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π§ Episode 9 β Transitions, Teen Independence & The First-Ever Perfect Bath
This week on The NeuroDadverse, Ben and Dan reflect on the sometimes messy, sometimes magical balancing act of parenting neurodivergent kids over the summer.
They cover emotional transitions, the challenge of growing teen independence, gaming boundaries, family sleepovers, unexpected sibling support, and how routines donβt always go to plan β especially when you think you've finally cracked them.
Also in this episode: social wins, reflective garden chats, risk-taking with family days out, and the first-ever 10/10 bath time score (complete with nail-cleaning and hair drying support from a sibling!).
If youβve ever felt overwhelmed by progress, regression, joy and rage all in the same day β youβll feel right at home.
π¬ Topics this episode:
Transition challenges & when "when/then" plans fail
Supporting teen gaming without judgment
Sibling relationships & supportive moments
Wins in verbal and non-verbal communication
Reflecting on emotional growth vs surface behaviours
Navigating plans, surprises & soft play fears
The first-ever 10/10 bath time score
π CHAPTERS BELOW for easy navigation.
00:00 β Welcome to Episode 9
01:00 β Week in Three Words: Exciting, Quick Win, Relaxing
02:30 β Kids' sleepover, football, and gaming
04:00 β Oscar's sensory needs & table socialising
06:30 β Sensory comfort and family dynamic changes
07:30 β Reconnecting moments and communication joy
09:00 β More data, more overthinking in summer
10:30 β Parenting worry about solo gaming and disconnection
12:00 β Struggles getting to the sleepover
14:30 β Teen challenge: clothes & tech packing meltdown
16:00 β Building regulation back from frustration
17:30 β The next day's transition goes smoothly
18:30 β Big picture reflections on parenting ND kids
19:30 β Wins: Communication breakthroughs and self-advocacy
21:00 β Frankie sets clear boundaries & uses voice
23:30 β Ben's parenting win: Mabel's best football game ever
26:00 β Intense singing & in-game focus
28:00 β Looking ahead to the week: bus rides, beaches & open-top chaos
30:00 β Soft play memories & risk-taking parenting
32:00 β Preparing for unexpected reactions and resilience
34:00 β Social stories, spontaneity & holding back info
36:00 β Planning vs over-prepping transitions
39:00 β The soft play vs beach discussion
40:00 β Letting go of judgment from other adults
41:30 β Default bath talk: stimulation vs relaxation
44:00 β **Oscarβs first 10/10 bath score!**
46:00 β Sibling support and unexpected joy
48:00 β The power of grandparent feedback
50:00 β Reframing surprise wins & emotional support
52:00 β Outro: Listener callout & wrap-up
π‘ If this episode resonates:
π Subscribe for weekly relatable ND parenting chats
π Like & share to help more parents find us
π¬ Email us: [email protected]
π² TikTok / Instagram: @NeuroDadversePodcast
#NeurodiverseParenting #TeenIndependence #SENDLife #NeurodivergentTeens #TransitionStruggles #SensoryProcessing #ParentingWins #FamilySupport #10OutOf10Bath #SiblingBonding #SoftPlaySurprises #NeuroDadverse
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π§ Episode 9 β Transitions, Teen Independence & The First-Ever Perfect Bath
This week on The NeuroDadverse, Ben and Dan reflect on the sometimes messy, sometimes magical balancing act of parenting neurodivergent kids over the summer.
They cover emotional transitions, the challenge of growing teen independence, gaming boundaries, family sleepovers, unexpected sibling support, and how routines donβt always go to plan β especially when you think you've finally cracked them.
Also in this episode: social wins, reflective garden chats, risk-taking with family days out, and the first-ever 10/10 bath time score (complete with nail-cleaning and hair drying support from a sibling!).
If youβve ever felt overwhelmed by progress, regression, joy and rage all in the same day β youβll feel right at home.
π¬ Topics this episode:
Transition challenges & when "when/then" plans fail
Supporting teen gaming without judgment
Sibling relationships & supportive moments
Wins in verbal and non-verbal communication
Reflecting on emotional growth vs surface behaviours
Navigating plans, surprises & soft play fears
The first-ever 10/10 bath time score
π CHAPTERS BELOW for easy navigation.
00:00 β Welcome to Episode 9
01:00 β Week in Three Words: Exciting, Quick Win, Relaxing
02:30 β Kids' sleepover, football, and gaming
04:00 β Oscar's sensory needs & table socialising
06:30 β Sensory comfort and family dynamic changes
07:30 β Reconnecting moments and communication joy
09:00 β More data, more overthinking in summer
10:30 β Parenting worry about solo gaming and disconnection
12:00 β Struggles getting to the sleepover
14:30 β Teen challenge: clothes & tech packing meltdown
16:00 β Building regulation back from frustration
17:30 β The next day's transition goes smoothly
18:30 β Big picture reflections on parenting ND kids
19:30 β Wins: Communication breakthroughs and self-advocacy
21:00 β Frankie sets clear boundaries & uses voice
23:30 β Ben's parenting win: Mabel's best football game ever
26:00 β Intense singing & in-game focus
28:00 β Looking ahead to the week: bus rides, beaches & open-top chaos
30:00 β Soft play memories & risk-taking parenting
32:00 β Preparing for unexpected reactions and resilience
34:00 β Social stories, spontaneity & holding back info
36:00 β Planning vs over-prepping transitions
39:00 β The soft play vs beach discussion
40:00 β Letting go of judgment from other adults
41:30 β Default bath talk: stimulation vs relaxation
44:00 β **Oscarβs first 10/10 bath score!**
46:00 β Sibling support and unexpected joy
48:00 β The power of grandparent feedback
50:00 β Reframing surprise wins & emotional support
52:00 β Outro: Listener callout & wrap-up
π‘ If this episode resonates:
π Subscribe for weekly relatable ND parenting chats
π Like & share to help more parents find us
π¬ Email us: [email protected]
π² TikTok / Instagram: @NeuroDadversePodcast
#NeurodiverseParenting #TeenIndependence #SENDLife #NeurodivergentTeens #TransitionStruggles #SensoryProcessing #ParentingWins #FamilySupport #10OutOf10Bath #SiblingBonding #SoftPlaySurprises #NeuroDadverse
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.