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300: 5 Myths That Hurt Neurodivergent Kids (And What to Do Instead!), with Penny Williams

300: 5 Myths That Hurt Neurodivergent Kids (And What to Do Instead!), with Penny Williams

Unlock the truth about neurodivergent kids by crushing myths that hinder their success. Discover supportive strategies for empowering neurodiverse kids today.

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294: Introducing the Regulated Kids Project

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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291: Teaching Your Kid to Harness Their Brain, with Anna Housley Juster, Ph.D., LICSW

291: Teaching Your Kid to Harness Their Brain, with Anna Housley Juster, Ph.D., LICSW

Discover how understanding the amygdala can empower parents and kids to manage anxiety effectively. Learn actionable strategies from expert Anna Housley Juster, Ph.D.

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287: Stop Saying “It’s okay”, with Penny Williams

287: Stop Saying “It’s okay”, with Penny Williams

Discover why saying “it’s okay” can invalidate feelings. Learn effective communication techniques to build trust and emotional intelligence in neurodivergent complex kids.

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286: When an Anxious, Empathetic Nervous System is Confronted with Natural Disaster, Penny Williams

286: When an Anxious, Empathetic Nervous System is Confronted with Natural Disaster, Penny Williams

Discover powerful lessons in regulation and resilience from Penny as she shares the personal emotional and nervous system experience of a natural disaster.

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283: We Need to Talk About Anxiety, with Penny Williams

283: We Need to Talk About Anxiety, with Penny Williams

Discover effective strategies to help kids conquer anxiety. Get tips on leaning into genuine connection, validating emotions, and building their self-trust for long-term resilience.

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

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

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

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

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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275: Starting Scared, with Chrysty Lockhart

275: Starting Scared, with Chrysty Lockhart

Discover how overcoming fear can unlock personal growth. Learn why starting scared and embracing discomfort leads to resilience and confidence.

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270: 3 Steps to Empower Confidence in Your Teen, with Kristi Simons

270: 3 Steps to Empower Confidence in Your Teen, with Kristi Simons

Discover 3 essential steps to boost your teen’s confidence with Kristi Simons on Beautifully Complex. Empowerment, self-care, and authentic growth await!

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258: What to Do When Your Kid Isn’t Listening

258: What to Do When Your Kid Isn’t Listening

Beautifully Complex Podcast: I talk about what to do when your kid isn’t listening, including how to engage them, provide written instructions, and be mindful of their needs.

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254: How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Parent or Teacher, with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.ED., LPC

254: How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Parent or Teacher, with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.ED., LPC

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.ED., LPC is back and we’re unpacking what it means to be a neuro-affirmative parent or teacher.

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251: Impact of Parental Confidence and Social Pressure on Parenting Complex Kids, with Anouk Briere-Godbout

251: Impact of Parental Confidence and Social Pressure on Parenting Complex Kids, with Anouk Briere-Godbout

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Anouk Briere-Godbout focuses on the impact of societal pressure on parental confidence and the importance of finding supportive communities for parents facing similar struggles.

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246: Make this the Year of Connection and Collaboration

246: Make this the Year of Connection and Collaboration

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Penny Williams talks about setting achievable intentions for the new year, with a strong focus on nurturing connections and fostering collaboration with our neurodivergent kids and teens.

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243: Strategies to Strengthen Your Family, with Brent Crandal, Ph.D.

243: Strategies to Strengthen Your Family, with Brent Crandal, Ph.D.

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Dr. Crandal talks about practical ways to build mindfulness and connection within families.

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241: Building Habits Using Emotional Rewards, with Leslie Josel

241: Building Habits Using Emotional Rewards, with Leslie Josel

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Leslie Josel and I explore the crucial role of emotional rewards in building habits and fostering positive behavior in neurodivergent children.

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238: Music as Medicine, with Luke Williams

238: Music as Medicine, with Luke Williams

Beautifully Complex Podcast: Luke Williams dives into the fascinating world of using music to feel better and do better and uncover the beautiful complexity it brings to our lives.

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235: De-escalating Challenging Behavior, with Dayna Abraham

235: De-escalating Challenging Behavior, with Dayna Abraham

I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, where I and guest Dayna Abraham dive into the topic of de-escalating challenging behavior in kids and teens. If you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this episode is a must-listen!

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5 Strategies to Mitigate ADHD’s Effect on Family
5 Strategies to Mitigate ADHD's Effect on the Family

5 Strategies to Mitigate ADHD’s Effect on Family

5 Strategies to Mitigate ADHD’s Effect on Family Recognize the ADHD Effect on Family So often, parents of a child…

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