, warmth, and heart you bring to the ImpactParents community every single day.
Wishing you all the love you so generously give to others. ✨
Math struggles are not always about effort or attention. For some kids, the challenge runs deeper, starting with how they understand numbers, patterns, and quantity.
In this episode, Laura Jackson unpacks dyscalculia, a little-known learning disability that affects number sense, problem-solving, and everyday tasks like time, money, and measurement, often leaving kids frustrated and misunderstood.
Dive in to learn how curiosity, validation, and targeted support can reduce anxiety, build confidence, and help your child develop skills that finally make math and daily life feel more manageable.
👉 Click the link below to find this podcast episode and more over on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUzFatemQYA
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05/18/2026
Parenting a complex kid is hard enough — the last thing you need is advice you can't trust.
We've spent over 20 years providing evidence-based support for families like yours. The Tech Summit is one of the ways we do that.
Please share it with someone who needs it. It's important.
Register + comment 'TECH' for more info.