🎧 Episode 2 Description

Afraid of the Diagnosis? This Shift Changes Everything

Getting your child’s diagnosis can be one of the scariest moments in a parent’s journey. The fear, the questions, and the “what ifs” can feel overwhelming. But there’s one powerful shift that can change everything: moving from asking “What’s wrong with my child?” to seeing “Who is my child, really?”

In this episode of Parenting Pivot, Patrick talks with Dr. Liz Angoff, Licensed Educational Psychologist and author of Our Brains and the Brain Building Books. With years of experience helping families turn confusion into clarity, Dr. Angoff shares practical ways parents can move past fear, connect with their kids, and build hope for the future.

👉 You’ll learn:

• Why fear is a natural first response to a diagnosis — and how to work through it.

• The mindset shift that helps you see your child for who they are, not just their label.

• How to talk with kids about their diagnosis in empowering, age-appropriate ways.

Whether you’re at the beginning of this journey or looking for encouragement along the way, this conversation offers both reassurance and practical steps forward.

🌐 Learn more at: ParentingPivot.com