Defiant or Dysregulated? Free Parent Webinar

If you're reading this, you're already doing more than most.

You've tried the charts. The consequences. The therapy appointments. You've read the books—maybe even a few of ours. You've had the conversations with your partner, your child's teachers, the pediatrician. You are not a parent who gives up.

You're here because some of what you're doing really is working—and some of it isn't.
And you're ready for more of it to work, more of the time.

Here's the good news: you are in good company if you're frustrated.
And this is going to be easier than you think.

What you'll walk away with

In 60 minutes, you'll leave with a different way of seeing your child's toughest moments—and a tool you can use that same night.

The “defiant or dysregulated?” reframe—how to tell the difference between a choice and a nervous system in overload in the moment

Why rules, charts, and consequences fall short for kids whose brains are wired differently, and what really works instead

One coach-approach tool you can try immediately, the next time things start to escalate (and more, to keep things improving over time)

How understanding your own reactions is often the fastest way to change your child's

Live engagement with Elaine & Diane—so you can apply what you're learning in real time and get clarity on how to handle your hardest moments

Save my seat — it's free

Meet Elaine & Diane

Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, co-founder of ImpactParents

Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, didn't understand her own wiring until she was diagnosed with attention and learning issues at 40 — and it changed everything about how she works with families now. She's a Master Certified Coach (a distinction held by fewer than 4% of ICF-certified coaches), co-founder of ImpactParents, and mom to three complex kids (now young adults).

Diane Dempster, PCC, co-founder of ImpactParents

Diane Dempster, PCC, spent years running herself into the ground trying to be the perfect mom before she learned the thing she now teaches: you can't pour from an empty cup. She had to focus on how to be the change her kids needed most. She's a Professional Certified Coach, co-founder of ImpactParents, and mom to three complex kids (now young adults).

Together, Elaine and Diane have spent more than 30 years each raising complex kids of their own — and coaching thousands of parents through exactly what you're facing now.
They were honored in 2025 as recipients of CHADD's prestigious Hall of Fame Award.

I started out wanting to fix my kid. I ended up rediscovering the joy of being my daughter's mom.

- Michelle S.

Frequently asked questions

Is this webinar really free?

Yes! Completely free, with no obligation to purchase anything.

What if I can't attend live?

Register anyway. We'll send you the replay link after the session, so you don't lose access just because the timing doesn't work.

Will there be a sales pitch?

Near the end, we'll share how Sanity School® can help you go deeper if this session resonates. The training itself is real, usable, effective content—no bait-and-switch.

Does my child need a diagnosis for me to attend?

No. This webinar is for any parent who feels like something is off kilter between the behavior they're seeing, the explanations they've been given, and the guidance they really need. A diagnosis isn't required to find this useful.

Is this webinar right for me if I think I might have ADHD or anxiety too?

Absolutely. Many of the parents in our community are neurodivergent themselves. Elaine speaks from that experience directly, and always creates programs and presentations that are designed to be neuro-affirming and friendly.

How long is the webinar?

About 60 minutes. Elaine & Diane will allow for extra time for live Q&A if the group wants.