Every child struggles to pay attention, listen, follow directions, sit still, or wait their turn. Yet, kids with ADHD experience these challenges more noticeably and frequently! Join Barbs as she speaks with Liesel Golden about how much effort goes into raising a child with ADHD. Liesel openly shares the efforts they've collectively invested in managing this condition. This episode is longer than a regular episode. However, every moment includes special mic drop moments, and every step along Liesel's journey leads to the SUCCESS that her children are reaping today. Success is waiting for YOUR KIDS TOO!
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About Liesel Golden:
Liesel Golden is the founder and Director of Inquisiminds, a secular enrichment center in Northern Virginia.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Systems Management.
After serving over 23 years in the United States Air Force as a Civil Engineering Officer and another 5 years as a civil servant, she retired as a Colonel and started homeschooling her twins.
Liesel has three children. Her twins are now graduated from homeschooling and at Radford University for nursing and the University of Delaware for Energy and Environmental Policy.
Her oldest is a National Register of Historic Places Program Manager. All three children have struggled with ADHD, high-functioning autism, anxiety, and depression. It's been a long journey, but they are all doing great!
The key is admitting they have challenges and getting the help they need early.
You can find Liesel...
Inquisiminds is a secular and safe environment where K-12 students can participate in a variety of academic and enrichment classes to further their educational needs.
We meet in Burke, VA.
At Inquisiminds, children may attend one class or several classes centered around their interests and academic goals. We strive to offer the core classes as well as the fun stuff!
The director works collaboratively to ensure quality programming in an open and friendly environment and strives to make the center as flexible, relevant, and welcoming as possible to both parents and children.
Although we hold our classes at a church, we are a secular academic center that does not teach religion or have it woven into any classes. We are open to all religions and races and enthusiastically welcome all diverse backgrounds.
Check us out at https://www.inquisiminds.com/.
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1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
A mental health condition isn’t the result of one event. Research suggests multiple linking causes. Genetics, environment, and lifestyle influence whether someone develops a mental health condition. A stressful job or home life makes some people more susceptible, as do traumatic life events. Biochemical processes and circuits and basic brain structure may play a role, too.
None of this means that you’re broken or that you, or your family, did something “wrong.” Mental illness is no one’s fault. And for many people, recovery — including meaningful roles in social life, school, and work — is possible, especially when you start treatment early and play a strong role in your own recovery process.
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