Welcome to Raising Lifelong Learners, the podcast that delves into the challenges and triumphs of parenting exceptional children while fostering a lifelong love for learning.

Today's guest is Dayna Abraham, author of the newly released book, Calm the Chaos. Dayna is the founder of Calm the Chaos Parenting and the popular parenting blog, Lemon Lime Adventures. She's worked with hundreds of thousands of parents around the world struggling with some of the most challenging behaviors to go from barely surviving to creating families that work together, advocate for each other and empower each other. She's the best-selling author of Sensory Processing 101 and Superkids Activity Guide.

In today's episode, we tackle an important issue: helping children articulate their discomfort and advocate for themselves. Dayna shares personal anecdotes and strategies for empowering children to express their feelings and communicate their needs effectively. Join us as we explore the stages of self-advocacy, discuss homeschooling pressures, and delve into the power of modeling behavior and open communication.

Get ready to feel supported, understood, and inspired by our incredible community of parents raising exceptional children. Let's dive in!

Find Calm the Chaos here: http://calmthechaosbook.com

Connect with Dayna on social here: https://www.facebook.com/calmthechaosparenting

Calm the Chaos workshop: https://calmthechaosworkshop.com/

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