ADHD Strategies That Hold Up In Real Life. For Kids, Teens, and Adults.
Day 1: Help for Kids & Teens with ADHD
If you have a kid or teen with ADHD, you know how quickly things can spiral. Homework turns into frustration. Routines fall apart. And no matter how many reminders you give, nothing sticks.
You're not doing anything wrong. ADHD brains need different strategies. The ones in this summit actually stick.
Day 1 gives you those tools. You'll get practical strategies for kids and teens to build focus, follow-through, and confidence, without constant conflict at home or school.
Day 2: Help for Adults with ADHD
If you grew up with ADHD, or were diagnosed later in life, you know the drill. You start ten things and finish three. You're either hyperfocused or completely stuck. The to-do list gets longer no matter how hard you work.
If your kid or teen has ADHD, too? It can feel like you're carrying twice the mental load.
Day 2 is where adults with ADHD finally get support built for real life, including practical tools for focus, energy, and getting things done.
ADHD doesn't stay in one chair at the dinner table. It shows up in kids, in parents, in teachers, in the adult who's quietly wondered about themselves for years. Everyone it touches deserves real support. That's why this summit matters.
Renee Jain, Founder of GoZen!
Here are just a few of the topics experts will cover:
Rethinking & Reframing ADHD
Understand how ADHD really shows up at any age, and why so many common assumptions are holding you or your kids back.
Motivation & Follow-Through
Learn what actually drives action with ADHD so you (or your kiddo) can start, stay focused, and finish what matters.
Emotions & Self-Perception
Break free from shame, self-doubt, and rejection sensitivity to build confidence that actually lasts.
Relationships & Communication
Strengthen connection at home, school, and work with tools that reduce conflict and improve communication.
Regulation & Resilience
Understand what’s driving overwhelm and burnout and how to feel calmer, steadier, and in control.
Simple Strategies That Work
Get practical tools you can use right away to create more focus, structure, and follow-through in daily life.
Our experts give you 'right now' strategies you can use yourself, share with your kids, or bring to your classroom:
- Manage time effectively
- Get started on tasks without constant reminders
- Filter distractions and boost focus
- Improve organization and problem-solving
- Regulate emotions and control reactions
- Feel motivated to get things done
Meet Your Speakers
25 of the most trusted names in ADHD, all in one place. Researchers, therapists, coaches, and educators who've spent their careers helping ADHD brains thrive at every age. Day 1 focuses on kids and teens. Day 2 focuses on adults.
Self-Regulation for Kids With ADHD: A Whole-Brain Guide
Varleisha Lyons, PhD
Author and Keynote Speaker
Unlock Brain-based Executive Functioning Strategies
Sarah Ward, MS, CCC/SLP
Co-Director of Cognitive Connections and Co-Author of "The Time Tracker Program Book"
The ADHD Brain in the Classroom: What Actually Helps
Tracy Packiam Alloway, PhD
Psychologist and Author
Mindful Parenting for ADHD Families
Mark Bertin, MD
Developmental Pediatrician, Author of "How Children Thrive"
The Hidden Face of ADHD in Girls and Women
Pippa Simou, CPsychol, Msc
Keynote Speaker and Specialist ADHD Coach
Play-Based Parenting for ADHD Kids
Dr. Kim Van Dusen, LMFT, RPT
Therapist, Podcaster, and Author of "Parenting Through Play"
Willingness vs. Capability in ADHD Teens
Aaron M. Huey
Author of "The Four Prime Archetypes: Why We Do What We Do"
Help Kids With ADHD and OCD Thrive
Natalia Aíza, LPC
Author of "Self-Guided Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD"
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: From Power Struggles to Connection
Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP
The Toddler Whisperer
Accountability Without Nagging: What Works for Kids & Teens
Alex Bellitter, MS, NBC-HWC, PCC
Senior Manager of Coaching at Shimmer
A Parent's Guide to Nutrition for Kids With ADHD
Sarah Osborne, BA(Hons)
BANT Registered Nutritionist, Founder of So Nutrition
Neurological Armor: Building Resilience in Kids with ADHD
Jennifer Fraser, PhD
Author of "The Bullied Brain" and "The Gaslit Brain"
Breaking the ADHD Productivity Myth
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA
Author of "The ADHD Productivity Manual"
Beyond Symptoms: What Adult ADHD Really Looks Like
Diane Miller, PsyD, MEd
Clinician, ADHD & Racial Equity Consultant
A Roadmap for Couples Living With ADHD
Melissa Orlov
Founder of ADHDmarriage.com
A Mindset-First Approach to Adult ADHD
Katy Weber
Founder of Women & ADHD, LLC
Women, Hormones, and ADHD: What You Need to Know
Kate Moryoussef
Author of "The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit"
Understanding Yourself: The Gift of a Late ADHD Diagnosis
Meredith Carder
Author of "It All Makes Sense Now"
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: The ADHD Symptom No One Talks About
Jheri South
ADHD Specialist, Teen & Parent Coach, Headspace Hub Founder
Understanding High-Functioning ADHD in Ambitious Adults
Michelle Chung, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Unmasking Bullying in Adults with ADHD
Brooke Schnittman, MA, PCC, BCC
ADHD Coach, Expert in ADHD Management
The Emotional Truth Behind Women's ADHD
Gilly Kahn, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Action-Based Coaching for Adults With ADHD
Shanna Pearson
Founder of Expert ADHD Coaching, USA Today Bestselling Author of "Invisible ADHD"
Making Sense of a Late ADHD Diagnosis
Christal Wang
Co-founder & CEO of Shimmer
Master the Mundane: Help for the ADHD Mom
Amy Marie Hann
Author of "Master the Mundane"
Save your FREE spot for the June 16-17, 2026 event:
Two days. 25 experts. Real strategies for the kids in your life and the adults supporting them. No cost, just the help your whole household has been looking for.
Meet Your Hosts
Hi, I’m Renee Jain, founder of GoZen! At GoZen, we help kids and teens build the skills they need to thrive, and we support the adults who care for them, too. We hear every day from parents and educators who are doing their best and still feeling stuck when it comes to ADHD. The good news is these skills can be taught and strengthened over time. That’s why we created the Focus Forward ADHD Summit 2.0, bringing together leading experts to share practical, research-backed strategies you can use right away, for yourself and the kids you support.
Renee Jain, MAPP
Founder of GoZen!, NYT Bestselling Author,
Co-host of Focus Forward 2.0
Marr-Rhyzle Perez
Chief Inspiration Officer at GoZen!
Co-host of Focus Forward 2.0
Hi, I’m Marr-Rhyzle Perez, Chief Inspiration Officer at GoZen. I’ve always been passionate about teaching and nurturing young minds. With a background in education and psychology, I’ve taught in the classroom, coached in the field, and bring that same perspective into parenting my two boys. At GoZen, I train professionals around the world, create resources, and connect with experts like those in this summit. It’s an honor to be here with you, learning, growing, and helping build resilience in the next generation.
Hi, I’m Elena Bombardier, Transformational Content Creator at GoZen. I’ve always been passionate about personal growth, and even more so since becoming a parent. As a certified holistic health, life, and business coach with a background in marketing, I love helping people find real-life strategies that truly work. At GoZen, I bring those tools into my own life and family, especially when it comes to raising confident, resilient kids. I believe that when we feel empowered, we naturally help our kids feel empowered too. I’m so glad you’re here with us.
Elena Bombardier
Transformational Content Creator at GoZen!
Co-host of Focus Forward 2.0
Here's What People Are Saying About Our Summits
“All of the speakers were super helpful.”
We have already used many of the tools that were suggested. Thanks so much for this summit!
Lori
“These talks have been amazing!”
This is all the stuff we parents with ADHD kids struggle with so I am very truly grateful. Thank you for providing this summit!
Alicia
"This summit was a game-changer."
Every interview left me with powerful insights and real strategies I could use immediately. Thank you, Renee and the entire team!
Geoff
"I can’t say enough about how valuable this was."
I feel more confident, hopeful, and ready to support my child in ways I never knew were possible!
Shatsei
“It was great to have such a wide variety of experts.”
With such a choice you can pick and choose which pieces of info are relevant to your situation. As a mum from the UK who has suffered herself in the past and is currently reaching out to find help for my teen, it was amazing to have such insight into all these different topics.
Susan
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