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Like you, we've got complex kids. And parenting them was frustrating and overwhelming for way too long.
But things got a whole lot better -- and a whole lote more peaceful -- when we started using targeted coaching tools. It improved family life -- at school & home!
This guide includes our top 12 suggestions (based on 15 years of helping families) to calmly guide your children, teens & young adults to become more independent every day.
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If you have a kid with complex issue, then we’re sure the word ‘chaos’ is familiar to you.
If you’re honest, on bad days, it barely scratches the surface!
You may not even be able to remember the last time you felt truly relaxed or calm.
We believe that everything happens for a reason. You made it to this page today ...
and we see that as a sign that you are ready for the next step on your journey –
taking you from chaos to calm.
We hope you’ll let us be your guide!
Who are we - and why should you learn from us?
Elaine Taylor-Klaus
MCC, CPCC
Diane Dempster
MHSA, CPC, PCC
We are Elaine and Diane, Master and Professional Certified Coaches and the founders of ImpactParents and ImpactADHD®. We are also the creators of Sanity School®.
Between our two families, we are parents of a combined 6 kids with complex challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, autism, and more. In the early years, we struggling with helping our kids navigate their challenges.
Now, nearly 2 decades later after raising our kids with a (neuro-informed) coach approach, we have terrific relationships with our six fantastic (and successful) young adults --and we've kept our sense of humor in the process!
There's a lot of misinformation 'out there' about parenting complex kids, and since we first met each other, we’ve been committed to set the record straight. Experience taught us that despite their challenges, complex kids really do have the capacity to become extraordinary adults -- and it's our job as parents to help them get there.
Since 2011, we’ve been actively involved with supporting families, all over the globe, and are proud to be seen as a leading 'voice for parents' raising complex kids. We’ve been sought after for guidance, resources and expertise from a wide range of institutions, include the American Academy of Pediatrics, Understood, Attention and ADDitude magazines, Mental Health Academy, GoZen, the Gottman Institute, the National Board of Directors of CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD, on which Elaine served), and more.
We know firsthand that having a complex child, teen or emerging adult can drain -- your time, your home life, and of course your wallet. We know you often feel lost, frustrated, isolated, helpless or overwhelmed. And it's time for that to stop!
The challenges are many, but you don't have to face them alone. We are committed to serve parents like us, parents like you -- and the professionals who support all of us. In our community you'll receive understanding, non-judgmental support, tools to help your child thrive, and the peace of mind you deserve. You have our promise: give us a chance, and we'll take really good care to help you get your whole family on the path to peace and success.
Have you thought about taking:
Sanity School® for Parents?
Proven techniques for
parenting complex kids.
Benefit from our years of experience.
Find peace amid the frenzy of parenting.
Created by:
CHADD's 2025 Hall of Fame
🏆 Award Winners 🏆
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"Sanity School has been such a relief for me. I've read many books and taken courses, but this is different. It's such a positive and realistic approach and gives so many useful tools. The whole program is well-designed, and you can feel that Elaine and Diane know their stuff from experience. Also, the office hours are so useful and encouraging.
For all parents of complex kids, this is a lifesaver!"
- BP, Switzerland
Guiding families with complex kids from
simply surviving ... to positively thriving!
