Preparing Neurodivergent Kids for the Holidays: Reducing Stress and Creating Meaningful Traditions
The holiday season often comes with high expectations and a desire to create the perfect day. Parents may feel pressure to prepare beautiful meals, find the right gifts, and capture those picture-perfect moments. However, for many neurodivergent children, the holiday hustle and bustle can be overwhelming rather than joyful. Instead of excitement, they might experience stress, […]
How to Bring Neurodiversity Affirming Care Into Schools and Everyday Life
If you’ve begun using gentler, neurodiversity-affirming approaches at home, you may already notice small but meaningful shifts—perhaps fewer power struggles, calmer mornings, or your child feeling more understood. However, many parents share a common concern: “That’s all good at home, but school is a whole different story.” The school environment can feel overwhelming when teachers expect strict […]
Everyday Ways to Bring Neurodiversity Affirming Care Into Your Child’s Life
Parenting neurodivergent children, especially those who experience intense emotions, school avoidance, or high anxiety, can be overwhelming. Many parents have been advised to “hold firm,” “not give in,” or simply “outwait” their child during moments of distress. If you’ve ever found yourself locked in a power struggle with your child, feeling stuck and exhausted, you […]