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Samantha Foote, a music therapist and parent coach, discusses her work with neurodivergent children and the benefits of music therapy. She explains that neurodivergence encompasses conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and emphasizes the importance of supporting individuals with these conditions rather than trying to 'fix' them. Samantha shares her personal experience as a mother of three neurodivergent children and highlights the positive impact of early intervention and music therapy. She also addresses the genetic nature of neurodivergence and the need for understanding and acceptance in society. Samantha Foote shares her experience as a mother of three autistic children and a business owner. She discusses the challenges of parenting neurodivergent kids and the importance of low demand parenting. Samantha emphasizes the need for open communication and compromise with her husband to ensure they are on the same page in raising their children. She also talks about the importance of leaning into her children's passions and interests and supporting their individual paths. Samantha shares her journey of starting her own business and the growth she has experienced. She highlights the significance of seeking support, such as counseling and business coaching, and the value of networking and mastermind groups. Samantha discusses the balance between being a mom and a business owner, acknowledging the mom guilt she experiences but also recognizing the positive impact her work has on her mental health. She encourages stay-at-home moms to explore their desires and seek counseling to navigate the transition back into the workforce. Samantha shares her admiration for her own mother and the qualities she values in a super mom. She expresses her excitement to teach her children piano and the joy she feels when her kids show love and affection. Samantha's evergreen message to future generations is to be kind, curious, and understanding towards others.
About Guest, Samantha Foote:
Samantha is a board-certified Neurologic Music Therapy fellow and leverages the power of music to support neurodivergent individuals. She is also a Positive Discipline Parent Educator, providing adults with positive and effective parenting strategies.
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Samantha Foote, a music therapist and parent coach, discusses her work with neurodivergent children and the benefits of music therapy. She explains that neurodivergence encompasses conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and emphasizes the importance of supporting individuals with these conditions rather than trying to 'fix' them. Samantha shares her personal experience as a mother of three neurodivergent children and highlights the positive impact of early intervention and music therapy. She also addresses the genetic nature of neurodivergence and the need for understanding and acceptance in society. Samantha Foote shares her experience as a mother of three autistic children and a business owner. She discusses the challenges of parenting neurodivergent kids and the importance of low demand parenting. Samantha emphasizes the need for open communication and compromise with her husband to ensure they are on the same page in raising their children. She also talks about the importance of leaning into her children's passions and interests and supporting their individual paths. Samantha shares her journey of starting her own business and the growth she has experienced. She highlights the significance of seeking support, such as counseling and business coaching, and the value of networking and mastermind groups. Samantha discusses the balance between being a mom and a business owner, acknowledging the mom guilt she experiences but also recognizing the positive impact her work has on her mental health. She encourages stay-at-home moms to explore their desires and seek counseling to navigate the transition back into the workforce. Samantha shares her admiration for her own mother and the qualities she values in a super mom. She expresses her excitement to teach her children piano and the joy she feels when her kids show love and affection. Samantha's evergreen message to future generations is to be kind, curious, and understanding towards others.
About Guest, Samantha Foote:
Samantha is a board-certified Neurologic Music Therapy fellow and leverages the power of music to support neurodivergent individuals. She is also a Positive Discipline Parent Educator, providing adults with positive and effective parenting strategies.