Neurodiversity Podcast

Parenting Through the Chaos and Finding Peace

Aug 18, 2023

Dayna Abraham, author of the newly released book on parenting, discusses essential strategies for establishing a warm, connected relationship with a challenging child. Topics include parenting neurodivergent kids, shifting mindset, addressing educational trauma, and the importance of trust and support.

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Dayna Abraham

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Quick takeaways

Parents of neurodivergent children should remember that they are not failing and should view challenges as opportunities to learn and adjust.

Recognizing and addressing the impact of educational trauma is crucial for supporting neurodivergent students and creating safe and accepting environments in schools.

Deep dives

Parenting Neurodivergent Kids

Raising neurodivergent kids and teens who struggle with emotional regulation can be tough. Parents need to navigate societal pressures and self-esteem while feeling like they're falling short. It is important for parents to remember that they are exactly the parent their child needs and that they are not failing. They should view challenges as opportunities to learn and adjust, as they are raising children who think and act differently from societal expectations. Seeking support from communities, both online and offline, can provide a sense of belonging and help parents realize they are not alone in their struggles.

Introduction

3min

Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: Challenges and Support

11min

Shifting Mindset and Using 'Thought Monsters and Super Swaps' in Parenting

2min

Believing in Oneself and Addressing Educational Trauma

14min

Reflections on Parenting and the Importance of Trust and Support

4min

Raising kids and teens who struggle with emotional regulation can be tough. Parents must navigate the complexities of societal pressures, and it can lower self-esteem and cause self-doubt. Today we talk about some essential strategies to establish a warm, connected relationship with a challenging child. We try to help find the balance between talking less, and setting clear, aspirational expectations that are crucial for both parents and kids. Our guest is Dayna Abraham, author of the newly released book “Calm the Chaos,” and we’ll try to help quell your fear of the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies raising a challenging child.

Sign up for our free week-long Crash Course on Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools that Emily talked about in today’s show. All of the events in the course will be live and interactive, so you can talk to Emily, our expert guests, and other attendees, to share and learn how to better position your classroom to meet the needs of all learners.

Also, soon we’ll be launching a community for educators who are dedicated to creating a neurodiversity-affirming learning environment for students! Click here to hop on the waiting list and get more information.

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Dayna Abraham, bestselling author and National Board Certified Educator, is the founder of Lemon Lime Adventures, which provides resources to parents of neurodivergent kids, and helps them find peace, and meet their kids where they are. Dayna is a mother of three neurodivergent children, as well as being an ADHD adult herself, and brings an out-of-the-box perspective to parents raising kids in a modern world. Her work has been showcased in HuffPost, Scary Mommy, BuzzFeed, ADDitude Magazine, Parents Magazine and Lifehacker. She lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with her husband Jason, her kids, and two huge Newfoundland puppies.

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