Archive - Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents

How I Soothe My Sensitivity and Anxiety During the Holidays

What I'm doing to care for and recharge my highly sensitive nervous system right now.

Dec 22, 2024 •

Handling Holiday Disappointment, Exhaustion, and Other Big Feelings

Our neurodiverse families are at risk of burnout right now. I rounded up some support.

Dec 15, 2024 •

How Caring for My Mental Health Benefits My ADHD Kid's Mental Health

I managed pretty well with a mix of therapy, medication, meditation, and exercise... then I became a mom.

Dec 8, 2024 •

Taylor Allbright, PhD

November 2024

It's Fine If Your Kids Ruin Thanksgiving

Goodbye, parental holiday shame

Published on Is My Kid the Asshole? • Nov 27, 2024

What Are Your Favorite Neurodivergent Kids' Books for All Ages and Stages?

Seeking neurodiversity-affirming, candid stories for our atypical kids, to help them understand themselves and find their place in the world.

Nov 24, 2024 •

Holiday Sanity: Navigating Sensory and Social Peace with Atypical Kids

Design your family's survival guide with mindfulness, flexible planning, communication, and sensory sensitivity in mind.

Nov 17, 2024 •

Now More Than Ever, We Need This Radical Self-Empathy Weekend Retreat

Can we afford NOT to bring emotional balance practices home to our families?

Nov 10, 2024 •

I'm Worried About Leaving My Kids for a Weekend Compassion Retreat

We know how much you're carrying. But what will happen if you DON"T take a break?

Nov 3, 2024 •

October 2024

RE: My Kid is Neurodivergent

The sharing and receiving of insights about loved ones

Published on A Wonderful Mess • Oct 27, 2024

How Do You Support Kids in Growing and Changing Without Shame?

Why growth mindset is harder than we think.

Oct 21, 2024 •

Too Much Burden With Too Little Support for Too Long?

Here's one solution to the overwhelm and isolation felt by parents raising neurodivergent kids.

Oct 13, 2024 •

These Somatic Mindfulness Exercises Offer Anxious Families Hope and Help

Anxiety manifests physically, so it’s no surprise that body-based practices can be incredibly effective in managing it.

Oct 6, 2024 •

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