The 6 Ways Your Child Might 'Talk the Talk,' but Can’t 'Walk the Walk'
For neurodiverse children, language and communication are often lagging skills, leaving those kids vulnerable to being misunderstood.
'Why Can't We Be Friends?' - ​​The Cognitive Skills Your Child Needs for Successful Relationships...and How to Build Them
Supporting kids with neurobehavioral conditions in forming relationships means identifying the lagging skills that may be holding them back.
Key Things to Focus on Inside and Outside Challenging Moments with Your Child
When your child exhibits challenging behaviors, there are some things you should do inside the moment, and others to focus on afterward.
Dads Need Support, Too: Three Ways That Fathers Raising Neurodiverse Kids Struggle, and One Thing They Can Do
Three distinct ways that fathers raising a child with neurobehavioral challenges might struggle, and a signature workshop to support them.
Why your child struggles to "just ignore" classroom distractions, and what you can do about it.
Your neurodiverse child might not be able to "simply ignore" distractions, no matter how much they're encouraged or instructed to do so.
‘Mommy, my brain doesn’t work here.’ - How a Brain First Approach Can Fill in the Missing Information
How a conversation with my neurodiverse daughter in a time of crisis caused me to think about her differently.
"Can we just have a nice meal?" - 4 Steps to a More Peaceful Family Dinner
If family dinners with your neurodiverse child feel disruptive and chaotic, here are four steps to help bring peace back to your meals.
Three Things Your Irritability Might Be Masking
Many parents have a constant, simmering irritability that is masking deeper emotions like resentment, grief and fear.
The Brain First approach will change how you parent
The Brain First Parenting approach will lead to fewer challenging behaviors, less frustration, and greater connection to your child.
"But I read the purple books!" - Why reaching for our power only leads to more challenging behaviors
When adults with perceived power reach for that power to control a child’s challenging behavior, the behavior usually grows more intense.
