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Neurodivergent Parenting
Regulation + Respect: The Core of a Responsive Parenting Toolbox
It is six in the evening. The spaghetti clings to the pot, one child cannot find their shoes, and two more argue about a blue cup. Heat rises in...
Building a Better Mom Toolbox: Why Adaptations Are Acts of Love
I realized I needed a better mom toolbox when my kids were little. I often wished for a parenting manual—it would have saved us so much grief and...
What to Do When Your Teenager Is Out of Control
One moment, your teen is joking around at dinner. The next, they’re slamming their bedroom door before you can even ask what’s wrong. One day,...
Managing Your Autistic Kid’s Behavior at Church
The church should feel like a welcoming space for all. However, not all individuals with autism experience it that way. Long services and rigid...
Polyvagal Theory for Teens with Nervous System Dysregulation
Your teen forgets their homework, plans change at the last minute, or you ask a simple question, and suddenly, they’re snapping, shutting down, or...
Helping Your Teen Navigate the Rollercoaster of Emotions
Helping Your Teen Navigate the Rollercoaster of Emotions Puberty can make your teen’s emotions feel bigger, faster, and harder to control than ever...
Helping Neurodivergent Teens with Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is challenging for most teenagers. Throw in neurodivergence (e.g. autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences) and it can...
Talking to Your Autistic Teen’s Teacher About Their Class Disruptions
Is your teen’s teacher frustrated by classroom disruptions? Maybe they’ve mentioned frequent outbursts, difficulty staying on task, or resistance to...
Helping Your Autistic Teen Deal with Shame & Criticism from Teachers & Church Leaders
Has your autistic teen ever come home upset after a teacher’s comment? Because neurodivergent teens experience social situations more intensely,...
Your Autistic or Neurodivergent Teen Doesn’t Need ABA Therapy: What to Do Instead
What is ABA? Why do parents have strong feelings about it? What does my teen think about it? Puberty can really feel like a rollercoaster. Hormones...
Advocating for Accommodations for Your ASD/ADHD Teenager in a School Setting
As a parent of a teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), navigating middle school and high...