362: The Science and Soul Behind Raising Joyful Kids
Joy is a nervous system need. Kira Willey shares how movement, rhythm, and connection build the regulated foundation where kids truly thrive.
Joy is a nervous system need. Kira Willey shares how movement, rhythm, and connection build the regulated foundation where kids truly thrive.
When one parent carries the invisible mental load alone, the gap widens. Learn how to close it and finally get on the same page.
Emotional regulation improves in ADHD and autism when you address nervous system, beliefs, and behavior patterns through a simple three-layer approach.
Teach neurodivergent kids with ADHD and autism to communicate sensory needs through interoception and body awareness, building emotional regulation and self-advocacy.
ADHD diagnosis and masking shape identity, safety, and self-understanding. Learn why honest conversations about neurodivergence change long-term outcomes.
If bedtime feels like a battle, this episode unpacks why neurodivergent kids struggle with sleep and what truly helps, from circadian rhythms to calming a racing mind.
Compliance-first systems harm neurodivergent kids. This episode explores dignity, nervous systems, and why choosing humanity over control changes everything.
When behavior pushes your buttons, pause and reframe. Behavior is a signal, not a problem. Build resilience and emotional regulation for both parent and child. Listen to learn how.
Discover how embracing emotions — yours and your child’s — can unlock healing, emotional regulation, and deeper connection for neurodivergent families.
Discover how awe and wonder can support emotional regulation and build resilience in neurodivergent kids through simple, everyday experiences.