Calm & ConnectedR: Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD/Executive Function Challenges

A live, interactive workshop series designed for parents who are trying hard - and still hitting walls. Not because they're doing it wrong, but because no one has explained how their child's brain actually works.

My child can do it sometimes - so why not all the time?

I'm exhausted from reminding, nagging, and repeating myself.

Strategies work for a week, then everything falls apart again.

Questions first? Contact us - we're happy to help.

Where parents land after Calm & Connected

Understanding the brain behind the behavior
Responding with calm instead of reacting
Realistic expectations rooted in how ADHD works
Less conflict - and a stronger connection
Tools that build real skills, not just compliance

A program with global reach

Taught worldwide. Built on a framework that actually fits how these kids' brains work.

The Calm & Connected model has helped thousands of parents across the US, Canada, and internationally - facilitated by trained coaches and professionals certified in its principles. It was created by Cindy Goldrich specifically to address what generic parenting programs miss: the unique cognitive, emotional, and behavioral profile of children and teens with ADHD and Executive Function challenges.

Understanding before strategy

Parents first learn why their child's behavior makes sense given how ADHD and Executive Function affect the brain. That shift changes everything - including what strategies you reach for and how you use them.

Live and interactive - not a recording

Every session is live via Zoom. You can ask questions, hear from other parents, and work through your specific situation in real time - not watch a video alone and wonder if it applies.

Connection before correction

The program isn't built around controlling behavior. It's built around rebuilding connection, collaborative problem-solving, and the kind of relationship where real skill development can happen.

You're not alone in this

Parents consistently describe the program as validating, clarifying, and hopeful. You will recognize yourself in other parents' stories - and that matters as much as any strategy you walk away with.

Sessions & pricing

Start where you are. Go as deep as you need.

Each session is 1.5 hours via Zoom. Sessions 1 and 8 are 2 hours. All sessions are live and interactive.

Pricing

7-Session Series

Sessions 1-7

$540or 2 payments of $295

8-Session Series

Sessions 1-7 + Managing Homework, Parent Edition

$610or 2 payments of $320

Session 1 Only

Standalone 2-hour intro - see details below

Entry option

While coaching is not covered by health insurance, HSA and FSA funds may be applicable - please check with your account provider.

Upcoming dates

7-Session Series (Sessions 1-7)

Tuesdays: Sept 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 2026

7:00 pm Eastern Time

8-Session Series (with Managing Homework)

Tuesdays: Sept 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 2026

7:00 pm Eastern Time

In each session, you'll focus on

ADHD & Executive Function Challenges - The Social & Emotional Impact on Learning, Motivation, Behavior, and the Family System

A comprehensive 2-hour deep dive. Also available as a standalone session - you can always add the remaining sessions later.

Remaining Calm & Connected - Techniques for creating a calm, connected home environment

Improving Communication - Strategies that build trust and cooperation

Encouraging Collaboration - Moving from battles to teamwork within your family

Achieving Clarity & Consistency - Parenting approaches that support your child's development

Establishing Effective Consequences - Boundaries that support long-term growth, not short-term compliance

Making Better Choices - Building your child's executive function skills and decision-making

Managing Homework, Parent Edition - Organization, time management, task initiation, follow-through, and motivation

Optional add-on. 2-hour session.

Standalone session

Not Ready for the Full Series? Start with Session 1.

A comprehensive 2-hour live session covering what ADHD and Executive Function actually are, why your child can do it sometimes and not others, and how this affects learning, motivation, behavior, and your whole family system.

Many parents describe it as the moment things finally made sense. You can always register for the remaining 6 sessions afterward.

Add-on or standalone

Managing Homework, Parent Edition®

A focused 2-hour live session for parents caught in the nightly homework battle. Covers organization, time management, task initiation, avoidance, motivation, and when to step in vs. step back.

Standalone or as the 8th session with the full series.
Monday June 8 @ 7 pm Eastern - or Tuesday August 25 @ 12 pm Eastern.
$70 standalone.

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What parents are saying

In their own words.

"You have changed my life. I'm forever grateful. The dynamic at our house has changed completely. I walked in the door and just hugged them both. Both girls said, 'You're home already?!' and added that they missed me. I got to tell them 'I love you' with a big smile - before they could even tell me they'd finished their work. I'm definitely happy about that. But thrilled to know I got there first."

Erin H.

"This course has really made me look at my son - not just a boy, not just an ADHD kid, but as himself. I'm enjoying him so much more. I look at him through a different lens now. He's my little buddy. He's so much more than just his struggles."

Lauren A. - Mother

"I learned that my daughter doesn't have a deficit in attention. She has a deficit in attention regulation - deciding where to focus her attention. That one idea changed everything."

Angela - Mother of 9-year-old girl

"Cindy's Calm and Connected class completely changed my relationship with my son. Being a parent of a neurodiverse child is the hardest job in the world, so to receive help from someone who truly understands has been life-changing."

Tiffany F.

"I felt relieved to understand that my son is wired differently, and that's ok."

Ken - Father of 15-year-old boy

"I now really know how to distinguish if my child is being willfully defiant or if he is just really struggling. This allows me to respond more effectively and actually help change the outcomes."

Elisa R. - Mother

"I feel so much less stress as a parent. I knew I needed to be more consistent and create structure - but now I have the tools and confidence to really make the changes for me and for my child."

Jane S. - Mother

Created by

Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP

Founder, PTS Coaching · Internationally Recognized ADHD Expert

Calm & Connected was created by Cindy Goldrich, a mental health counselor and certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider with a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. Cindy has spent decades helping parents understand the ADHD and Executive Function brain - and why the strategies that work for other kids often don't work for theirs.

She is the author of 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD, co-author of ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom, and has trained thousands of parents, educators, and clinicians worldwide through PTS Coaching.

ADHD-CCSP Certified Columbia University, Ed.M. CHADD Board of Directors Attention Magazine Editorial Board Published in ADDitude Magazine

Calm & Connected sessions are facilitated by Andrea Elrom, a trained PTS Coaching facilitator, under the framework and curriculum developed by Cindy Goldrich.

Registration

Choose the option that's right for your family.

Sessions 1-7: Calm & Connected Full Series

7 live sessions + 1-year bonus access to the on-demand eCourse.

$540 - or 2 payments of $295

Session 1 Only: ADHD & Executive Function Challenges

A complete 2-hour standalone session. You can always add the remaining sessions later.

Sessions 1-8: Full Series + Managing Homework, Parent Edition®

Adds a 2-hour session on homework, organization, and executive function skills.

$610 - or 2 payments of $320

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Frequently asked questions

Questions parents ask before registering

No. Many families who come to Calm & Connected don't yet have a formal diagnosis - or simply know their child is struggling without a clear explanation. The program is for any parent whose child is dealing with attention, organization, emotional regulation, or motivation challenges. A diagnosis is not required.

Yes. Calm & Connected supports parents of children from elementary school through college age - and some parents of young adults who have not yet fully launched find it just as valuable. The core challenges of ADHD and Executive Function are present at every developmental stage, and the framework adjusts to where your child actually is.

Live sessions are not recorded for privacy reasons. However, full-series participants receive 1-year bonus access to the on-demand eCourse, which covers the same material - so you can stay current even if you need to miss a live session.

Yes. Session 1 is a complete standalone 2-hour experience. Many parents attend and then choose to continue with the full series. You can always add the remaining 6 sessions - there is no obligation to do so.

Calm & Connected is a structured parent workshop series, not therapy. It provides psychoeducation, practical tools, and coaching-based support in a live group setting. It is designed to complement - not replace - any individual therapy or coaching your family may already be receiving.

Yes. Individual parent coaching is available for families who want to apply the Calm & Connected framework to their specific child and situation. Use the contact form above to inquire.

If you contact us more than five days before the program begins, you may receive a tuition refund less a $30 cancellation fee. Cancellations within five business days are non-refundable but a credit will be issued for a future course. Rescheduling is permitted at any time. If you withdraw before the 2nd session, we refund 95% of payment received. After that, a prorated credit is offered. Please use the contact form above with any questions.

Cindy’s Books

8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD – 2nd Edition

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This ADHD book is rich with optimism, tips, tools, and action plans to help your children grow into the best version of themselves.

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ADHD, Executive Function, & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom: Managing the Impact on Learning, Motivation, and Stress

The latest brain research and evidence-based best practices to get students motivated, focused, and organized. Practical insights, tools, and activities to support the social and emotional education of children who learn differently.

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“This book is a godsend for parents raising kids who have the exciting but often challenging condition called ADHD. Written by a woman who has helped thousands of parents through her enormously successful parenting workshops and classes, Cindy Goldrich’s book is an instant classic.”

– Edward Hallowell, MD, Renowned Child & Adult Psychiatrist, Educator, & Author of Driven to Distraction