A FEW NOTES: Please forgive my audio quality as I experienced difficulty with my microphone this episode, but wanted you to hear from Dr. Kojo! Also, this is a longer episode that you may want to listen to in two parts. Lastly, I have been doing every other week due to family struggles, but I will be starting up with every week again after this week! Thank you all for being here and for listening! I hope it is helpful!

You guys are in for a treat with this episode!! We have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Kojo Sarfo, who is a mental health nurse practicioner, a psychotherapist, and a social media content creator with over 2 Million followers across his platforms! He creates relatable and educational videos and skits for all to enjoy. Dr. Kojo not only works with individuals with ADHD, but he also lives with an ADHD brain that he is learning about right alongside all of us!

In this episode, you will hear from Dr. Kojo about this struggle with time management and how it effects all areas of his life. He then shares some tools and strategies he puts into place to help with that battle. He also shares his strength of getting things done under pressure and being able to connect with others who have challenges like he does. All of his insights, knowledge, and experience he shares is so valuable.

You can find Dr. Kojo Sarfo primarily on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. His handle is @drkojosarfo.

Check out my website at www.katelynmabry.com to schedule a FREE coaching consultation, to grab a copy of my book, or to get on my email list for more resources!

" Why fit in when you were born to stand out!" Dr. Suess was on to something with this quote! Too often being "different" is tied to a bad thing and ALL kids struggle with the desire to just want to fit in with their peers. This challenge is greater for those of us with ADHD, because many kids and adults put on masks and try to cover up their unique traits and tendancies to be liked by others.

In this episode, I share my own personal experience of trying to fit in as a kid and then you will hear from 10 and 12 year olds who share their experience with trying to fit in and practicing ways to stand out! This is a great conversation opportunity!

Being your true self will attract authentic/real friends and allow you to gain confidence in the unique way you have been created! Letting your true self shine through your gifts, strengths, traits, and abilities is when you will experience real joy in life with people who get you or love you for who you are!

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AHHH! Our ADHD brains CRAVE a daily structured routine, but our busy brains have the hardest time CREATING it!! Some days feel impossible to navigate and this is why getting help to put a structured routine in place is a must!

In this episode, you will learn all about WHY our brain craves a structured routine and HOW we can help our brains find success in this area of struggle!

WHY does your brain love structured routines???

🌟It PROVIDES organization and predictability, which helps us regulate emotions and feel more externally in control in our environment.

🌟It PREVENTS more frequent conflicts. The predictability helps us find more success in coping with stress and anxiety!

🌟It PROACTIVELY builds skills and habits which makes our busy brain so happy to experience success in those skill and habit areas (chores, activities, meals, etc.) HOWEVER executive function challenges need to be taken into account and accommodations may need to be made in this process of growing more independent in some skills…

🌟It PRODUCES more confidence and improves self-esteem as you can continue to set you kiddo up for success within a structured routine! Plus, if it's a family affair, they don't feel singled out!🙌🏽❤️

HOW can you help your brain create a structured routine?

🌟CREATE a daily schedule of events (prepare a predictable plan…limit choices and break big activities into smaller, more manageable things/tasks to do.)

🌟CUSTOMIZE it to you and your child's need. Include brain breaks, movement activities, visuals, visual timers, even time for being spontaneous…

🌟CONNECT: Continue to check in and connect with your child and self-check if there is a need for flexibility or a need to include what our brains also crave…INTERESTS, NOVELTY, URGENCY, or even a dose of DOPAMINE!!

You will hear about all this and more when you listen in! Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list, order a copy of my book, or even reach out and share a topic idea! I am also always looking for kiddos to share on the podcast too! I would love to hear from you!