Tish Holub Taylor, Ph.D.

Tish Holub Taylor, Ph.D. Dr. Tish Taylor, Ph.D provides effective services in counseling, evaluations, and therapy for strugg

When we think about ADHD, we often picture the obvious behaviors:✔ Fidgeting✔ Blurting out answers✔ Forgetting assignmen...
08/05/2026

When we think about ADHD, we often picture the obvious behaviors:

✔ Fidgeting
✔ Blurting out answers
✔ Forgetting assignments

But beneath those visible behaviors is a hidden social and emotional world that many students navigate every day.

Children with ADHD may experience intense emotions, struggle to interpret social cues, worry deeply about rejection, and quietly believe they're "too much" or "not enough."

When educators understand what's happening beneath the behavior, they can respond with greater empathy, and greater effectiveness.

Behavior is only part of the story. lear more here: https://tishtaylor.com/social-and-emotional-side-of-adhd/

When emotions are high, children don't need a long lecture.They need a simple plan.Teach them to remember three steps:✔ ...
08/04/2026

When emotions are high, children don't need a long lecture.

They need a simple plan.

Teach them to remember three steps:

✔ Pause.
✔ Think about your values.
✔ Choose the response you'll be proud of later.

These small moments build emotional regulation over time.

Hear more practical strategies in the newest episode of ADHD Connect: https://tishtaylor.com/episode-32-why-kids-retaliate/

When emotions escalate, our instinct is often to raise our voice, repeat directions, or demand compliance.Unfortunately,...
08/03/2026

When emotions escalate, our instinct is often to raise our voice, repeat directions, or demand compliance.

Unfortunately, a dysregulated brain experiences that as even more stress.

Instead:

✔ Slow your breathing.
✔ Lower your voice.
✔ Relax your posture.
✔ Become the calm you want the student to experience.

Children often mirror the emotional state of the adults around them.

Co-regulation begins with your nervous system, not theirs.

Learn more strategies here: https://tishtaylor.com/co-regulation-strategies/

Before you ask, "Why did you do that?"Ask, "What kind of person do you want to be?"One of the most powerful behavior too...
08/02/2026

Before you ask, "Why did you do that?"

Ask, "What kind of person do you want to be?"

One of the most powerful behavior tools isn't a consequence—it's helping children connect their actions with their values.

When kids begin thinking about honesty, kindness, fairness, responsibility, or self-control, they develop an internal guide for making better decisions.

Values last much longer than punishment.

Learn how to teach this strategy here: https://tishtaylor.com/episode-32-why-kids-retaliate/

A student who refuses to start an assignment may not be defiant.A student who argues after redirection may not be disres...
08/01/2026

A student who refuses to start an assignment may not be defiant.
A student who argues after redirection may not be disrespectful.
A student who shuts down after making a mistake may not be unmotivated.

Often, behavior is communication.

Communication of overwhelm.
Communication of frustration.
Communication of emotional dysregulation.

When we become curious instead of reactive, we create opportunities for connection, and that's where meaningful change begins.

Learn more here: https://tishtaylor.com/social-and-emotional-side-of-adhd/

Children often retaliate because they feel hurt, unheard, or treated unfairly, not because they're "bad."When a child la...
07/31/2026

Children often retaliate because they feel hurt, unheard, or treated unfairly, not because they're "bad."

When a child lashes out, it's easy to focus on the behavior.

Instead, get curious.

Ask:
• What happened?
• What felt unfair?
• What were you hoping would happen?

Understanding the emotion behind the behavior doesn't excuse retaliation—but it gives you the information you need to teach a better response.

Explore how to help children move from revenge to problem-solving here: https://tishtaylor.com/episode-32-why-kids-retaliate/

One of the biggest shifts educators can make is understanding the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown.A tantrum ...
07/30/2026

One of the biggest shifts educators can make is understanding the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown.

A tantrum is often goal-directed.

A meltdown is neurological. The student's brain is overwhelmed, and the skills we expect—reasoning, problem-solving, and self-control—aren't fully available in that moment.

When we recognize the difference, our response changes.

Instead of asking, *"How do I stop this behavior?"* we begin asking, *"How can I help this student regulate?"*

That shift changes everything.

Learn more strategies here: https://tishtaylor.com/co-regulation-strategies/

Have you ever heard your child say: "They started it!"When children feel they've been treated unfairly, retaliation ofte...
07/29/2026

Have you ever heard your child say: "They started it!"

When children feel they've been treated unfairly, retaliation often feels justified. They may yell, hit, hide belongings, or try to "get even." But beneath the behavior is an opportunity to teach emotional regulation, problem-solving, and values.

In Episode 32, I share one of my favorite strategies for helping children pause before reacting: identifying the core values they want to live by and using those values to guide their choices.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why kids retaliate
• How to teach values instead of revenge
• Questions that build flexible thinking
• Ways to help children respond rather than react

🎁 Plus, you'll receive a FREE worksheet to continue the conversation at home.

Listen now here: https://tishtaylor.com/episode-32-why-kids-retaliate/

Consider this: Thinking something and saying something are two separate decisions.Children with ADHD often need help bui...
07/27/2026

Consider this: Thinking something and saying something are two separate decisions.

Children with ADHD often need help building that pause.

The good news?

It's a skill that can be taught.

One conversation.
One role-play.
One reminder at a time.

That's how stronger social awareness grows.

Some situations require an extra-strong social filter.⚠️ Tone of voice⚠️ Sarcasm⚠️ Gossip⚠️ Unsolicited advice⚠️ Sensiti...
07/25/2026

Some situations require an extra-strong social filter.

⚠️ Tone of voice
⚠️ Sarcasm
⚠️ Gossip
⚠️ Unsolicited advice
⚠️ Sensitive topics
⚠️ Trying to win every disagreement

These are all moments where slowing down before speaking can protect relationships.

Social skills aren't about perfection.

They're about awareness.

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