377: Parenting a Gamer
Therapist Andrew Fishman explains why gaming feels safest for neurodivergent kids, and the real strategy for surviving the meltdown when it’s time to stop.
Therapist Andrew Fishman explains why gaming feels safest for neurodivergent kids, and the real strategy for surviving the meltdown when it’s time to stop.
A grilled cheese catastrophe becomes a lesson in co-regulation: three simple, everyday ways to help your kid’s nervous system feel safe.
Puberty sneaks up fast. Dr. Kim Pinckney on the early signs, honest language, and helping neurodivergent kids find real friendship.
My son says heavy metal calms him down. We unpack how music regulates his ADHD and autistic brain, and ours too.
Dr. Angela Kingdon built her career, and her own recovery from burnout, around one idea: systems only work when they work with the brain that is using them. Here is what she wants every parent of a neurodivergent kid to know before they build one more system for their child.
PDA isn’t defiance, it’s a nervous system on alert. Stacey Curnow shares how to turn power struggles into real partnership with your child.
Chronic caregiving stress is quietly altering parent physical health in ways most doctors never address. Here is what your body is actually telling you and how to listen.