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319: Using Music for Emotional Regulation

319: Using Music for Emotional Regulation

Learn how music can help neurodivergent kids with emotional regulation, transitions, and communication — without saying a word.

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316: Finding Your Kid’s Just Right Balance

316: Finding Your Kid’s Just Right Balance

Find the balance between emotional safety and challenge for neurodivergent kids with tips on anger, emotional regulation, and fulfillment-focused parenting.

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

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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307: Valuing Personhood Over Productivity

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

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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273: Getting Stuck in a Loop with Sarah Wayland, Ph.D.

273: Getting Stuck in a Loop with Sarah Wayland, Ph.D.

Discover strategies to help children with autism manage repetitive behaviors and self-regulation, featuring insights on understanding their complex needs and neurological challenges.

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Ready or not… the school year’s coming.

But chaos, meltdowns, and last-minute scrambling don’t have to come with it.

Back to School Prep Week is your 5-day, done-with-you plan to get your routines, supports, and emotional systems in place — before first-day tears, IEP surprises, and sensory overload take over. Prep Week is for parents of neurodivergent kids who want:

You’ll get: