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Starting over in parenting is not a sign that you failed. It is one of the bravest, most powerful choices you can make. In this conversation, I’m talking with Wendy Snyder about why fresh starts matter so much, especially when we’re raising neurodivergent kids and kids with strong wills, big feelings, and nervous systems that experience the world differently. We dig into what it really means to begin again after hard moments, reactive moments, or years of patterns that no longer feel aligned with who we want to be as parents. Wendy shares so honestly about her own journey from reactive parenting to more responsive, connected parenting, including the deep work of untangling inherited beliefs, healing triggers, and learning how to stop repeating what was handed down to us. We talk about the relief of knowing that when we know better, we can do better, while also acknowledging that knowing better is not always enough when our nervous system is still in survival mode. This episode is full of compassion for parents who feel stuck in shame, who are trying to unlearn punishment-based parenting, and who want to create more safety, trust, and connection at home. We also talk about modeling emotional literacy, the power of co-regulation, why relationship matters more than control, and how our kids can call us into our own healing. It’s never too late to change your parenting. You can interrupt old patterns. You can repair. You can build something different. Listen now and be encouraged that every new moment is a chance to start fresh. Visit our sponsor, Best Part, at https://BestpartKids.com. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/355 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

There’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching your child stand on the outside, longing to belong. I’ve been there, and I know how deeply it can affect not just our kids, but us as parents too. In this episode, I’m joined by friendship expert Caroline Maguire to talk about why making and keeping friends can feel so hard for neurodivergent kids, teens, and even adults. We unpack the real reasons behind social struggles, from executive function challenges and emotional regulation to differences in interests, communication styles, and developmental timelines. Caroline shares powerful insights into why trying to “fit in” often backfires, and how true belonging comes from embracing who our kids already are. We also talk about how to support our kids in finding their people in ways that actually work for their brains. That means leaning into their interests, choosing environments that fit their energy and sensory needs, and letting go of outdated expectations about how friendships are “supposed” to look. We even dive into the challenges young adults face when the built-in social structure of school disappears, and how to rebuild connection in a more intentional way. If you’ve ever worried that your child might never find real connection, this conversation will offer both reassurance and practical direction. Friendship is learnable, belonging is possible, and our kids don’t have to change who they are to get there. Listen in for a conversation that will shift how you think about connection, confidence, and what it really means to find your people. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com. It’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/354 Visit our sponsor, Russell Coaching. Reference this ad and get $100 off the Intake Fee and 10% off our regular coaching fees for three months. https://russellcoaching.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Feeding your child shouldn’t feel like a daily battle between fear and survival, but for so many of us parenting neurodivergent kids, it does. When your child eats only a handful of foods, it’s easy to spiral into worry about their health, their growth, and what the future might look like. In this conversation, I’m joined by dietitian Brittyn Coleman to unpack what’s really going on beneath selective eating. We talk about why “picky eating” isn’t the right lens for neurodivergent kids and how sensory sensitivities, anxiety, oral motor challenges, and even interoception all play a role. This isn’t about defiance or control. It’s about a nervous system trying to stay safe. We also dig into why traditional strategies like pressure, bribing, or removing safe foods often backfire and can actually make eating more stressful and restrictive over time. Instead, we explore how to shift toward a sensory-informed, compassionate approach that builds trust, reduces dysregulation, and creates real progress. You’ll hear practical ways to start supporting your child right where they are, including how to identify their sensory preferences, redefine what progress looks like, and reduce mealtime stress for everyone at the table. We also talk about filling nutritional gaps in a way that works for kids with sensory sensitivities. If mealtimes feel overwhelming in your home, this episode will help you see your child’s experience differently and give you a more supportive path forward. Take a breath, lean in, and listen. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/353 Best Part: ****https://bestpartkids.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Anxiety isn’t always what it looks like, and sometimes what we’ve been told to “fix” isn’t actually the problem at all. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe to unpack a deeply compassionate and eye-opening perspective on childhood and adolescent anxiety that shifts everything. Instead of focusing on eliminating anxious feelings, we explore what it really means to zoom out and look at the environments our kids are navigating every day. Because so often, their anxiety isn’t a flaw to fix, it’s a signal that something around them isn’t aligned with what they need to feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. We talk about what it looks like when anxiety shows up as irritability, control, defiance, or even shutdown, and why labeling kids as manipulative completely misses what’s actually going on underneath. Dr. V shares powerful, practical ways we can strengthen our connection with our kids, even when we can’t change the environment entirely, and how that connection becomes a protective “shield” they carry with them. You’ll also hear how to begin decoding what your child truly needs, how to approach challenges with curiosity instead of judgment, and why shifting from diagnosing the child to examining the environment can be a game changer. This is one of those conversations that invites you to soften, to see your child differently, and to trust your instincts as a parent. Listen in and discover a more connected, compassionate way to support your anxious child. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com, because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/352 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

There’s a quiet kind of harm that happens when a child doesn’t understand their own brain. It doesn’t show up all at once. Instead, it builds over time as confusion, shame, and the belief that something is “wrong” with them. In this conversation, I sit down with two amazing ADHD adults, Cate Osborn and Erik Gude, to unpack what it really means to grow up with ADHD, and why understanding it early can change everything. We talk about the very real impact of diagnosis, not as a label, but as a path to self-understanding, support, and safety. Cate shares the long-term emotional toll she sees in adults who weren’t diagnosed or informed as kids, while Erik brings the perspective of being diagnosed young and navigating what that meant for his identity. Together, they offer a balanced, compassionate look at why knowing your brain matters. We also dive into masking — how it shows up in ADHD, why it’s so exhausting, and how finding your people can change everything. There’s so much hope here, especially when we talk about building community, normalizing conversations about neurodivergence, and helping our kids feel less alone in their experience. This episode also goes deeper into topics we don’t talk about enough, like safety, risk, self-esteem, and how ADHD impacts relationships, decision-making, and even long-term health outcomes. Most importantly, this is a conversation about how we, as parents, can become a steady and supportive “North Star” for our kids as they learn who they are. If you’ve questioned whether diagnosis matters, wondered how to talk to your child about their brain, or sought how to truly support them in becoming who they are, this episode is for you. Listen now and start shifting the way you think about ADHD. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/351 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

When school keeps hurting your child instead of helping them learn, it can feel like there are no good choices left. That kind of desperation is something so many of us know well, especially when our neurodivergent kids are dysregulated, burned out, refusing school, or simply surviving the day instead of learning. In this conversation, I’m talking with educational advocate Dawn Fleming-Kendall about what parents can do when the traditional school setup is clearly not working. We talk about how to tell the difference between a school that needs more support and flexibility and a placement that is simply the wrong fit. Dawn shares the red flags that matter most, including physical, emotional, and psychological safety, and explains why collaboration with schools still matters even when you’re frustrated and exhausted. We also dig into creative options that many parents don’t realize are possible, like reduced school days, hybrid learning, online instruction, homeschool co-ops, charter schools, specialized private schools, and district-funded outplacements. This episode is especially valuable if you’ve ever been told no by a school and wondered whether there was another path. We talk about asking for flexibility, documenting what is and isn’t working, calling IEP meetings, touring alternative placements, and looking beyond sales pitches to understand a school’s actual philosophy, safety practices, staff turnover, academics, and tolerance for behavior. Most of all, this conversation is a reminder that you are not supposed to know all of this automatically. The system is complicated, and finding the right educational fit for your child can take creativity, persistence, and support. Listen now to explore school options that may better support your beautifully complex child. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/350 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Progress with our neurodivergent kids can feel invisible. When you’re in the daily grind of meltdowns, school stress, and constant problem-solving, it’s so easy to believe nothing is working. I’ve been there. That heavy feeling of “we’re trying everything, and it’s still so hard.” In this episode, I’m joined by ADHD parenting coach and occupational therapist Caroline Fitsimones to break down what it really looks like to track and maintain progress in a way that’s realistic, supportive, and actually doable for families like ours. We talk about why tracking progress isn’t about perfection or pressure. It’s about clarity. It’s about moving from “everything is falling apart” to noticing patterns, pivoting with intention, and celebrating the baby steps that truly build growth. Caroline shares a powerful six-step framework that starts with vision casting and building family culture, then moves into strengthening ourselves as parents, installing supportive systems, targeting micro-steps for our kids’ skills, and finally reflecting and adjusting with grace. We dig into practical examples, from simplifying mornings to using visual schedules, to doing cost-benefit analyses on what actually moves the needle for your child’s regulation and success. Most importantly, we talk about modeling flexibility, self-regulation, and reflection for our kids in real time. If you’ve been stuck in survival mode or wondering how to create sustainable growth, this conversation will help you feel more empowered and less alone. Tune in and let’s rethink progress together. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/349 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Sleep can feel like the one thing that makes everything else harder. When our kids don’t sleep, their nervous systems are fried, their emotions are bigger, and our own capacity shrinks fast. I’ve lived it. If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child or teen who struggles to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wind down at night, you are not alone and you are not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Melisa Moore, clinical psychologist and author of The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids. We talk about why sleep is often more complicated for kids with ADHD and autism, from circadian rhythm differences to anxiety, medical comorbidities, and specific sleep disorders. We unpack what “balancing the ideal with your family’s real” actually looks like at bedtime. That includes rethinking sleep hygiene, creating routines that truly calm your child’s nervous system, and letting go of guilt when something unconventional, like background audio or a favorite show, genuinely helps your child fall asleep. We also explore the powerful language shift from “go to sleep” to “wait for sleep,” why calming and occupying the mind matters, how sleep associations affect night wakings, what’s different about teen sleep, and what the research really says about melatonin and magnesium. If sleep has felt like a battle in your home, this conversation will bring clarity, compassion, and practical strategies you can try tonight. Listen in and let’s make bedtime feel a little more doable. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/348 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Motivation isn’t what we’ve been taught it is. When we misunderstand it, we accidentally shame our kids for struggling with something they can’t control. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with ADHD coach and cognitive engineer, Jeff Copper, to unpack motivation through the lens of executive function impairment. What if your child isn’t unmotivated at all? What if their brain simply requires more effort (more emotional cost) to produce the same outcome as their peers? Jeff reframes motivation as a two-force system: the automatic brain (driven by comfort and survival) and the executive functioning brain (driven by effortful achievement). When executive function is impaired, as it is in ADHD, the balance tips. Tasks feel colder. Harder. More painful. And avoidance suddenly makes perfect sense. We also dive into why traditional strategies like willpower, rewards, and even common accommodations like “extra time” often fail. In fact, some accommodations simply prolong suffering rather than relieve impairment. Instead, Jeff introduces the idea of adaptive accommodations — support that reduces cognitive load and restores equilibrium. Think cueing questions, direct oral processing, printing assignments instead of forcing everything digital, and providing scaffolding that truly fits the brain. This conversation is about dignity. It’s about seeing the invisible impairment. It’s about shifting from shame to understanding. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/347 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Friendship shouldn’t feel like an audition. And yet, for so many of our neurodivergent kids, it does. They try to decode shifting rules, confusing social cues, and ever-changing group dynamics, all while wondering, “Am I weird?” or “Why don’t I fit in?” It’s heartbreaking to watch your child struggle socially, especially when you’re not sure how much to step in and how much to step back. In this episode, I sit down with school counselor and children’s author Jennifer Licate to talk about what friendship skill-building actually looks like — especially for kids who struggle to read nonverbal cues, interpret tone, or navigate subtle social shifts. We talk about: • Helping kids understand facial expressions and body language in concrete ways  • Supporting authenticity without pushing masking or compliance • Knowing when to intervene and when to let kids work it out • Teaching empathy without teaching kids to tolerate mistreatment  • Letting go of friendships that no longer feel safe or aligned Friendship is nuanced. It’s emotional. And for our kids, it can feel overwhelming. This conversation is full of gentle guidance for helping your child build real connection while staying true to who they are. If you’ve ever wondered how to support your child socially without over-managing or forcing them to “fit in,” this episode is for you. Listen now and let’s unpack this together. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/346 This episode sponsored by VillageMetrics — Just talk about your child's day. VillageMetrics uses AI to find patterns, track progress, and show you what's helping. Start your free trial today. [https://villagemetrics.com?utm_source=beautifully_complex&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=beautifully_complex.](https://villagemetrics.com/?utm_source=beautifully_complex&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=beautifully_complex.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Somewhere along the way, we started normalizing things that should never be normal for kids. Public behavior charts. Compliance scripts delivered to dysregulated nervous systems. Support that’s only available if a child behaves “well enough.” And the cost of all of it is dignity. In this episode, I’m naming what so many parents feel in their gut but struggle to articulate: too many systems prioritize compliance over humanity, especially for neurodivergent kids. When behavior is treated like a moral failure instead of a nervous system signal, children learn that their bodies are a problem, their needs are inconvenient, and their voices don’t matter. I walk through real, everyday examples, like classroom behavior charts, IEP meetings where kids disappear in plain sight, “calm down” spaces that feel more like exile than support, and the familiar phrase “they know better.” These practices don’t teach skills. They teach fear, shame, and self-abandonment. Dignity isn’t something kids earn through good behavior. It’s a basic human right. And regulation isn’t a choice — it’s biology. When we ask kids to perform regulation on demand, we’re asking them to do something their nervous system literally cannot do in that moment. This episode isn’t about being permissive or coddling kids who struggle. It’s about being humane. It’s about choosing nervous-system-first support, privacy, co-regulation, and repair over punishment. It’s about asking one simple question before we respond: Does this preserve this child’s humanity? I’m not neutral on this. I’m choosing dignity above all, and I’m inviting you to do the same. 🎧 Listen now and join me in changing the story for our beautifully complex kids. [JOLIE — ADD the below at the end of the description only in Spreaker, not in Wordpress] You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/345 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

There’s a moment many of us reach in parenting when the compassion just… runs out. Not because we don’t love our kids, but because our nervous system has been carrying too much for too long. When the meltdowns repeat, the stress never lets up, and every day feels like survival, even empathy can feel impossible. In this episode, I’m joined by nervous system coach Melissa Corkum to talk about what’s really happening when you feel disconnected, resentful, or emotionally shut down as a parent. We explore a lesser-known but deeply validating concept called blocked care — a biological, protective response in your nervous system that kicks in under chronic stress. This isn’t a failure. It’s not a character flaw. It’s your body trying to keep you alive. Melissa explains why parenting neurodivergent kids places such intense, ongoing demands on caregivers, and why “just try harder” is the least helpful advice imaginable. We talk about compassion fatigue, how repeated emotional pain changes the brain’s chemistry, and why your system may be pulling resources away from connection in order to survive. Most importantly, we talk about what actually helps. Not silver bullets or quick fixes, but small, doable ways to begin restoring safety and capacity in your nervous system, starting with self-compassion. From noticing tiny points of joy, to completing the stress response cycle through movement, to releasing the shame that thrives in isolation, this conversation offers relief and hope. If you’ve ever thought, I don’t recognize myself as a parent anymore, this episode is for you. You are not alone, and nothing about this means you’re doing it wrong. Listen in for a deeply validating, nervous-system-centered conversation about burnout, blocked care, and finding your way back to yourself. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/344 This episode sponsored by VillageMetrics — Just talk about your child's day. VillageMetrics uses AI to find patterns, track progress, and show you what's helping. Start your free trial today. www.villagemetrics.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

What if the behavior that feels the most disrespectful isn’t a choice at all? Eye rolling. Yelling. Snapping back. Refusing. These moments hit deep. They sting, especially when they happen in public or in front of people who expect “better behavior.” And so often, we’ve been taught that this kind of behavior must be corrected immediately, or else we’re letting something slide. But that interpretation is costing us more than it’s helping. When a child is overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally flooded, their nervous system shifts into survival mode. The thinking brain goes offline. What looks like disrespect, defiance, or opposition is often a biological response to stress, not a lack of manners, morals, or character. When we push for compliance in those moments, we’re adding pressure to an already overloaded system. We’re escalating threat instead of restoring safety. And while our intentions are good, the cost can be high: damaged trust, intensified power struggles, and a child who feels unsafe bringing their hardest moments to us. This episode is about slowing down long enough to ask a different question. Instead of “How do I stop this behavior?” we shift to “What is this behavior telling me?” You’ll learn why correction, lectures, and consequences don’t work when a nervous system is dysregulated — and what actually helps instead. We’ll talk about lowering demands temporarily, regulating first and teaching later, and how responding through a nervous-system lens preserves dignity for both you and your child. This isn’t about permissiveness. It’s about capacity. It’s about safety. And it’s about building the kind of relationship where learning and accountability can truly take root. Listen in for a compassionate, biology-backed reframe that can change how you see, and respond to, those hardest moments. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/343 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

We’ve been told for generations that pressure builds motivation. Push harder. Raise the stakes. Add consequences. But when you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, that approach doesn’t just fall flat, it actively works against you. Pressure doesn’t inspire effort. It signals threat. When a child’s nervous system senses pressure, their body shifts into protection mode. Fight. Flight. Freeze. And once that happens, access to the thinking brain — the part responsible for learning, planning, organizing, problem-solving, and follow-through — dims or shuts off completely. The very skills we’re trying to access disappear. Most of us don’t apply pressure because we’re cruel or controlling. We do it out of love. Out of fear. Out of a deep desire to prepare our kids for adulthood and success. But there’s a painful paradox here: the more pressure we apply, the less capable our kids become, and the more disconnected our relationship feels. In this episode, I unpack why pressure is read by the autonomic nervous system as threat, why neurodivergent kids are especially sensitive to it, and how common parenting phrases and punishments unintentionally increase dysregulation. I also explain why behaviors like avoidance, shutdown, and resistance are signals (not character flaws) and what actually supports motivation instead. We talk about regulation as the foundation for everything: learning, executive function, resilience, and connection. And I offer practical, nervous-system-informed alternatives that reduce power struggles without lowering the bar or giving up on your child. This is permission to stop pushing and start supporting without guilt. Listen in to learn how pulling back on pressure can restore doability, connection, and motivation for both you and your child. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/342. This episode sponsored by VillageMetrics — Just talk about your child's day. VillageMetrics uses AI to find patterns, track progress, and show you what's helping. Start your free trial today. https://villagemetrics.com?utm_source=beautifully_complex&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=beautifully_complex.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Bravery isn’t about being fearless. It’s about learning how to move forward with fear — slowly, gently, and with support. And for anxious kids, that kind of bravery doesn’t come from pressure or pushing harder. It grows from safety, trust, and someone steady walking beside them. In this episode, I’m joined by child psychologist Dr. Melissa Giglio to talk about what bravery really looks like for anxious kids and how we can nurture it without overwhelming them. We unpack why confidence and capability don’t come from “just doing it,” especially for kids with anxiety, ADHD, or autism. Instead, bravery is built through validation, scaffolding, and tolerable challenges that respect each child’s nervous system. We talk about how to support kids without enabling avoidance, why rushing and pressure backfire, and how to strike that delicate balance between comfort and challenge. Dr. Melissa shares practical ways to help kids get comfortable being uncomfortable, without flooding their nervous system or eroding trust. We also dig into how parents’ own regulation plays a powerful role, and why fairness, predictability, and follow-through matter so much for anxious kids. If you’re wondering how to help your child try again after avoidance, how to respond when encouragement feels invalidating, or when to step back without pulling support too soon, this conversation will meet you right where you are. This is a hopeful, grounding episode about growing brave muscles over time, for our kids and for us. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to build real, lasting bravery in anxious kids one supported step at a time. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time. Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/341 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support. You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.