ADHD & Lessons Along the Way is a safe space for parents of neurodivergent children to free validated and empowered, as I share my knowledge of teaching and parenting neurodivergent children for over 20 years. I use mindset, spirituality and therapy tools to guide and bring you useful tools that will hopefully make your life easier and set you free from the expectations of society that often do not work for our families!
Using gratitude is a way of reframing a situation, gaining perspective as well as lifting your emotional and physical health! It might seem tricky when you are in the depths of a difficult situation especially when it involves our neurodivergent children, but it helps!! Trust me.
Whether you can say out loud what you are grateful for about the situation or write it down, the benefits for you and you child are enormous! You can take back control in a situation that can otherwise seem deflating.
For example you could be grateful for the growth and learning that will come from the situation or event.
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28 May 2024
The Key to Your Child's Behaviour
We explore the positive ways in which the ADHD brain can receive dopamine boosts in POSITIVE ways! People with ADHD have lower levels of dopamine and are hard wired to seek it out.
It can be detrimental to the whole family if you have a child who unknowingly seeks dopamine in negative ways like arguments and being 'difficult' searching for a reaction. Flip this into positive ways that dopamine can be found and you are on to a winner for everyone!
This episode looks at the many positive ways that we can weave dopamine 'hits' into our day to keep the feel good feelings flowing!
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16 May 2024
Reaction vs Response as a Parent
It is perfectly normal to react emotionally to situations and events - things that we disagree with, that we think is unfair but it is how we calm these emotions before we respond that is important. You want to respond using your logical brain, acting from a place of love without being ruled by big emotions.
We look at ways to regulate yourself when you feel overwhelmed with emotion and look at the benefits of responding from a calm and rational place. Let go of the need to be right!
The best reaction is no reaction (outwardly). You still need to feel the emotions but just don't hold on to them, let them flow!
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2 May 2024
Failure and Neurodiversity
Failure happens to everyone at some point. This week's pod looks at reframing failure as a learning opportunity, growth, a chance to pivot!
How liberating for our children if they can begin to see failure as a positive step forward in them figuring out a solution - failing forward!
"There is no failure except in no longer trying" Edwin Hubbard.
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24 Apr 2024
Parenting Cycles and Periods
Cyclical living helps us to understand that we naturally operate best in rhythms. We need periods of rest and reflection as well as active, productive periods! It's all about balance.
You can't parent on 110% each and every day. There needs to be balance... seasons of inward relaxation and hibernation! Modelling this to your children is fantastic for their mental health and in creating realistic expectations for work/ life balance. Create the belief that rest is good, rest is productive too!
We look at how menstrual cycles affect our patience and mood.
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18 Apr 2024
The Biggest Mistakes when Raising Neurodivergent Children
We explore some of the biggest mistakes I have learned from raising my 3 neurodivergent children. Look at how we learn and grow with our children, who are usually the best teachers!
What things have you done with your children that have turned out to be big learning opportunities. No regrets, just evolving and adapting to make our families work.
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9 Apr 2024
Crystals for ADHD & Autism
Crystals can be fantastic for children to use as tactile objects that can help them to feel more calm, grounded, peaceful, energised..... or reach whatever intention you have. There are so many crystals that have different energies to help align your energy.
See what crystals you feel drawn to and look uo the properties of that crystal, you will be amazed at how you are drawn to the properties that you need the most!
I look into a few crystals that help with aspects of ADHD and Autism. Have fun with this and see which ones you like.... to carry around in your pocket, wear as jewlery or have in rooms at home.
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3 Apr 2024
You Parent Differently and That's Ok
Raising neurodivergent children often requires you to parent in a very different way yo other people. So of the things you do may seem a little odd to others or be up for criticism. Remember you do what is right for your family and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You know your child and family the best!
If you need to do homework while your children are hanging upside down or bouncing on the trampoline, do it. If you need to flip traditional 'meal time rules' on their head to get your child to eat - DO IT!
Thank you for listening. I really appreciate you being here.
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27 Mar 2024
The Answer to so Many Issues our Children Have
Connection! The ingredient to prevent depression, increase happiness and life span!!
What do I mean by connections.. your relationships with your child and others. That is the powerful anchor that can help in many situations and be the answer to less desirable behaviour.
Children can grow up to go looking for connection as teenagers, in all the wrong places if they don't have a strong connection with a car giver or positive role model or family member.
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20 Mar 2024
ADHD & Autism Superpower vs. Cryptonite
Autism, ADHD, PDA, Dyslexia and that fall under the neurodivergent umbrella, are they a superpower or limitation??
We look at the importance of balance, seeing the positivies and the challenges, the good days and the 'bad', the ups and the downs. It is all ok and most definitely part of this journey as parents, guardians and support for our children.
Some negatives can be flipped to reveal the positives and some days we just need to feel all the feelings and know that that's ok. Our words and perspective can be helpful in certain situations for example changing the word awful to challenge and dread to excitement.
The most important thing is to be king to you.
You got this!
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13 Mar 2024
Awareness & Being Kind to Yourself
The EHCP process from a personal perspective and awareness of the words that we use. Looking at what we are saying to our selves is so important as these words drive the mind, which determines our actions and beliefs. NOT taking responsibility for other people's reactions and feelings.
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6 Mar 2024
Is your Child being labelled 'Naughty'?
The definition of naughty can be disobedient, loud, rude, inappropriate. This is a word that we may be all too familimar with as parents of neurodivergent children, as people conciously or unconsiously label out children under the heading of 'naughty'. Maybe is is more older generations that are quick to write out children off and assume that we are 'bad' parents for creating such monsters! As much as people like to think they are more aware and like to think they are accepting and 'kind', people can be quick to judge.
This episodes explores the idea of naughty, as I share some of my experiences of my children being labelled as naughty and as we raise awareness of our childrens needs and look below the surfuce, underneath the behaviour - we find the answers as to why out children are disregulated and overwhelmed. We stand together and in this parenting journey, feel less alone together.
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28 Feb 2024
10 Ways to Thrive Parenting who are Neurodivergent
Exploring 10 things to make your life a little easier when parenting children who are neurodivergent. From problem solving with your child, to letting go and connnection.
Parenting children with any kind of needs can be challenging, but I am here to remind you that you are doing a great job!
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21 Feb 2024
Welcome!
I am Kate, single mum of 3 neurodiverse children, with over 20 years of teaching and working with SEND children. I give you a background on myself and my family and outline the purpose of this podcast, which aims to empower fellow parents of neurodiverse children as I share elements of mindset, spirituality and therapy tools to help make your life a little easier!
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