“Am I helping my child succeed today or am I helping them succeed tomorrow?”Welcome to the Parenting Well Podcast. I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's well source is Dr. Nicole Hipp.Dr. Hipp is a licensed psychologist, executive function coach, and educational consultant with a passion for helping children, teens, and families thrive. As Executive Director of Collegiate Coaching Services, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, executive functioning challenges, and emotional well-being. Dr. Hipp earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from La Salle University and has dedicated her career to helping parents better understand their children’s unique strengths and challenges. Through her work with families, she provides practical, evidence-based strategies that empower parents to support their children’s development, build resilience, and navigate educational and behavioral challenges with confidence. Her approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate guidance, helping families create stronger connections and lasting success.  #Neurodiversity #ChoresandLifeSkills #ScreenTime #allages #paretingtipsIn this podcast, we talk about:The natural variations of the human brainThe positive ways in which people with neurodiversity think differently - the giftsHow to help neurodiverse kids make major life transitionsSpecific executive functioning skills for young people to develop in early adulthoodScaffolding: Teaching without stepping in too much. Not stepping back too quicklyStrategies for teaching problem solving and critical thinkingHow to navigate obtaining a comprehensive diagnostic assessmentRethinking labels as a way to understand and gain access to supportThe importance of self understandingUnique challenges for highly intelligent students who have The impacts of social media and the drop in face-to-face time with same aged peersYoung people with ADHD are the group that is most vulnerable to overuse of social mediaThe impact of social media on social isolation for young people with autismMistakes well-meaning parents often makeResourcesCollegiate Coaching ServiceDr. Nicole HippLinkedInDigital Media Treatment Team