Launching Forward Podcast
Host Laila Alieh is on a mission to help parents and students struggling with ADHD unlock their full potential and foster confidence both inside and outside the classroom. Diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in college, Laila overcame her struggles with test taking, reading, and focusing on her studies to become a NASA engineer. Listen in to learn about her personal experiences and get science-based guidance on topics around nutrition, wellness, math/STEM, and parenting. You’ll also hear discussions with expert guests around mindset, resilience, and motivation. Laila is a certified nutrition therapy practitioner and math tutor specializing in serving students with various learning styles. Her holistic approach helps students achieve academic and personal success by integrating high-level math tutoring with evidence-based nutrition and wellness guidance. Additionally, she holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science in C...
Episodes

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Episode Show Notes:
HAVE ADHD?
Need help studying math and being organized? Download my OMG for ADHD freebie and I provide you my best practices on how your child can get ahead in math and learn how to become organized and clutter free from home.
To learn more go to: www.LailaAlieh.com

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
As someone with ADHD, I’m always looking for holistic ways to keep my symptoms in check. I’ve found exercise can help with ADHD symptoms. Movement and exercise keep the brain engaged and focused while boosting energy, mood, and cognitive function.
When it comes to managing symptoms, can exercise help ADHD symptoms as much as traditional therapy or medication? Yes! And here’s how you can encourage your kids to get involved in school sports and exercise to manage their ADHD.
HAVE ADHD?
Need help studying math and being organized? Download my OMG for ADHD freebie and I provide you my best practices on how your child can get ahead in math and learn how to become organized and clutter free from home.
To learn more go to: www.LailaAlieh.com

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Social media is a daily piece of a kid's life today. They use it for news, to connect with friends, and to escape from reality. It’s a form of instant gratification, with dopamine hits and serotonin levels skyrocketing. Kids are addicted to social media and their phones. Unfortunately, the negative effect of social media and comparing themselves to millions of other kids online is that it can hurt their confidence. As parents, we want to teach our kids how to build self-confidence so they can be successful in school and life.
It’s important to get ahead of it before your child lacks confidence in themselves or even experiences feelings of anxiety or depression. In this episode, I talk about why confidence is important for students and how to build self-confidence.
HAVE ADHD? and Clutter?
Need help studying math and being organized? Download my OMG for ADHD freebie and I provide you my best practices on how your child can get ahead in math and learn how to become organized and clutter free from home.
To learn more go to: www.LailaAlieh.com

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
This is one of my favorite things to talk about - organizing and decluttering! It makes my ADHD brain happy when everything is in its right place and organized in a way where I can find it again. I this episode, I shared with you my top FIVE tips on how to organize digital files.
Digital files can so easily get disorganized and chaotic. With images, files, emails, and videos, you might have thousands of things you need to organize. Don’t worry! We’ll take it step by step to organize everything on your computer and set up a system so you know where to put things in the future.
HAVE ADHD?
Need help studying math and being organized? Download my OMG for ADHD freebie and I provide you my best practices on how your child can get ahead in math and learn how to become organized and clutter free from home.
To learn more go to: www.LailaAlieh.com

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Since becoming a mom or two under two, I finally get it. I understand why parents, especially moms, struggle with work-life balance. Work-life balance for moms is a beast of a topic, but I want to share a few things that have helped me stay grounded since giving birth to my second son. I’m still learning as I go; I’m definitely not perfect, but I try to be the best mom and entrepreneur I can be. This is how to balance work and family as a mom.
These tips have been a game changer for me and my family. I hope this episode on how to balance work and family as a mom has given you a different perspective. I’m not trying to come across like I have it all together (I definitely don’t.) We’re all just doing our best and I wanted to share some things that have worked well for me, hoping they will help you too.
Episode Show Notes:
HAVE ADHD? and Clutter?
Need help studying math and being organized? Download my OMG for ADHD freebie and I provide you my best practices on how your child can get ahead in math and learn how to become organized and clutter free from home.
To learn more go to: www.LailaAlieh.com

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
So many parents of my Math Astronauts come to me and ask, “How can I get my child to focus?” Whether or not they’re taking medication or have been diagnosed with ADHD, many kids struggle to stay focused on homework and during class.
This episode shares holistic tips to stay focused at school and home. I share these ways on how to stay focused on homework with my students and parents, and they’ve worked for me, too!
*I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. Please consult with your doctor.
Episode Show Notes:
HAVE ADHD?
Need help studying math and being organized? Download my OMG for ADHD freebie and I provide you my best practices on how your child can get ahead in math and learn how to become organized and clutter free from home.
To learn more go to: www.LailaAlieh.com

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
If your kids are anything like mine, they are snacking MACHINES. They constantly want something to eat, and if they had it their way, it would be candy.
But as parents, we want to give our kids healthy snacks. This is especially important for kids with ADHD. Nutrition can greatly affect how our brains function. Snacks with high sugar and trans fats slow down our ability to focus and function.
So, I want to share some healthy snacks for kids with ADHD that they can take to school. Quick, healthy snacks aren’t hard to give your kids! And they will help them stay focused throughout the school day and when they come home to do homework.
I talk more about healthy snacks you can make ahead of time in my meal prep guide. You can download it here. I hope this episode gave you some good ideas for snacks for kids with ADHD.

Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
I love meal prepping! Since implementing it into my weekly routine, I’ve avoided waiting too long to figure out dinner for my family, forgetting to eat, and impulse eating out because we don’t have food at the house or we're too lazy to cook.
Can you relate?
Then this episode is for you! I’m going to share how to create a meal plan for ADHD adults, so you don’t have to worry about what’s for dinner again!
I explain all of this in more detail in my meal-prepping guide!

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
I’ve personally struggled with this topic but I’m so excited to share what I’ve learned. Setting and enforcing boundaries is difficult for anyone; it’s a skill set that takes time but once you master it, it opens so many doors for you.
Boundaries are especially important for those with ADHD. ADHD causes your brain to go into overdrive so it’s easy to overthink and get anxious in certain situations. Boundaries can help people with ADHD remain calm and stable in uncomfortable situations. Let’s dive into how to set boundaries with ADHD.
Download my free decluttering guide to help you set a boundary with yourself to keep your home clean and tidy!
Episode Show Notes: https://lailaalieh.com/2024/07/24/how-to-set-boundaries-with-adhd/

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
ADHD kids thrive off structure and routines. I’ve talked about this in many episodes. Routines help kids with ADHD focus and meet expectations because they know what their day looks like already.
Today, I want to talk about one thing you can add to your child’s daily routine and that is a chore chart for ADHD kids. It gives them something to work towards and complete to feel that sense of accomplishment.
I actually wish I had chores when I was younger! Instead of studying all the time, it would have given me a break and something else to learn. Chores aren’t to punish your kids but to help them learn life skills. This episode covers how to create a chore chart for ADHD kids.
Episode Show Notes: https://lailaalieh.com/2024/07/10/how-to-create-a-chore-chart-for-adhd-kids/
Freebie: Organizing your math binder
Links:
Celia Kibler, parent empowerment coach
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