Your Reminders Aren't Working Because ADHD Affects This

In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dana Kay sits down with ADHD parenting expert and coach Cindy Goldrich to unpack what’s really happening in the ADHD brain when children don’t follow through on simple requests. *****Join my FREE Webinar & learn EXACTLY how to naturally REDUCE ADHD symptoms! 👉https://bit.ly/437HECr 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect with Cindy Goldrich ➡️Website - https://ptscoaching.com ➡️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PTScoaching ➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/PTScoaching ➡️ Substack - https://adhdparentandteacherexpert.substack.com ➡️ Free Gift - https://ptscoaching.com/soaring ⏱️ Timecodes ⏱️ [00:00] The everyday parenting scenario where a child agrees to do something but doesn’t follow through. [03:56] Parents often feel confused when kids know what to do but still don’t do it. [04:26] ADHD is explained as the gap between knowing and doing. [06:48] Hyperfocus can prevent kids from shifting attention to a new task. [08:41] Multiple brain-based factors can explain why kids don’t follow through. [12:57] Processing speed challenges can make kids appear resistant. [16:20] Understanding executive function helps parents shift their expectations. [18:14] Misinterpreting behavior as defiance can damage connection. [22:55] Parenting mindset plays a major role in how kids respond. [26:28] Instead of labeling weaknesses, parents should look for ways to support skills. [30:18] Executive function development is similar to learning any other skill. [31:37] Kids improve with practice, structure, and guidance. Cindy explains why ADHD is not a problem of knowledge, but a challenge with executive function, and how factors like working memory, hyperfocus, processing speed, and transitions can all impact a child’s ability to act. Throughout the conversation, Cindy shares practical strategies that help parents move away from constant reminders and power struggles and instead support their child’s developing executive function skills. She encourages parents to shift from seeing behavior as defiance to recognizing the underlying skills that may still be developing. 🔗Link mentioned in the episode: Free Gift: First Chapter + Parenting Resources- https://ptscoaching.com/soaring PTS Coaching Website - https://ptscoaching.com Cindy Goldrich Substack - https://adhdparentandteacherexpert.substack.com ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ★☆★ Apple - https://apple.co/3LGJdhj Spotify- https://spoti.fi/3jY7Klt Google - https://bit.ly/google-soaring-child ★☆★ ABOUT ADHD Thrive Institute ★☆★ ADHD Thrive Institute is dedicated to helping families impacted by ADHD with all natural strategies. ★☆★ WORK WITH US ★☆★ Are you a parent with a child who has ADHD? Then chances are you’ve got some big goals to achieve to gain control over your child’s symptoms. ✔️ You want to help your child. ✔️ You want a calmer household. ✔️ You want to feel less stressed and more in control and to start enjoying your child again. 🗓️Then book a free call to chat with one of our expert coaches → https://bit.ly/3iPknCA 📩 Sign up for our newsletter → https://bit.ly/48HzkKL 🕒 Watch our 15 mins ADHD Fast Class → https://bit.ly/3GE3cLX ★☆★ FOLLOW US ★☆★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdhdAnxietyParentSupport Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com #adhdnaturaltreatments #adhdthriveinstitute #DanaKay I am not a medical doctor and this video is based on my experience. No information in this video should be relied upon to make a medical diagnosis, treat, prevent or cure any disease or medical condition.