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If you're starting out as a Guardian, your instincts are pretty spot on.
You could just use a small tweak in your parenting style, and a whole lot of learning about the most effective strategies for raising neurodivergent kids.
The only next-level parenting style beyond a Guardian is a Guide. A Guide offers just-right support with compassion and an open mind, focusing on the bigger picture rather than getting stuck on small details. A Guide understands that they are there to support their child on their child's journey, not what they think the journey should look like.
With that in mind, below are resources to help you learn more about neurodivergence and parenting neurodivergent kids, as well as resources to help you adopt the idea of letting your child guide their journey.
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Let Your Child Be Your Guide
Experts weigh in on letting go and fostering independence.
Letting your kid guide your parenting guide allows your child to be authentically who they are and promotes independence, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. By allowing kids to figure things out on their own, they develop a sense of ownership over their lives. It also helps them develop problem-solving skills and boosts their self-confidence. Ultimately, guiding rather than directing allows neurodivergent kids to become independent, happy, and healthy adults.
Watch these videos to learn how to shift from directing to guiding.
Hi! I'm Penny.
When my kid was diagnosed with ADHD in 2008, I had no idea how to help him. I was overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted, lost, feeling hopeless, and anything-but-prepared for the journey before us.
I was desperate, but had no guide. So, I spent every. single. spare. moment learning about ADHD. Even then, I still got it wrong for a long time.
It took me 3 years of that fruitless dance before I got my mind right and started learning what was actually going to help my kid, me, and my family — creating opportunities for success in all environments.
I've been deep in the trenches and we've had more than our fair share of ups and downs, but I finally figured out a successful path forward. My neurodivergent kid is a young adult now, and I know he'll find his greatness.
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