Today Colleen is talking about helping our children draw healthy boundaries, with the example of family members wanting a hug when our child is not comfortable giving one. This question was submitted during one of the group coaching events in The Learners Lab, a Raising Lifelong Learners online community for neurodiverse homeschooling families. Each month in the Lab Colleen hosts a group coaching night. Parents can submit their questions ahead of time and Colleen will take the time to answer each one.

One goal we have for our neurodiverse kids is the ability to advocate for themselves as they grow older. One of the best ways to do this is by honoring their needs. Perhaps you have a child with a sensory struggle, anxiety around others, or becomes easily overwhelmed in new environments. When we acknowledge their limits and draw healthy boundaries we teach our kids that it is healthy to know what they need and express it kindly to others.

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Additional Links and Resources

Raising Lifelong Learners Community - The Learners Lab

Masterclass| Building Family Connections

Raising Resilient Sons by Collleen Kessler, M.Ed.

Respecting Your Child's Sensory Needs: When You Have to Say "No"

I Hate My Son's Headphones

Am I Spoiling My Child or Accommodating His Special Needs?

A Unique Place For Gifted And Twice Exceptional Kids To Thrive

My Child Won't Wear Socks: Dressing A Child With Sensory Processing Disorder

Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham

The Social Emotional Needs Of Gifted And Neurodiverse Children

If He's REALLY So Smart… When Gifted Kids Struggle

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