Understanding ADHD in Children: Parent Coaching Membership Masterclass
Presenter:
Presenter:
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Date: May 3rd, 2025
Time: 9am-10am PST
Location: Zoom
Custom Gift: All attendees will receive a complimentary printable designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, making it easier to implement what you learn right away.
Cost: Free
Spots: 25
What It’s About
This class is designed to help you better understand what’s driving your child’s behavior—and how to respond in ways that build connection, cooperation, and emotional regulation.
We’ll begin by exploring how ADHD affects brain development, executive functioning, and emotional responses. You’ll learn how these differences show up in everyday situations—like transitions, mealtime, or getting ready for bed—and why traditional discipline methods aren’t ideal.
Next, we’ll dive into science-backed strategies for supporting focus, reducing impulsivity, and helping children manage big feelings. These tools are grounded in behavior science and designed to be practical, flexible, and respectful of your child’s unique needs. You’ll walk away with ideas you can use right away—whether your child has a diagnosis or is showing signs of ADHD.
We’ll also talk about common triggers and how to reduce them, creating more ease throughout your day. Visual supports, calming tools, predictable routines, and connection-based approaches will all be covered to help make daily life feel more manageable.
Finally, we’ll look at ways to reframe difficult moments through a strengths-based lens—helping you see the creativity, sensitivity, and resilience that so often shine through in children with ADHD. This class is about equipping you with the insight and support you need to meet your child where they are, with confidence and compassion.
What to Expect
Below is the class outline and what you can expect to learn through attending.
Understanding ADHD in Young Children
• How ADHD impacts attention, emotional regulation, and behavior in early childhood
• The difference between typical behavior and signs of ADHD in kids
• Why neurodiverse children respond differently to structure and expectations
Common Triggers and Everyday Challenges
• Identifying what sets off impulsivity, meltdowns, or task refusal
• How to reduce overwhelm during transitions, routines, and high-stress moments
• Environmental factors that can increase or decrease ADHD behaviors
Science-Backed Parenting Strategies
• Gentle behavior tools that promote cooperation without punishment
• Visual supports and routines to improve focus and independence
• Ways to reinforce positive behaviors using connection and consistency
Emotion Coaching and Communication Skills
• Teaching self-regulation through modeling and co-regulation
• Language that helps children feel seen, safe, and understood
• Validating big feelings while holding firm, compassionate boundaries
Building on Strengths and Creating a Supportive Home
• Reframing your child’s traits as assets (creativity, curiosity, sensitivity)
• Creating a calm, ADHD-friendly environment at home
• Collaborating with your child to build confidence and connection
Who Should Attend
This parenting class is for all parents and educators, including:
• Parents of children ages 2–10 who have a diagnosis of ADHD or are showing signs of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity
• Parents of neurodiverse children, including those with autism, sensory processing differences, or executive functioning challenges
• Single parents seeking practical, compassionate tools for managing behavior and building connection
• Blended families navigating differences in parenting styles or routines
• Co-parents looking for consistent, respectful strategies they can use across two homes
• Educators, childcare providers, and support staff who want to better understand and support children with ADHD in classroom or group settings
My Gift to You
*for attendees only
All attendees will receive a tailored resource designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in a meaningful way. The goal is to provide you with something practical you can take with you and use right away.
Depending on the class topic, your gift may include:
- Printables to support structured routines and positive behavior.
- Behavior charts, reward charts, and sticker charts to encourage cooperation and reinforce good habits.
- Potty training charts to help guide your child through the process with consistency.
- Parenting printables and educational resources designed to promote emotional regulation, communication, and positive discipline.
- Parenting guides with expert-backed strategies to help you navigate common challenges with confidence.
Each gift is intentionally selected to align with the skills and techniques covered in the class, making it easier for you to implement what you’ve learned. Whether it’s a visual tool, structured plan, or step-by-step guide, you’ll walk away with a valuable resource you can start using immediately to create a calmer, more connected home.
About the Presenter
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
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RSVP Information
After you RSVP below, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to attend the class at the scheduled date and time. We try to schedule our classes during typical lunch breaks, so you can join from the comfort of your home, car, or anywhere that fits your schedule, making it easy to participate without disrupting your day.
To ensure a stress-free and private learning experience, your video and audio will remain off throughout the session. At the end of the class, we will host a live Q&A session, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions via the chat feature and receive guidance in a comfortable, distraction-free environment.
Please note that this class will be recorded, and by RSVPing, you acknowledge and consent to being part of the recording. The recording may be used for educational purposes, marketing, or future course content. Any chat questions or participant interactions included in the recording will remain anonymous.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jen@alignedfamilies.com. If you’d like to invite a partner, friend, or relative, please forward this link so they can register separately. Each participant will need to RSVP individually to attend the class.
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