May 30, 2025

#26: What Happens When You Meet Your Kids Where They Are: One Mom’s Inspiring Journey Raising Neurodivergent Children—and Powerful Lessons for All Parents

1 hour 7 minutes

What does it really mean to "meet your kids where they are"—and what happens when you do? Every single child is unique. Correction. Every human being is unique. The difference is, a child has a better chance of holding onto their uniqueness, discovering their individual strengths, and walking their own path, if they have a parent who is willing to nurture that.

Many adults are too far gone. (Sorry for my brutal honesty). They've been immersed in the expectations and timelines of a society that doesn't favor diversity. Conformity has ruled their lives for so long. And unfortunately they expect their children to do the same.

But if you are a parent like my guest Anita Allen, you embrace your children and meet them where they are, with your whole heart.

In this episode, I asked my guest very personal questions, and held space for her to share her inspiring parenting journey with us. I truly appreciated listening to how Anita learned to ignore timelines, trust her instincts, and support her children’s unique paths of self-discovery, growth and independence - on their terms. Believe me, every parent can learn something from Anita.

Whether you're raising a neurodivergent child or a neurotypical one - and the differences will be made very clear in this episode, Anita’s beautiful insights will stay with you. Maybe they'll even inspire you.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough, doing too much or doing what's right for your child—this episode is for you. I am so grateful that I was able to get to know Anita. I hope you listen to her, right till the end, because it just gets better and better.

Finally, if you know someone who can benefit from Anita's experience and her parenting approach please share this. It could change a child's life.

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How to Connect With Anita Allen

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.anitaallen.ca

Horse Among Zebras: anitaallen.substack.com

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By Shari Jonas - Parenting Consultant, Educator and Author

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