In this episode of Launching Forward with ADHD, I dive into the powerful impact of routines on children (and adults) with ADHD. I break down why routines are essential for managing executive functioning challenges, reducing stress, and improving focus, all backed by research and real-life experience. I also share how implementing routines helped improve my marriage, parenting, and overall ADHD management—and how you can do the same at home. Whether you're a parent of a child with ADHD or navigating it yourself, this episode is filled with practical tools and encouragement to build structure that sticks.

What you’ll learn:

• How routines improve executive functioning skills in kids with ADHD
• Why structure is key for cognitive function, focus, and emotional regulation
• The connection between morning and nighttime routines
• How routines reduce decision fatigue and impulsive behaviors
• Ways routines can strengthen family relationships and reduce stress
• The link between better routines and improved sleep and independence
• Real-life examples of how routines transformed my marriage and parenting
• How to model routine-building as a parent with ADHD
• Encouragement to start small and build consistency over time

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Laila is an ADHD Coach and Tutor for Students, ready to help people of all ages reach for the stars and discover their full potential. To learn more about Laila, or to inquire about working with her, visit www.LailaAlieh.com.

To inquire about being a guest on the podcast, submit a topic, or ask a question for a future episode, please email Laila.

In this episode of Launching Forward with ADHD, we’re tackling a big and often emotional topic: how to handle temper tantrums and argumentative behavior in children with ADHD. If your child struggles with emotional outbursts, impulsive reactions, or explosive behavior when frustrated—this episode is for you.

I explain why ADHD kids are more prone to intense emotional responses, and how brain chemistry, impulsivity, and executive functioning challenges all play a role. I also share practical strategies parents can start using right away to guide their child calmly and effectively—without shaming, yelling, or overcorrecting.

What you'll learn:

• Why kids with ADHD are more sensitive to frustration and anger
• How impulsivity impacts emotional regulation in children with ADHD
• The importance of setting clear and consistent expectations
• How to avoid power struggles by correcting behavior—not criticizing everything
• Tips for calming your child (and yourself) before things escalate
• How to create routines and a calm home environment to prevent meltdowns
• Why encouragement and structure can replace punishment and shame
• Ways to build trust with your ADHD child so they see you as a guide, not an enemy

CONNECT WITH LAILA ALIEH:

• Instagram: @lailaalieh
• Email: Laila@lailaalieh.com
• Sign up for my monthly newsletter

Laila is an ADHD Coach and Tutor for Students, ready to help people of all ages reach for the stars and discover their full potential. To learn more about Laila, or to inquire about working with her, visit www.LailaAlieh.com.

To inquire about being a guest on the podcast, submit a topic, or ask a question for a future episode, please email Laila.

In this empowering episode of Launching Forward with ADHD, I share something I wish I had known when I was first diagnosed with ADHD—and what every parent of a child with ADHD should hear: ADHD is not a limitation. It’s a superpower.

To prove it, I’m highlighting well-known celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs who have ADHD and have used their unique brains to reach incredible success. From Simone Biles to Richard Branson, Emma Watson to Michael Phelps—these are people who didn’t just survive with ADHD… they thrived.

This episode is for any parent who’s ever worried about their child’s future, and for anyone who needs a reminder that ADHD doesn't define your worth—it can fuel your potential.

What you'll learn:

• Why knowing ADHD role models can be a game-changer for kids and parents
• How successful individuals like Simone Biles, Emma Watson, and Michael Phelps manage their ADHD
• The role structure, creativity, and passion play in transforming ADHD into a strength
• How ADHD can amplify talents in careers, sports, music, entrepreneurship, and acting
• A mindset shift from “ADHD is a struggle” to “ADHD is a superpower”

CONNECT WITH LAILA ALIEH:

• Instagram: @lailaalieh
• Email: Laila@lailaalieh.com
• Sign up for my monthly newsletter

Laila is an ADHD Coach and Tutor for Students, ready to help people of all ages reach for the stars and discover their full potential. To learn more about Laila, or to inquire about working with her, visit www.LailaAlieh.com.

To inquire about being a guest on the podcast, submit a topic, or ask a question for a future episode, please email Laila.