Built For Your Family

About Built For Your Family

Calling parents raising outside-the-box kids: join occupational therapist Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN — both moms, both done with generic advice. Grounded in Kinspire's Precision Parenting™ approach, Built For Your Family™ breaks down the nervous system science behind your hardest parenting moments and finally puts the tools in your hands. You'll walk away understanding the why behind your child's behavior — with tools built for the parent you're trying to be and the kid you're actually raising.

Publisher

Kinspire

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   “I Didn't Do It!” — Why Kids with ADHD Lie and What Parents Can Do

   You ask your child if they brushed their teeth. They confidently say yes. But the toothbrush is completely dry. Or maybe you ask who ate the last cookie, and your child insists it wasn't them. Except… there wasn't anyone else around. And you wonder: “Why does my child lie about things that are so easy to check?” “Is this impulsivity, or are they intentionally being dishonest?” “How do I teach honesty without making my child feel ashamed?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, what looks like dishonesty or defiance may actually be connected to lagging executive functioning skills, impulsivity, or a fear of getting in trouble. That's what Episode 7 of Built For Your Family™ is about: why kids with ADHD lie, what's really happening beneath the behavior, and how to respond in ways that build honesty, trust, and accountability without shame. Inspired by a real question from a Kinspire parent, Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. Together, they unpack the skill → slip → story → snowball framework, explore why a child's first instinct might be “I didn't do it,” and share practical ways to address the underlying challenges instead of getting stuck on the lie itself. In This Episode: Why lying is a developmental behavior and how ADHD can complicate it The difference between intentional dishonesty and impulsive, shame-avoidant responses How executive functioning challenges like impulse control, working memory, and task initiation can contribute to lying Understanding the skill → slip → story → snowball framework Why lying can look different in young children, tweens, and teenagers Five practical strategies to respond to lying without shame Why you shouldn't ask questions when you already know the answer How to offer a do-over and make telling the truth feel safer When repeated or harmful lying may signal a need for additional support Why your child's behavior today doesn't define who they'll become Start Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to better understand your child's ADHD and discover strategies that work for their unique brain? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child and family. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill for real-time coaching on the challenges that matter most to you. Start for free → https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ (https://app.kinspirehealth.com/) About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience, Lily received the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with a parent who's struggling to understand why their child lies. Have a question or topic for Lily and Jill? Submit it here: https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast) Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are not a substitute for individualized clinical care and do not constitute therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

2. 

   30 Oct 2026

   How to Talk to Your Child About Their ADHD Diagnosis

   Your child has just received an ADHD diagnosis. After months or even years of wondering why certain things seem harder for them, you finally have an answer. But now you're facing a whole new set of questions. “When should I tell my child they have ADHD?” “Will knowing about their diagnosis make them feel different or broken?” “What if they start using ADHD as an excuse?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, talking about an ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. But your child may already be telling themselves a story about why certain things are hard. That's what Episode 6 of Built For Your Family™ is about: how to talk to your child about ADHD in a way that builds self-understanding, confidence, and self-advocacy instead of shame. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. Together, they explain why having this conversation matters, how to introduce ADHD in age-appropriate ways, and how to help your child understand that ADHD isn't an excuse. It's an explanation that helps us identify the right supports. In This Episode: Why not talking about ADHD can impact your child's self-esteem How to explain ADHD as a difference in regulating attention, behavior, and emotions Why parents should process their own feelings before starting the conversation How to identify your child's strengths and challenges using examples they recognize When and where to have the conversation, from early elementary through the teen years A simple framework for talking about ADHD: opening, strengths, struggles, summary, and support How to respond when your child says “I can't because I have ADHD” Why this isn't a one-time conversation, but an opportunity to plant a seed that grows with your child How to respond to reactions ranging from relief and curiosity to worry, anger, or indifference Start Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to better understand your child's ADHD and discover strategies that work for their unique brain? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child and family. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill for real-time coaching on the challenges that matter most to you. Start for free → https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ (https://app.kinspirehealth.com/) About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience, Lily received the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with a parent who's wondering how to talk to their child about ADHD. Have a question or topic for Lily and Jill? Submit it here: https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast) Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are not a substitute for individualized clinical care and do not constitute therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

3. 

   22 Oct 2026

   “My Child Has No Concept of Time!” — Understanding Time Blindness

   Episode 5: “We’re Leaving in 5 Minutes!” — Understanding Time Blindness in Kids You tell your child you're leaving in 10 minutes. Then five. Then two. And somehow, when it's actually time to go, they're completely surprised. Or maybe your child insists their homework will take forever. They refuse to get started, only to discover the assignment takes 15 minutes. And you wonder: “Why does my child have absolutely no concept of time?” “Why can't they just hurry up when we're already late?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, what looks like procrastination, defiance, or a lack of urgency may actually be a struggle with executive functioning and time blindness. That's what Episode 5 of Built For Your Family™ is about: why some kids struggle to understand the passage of time and how to make time more visible, concrete, and manageable. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. Together, they explain why some kids underestimate time while others overestimate it, how executive functioning and regulation impact time management, and practical ways to build these skills without constant reminders, rushing, or frustration. In This Episode: What time blindness actually is and why kids struggle to understand time Why some kids think everything takes forever, while others think they have plenty of time How planning, attention, task initiation, and regulation impact time management Why telling your child “We're leaving in 5 minutes!” may not mean what you think it does How to make time concrete with visual timers, checklists, and familiar activities Why homework feels overwhelming and how to help kids get started The three Ts of time support: time mapping, task breakdown, and timers and tools How to scaffold time management skills and gradually build independence Simple ways to make school mornings, transitions, and daily routines run more smoothly Start Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to understand why your child struggles with time — and what strategies will actually work for them? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child and family. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill for real-time coaching on the challenges that matter most to you. Start for free → https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ (https://app.kinspirehealth.com/) About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience, Lily received the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with a parent who's tired of saying, “Hurry up! We're going to be late!” Have a question or topic for Lily and Jill? Submit it here: https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast) Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are not a substitute for individualized clinical care and do not constitute therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

4. 

   14 Oct 2026

   The After-School Meltdown: Why Kids Fall Apart at Home

   Your child holds it together all day at school. They follow directions, manage transitions, navigate friendships, and meet expectations. Then they walk through the front door. And everything falls apart. The tears. The yelling. The refusal to do homework. The meltdown over a simple question like “How was your day?” And you wonder: “Why does my child save their worst behavior for me?” “How am I supposed to get through the rest of the afternoon?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, what looks like defiance may actually be a nervous system running on empty. That's what Episode 4 of Built For Your Family™ is about: why kids fall apart after school and how to create a safe landing in the first 30 minutes home. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. Together, they explain what's happening in your child's body and brain, why home is often where they finally let go, and how to prioritize connection before correction while still managing the demands of everyday life. In This Episode: Why kids hold it together at school but fall apart at home How masking, sensory overload, and executive functioning drain their regulation tank Why meltdowns at home may mean your child feels safe with you How to create a safe landing in the first 30 minutes Why connection before correction and co-regulation matter How to lower demands without lowering expectations Real-life strategies for homework, sensory-sensitive bath times, and video game transitions How one small change can make after-school routines easier Start Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to understand what's underneath your child's meltdowns — and what to try next? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child and family. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill for real-time coaching on the challenges that matter most to you. Start for free → https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ (https://app.kinspirehealth.com/) About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience, Lily received the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with a parent navigating the after-school meltdown. Have a question or topic for Lily and Jill? Submit it here: https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast) Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are not a substitute for individualized clinical care and do not constitute therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

5. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Am I Going to Be Doing This Forever?

   You sit next to your child while they do their homework. You walk through the backpack checklist again. You help them with something you know they’ve done independently before. And you start to wonder: “Am I helping too much?” “Am I going to be doing this forever?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, knowing when to step in, how much to help, and when to step back can be incredibly hard. That’s what Episode 3 of Built For Your Family™ is about: scaffolding — giving your child the support they need to succeed right now, while still building toward independence. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. They explain why being capable of a skill doesn’t always mean your child can access that skill in every moment — and why needing more help on a hard day doesn’t mean they’ve lost progress. Together, they show what scaffolding can look like at different levels of support, how to find the “just right” amount of help, and how to gradually pull that support back as your child becomes more consistently successful. In This Episode How to set realistic expectations for the child in front of you The difference between having a skill and being able to access it in the moment Why nervous system state can change what your child is able to do What scaffolding actually is — and why it’s different from doing everything for your child Why giving support can actually be a pathway toward independence How to find the “just right” amount of support When to add support, hold steady, or start pulling it back Real-world examples of scaffolding homework and morning routines Download the Scaffolding Precision Parenting Guide See what scaffolding can actually look like in everyday life. Get examples of maximum, medium, and light support for common challenging moments — and learn how that support can change as your child builds skills and independence. https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast/am-i-going-to-be-doing-this-forever (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast/am-i-going-to-be-doing-this-forever) Start Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to better understand what your child needs — and what to try next? Take Kinspire’s free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child, your family, and your everyday life. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill. Choose the topic that matters most to your family and get real-time coaching from a Kinspire expert. Start for free → https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ (https://app.kinspirehealth.com/) About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire’s Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families, Lily was recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association with its 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She’s also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire’s Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, with deep expertise in ADHD and executive functioning. She’s also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with another parent who has ever wondered, “Am I helping too much?” Have a question or a topic you’d like us to tackle? Submit it here: https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast) Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized clinical care. Nothing in this podcast creates a clinical relationship or constitutes therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

6. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Same Meltdown. Different Reason.

   When your child melts down in the grocery store, refuses a transition, or shuts down over something that feels small, it’s natural to focus on stopping the behavior. But what if the behavior isn’t the problem? What if it’s the clue? What if the same meltdown could be happening for completely different reasons? When Kinspire asked parents what they needed most support with, emotional regulation rose to the top — for their kids and for themselves. That’s what Episode 2 of Built For Your Family™ is about: learning to stop asking “How do I stop this behavior?” and start asking: “What is this behavior trying to tell me?” Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. They introduce regulation glasses and the Cherry Blossom Tree — a layer-by-layer way to see what’s underneath behavior so you can respond to what your child truly needs. Together, they walk from roots to blossoms — basic needs, regulation, executive functioning, emotions, and social skills — explain why you can’t skip a layer, and share two grocery-store meltdowns that look the same but need completely different support. In This Episode Why emotional regulation — not behavior plans or routines — was the #1 challenge parents named in Kinspire’s community survey The shift from “How do I stop this behavior?” to “What is this behavior trying to tell me?” Regulation glasses — going into detective mode before you react The Cherry Blossom Tree: roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and blossoms Same meltdown, different reason — and how that changes what you do next Chronological vs. developmental age — and why expectations may need to match capacity Two real-world examples: executive functioning vs. sensory overload and a depleted nervous system Jill’s encouragement: if it feels like a lot, pick one layer — start with the roots. You’re not alone. Try This This Week The next time your child has a meltdown or you notice dysregulation building, picture the Cherry Blossom Tree. Put on your regulation glasses and get curious before you correct. Instead of asking: “How do I stop this meltdown?” Try: “What is this behavior trying to tell me?” Then ask: “Where on the tree is the breakdown — and what’s one small thing I can do to support my child right now?” Start Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to better understand your child’s unique profile? Take Kinspire’s free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child, your family, and your everyday life. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill. Choose the topic that matters most to your family and get real-time coaching from a Kinspire expert. Start for free → https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ (https://app.kinspirehealth.com/) Download the Cherry Blossom Tree Guide Follow along visually with the episode. Get the Cherry Blossom Tree framework, a regulation glasses refresher, and a cheat sheet you can pin on the fridge or keep in your bag. Download the Cherry Blossom Tree Guide → https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast/same-meltdown-different-reason (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast/same-meltdown-different-reason) About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire’s Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families, Lily was recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association with its 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She’s also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire’s Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, with deep expertise in ADHD and executive functioning. She’s also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with another parent who might need to hear it. Have a question or a topic you’d like us to tackle? Submit it here:  https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast) Next week: scaffolding, realistic expectations, and how support changes over time — for parents who wonder, “Am I going to be doing this forever?” Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized clinical care. Nothing in this podcast creates a clinical relationship or constitutes therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

7. 

   19 Aug 2026

   You're Not Failing. You're Under-Supported.

   You know your child better than anyone. So why can it still feel so hard to know what to do in the moments that matter? Kinspire surveyed more than 14,000 parents raising kids with developmental differences. 96% believe they can make an important difference in their child's life — but only 46% feel like they know what to do in most situations to make that difference. That gap is what this first episode of Built For Your Family™ is all about. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Dr. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to introduce Precision Parenting™ — Kinspire's framework for understanding what's underneath your child's behavior so you can respond with more confidence, connection, and intention. Together, they unpack the five pillars of Precision Parenting™ — Data, Connection, Regulation, Expectations, and Progress — and show what it looks like to move away from one-size-fits-all parenting advice toward support built for your child. In this episode Why strategies that seem to work for other kids may not work for yours How occupational therapy and neuropsychology, powered by AI, come together to personalize support for your child's unique brain, body, routines, and environment What your child's behavior might be telling you beneath the surface The “regulation glasses” Lily wants every parent to try How to tell the difference between “won't” and “can't” The surprisingly simple way to notice progress you may be missing Try this this week The next time you feel yourself getting frustrated, put on your regulation glasses. Before correcting the behavior, get curious about what's underneath it. Is your child overwhelmed? Dysregulated? Missing a skill they need in that moment? Then flip the question in your head. Instead of asking: “Why can't my child do this?” Try: “What's one small thing I can do to support my child right now?” Start your free Kinspire membership Want to better understand your child's unique profile? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Dr. Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child, your family, and your everyday life. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Dr. Jill. Choose the topic that matters most to your family and get real-time coaching from a Kinspire clinician. Start for free → (https://www.kinspirehealth.com/) Download the Precision Parenting™ Guide Take the framework with you. Get all five pillars of Precision Parenting™, the thinking behind each one, and reflection questions to help you start applying them with your own outside-the-box kid. Download the Precision Parenting™ Guide → (https://go.kinspirehealth.com/PrecisionParentingGuide) About Lily & Dr. Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families, Lily was recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association with its 2024 Most Innovative Practice award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, with deep expertise in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved this episode? Leave us a review and share it with another parent who might need to hear it. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to tackle? Submit it through the survey linked in the show notes. Next week, we'll start putting Precision Parenting™ into practice with one of the most common challenges outside-the-box families face. Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized clinical care. Nothing in this podcast creates a clinical relationship or constitutes therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

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