ADHD and Procrastination with Michael Delman

Author, school founder, and award-winning educator, Michael Delman joined me live at HQ for our Let’s Talk Members Only Live Series for the TEACH Me ADHD and ADHD Sleuth communities and discussed the challenges parents face regarding their children's academic performance, particularly in the context of ADHD and post-pandemic stress. He explores effective strategies for managing academic stress, the importance of parental reactions, and introduces a new program aimed at enhancing motivation and productivity for adults. Michael also delves into procrastination, offering insights into different types of procrastination and practical solutions for both parents and children. In this conversation, Dr. Nerissa Bauer and Michael Delman discuss effective strategies for engaging children, particularly those with ADHD, in their learning processes. They explore the importance of novelty, urgency, and emotional resilience, while also addressing the challenges of motivation and procrastination. The discussion emphasizes the need for parents to involve their children in planning and decision-making, as well as the significance of embracing mistakes as part of the learning journey. Delman shares practical tools and insights to help parents support their children in navigating academic responsibilities and emotional challenges.

Listen to this clip where Michael Delman talks about ADHD and procrastination.

Michael Delman, M. Ed. is an author, school founder, and award-winning educator. He is a pioneer and leader in the area of Executive Function coaching. He has served as CEO and founder of Beyond BookSmart, the nation’s largest Executive Function coaching company, since 2006. He has been featured in The Times of London, CBS Boston affiliate WBZ TV, recently featured on Good Morning America and dozens of media outlets across the country. In 2018, he published his first book, Your Kid’s Gonna Be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills Your Child Needs in the Age of Attention. Recently, Michael has launched a new company division, BrainTracks, whose mission is to bring Executive Function training to K-12 educators for classroom applications.

TEACH ME ADHD is her signature course offered multiple times a year for kids (age 8-12 Years) to take WITH their parents so together they learn about what ADHD is, set up systems at home and school and rediscover fun. This course sets children up for success so they can thrive with ADHD and embrace their superpower.

ADHD Sleuths is a monthly membership learning community for parents of preschool or school age children at risk or with ADHD. More information about these programs and more are at Let's Talk Kids Health.

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2.Follow Michael Delman and Beyond BookSmart on Social:
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3.Get Michael Delman’s book! It is a great resource for everyone: Pediatricians, professionals working with children and parents.
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