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Parental Burnout Is Real—Here’s What Helps - Guest: Vanessa Fox- A Parent's Guide To Child Development
We dive into the often-overlooked reality of parental burnout, especially among families raising neurodivergent children.
Our guest, Vanessa Fox, is a neurodivergent pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach with 15+ years of experience—and her own lived journey through burnout.Vanessa shares practical, trauma-informed strategies for burnout.
🔔 Subscribe for more expert tips on child development, regulation, and parenting with heart.
Timestamps:
1:05 What is parental burnout?
4:41 Burnout connected to parents' dysregulated nervous system
5:49 What is dysregulation?
7:15 How can a parent tell if they are in a fight, flight, or freeze?
9:20 Why is it important for parents to lower their own demands first before trying to support a dysregulated child?
10:09 Why is doing nothing sometimes the best next step?
13:40 Regulation Reset
17:46 Why logic doesn't work when you're in fight, flight, or freeze mode
18:52 Failing their child when they're not calm themselves
22:24 How can a parent figure out which of these to use in the moment?
26:53 What are your suggestions for parents who want to build regulation practices but feel like they have no capacity left?
28:34 Vanessa's personal burnout experience and how it shaped her guide
30:06 Small changes parents can make today
35:36 Where to find Vanessa
About Vanessa Fox:
Vanessa Fox is a neurodivergent pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach with 15+ years of experience supporting families of Autistic and ADHD children through emotional, sensory and behavioral challenges from a trauma informed lens. Through Movement with Meaning and DEN (Develop Educate Nurture), she guides parents, therapists, and teachers through methods of co-regulation, strengths-based strategies, and practical tools for everyday life to help parents and kids feel more confident and empowered.
SocialMedia links:
DEN FB:https://www.facebook.com/DENDevelopEducateNurtureMovementwithMeaning
FB:https://www.facebook.com/MovementwithMeaningDEN IG:https://www.instagram.com/den_developeducatenurture
Vanessa Fox IG:https://www.instagram.com/vanessafoxot
Other Website:https://www.developeducatenurture.com/
Contact: 813-448-2858 or [email protected]
About Annamarie von Firley:
After 20 years of owning and running her own fashion house, reVamp, Annamarie von Firley returned to her toy design roots. With a BA in Wooden Toy Design and Construction and a BFA in Furniture Design, she took her knowledge of child development and expertise in play to found Adventuretown Toy Emporium in 2016. In the Summer of 2020, it became apparent to her that pandemic lockdowns were going to have a profound effect on the development of babies born after 2018.
About Fledglings' Flight:
At Fledglings Flight, we understand that every child is unique and deserves the best opportunities for growth and learning. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of play-based exercises specifically designed for children from birth to 3 years of age. These exercises are carefully curated to stimulate their cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development.With our user-friendly app, parents and caregivers have access to a library of engaging exercises that change monthly. You can customize your daily routine by selecting exercises that align with your child's developmental needs. As a Basic Member, you can track your child's milestones and receive insights into their progress. For even more personalized guidance, our Premium Members gain access to a developmental profile.
Follow us:
Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.com/
App: https://app.FledglingsFlight.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fledglingsflight/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Fledglings.Flight
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FledglingsFlight/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fledglings-flight/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fledglingsflight/
Music: Purple Planet Music
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By Annamarie von FirleyWe dive into the often-overlooked reality of parental burnout, especially among families raising neurodivergent children.
Our guest, Vanessa Fox, is a neurodivergent pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach with 15+ years of experience—and her own lived journey through burnout.Vanessa shares practical, trauma-informed strategies for burnout.
🔔 Subscribe for more expert tips on child development, regulation, and parenting with heart.
Timestamps:
1:05 What is parental burnout?
4:41 Burnout connected to parents' dysregulated nervous system
5:49 What is dysregulation?
7:15 How can a parent tell if they are in a fight, flight, or freeze?
9:20 Why is it important for parents to lower their own demands first before trying to support a dysregulated child?
10:09 Why is doing nothing sometimes the best next step?
13:40 Regulation Reset
17:46 Why logic doesn't work when you're in fight, flight, or freeze mode
18:52 Failing their child when they're not calm themselves
22:24 How can a parent figure out which of these to use in the moment?
26:53 What are your suggestions for parents who want to build regulation practices but feel like they have no capacity left?
28:34 Vanessa's personal burnout experience and how it shaped her guide
30:06 Small changes parents can make today
35:36 Where to find Vanessa
About Vanessa Fox:
Vanessa Fox is a neurodivergent pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach with 15+ years of experience supporting families of Autistic and ADHD children through emotional, sensory and behavioral challenges from a trauma informed lens. Through Movement with Meaning and DEN (Develop Educate Nurture), she guides parents, therapists, and teachers through methods of co-regulation, strengths-based strategies, and practical tools for everyday life to help parents and kids feel more confident and empowered.
SocialMedia links:
DEN FB:https://www.facebook.com/DENDevelopEducateNurtureMovementwithMeaning
FB:https://www.facebook.com/MovementwithMeaningDEN IG:https://www.instagram.com/den_developeducatenurture
Vanessa Fox IG:https://www.instagram.com/vanessafoxot
Other Website:https://www.developeducatenurture.com/
Contact: 813-448-2858 or [email protected]
About Annamarie von Firley:
After 20 years of owning and running her own fashion house, reVamp, Annamarie von Firley returned to her toy design roots. With a BA in Wooden Toy Design and Construction and a BFA in Furniture Design, she took her knowledge of child development and expertise in play to found Adventuretown Toy Emporium in 2016. In the Summer of 2020, it became apparent to her that pandemic lockdowns were going to have a profound effect on the development of babies born after 2018.
About Fledglings' Flight:
At Fledglings Flight, we understand that every child is unique and deserves the best opportunities for growth and learning. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of play-based exercises specifically designed for children from birth to 3 years of age. These exercises are carefully curated to stimulate their cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development.With our user-friendly app, parents and caregivers have access to a library of engaging exercises that change monthly. You can customize your daily routine by selecting exercises that align with your child's developmental needs. As a Basic Member, you can track your child's milestones and receive insights into their progress. For even more personalized guidance, our Premium Members gain access to a developmental profile.
Follow us:
Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.com/
App: https://app.FledglingsFlight.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fledglingsflight/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Fledglings.Flight
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FledglingsFlight/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fledglings-flight/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fledglingsflight/
Music: Purple Planet Music