A couple years ago, we had Niki Olsen on our podcast to talk to us about ADHD and how to maneuver sleep and homework. Today we are so happy to have Niki back on to talk to us about how to help our kids develop social skills with their peers and the adults in their lives. This episode is specific to those with ADHD, but it really is an amazing application to any child.

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Show Notes:

What are some strategies for helping young kids with their friendships?

Observe behavior with friends
Role play - practice the skills and the things to say when things come up
Role play should be done over and over. Think of it to go on their daily chore list. It’s not a one time lesson.
Make it fun, the same way you would reward chores or other things you’d like them to get done.
Break skills down into just a few steps. For example: When another child says “NO” to you, say “ok” and walk away or find another toy to play with. Keep it very simple and practice.

How about teenagers?

Use the sandwich effect. Start with saying something kind about them or something you appreciate. Then talk about the skill they need to work on, and finish it up with the other end of the sandwich- more praise or positive feedback.
Have them be an “empathy investigator”. Question for them to ask themselves: What you do think that other person is feeling? Use this strategy when you are talking about situations that arise, during movies you are watching or scriptures you are reading.

How about our adult children?

Change your approach!
Monitor your reactions- deal with your OWN stressors
Learn how to receive revelation in the moment (see below for Niki’s guides for receiving personal revelation)
When we are emotionally triggered we are distanced from the Spirit.
Be a person they want to talk to- not reactionary

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Niki has an awesome podcast: Meaningful Minutes!!

Here is an episode we referenced today on our show: Prayer is Not a Drive-thru Order

Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills and a spiritual perspective to reduce anxiety, overwhelm and guilt in women by enriching their connection to themselves and God. The Meaningful Minutes podcast aims to help busy Latter-day Saint women learn simple actionable tools to feel more confident in their efforts toward spiritual growth, more inspired and closer to the spirit in 10 minutes or less.

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Other podcasts we’ve had with Niki:

How to Receive Personal Revelation in Your Daily Life (Episode #78)

Parenting Kids with ADHD (Episode #91)

The Mom Break Announcement (Episode #106)

How to Have More Self Compassion with Niki Olsen (Episode #116)

5 Tips to Calm Anxiety to Better Feel the Spirit (Episode #144)

Where to find more from Niki:

Website: nikiolsencoaching.com

Instagram: @nikiolsencoaching