Less chaos, more calm
for you and your family
ADHD Parent Coaching:
Any parent of an ADHD kid can tell you, traditional parenting advice does not work for our kids. In fact, it often leads to defiance and disconnection. ADHD kids need something different! In our work together, we focus on:
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Reducing Tantrums
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Meltdowns & emotional regulation
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Reducing daily power struggles
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Collaborative problem solving
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Building calmer, more connected routines
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Prepping for 504/IEP/ARD meetings
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Collaboration with schools
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Understanding your child’s wiring (and yours)
It's amazing how quickly behavior and emotional regulation can shift once parents learn to work with their child's brain and not against it!
I offer convenient coaching sessions nationwide via Zoom as well as a weekly group coaching/support program called The Calm Parenting Collective!​
Forget about kids...I'm an ADHD adult looking for support for myself!
I've got you!
About
Barbara Pestien, RN, MSN
I'm a lifelong ADHDer, RN, ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider and ADHD Parenting Coach. I'm also a mom of 3. I'm relaxed, realistic and non-judgmental and I love helping folks with ADHD thrive.
I have a BA from UT Austin and a Master's of Nursing Science from DePaul. I was a school nurse for 8 years and in 2025 I became a full time ADHD Coach.
I do 1:1 sessions and groups sessions in person in Austin, and virtually nationwide.
What clients are saying:
“Working with Barbara has been a complete game-changer for our family. She is incredibly knowledgeable and empathetic, but what we really loved is how she didn't just explain the science behind ADHD; she gave us practical, actionable tools and strategies that have transformed how we support our son and navigate our daily routines. After working with Barbara, we feel equipped and confident rather than overwhelmed, and we are so grateful for the compassionate guidance Barbara has provided. We cannot recommend her highly enough to any parents looking for expert support!”
Josh R., Parent Coaching Client
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Barbara is extremely knowledgable as an ADHD coach. She uses all her experience of being a school nurse and raising neurodivergent kids herself. She is so empathetic and down to earth. She also tells her clients about her own not so perfect parenting moments and the most important part—the repair we need to have afterwards with our kids. At the end of our parenting support group, I noticed how much kinder I was toward myself too. She is a wonderful guide, but she also feels like a compassionate peer beside you. I give my highest recommendation!
Lisa K., Adult Coaching Client