Is your child Neuro-Spicy??? Whether diagnosed or undiagnosed that doesn't matter! In this episode, I share some hard questions asked by parents during my 'Naughty or Neurodiverse?' parent/teacher workshop.

All questions have the same undertone at my events "Am I being a good parent?" What a difficlt on to tackle, but I am not one to shy away from a hard conversation, so I recorded an episode where I share all.

Parenting a Neurodiverse child who has either, Autism, ADHD, Tourettes, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Coprolalia, OCD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression or is just straight up difficult, us as parents are struggling.

I'd love to hear from you and what your tips and tricks have been when it comes to being a SUPER-PARENT! with you neurospicy kid.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Conference Highlights

02:40 Parenting Neurodivergent Children

04:53 The Role of Parents in Neurodiversity

07:40 Building Self-Esteem and Resilience

10:24 Navigating Meltdowns and Anxiety

13:26 Empowering Children Through Exposure Therapy

15:52 The Importance of Choice and Self-Reflection

18:22 Conclusion and Community Engagement

Themes

parenting, neurodiversity, self-esteem, resilience, empowerment, challenges, support, growth, ADHD, autism

Takeaways

Parenting is inherently challenging, especially with neurodiverse children.

Empower children by giving them ownership of their experiences.

Building self-esteem is crucial for children to face the world confidently.

Parents should create a supportive environment for their children to grow.

Mistakes are part of parenting; it's important to learn from them.

Encouraging children to express themselves helps build resilience.

Preparation for social situations can reduce anxiety in children.

Self-care for parents is essential to provide the best support for their children.

Open discussions about challenges can lead to collective problem-solving.

Sharing experiences can benefit the wider community and foster learning.