Archive - Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents

Can We Actually Prevent Meltdowns in Our Atypical Kids?

A radical reframe, rather than rigid resistance.

Jan 26 •

The Truth About Friendship and Autistic Kids

It was one of the first clues that my son might have delays beyond motor skills: he didn’t know what to say to other kids.

Oct 30, 2023 •

5 Reasons I'm Not Helping My Kid Who Struggles With Executive Functioning

OF COURSE we've got to help our neurodivergent kids get organized! So why are they getting so mad?

Mar 31, 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

If Only I'd Known This When He Was Younger

Relationship is everything.

Jul 28, 2024 •

Including Autistic Voices: How to Tailor Parenting to Your Atypical Kid

We're parents of neurodivergent kids, of course we have some regrets.

Apr 7, 2024 •

How Parenting Guilt Can Help Us Grow Emotional Resilience

Why can’t we admit that we have room to grow as parents, without being flooded with shut-down level feelings?

Mar 23 •

Stigma and Shame Are Alive and Well, Despite Autism Influencers

Who gave Emma Camp a megaphone? Her Op-Ed, “Why I Am More and More Ambivalent About My Autism Diagnosis,” is offensive and ignorant.

Jul 30, 2023 •

Why You Shouldn't Let Your Young Kids Choose Their Own Friends

Inclusivity is a conscious decision.

Jan 15, 2024 •

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 •

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 •

Why The Parent Burnout Problem Needs to Be Solved Now

Symptoms of parental burnout like exhaustion, overwhelm, apathy, and shame don't just impact your kids.

Sep 17, 2023 •

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