Autism, ADHD and Us Three

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neurodivergent, Christmas, parenting, boundaries, self-compassion, sensory overload, holiday tips, family traditions, mental health, positivity, AuDHD

Summary

In this episode, Jenny discusses how neurodivergent individuals and parents can navigate the overwhelming festive season. She shares personal experiences and practical tips on setting boundaries, managing sensory overload, and prioritizing self-compassion. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a comfortable environment, doing Christmas in a way that suits individual families, and planning ahead to ensure a joyful holiday experience. Jenny encourages listeners to let go of societal expectations and focus on what truly matters during the festive season.takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Festive Season as Neurodivergent Parents

03:13 Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for a Joyful Christmas

06:10 Setting Boundaries: The Power of Saying No

08:59 Creating a Comfortable Environment: Sensory Considerations

11:51 Self-Compassion and Meeting Your Own Needs

15:13 Doing Christmas Your Way: Embracing Individual Traditions

18:05 Planning Ahead: The Importance of Preparation

20:52 Quality Over Quantity: Redefining Family Visits

24:08 Recap and Final Thoughts: Embracing Your Christmas

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In this episode I delve into the importance of reducing negative self-talk and cultivating self-compassion. I discuss how negative self-talk can erode self-esteem and confidence, and how practicing self-kindness can lead to positive transformations in our lives.

I also explore the significance of teaching children to recognize and challenge negative self-talk, helping them develop a healthier mindset. By understanding the brain's natural negativity bias and training it to focus on the positive, we can cultivate greater happiness and resilience.

Throughout the episode, I emphasize the power of self-acceptance and a growth mindset in navigating life's challenges. I highlight the benefits of celebrating small wins and building a strong sense of self-worth, which can enhance motivation and overall well-being.

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Podcast Episode Summary: Parenting with Autonomy and Understanding

In this episode, I discuss my unique approach to parenting with my husband, Pete. Yes, I've managed to persuade him to come on as a guest! We prioritise our children's needs over societal expectations, focusing on building their autonomy and understanding of their own feelings.

Key takeaways from our conversation include:

• Prioritising children's needs: We believe it's essential to put our children's needs first, even if it means going against societal norms.
• Validating emotions: We support our children's emotions, helping them understand and express themselves.
• Autonomy in clothing: We encourage our children to make their own clothing choices, fostering their independence.
• Relaxed approach to language: We allow our children to use a variety of language, teaching them when and where it's appropriate.

We also delve into specific topics like:

• Teaching about swearing: We've found that teaching our children about the context of swearing helps them understand why it might be offensive.
• Involving children in decisions: We believe it's important to give our children a voice in decisions that affect them, such as choosing holidays or decorating their rooms.
• Sharing personal challenges: We've found that sharing our own struggles with our children helps them understand that everyone faces difficulties.

By modelling self-acceptance and healthy coping mechanisms, we hope to equip our children with the tools they need to navigate life's challenges.

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Welcome to Season 1 Episode 9. This is the final episode of the season. I'll be back with Season 2 in September 2024. Thanks for listening!

Today I’m talking about the idea that stimming can be perceived as "attention seeking", why I think that is and the impact it has had on me and how I show up. Also how we deal with being perceived as a family and somethings that we do to help us build confidence in being our authentic selves in the world.

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Welcome to Season 1 Episode 8. Thanks for listening!

Today I’m talking about meltdowns as an adult who has meltdowns and the parent of two AuDHD kids who have meltdowns. I share what they look like for us, when they happen and how we deal with them in our household.

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Welcome to Season 1 Episode 7. Thanks for listening! Today I’m sharing 5 top tips which have helped me cope better as an AuDHD parent. These are personal to me but can be adapted to anyone's parenting and have been key to me being able to (more often) show up as the mum I want to be for my girls.

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Welcome to Season 1 Episode 6. Thanks for listening! Today I’m talking about how I changed my parenting style from chaotic and over reactive to calm and curious (mostly!). I share the 5 questions which have had a major impact on how we parent our children and how they can help you too. Here is a link to my free resource to support you with developing your own parenting curiosity: https://shop.beacons.ai/audhdistically.me/74dfdb06-3a30-44a9-a6f7-f9a2576cbb4a

Hello! Welcome to Season 1 Episode 5. Today’s episode is inspired by me putting up a new shower curtain when I should have been putting my shoes on to go out with my family!!

Hello! Welcome to Season 1 Episode 4. Today’s episode is inspired by our morning routine today and how decision paralysis can be made worse by interoception issues. I also talk about how I am trying to help myself and the girls to broaden our capacity to deal with challenges in this area.

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