Archive - Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents Blog

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

October 2024

RE: My Kid is Neurodivergent

The sharing and receiving of insights about loved ones

Published on A Wonderful Mess • Oct 27

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

Why growth mindset is harder than we think.

Oct 21 •

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 •

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 •

1 Minute Teaser of My Anxiety SOS Talk: Cherished Memory Meditation

Try the meditation and then join me and other experts at the summit October 3-6.

Oct 2 •

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September 2024

Grateful Not to Be in the Heart of the Hurricane

A rambling rabbit hole rant on Steve Silberman, hyper-empathy, and double empathy.

Sep 29 •

Polyvagal-Informed Strategies For a Calmer Family, Part 3

6 simple ways to change your brain’s habit patterns, and promote more contentment, confidence, and connection in your family.

Sep 22 •

Mindful Parent Group Coaching is On The Third Thursday of Every Month

Got questions about raising your neurodivergent kids? No questions but want to say hi? Here's the link for our noon session for all paid subscribers.

Sep 19 •

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