2025's Top 10 Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents Posts
And the #1 important question whose time has finally come for neurodiverse families.
Before the countdown begins, I want you to know how grateful I’ve been for this community, especially during this stinker of a year.
My hope for you for 2026 is more ease, vitality and joy, no matter your parenting situation. My hope for this community is to have many more live conversations in 2026, to remind you that you’re not alone.
Remember, a kinder future for our kids begins with kindness toward ourselves.
Thank you for growing alongside me this year.
Counting Down From 10th to First Place…
Here are the posts you loved most:
10. Humor, Acceptance, and Truth in a Memoir About Generational Autism
By The Autistic Mom, ‘Motherness’ isn’t about tragedy or superpowers — just the messy, hilarious, complicated truth of being an autistic mom.
9. Our New Puppy Came With Great Expectations... and Disappointments
That time I was ‘shoulding’ on my kid. Inspired by Amy Weber.
8. Can We Actually Prevent Meltdowns in Our Atypical Kids?
A radical reframe rather than rigid resistance, featuring Jennifer Natalya Fink and Jamie Lynn Tatera.7. Is My Kid Deeply Feeling or Neurodivergent? E.J. Dickson Seeks Clarity
An honest look at Dr. Becky’s influence, the limits of “deeply feeling,” and why accurate labels matter for autistic and ADHD kids with journalist Ej dickson.
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5. How I Stopped Burning Out as a Parent (And What Surprised Me Most)
Discover how self-compassion helps parents avoid burnout, then apply it to your life with simple, trauma-informed strategies.
4. These Somatic Mindfulness Exercises Offer Anxious Families Hope
Anxiety manifests physically, so it’s no surprise that body-based practices can be incredibly effective in managing it.
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2. A Neurodiversity Affirming Survival Guide to Protect Your Peace This Holiday Season
5 ways my neurodiverse family survives awkward (or even hostile) holiday comments.
#1. The Important Question Whose Time Has Finally Come…
Drumroll Please…
1. Deeply Feeling Kids, Autism, and The Dr. Becky Controversy
Inside Dr. Becky Kennedy’s parenting movement that celebrates empathy, but risks perpetuating ableism. Ina and Ej dickson inspired me via a recent article in New York Magazine’s The Cut: “Do ‘Deeply Feeling Kids’ Really Exist?”
“Dr. Becky has said she has an aversion to “labeling” children… But within the educational and health-care systems, a “label” — i.e., a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder — is crucial to obtaining support services.”
I’m so glad this discussion ignited a fire. May it burn ableist systems to the ground, or melt, mold, and reshape them completely. Yes, even those that mean well. May our kids own their ‘labels’ with self-respect, advocacy, and confidence as they continue the struggle for a kinder, more inclusive world.
Want to do things differently next year?
Thanks for reading to the end. Here are 2 gifts and 1 special offer…
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See you next year!
All my love,
Kate