Does this sound like your child?
- Pulls you into arguments where nothing gets resolved
- Uncooperative at home but cooperative everywhere else
- Quick to react when not getting their way
- Has a hard time hearing no, won't let things go
- Can become physically aggressive toward family members when they don't get what they want
- Can be bossy or controlling
- Tries to avoid non-preferred tasks by arguing or being oppositional
- Can be inflexible, says "no" to anything new or unfamiliar
- Treats family members poorly, then acts as if nothing happened
- Less independent than their same-age peers
- Can be destructive when they don't get their way
- Doesn't understand how they come across to others
These aren't character flaws. They are common patterns in families of ADHD kids when effective strategies aren't in place to help your child realize how capable they are.
Hear from someone who's been where you are.
  Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW. Licensed therapist, former school social worker, and father who raised a son with ADHD and ODD. Â
Start with the sequence for your child's age.
Our Parent Behavior Training Courses
Each course builds on the Confident Parents, Capable Kids method. Practical strategies for behavior, cooperation, emotional regulation, and social and executive function skills.
Capable & Confident
Parent Behavior Training for ages 4–7. For parents of 4-7-year-olds with ADHD whose child melts down, fights routines, or turns aggressive when frustrated. Step-by-step Parent Behavior Training that calms daily life and makes home more predictable.
Scaffolding
Better Behavior
Parent Behavior Training for ages 8-18Â For parents of 8-17-year-olds with ADHD whose child argues over everything, won't take no for an answer, or makes every task a battle. Step-by-step Parent Behavior Training to reduce conflict and improve cooperation.
Creating Daily ExpectationsÂ
Courses based on age For parents of children with ADHD who are tired of arguing, nagging, and lack of cooperation at home. Step-by-step Parent Behavior Training that builds clear expectations, follow-through, and a child who feels useful and capable.
Socially
Smarter
For parents of chidren with ADHD who have trouble keeping friends, miss social cues, or don't realize how they come across to other kids: step-by-step training that builds perspective-taking and the foundation for lasting friendships.
Executive Function Crash Course
For parents of children with ADHD who lose track of time, need constant reminders, or depend on you for every small task. Step-by-step training that builds executive function skills and age-appropriate independence.
What Parents and Professionals Are SayingÂ
Hear from parents who've seen real changes at home, and professionals who trust the Confident Parents, Capable Kids method.
"...We started down this ADHD path 7 years ago with our son and have spent countless dollars, time and frustration on all the treatments you mention do not work. Since implementing your recommendations we have seen positive growth in our son... I am also a Nurse Practitioner and have been spreading your info to any and all who will listen to me. Thank you for what you do!"
"We recently started watching your videos, and after years of meeting with therapists, finally feel like we’ve found someone who resonates with us and our concerns about our son's functioning in reality. Can’t wait to learn more!!"
"What I appreciate about you most is you tell exactly what needs to be done. I’ve learned so much over the years about WHY my son struggles but I feel no one can tell me what specifically I need to do in order to help him. You give very clear, tangible practices…I feel like I’ve been screaming for someone to just tell me what it is I need to do. Very, very excited about all of it."
"Ryan, I just want you to know that I am a Community Paediatrician in the UK and I prescribe extensively for ADHD. I am also a mum to a boy with ADHD and I find your advice is spot on. I signpost my patients to your resources."
