Mindful As A Mother

May 08 2024 22

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Hiiiiiii. Lindsay and Paige here: two therapists and mothers with a mission to provide affordable evidence based resources to parents of neurodivergent children. When we're not working with children and their parents in therapy or recording for the pod, you can find us hanging out at home with our families, surviving on diet coke or coffee, and binge-watching true crime. We're here to make the intersection between therapy and parenting relatable with education, support, and SMASHING parental stigma. Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage and buckle up for the ride.

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S4e14; Teaching Regulation to Your Kids

May 08 2024 26 mins

Last week we talked co-regulation, this week we’re deep diving into how we really teach it to our kids. Plot twist: it’s not what you think. The most powerful tool we have as parents is modeling and we give real-time examples of how to use this to effectively teach your children. We also walk you through our favorite tool to find your child’s SOS for when they need help reg

S4e13; Co-Regulation: How it Works and Why We Need it

May 01 2024 40 mins

This week we’re discussing co-regulation. We walk you through what co-regulation is, why we need it and we get a little science-y. You know how Paige loves to get into the neuroscience of it all. Not only is co-regulation an evolutionary skill, but it’s an integral part in our children being able to learn how to regulate their emotions on their own someday. Tune in to learn m

S4e12; Interview With Gina Prosch

Apr 22 2024 31 mins

This week we’d like to extend a very warm welcome to Gina Prosch. Gina is an award-winning children’s book author. Her new book Hope! More Than Wishful Thinking [Boys Town Press, March 11th 2024] is the second in the Holly’s Choice series and teaches kids that while it is important to have hope, wishful thinking alone is not enough to help us achieve our goals. Together we’

S4e11; Neuroaffirming Nugget; Sharing Your Child’s Diagnosis with Your Child

Apr 17 2024 14 mins

Welcome to another Neurodivergent Nugget! Neurodivergent nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. Today’s topic is: sharing your child’s diagnosis with your child.

S4e10; Self-Care for Parents

Apr 10 2024 31 mins

This week we’re deep-diving into self-care. What comes to your mind when we mention self-care? If it’s expensive and bougie, then we highly recommend you take a listen. Together, we talk through several different ideas that you can utilize for self-care, why it’s important, and how to weave it throughout your day. The first rule of this episode: Take what works and leave wh

S4ep9; Radical Acceptance

Apr 03 2024 36 mins

What comes to mind when you hear Radical Acceptance? As humans, we spend a lot of time being upset about things that aren’t in our control. Radical acceptance is taking the concept that we can’t change what’s happening, so how do we navigate the challenge? We talk through why this is important in parenting neurodivergent children and how to implement this concept to create

S4e8; Interview w/ Carina

Mar 27 2024 29 mins

Welcome back to Mindful As A Mother! Today we are welcoming a special guest all the way from Austria, Carina Wahringer. We strongly believe that the most important voices in parenting and living with neurodivergence come from the individuals themselves. Carina is a strong example of a neurodivergent mother with neurodivergent children just trying to wing parenthood like the rest o

S4e7; Neuroaffirming Nugget; PACE

Mar 20 2024 13 mins

Welcome to our VERY FIRST Neuroaffirming Nugget of season four. Neurodivergent nuggets are easily digestible pieces of information to support you on your parenting journey. At 15 minutes or less, these actionable items are the perfect parenting snack. PACE Playfulness: Stressed brains respond to calm, playful faces and tones of voice. You can counter stress by introducing playfuln

S4e6; Differences in Parenting Styles (pt.2)

Mar 13 2024 38 mins

This week, we continue the conversation about parenting styles. Specifically, we’re talking communication, creating a united front, attending appointments together, showing the why and so. much. more. Tune in to hear real-life examples of dropping demands in parenting with your partner to better support your child together. Check out our Calm Mom, Happy Kids course to better un

S4ep5 Differences in Parenting Styles Part 1

Mar 06 2024 32 mins

This week, we’re introducing parenting styles! We’ll talk through what different parenting styles are, how they vary based on our individual experiences, and the perfect parenting style for neurodivergent children. Plot twist: each child is different. Check out our Calm Mom, Happy Kids course to better understand how to manage your stress cycle and better manage your emotions