Helping parents of neurodivergent and special needs kids feel less alone.
Real stories. Expert advice. Actionable support.
Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis or just trying to make it through the week, you're not alone. This is Parenting Pivot — honest conversations and real guidance for the parenting path that doesn't follow the map.
Why behavior isn’t the whole story — and what’s really going on beneath the surface.
In this episode, Patrick talks with therapist Liora Schwartz about stress, meltdowns, the survival brain, and the deeper causes behind behavior that often gets misunderstood.
From Parenting Pivot — honest conversations, expert guidance, and real stories from parents who’ve been there.
8 Oct 2025
E4-Parenting Triggers, Self-Compassion, and the Power of Repair — with Dr. Nanika Coor
Why do we lose it with our kids — even when we know better? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Nanika Coor joins Patrick to unpack how our own childhood experiences, cultural expectations, and emotional triggers shape the way we parent.
They explore the concept of “good enough parenting,” how self-compassion can help us recover from mistakes, and why repair — not perfection — is the foundation of a strong parent-child relationship.
Whether you're raising a neurodivergent child or just trying to parent with more presence and intention, this conversation offers honest guidance and actionable tools to help you show up for your child — and for yourself.
Topics include:
How trauma and intergenerational patterns affect parenting
Identifying emotional triggers before they escalate
Why self-compassion matters more than self-criticism
What real repair looks like (and how to start)
The myth of parenting “perfectly”
🧡 Learn more about Dr. Coor:
Brooklyn Parent Therapy → brooklynparenttherapy.com (https://www.brooklynparenttherapy.com)
Project Parenthood Podcast → Available on all major platforms
🎙 Visit ParentingPivot.com (https://www.parentingpivot.com) for more episodes, tools, and community.
17 Sept 2025
Why This Kind of Parenting Hurts. And How to Move Forward
Parenting a neurodivergent or special needs child can bring unexpected moments of grief, sadness, or overwhelm, even while you love your child deeply. In this episode of Parenting Pivot, Patrick explores why these feelings are so common, how to reframe them with compassion, and what it means to move forward with hope.
Featuring real parent stories and deep insights from Dr. Randi Hirschberg, this conversation offers clarity, relief, and encouragement for anyone who has ever wondered: “Why does this hurt so much?”
20 Aug 2025
Afraid of the Diagnosis? This Shift Changes Everything (w/ Dr. Liz Angoff)
🎧 Episode 2 Description
Afraid of the Diagnosis? This Shift Changes Everything
Getting your child’s diagnosis can be one of the scariest moments in a parent’s journey. The fear, the questions, and the “what ifs” can feel overwhelming. But there’s one powerful shift that can change everything: moving from asking “What’s wrong with my child?” to seeing “Who is my child, really?”
In this episode of Parenting Pivot, Patrick talks with Dr. Liz Angoff, Licensed Educational Psychologist and author of Our Brains and the Brain Building Books. With years of experience helping families turn confusion into clarity, Dr. Angoff shares practical ways parents can move past fear, connect with their kids, and build hope for the future.
👉 You’ll learn:
Why fear is a natural first response to a diagnosis — and how to work through it.
The mindset shift that helps you see your child for who they are, not just their label.
How to talk with kids about their diagnosis in empowering, age-appropriate ways.
Whether you’re at the beginning of this journey or looking for encouragement along the way, this conversation offers both reassurance and practical steps forward.
🌐 Learn more at: ParentingPivot.com
6 Aug 2025
3 Early Red Flags in Your Child’s Development (Is It Just a Phase?)
Is this just a phase, or should I be concerned?
If you’ve been quietly wondering whether your child’s development is on track or feeling unsure about what’s “normal” , you’re not alone.
In this gentle and supportive conversation, host Patrick Weir talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Mandi White-Ajmani about how to recognize early signs that something might be different, and how to know when it’s time to seek help.
Together, they explore what parents can look for, how to trust your instincts, and why early support can make all the difference.
This episode is here to offer clarity, not alarm, and to remind you that you're not the only one asking these questions.
8 May 2025
You Are Not Alone – Audio Only Trailer
Parenting isn’t a solo journey – especially when your child has unique needs. Parenting Pivot is a place for real stories, expert insights, and honest conversations about the challenges and triumphs of raising neurodivergent and special needs children.
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25 Apr 2025
This Is Parenting Pivot (Season 1 Preview)
Welcome to Parenting Pivot, a show for parents of neurodivergent or special needs kids.
Hosted by Patrick Weir, this podcast features honest conversations, expert guidance, and stories from parents who’ve been there—and are still figuring it out, just like you. In this short teaser, you’ll hear what the show is all about and what you can expect in upcoming episodes.
Follow now so you don’t miss our first full episode, dropping June 2025
🎧 Learn more at parentingpivot.com (https://www.parentingpivot.com)
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