Did you forget next week is Valentine's Day and are in a bind of what to send to school? Yes, we've all been there. Listen in for a quick 10 minute episode with a couple tips that I've used in the past. And knowing that yes, you're not the only parent that has gone to the store last minute to pick up something to send to school. It's still a win whatever you send!  Happy Valentine's Day - hope these tips are helpful!

Check out the Parents Connecting Facebook group where I'll post a resource that you can download, print, and send off if you're really in a pinch. 

References: https://www.canva.com/

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Are you experiencing challenges in your relationship? Do you seem to fight about the same things over and over? Do you feel like you're living on a separate planet from your spouse or speaking different language? Are you lonely or lack emotional connectivity with your partner?  Welcome to the world of neurodiversity.  I've discovered something incredible - that neurological differences can be the answer for so many people hurting in their relationships. 

In this episode we talk to Grace Myhill, a couples coach, clinical consultant, group facilitator, and so much more. She specifically focuses on neurodiverse relationships. We'll unpack what the term neurodiversity means, the constellations of traits, the autism spectrum, and some of the challenges that couples face - and more important, the resources that can help navigate these differences. She also talks about how some of her clients have been married for 10, 20, 30, 40... and yes even 50 years before they figure out what was causing their challenges!  Listen in now so you can bypass potentially years of pain by gaining an understanding of what the core issues really are and how to get help.

References:

https://www.aane.org/resources/adults/neurodiverse-couples-coaching/

https://aane.thinkific.com/courses/101-for-couples   (Use Coupon Code Rashida25 for 25% off)

https://www.gracemyhill.com/

https://www.aane.org/

https://aane.thinkific.com/

In this episode, you'll hear straight from me and what I think about parenting and the confusion we have when we try to be everything to our kids all at once. This is a quick listen that will provide you a little reassurance that you're doing a great job when you're just loving your kids. So many of us get overwhelmed by everything we think we need to be doing and giving our children. Sometimes, just being there, showing up, and loving them is actually enough in that moment. Skip trying to teach them everything they might learn in school (except if you're a homeschool teacher of course!), and give them opportunities of laughing, playing, and feeling supported.

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In this episode, I interview long-time friend Teale, who opens up and shares her story about her first pregnancy, the pain and grief she experienced on the journey of having her first child, and the beautiful path that has emerged since. As a mom of four, including one with special needs, we talk about what a typical day is like and the constant adaptation that's required when balancing a household.  

Listen in as Teale shares her story in a real and authentic way. You'll hear her talk about what she felt when hearing that her daughter was diagnosed with the rare Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome, the resilience she embodies, the day-to-day struggles that many moms deal with, and what brings her joy. 

DEDICATION :

This episode is dedicated to Teale's mom, Mary Lawson Rivers, who passed away earlier this month. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to send our condolences to Teale and her entire family as she grieves the loss of her mother. We wish her comfort during this difficult times, send our loving thoughts and prayers.

"A mother's love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on-like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you peace." -Unknown

References:

To learn more about Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome please visit http://wolfhirschhorn.org/

For more information on other rare diseases, please visit https://globalgenes.org/

"Common and normal are not the same."-Kelly Dean

Listen in on this sneak peak where I share a few clips of my interview with Kelly Dean, founder of the Tummy Team, an international online physical therapy clinic. As a physical therapist for over 25 years, Kelly talks about what a diastasis recti is (separation of the abdominal walls), her own journey to finding out she had one, and how 47 of 50 women she checked in one day had no idea they also had this condition. She talks about how sometimes we've confused conditions that are so common as normal... but they aren't 'normal.'  If you've ever experienced back pain, have a little 'mom' belly, or feel disconnected to yourself post pregnancy - you're going to want to listen to this. Share this with anyone that you might think will also benefit.

You can find out more about Kelly Dean's international online clinic at https://online.thetummyteam.com/   

The full episode will air Friday, January 13th. 

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