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May 21, 2025

313: Build Resilience and Joy with Awe and Wonder

Discover how awe and wonder can support emotional regulation and build resilience in neurodivergent kids through simple, everyday experiences.

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May 14, 2025

312: Discovering the Right Career Path for Neurodivergent Kids

Discover how redefining success and shifting career conversations can help neurodivergent kids thrive emotionally and professionally without needing a college degree.

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May 7, 2025

311: Fostering Self-Discovery for Your Autistic Kid

Explore anger, masking, and emotional regulation through the lens of autism with Sol Smith and learn how self-discovery fosters resilience in neurodivergent kids.

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April 30, 2025

310: Connecting Through Conversation: Rethinking Behavior Strategies for Schools

Learn how shifting from correction to connection can support anger, emotional regulation, and positive behavior for neurodivergent kids in school.

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April 23, 2025

309: Coping Skills for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Discover how to help your neurodivergent child navigate anger with tools that support emotional regulation, nervous system health, and connection.

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April 16, 2025

308: You Might Also Like Climbing the Walls from Understood.org

Anger and emotional dysregulation are often overlooked signs of ADHD. Discover what it means for parenting neurodivergent kids and how to better support them.

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April 9, 2025

307: Valuing Personhood Over Productivity

I talk with Shawna Rosenzweig about letting go of perfectionism, redefining success, and supporting neurodivergent kids as whole people — not just achievers.

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April 2, 2025

306: What Do You Do With the Mad that You Feel?

Inspired by Mr. Rogers’ powerful question, this episode explores anger, the nervous system, and how to support neurodivergent kids through big emotions with compassion.

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March 26, 2025

305: Building Parent Resilience

Unlock parent resilience by harnessing stress management with expert insights from resilience coach, Barb Fletcher. Discover the power of self-regulation and breath work to transform your parenting journey.

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March 19, 2025

304: How to Support Regulation with Play

Unlock regulation skills through play! Discover how child-led play fosters self-regulation and strengthens executive function in neurodivergent kids. Listen for expert insights!

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313: Build Resilience and Joy with Awe and Wonder

312: Discovering the Right Career Path for Neurodivergent Kids

311: Fostering Self-Discovery for Your Autistic Kid

310: Connecting Through Conversation: Rethinking Behavior Strategies for Schools

309: Coping Skills for Kids, Teens, and Adults

308: You Might Also Like Climbing the Walls from Understood.org

307: Valuing Personhood Over Productivity

306: What Do You Do With the Mad that You Feel?

305: Building Parent Resilience

304: How to Support Regulation with Play

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