Recently, I asked my son to take his night meds, and his nervous system disability activated his fight-or-flight response. He pushed me, I fell, and then he hit and scratched, leaving red marks on my arms and chest. Later that night, he texted to start the repair process, but I wasn’t ready. The wounds were […]
Join host Peter Shankman as he kicks off the Ninth season of the Faster Than Normal podcast! Our guest today, Rachel Watts, founder of *Doodles and Sketches*, is a neurodiverse entrepreneur who creates fandom-inspired merchandise. Living with autism, ADHD, and chronic illness, she candidly shares her journey of balancing mental health, parenting a neurodiverse child, […]
I’m the mom who forgets about the birthday party. Not in the quirky, lovable, hot-mess rom-com way — just in the regular way, where the invitation has been quietly sitting in my inbox beside its 20,957 best friends. I’m also the mom who doesn’t have one master family calendar but three. Two backups for the […]
Sibling tension is a normal part of family life, but when one or more kids are neurodivergent, the challenges can feel even more intense. In this episode, we peel back the layers of comparison, conflict, and misunderstanding to reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface. Join us as we explore how to support every […]
They’re adults now, but they’re still stuck—and nothing you try seems to help. You push, they resist. You back off, they stall. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells and unsure how to actually support your young adult, this episode is for you. We’re talking about what really gets in the way, and how a […]
Parenting In Focus: Simple things By Cynthia Martin For the Sequim Gazette • April 13, 2022 1:30 am As a parent, you are your child’s most important teacher. This is why it is very important that you spend one-on-one time with him every day. Take time to talk with him about all the things around […]
Feeling lost, frustrated and at your wits’ end regarding parenting issues? Or are you anticipating a season of challenges and wondering how you can better prepare yourself There are various parenting workshops, courses, programs – virtual and face-to-face ones parents can look to for some guidance. Different organizations and coaches offer programs for various life […]
When you have a baby, people tell you to ignore the advice and trust your gut. That didn’t work for me at all. When my first son was about a month old, I was at a social gathering and a friend offered to hold him while I ate. Since trying to eat while holding a […]
Welcome to the next in the Podcast Showcase series, where we share podcasts with you in the words of the podcasters themselves. This time, we talk to Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast. Sum up your podcast in three sentences This podcast is a combination of interview format with professionals, individuals sharing their […]
Recent audiobook release “Parenting Children with Special Needs” from Audiobook Network author Andrew Justis is a wonderful read that focuses on helping those who are raising children with special needs to ensure their children become adults who strive for success and embrace God at the same time. SAN ANGELO, TX – April 18, 2022 – […]
Parenting In Focus: The toughest thing about being a teenager By Cynthia Martin For the Sequim Gazette • March 9, 2022 1:30 am It isn’t easy being a teen. But it is an important time to have some guidance from parents. “Parents are the most influential people in the lives of their children and are […]
We have arrived. It’s March Break! And if you moms and dads out there are like me and my husband, we cannot go out of town for a whole week, and though I am home with my son as I work from home, dad only can manage to take off a day or two. Our […]
