Dr. Carrie Jackson

Dr. Carrie Jackson Dr. Carrie Jackson is a licensed child psychologist, speaker, and content creator.
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02/25/2026

Adults with fully developed brains can’t put their phones down…

And we’re expecting an ADHD child to just… stop? 📵🧠

Social media and apps are designed to keep us scrolling and your ADHD child’s brain is always searching for that stimulation.

Asking kids to self-regulate isn’t fair when these apps were designed to keep them on them.

What actually works is removing the decision from their hands as a form of support.

Putting into place external regulation so that they don’t have to decide for themselves.

If this resonated with you, I have an entire module dedicated to screens inside my Connected & Practical Parenting course (linked in bio).

It covers exactly what limits to set, how to implement them without the meltdowns, and how to have the conversation with your child.

💬 Comment CPP and I’ll send you the link to join!

02/18/2026

The reason your ADHD kid won’t start tasks might not be what you think.

It’s not always that the task is too big for them to do.

✅ It’s that they need a clear finish line so that they don’t get so overwhelmed by the task in the first place

So the next time you want your ADHD child to follow through on something, try adding a finish line:

‘Study for 5 minutes’
‘Put away your clothes by noon’

If you want more strategies like this that actually work for ADHD kids, my Connected & Practical Parenting Couse walks you through exactly how to set your child up for success at home and school.

💬 Comment CPP and I’ll send you the link to join!

The 40% sale ends tomorrow, 2/19 at midnight!

Parenting ADHD kids and teens is nuanced, because it has to be.👉 If managing ADHD parenting were simple, you wouldn’t st...
02/17/2026

Parenting ADHD kids and teens is nuanced, because it has to be.

👉 If managing ADHD parenting were simple, you wouldn’t still be Googling at midnight wondering what you’re doing wrong.

The complexity of parenting ADHD kids is real, and you deserve support that takes that into account.

That’s what you’ll find across my posts and my ADHD Parenting Course, Connected & Practical Parenting.

The course is built around what science says actually works for building a calmer and happier home with your child’s ADHD in mind.

It’s not a cure for ADHD, but a way to work with it.

Head to the link in my bio for more info on the course and other resources for parents of ADHD kids.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the ADHD parents out there! 💝Because nothing says “I love you” quite like remembering to ch...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the ADHD parents out there! 💝

Because nothing says “I love you” quite like remembering to check the backpack, surviving homework time with patience intact, or actually finding both shoes before school 😅

Which one is your favorite?

P.S. My ADHD Parenting Course is on sale through 2/19!

Because the best gift you can give yourself this Valentine’s Day is support, strategies, and knowing you’re not alone in this 💕

02/13/2026

“Just START your homework” 🔄

You’ve said it 10 times today. And you’ll probably say it 10 more tomorrow.

And you’re stuck in this exhausting loop of reminding, negotiating, and wondering why it feels so hard.

You weren’t given a manual on how to support task initiation in an ADHD brain.

And most parenting advice was built for neurotypical kids, but there’s a different approach that actually works for ADHD kids.

One that helps them get started without a battle, builds their independence, and gives you your evenings back.

👉 I teach it inside Connected & Practical Parenting (link in bio), and it’s 40% off until 2/19.

You’ll learn how to:
✨ Work WITH your child’s ADHD brain (not against it)
✨ Break the reminder cycle without becoming a nag
✨ Build executive function skills they’ll use for life

💬 Comment CPP and I’ll send you the link directly to your DMs.

PS-outside of homework, the course covers big emotions, self esteem, and other skills you want your child to learn.

Heres something a lot of people don’t know…You actually don’t need neuropsych testing to diagnose ADHD.In fact, relying ...
02/04/2026

Heres something a lot of people don’t know…

You actually don’t need neuropsych testing to diagnose ADHD.

In fact, relying on it alone can lead to misdiagnoses or missed diagnoses.

So what should you look for in a comprehensive ADHD evaluation?

Swipe through this post to learn about how a thorough evaluation of ADHD doesn’t necessarily include neuropsych testing.

The bottom line is that an ADHD evaluation should be personalized to YOUR concerns, include multiple sources of information, and rule out other possible diagnoses.

I offer comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children, teens, and adults who are residents of California or Florida. Each evaluation is tailored to your needs.

🔗 Visit our website at www.socalchildpsych.com to learn more about our evaluation services.

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