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January 28, 2026

343: It Isn’t Disrespect. It’s a Biological Response to Stress

That “disrespectful” behavior is stress, not defiance. Learn why correction backfires and what actually helps your child calm and learn.

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January 21, 2026

342 Pressure Isn’t Motivating, It’s Actually Dysregulating

When pressure rises, your child’s nervous system reads threat and shuts down. Discover how to pull back, support regulation, and reduce power struggles.

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August 6, 2025

323: Using Breathwork to Facilitate Regulation

Learn how simple breathwork can boost emotional intelligence and regulation for kids with ADHD and autism — starting with just a few deep belly breaths.

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June 4, 2025

315: Integrating Creativity and Play into Learning

Explore how play and creativity boost emotional regulation and learning for ADHD and autistic kids, with tips for adapting to sensory and motor needs.

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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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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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January 22, 2025

297: How to Talk to Neurodivergent Kids about Sexuality, with Amy Lang MA

Discover essential strategies for discussing sexuality with neurodivergent kids and teens. Ensure safe, open communication about sex, porn, and LGBTQ+ identities. Parents, start the conversation today!

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January 15, 2025

296: Supporting Executive Function: Strategies for Managing Daily Tasks, with Carrie Bonnett

Discover actionable strategies to support your child or teen’s executive function, make daily routines more doable, and foster independence. Learn effective techniques for manageable tasks and visual aids.

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January 1, 2025

294: Introducing the Regulated Kids Project

Discover tools to help your neurodivergent kid thrive. Learn how emotional intelligence and regulation can transform your family’s dynamic and bring lasting peace.

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September 4, 2024

280: Fostering Resilience in the Age of Uncertainty, with Tovah Klein, Ph.D.

Unlock the secrets to fostering resilience in your child or teen. Discover how acceptance, patience, and self-reflection can nurture emotional strength during uncertain times.

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August 28, 2024

279: You Might Also Like: In It: Raising Kids who Learn Differently, from Understood.org

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August 7, 2024

276: Executive Function Rundown, with Seth Perler, M.Ed.

Discover expert insights on executive function challenges in kids, teens and young adults. Seth Perler shares strategies & inspiration. Listen now!

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Child Development

343: It Isn’t Disrespect. It’s a Biological Response to Stress

342 Pressure Isn’t Motivating, It’s Actually Dysregulating

323: Using Breathwork to Facilitate Regulation

315: Integrating Creativity and Play into Learning

313: Build Resilience and Joy with Awe and Wonder

304: How to Support Regulation with Play

296: Supporting Executive Function: Strategies for Managing Daily Tasks, with Carrie Bonnett

294: Introducing the Regulated Kids Project

276: Executive Function Rundown, with Seth Perler, M.Ed.

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