The ADHD Porcupine Approach to Handle Oppositional Kids and Build Emotional Safety with Dr. Christie Rogers

Learn kind and practical tips to support your ADHD child by downloading the First 3 Chapters of the book for FREE here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/On1ABRH/first3chapters ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, host Kate Brownfield sits down with Dr. Christie Rogers-Larke , founder and clinical director of Outside of the Box Therapy in South Carolina. Dr. Christie shares her journey growing up with ADHD, her observations as a therapist, and the inspiration behind her children's book, The ADHD Porcupine and the Bunny . Diagnosed with ADHD in college, Dr. Christie uses her personal experiences and professional expertise to support neurodiverse children and their families. Through practical advice, real-life examples, and the heart-touching story of her book, she emphasizes the importance of understanding, compassion, and recognizing the unique strengths of individuals with ADHD. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to support neurodiverse children better and help them thrive in their own way. 📚 Expect to Learn How to reframe oppositional behavior as a form of communication. Strategies for navigating emotional regulation and motivating neurodiverse children. The importance of focusing on a child's strengths rather than their challenges. How to build flexibility and structure in parenting without losing balance. Insights from The ADHD Porcupine and the Bunny and its approach to resilience. ⏳ Episode Breakdown with Timestamps ⏳ [00:03:25] - Dr. Christie’s ADHD Journey [00:06:57] - The Inspiration Behind the Book [00:08:46] - Parenting Strategies [00:10:46] - The Bunny’s Role in the Story: [00:13:06] - Understanding Oppositional Behaviors [00:15:05] - Social Media & ADHD Awareness [00:17:35] - Final Words of Wisdom [00:20:32] - Conclusion Connect with our Guest Dr. Christie Rogers- Larke 👉 Visit her website: https://www.outsideoftheboxtherapy.com/ 👉 Her Book, “The ADHD Porcupine and the Bunny”, is available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DFTZ6BWP Follow Host Kate Brownfield at the ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast on: 👉 Join Parent Support Group: Sign up for details here 👉 Website: http://www.adhdkidscanthrive.com/ 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Adhdkidscanthrive 🔗 Follow ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast now and share your thoughts in the comments below!