Tell The Others

Why are we triggered when our kids "copy bad behavior"? It has a lot to do with the stories we tell ourselves about the way they're acting. If we shift our perspective just slightly, we can reduce conflict AND build the emotional regulation muscle in our children. Here's what Heidi covers in this podcast, taken from a live Q&A call in her parenting program: • Why the stories we tell ourselves can increase conflict with our kids • The hidden reason why our bodies switch to 'fight-or-flight' when we think we're being manipulated • What our children *actually* need when it seems like they're *choosing* difficult behavior -- Strong-willed child at home? Discover just how S.P.I.C.Y. they are with this quick, 5-minute quiz 👉 *https://heidilinks.com/quiz-pod* At the end, you'll receive a free, in-depth report containing a bunch of insights and helpful strategies to meet their unique needs! -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

What if the secret to parenting an ADHD child isn’t trying harder—but trying differently? ADHD brains are wired differently, and so are their challenges. ADHD coach Sharon Cohen shares her journey from chaos to calm and how you can tailor solutions to your family’s unique needs. After spending over $30,000 in her son's first year post-diagnosis and developing an autoimmune condition from burnout, Sharon discovered that success comes not from trying harder, but from trying *differently*. In this episode of Tell The Others, Heidi and Sharon dive deep into the surprising strategies that work for ADHD families while avoiding shame and overwhelm. Timecodes 00:00 - Introducing Sharon Colon. 01:33 - Sharon's ADHD origin story. 07:54 - The gift of lived experience. 17:05 - What is ADHD coaching? 25:17 - One-handed systems. 38:44 - Working with your brain. 41:50 - Five ADHD parenting tips. 52:37 - Connection over correction. 1:04:54 - Limiting beliefs about ADHD. 1:11:05 - How to take action. -- Jalapeño or five-alarm fire? Take the quiz to learn your child's SPICY score now! 👇 *https://heidilinks.com/quiz-pod* -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

Ever feel like your SPICY kid is allergic to the word "no"? They're actually wired to struggle with three things that make it *look* like they're being difficult 'on purpose' (when it's really just their brain asking for help). Tune in for a perspective shift to help you parent with less stress and more connection. Explore why spicy kids struggle with “no” (and how to set boundaries that stick). Understand why connection is like oxygen for them, and what you can do about it. Learn the SPICY framework that’s transformed thousands of families around the world. -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

Dental anxiety isn't just about teeth — it's also about feeling powerless. It's a topic I covered on a recent Prism Perspective call. Tune in to learn... • How to help your child understand their anxiety • Simple strategies to make dental visits less traumatic • Why lying about pain backfires (and what to say instead) • Ways to empower your child with choice and control -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

'Does everyone need therapy?' It's kind of like asking 'does everyone need deodorant'? Not strictly. BUT... Do you remember your last train ride on a summer day? Or that Uber trip? Or the customs line at the airport? Yechh... The sights, the sounds... the... smells. Body odor (and lack of deodorant!) in a small space is kind of like our emotional struggles and unresolved traumas. Both have an impact on the people around us, and we often don't even realize it! The thing to remember is that therapy benefits everyone, not just people with severe trauma. And one of the best things we can do for our children is investing in our own mental health. By addressing our own issues, we create a healthier, more stable environment for our family to thrive in. Join me on this hot take to find out why, and learn what you can do about it. Timecodes 00:00 - Misconceptions about therapy 00:54 - Therapy as a family gift 01:23 - Understanding childhood trauma 01:58 - Recognizing personal trauma 02:56 - Addressing childhood beliefs 03:50 - Benefits for everyone -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

I don't know about you, but I like to imagine parenting as a marathon, not a sprint 🏃‍♀️ But it's hard to think long-term when every day feels like a race to the finish line. It's like the parenting version Groundhog Day... …we roll into bed exhausted, disconnected, frustrated, and anxious because we KNOW we're only hours away from doing it all again 😑 So, here's a little secret… By making small changes to the way we parent each day, the wins start to rack up - fast. And in the process, we create a beautiful legacy for future generations. That's how you become a cycle breaker - by modelling a new way of parenting for your children, your grandchildren and beyond. So where do we start? A great place is learning how to fill your child's 'buckets'. This builds a solid foundation of love and understanding while preparing them to be amazing parents themselves one day. Unpack the buckets analogy with me to learn the 3 tools you can use to help your child feel 'ok', connected and respected (which leads to better behavior and greater emotional regulation!). Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:19 - What are the buckets? 04:45 - Being a cycle breaker 05:23 - The source of resistance 06:56 - The buckets: breakdown 08:37 - The source of power struggles -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

If you're battling your teenager over late-night phone sessions, you're not alone! In this episode, Heidi shares why phone and tech boundaries are especially tricky for strong-willed and neurodivergent kids (you know - the SPICY children who don't respond to 'traditional' parenting techniques 🤣). Learn how to identify what's really driving their behavior and unpack strategies for compromise that work for everyone. Here's the question Heidi received for Q&A from a mom in the Prism Perspective community: "My 13-year-old SPICY child thinks she should be able to determine her bedtime, which would be anywhere up to 3am if I let her on school nights. "When do we enforce a ‘phones off’ policy with a SPICY child?" -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

When we're trying to improve our emotional wellbeing, we usually focus on the present or the future. But what if the key to healing and feeling ‘whole’ is actually in our past? 🤔 That's where reparenting comes in. Reparenting is about connecting with and caring for your inner child—the part of you that holds the memories and feelings from your early experiences. Sound a little ‘woo woo’... or… maybe super-interesting? Either way, this deep-dive coaching session with Leigh (one of our team members) will give you tonnes of insight into reparenting, understanding and practicing self-compassion, and breaking the glass of what we think we know about ourselves. -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

Parenting a SPICY child is often lonely, exhausting, isolating and overwhelming. I know because I have a SPICY child myself, and I see ya’ll in private practice every week 🤣 We live in a society that says children should all fit into a neat little box of behavior and personality… and if they don’t… well… it must be the parents’ fault! But most of society has no clue what it’s like to parent a SPICY child! Join me as I break down some of the myths surrounding self-compassion, and why making it a habit will forever change your life (like, in a positive way! 🤣). There’s also a little exercise at the end if you’d like to give this whole ‘self-compassion thing’ a try. -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

Heidi answers the following question in this episode: "Hi Heidi, why doesn’t positive parenting work on my spicy 8 year old? My 10 year old is so different and much more dutiful, compliant and easy. My 8 year old is aggressive, violent and hates any talk about feelings. It feels like we are all walking eggshells. My husband yells and isn’t as patient as me, but I lose it too, as nothing seems to work. I could talk about feelings and validate the emotions of my 10 year old but Mr 8 hates any kind of emotional chat. Why is he like this?" Heidi answers this question by discussing: -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

Ever wondered if transformation was possible for you, or if healing yourself was even an option outside of therapy? I chatted with my colleague and fellow therapist, Tom Ahern this week, all about our journeys in self-healing and managing our mental health. It was fascinating to dive deep into the topic and explore the idea that therapy isn’t the only route to self-healing (pretty wild - coming from two therapists!). Some of the questions we discuss: -- Connect with Tom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast Connect with Heidi Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidirogers_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/heidirogers.hello Website: www.heidirogers.com -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

One of the most common things people say to me is, "I know if I could just change my thinking and be more positive, then I’d be happy. I know it's my fault I'm unhappy because of the thoughts I choose". If it were THAT simple and just 'thinking happy thoughts' was the key to everything, then the world would be a really happy place. But it's not, because it's not that simple. Taking a 'bottom up approach' is a much easier way to find happiness. When we begin the practice of noticing how we feel: the sensations in our body, our breathing, our heart rate… we can start to unlock the causes of our unhappiness. In this podcast, I explain how to do this, and why it's so important. Prioritizing the feelings in our body over the thoughts in our mind puts us on the fast-track to happiness. -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

I often hear from parents: "My child’s teacher has recommended my son / daughter have an assessment to understand their behaviors a bit more. I’m not sure how I feel about this. I think a label will hurt them long-term and I don’t want them to be treated differently." In this clip, I share my thoughts on this and provide some guidance around WHY an assessment may or may not be helpful. I hope it helps! -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

Join Heidi and Vanessa (a trauma therapist and Licensed Mental Health Social Worker) on their deep dive into all things body image, and how to find freedom in food. Some of the topics covered: negative -- Connect with Vanessa Instagram: @vanessa_preston_ Website: www.greenlifepsychology.com CURIOUS Method registration: https://pfnl.co/XZdeT BFF Project: https://greenlifepsychology.com/the-body-food-freedom-project/ -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

I wanted to share a recent question I received in my parenting group about teenagers and their unique challenges. It opened a HUGE can of worms as I honed in on the real issue behind this mom’s concerns - a loss of control. Q: “My 17-year-old is staying in her room and isolating, not talking to us as much as she used to. I’m worried something is going on. Can you help?” It’s such a classic scenario that can lead to feelings of rejection, sadness and a loss of control for parents. But is ‘control’ the best way to parent? Will it get them to confide in you when they’re under pressure to take drugs, have sex or engage in the kind of risk-taking activities that teens are wired to explore? Or will it push them away? If you’d like some insight into what’s ‘normal’ for teenagers (even if your kids aren’t there yet!) - and why we need to parent them differently - you won’t want to miss this answer from a recent Q&A call. -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

One of the common questions I hear in my private practice is ‘Why does my child have anxiety, especially when they have nothing to be stressed about?’ While it’s easy to view their anxiety as ‘attention seeking’ or ‘being dramatic’, the key message they need from us is: you are safe, and I can help you. With that in mind, we need to reframe the way we view anxiety and understand how - and why - it shows up in our children. Join me as I dive into the origins of anxiety, how it manifests in our own lives, and how we can extend more compassion (rather than annoyance) when our children are anxious. -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

Mental Health Social Worker and nutritionist Vanessa Preston joins me to discuss the ways women are healing their relationship with their bodies and making room in their lives to pursue what's -actually- important to them. Her online program, the Body And Food Freedom Project, has received rave reviews from my clients, my friends, and moms in my parenting program, and I'm super keen to share her message because I think it's so important for everyone to hear. Vanessa's refreshing take on diet culture helps put to bed that voice that says we're somehow 'defective' because we're 'not perfect yet'. Connect with Vanessa Preston: Website: https://greenlifepsychology.com/the-body-food-freedom-project/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_preston_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vanessaprestonglp -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

Being ‘successful’ is about more than luck. It often involves learning a trade, building relationships, and staying curious - even in the face of adversity and potential failure. Join Heidi as she speaks with Joe Titus, whose experience in the finance sector and on Wall St has taught him a thing or two about the essential personality traits to be successful in any area of life. What to expect in the episode: Show notes: [01:40] Joe’s education [03:57] What motivated him to study well [07:21] When you’re having trouble finding a job [09:41] How to succeed in life after failing badly [10:43] Taking a step back is also part of personal growth [12:46] How Joe became successful [14:22] What matters most in choosing a career [15:25] Why curiosity enhances learning [17:28] Why it’s important to have a good working relationship with colleagues [20:45] What most people think about Wall Street [24:02] Choosing the right leadership styles [33:31] How do you deal with a financial crisis [37:16] The importance of doing what you love [39:48] How we can modernize the education system [41:22] Ways to make sports more affordable Connect with Joe Titus: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-titus-a789768/ -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

No matter how mentally healthy, resilient, or happy you are, we all go through times when we’re faced with something difficult. Join Heidi and guest Janine Halloran as they discuss the coping methods that suit unique personalities, and how to identify your own coping skills. What to expect in the episode: Shownotes: [01:56] [04:00] [05:54] [06:52] [10:33] [12:12] [13:30] [19:02] [20:21] [24:52] [25:41] [26:35] [27:30] [32:09] [33:30] [34:30] [40:38] [42:37] [45:13] -- Connect with Janine Halloran: Website: https://copingskillsforkids.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/encourageplay/_created/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/copingskillsforkids Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copingskillsforkids/ -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking

One of the most common questions I get is from parents is - “how do I deal with a child who is refusing to go to school?” If it's a 6 year old starting school, or a 12 year old not getting out of the car, or a 16 year old refusing to get out of bed….most parents can attest to the frustration and sadness that comes when your child refuses to go to school. I have personal experience with this with my own kids, and I can feel it in my bones when another parent is sharing their painful drop off story: “he was biting me, she was punching me, she was laying on the floor sobbing and I just had no idea what to do, he had to be pulled off me, he has missed 3 months of school so far this year.” I think it taps into our sense of helplessness as a parent….that deep knowing in those desperate moments. Parents have told me, ‘I actually can’t force them to do this. I can be patient and empathetic, and then if that doesn’t work, I can even try bribing, threatening, or shaming…but nothing works.’ It is exhausting to fight the battle of school every morning and often leaves the parents ALSO in tears, and an overwhelming sense of failure, frustration and sadness. I hear you! That’s why on last night’s Q&A call, we spent the bulk of the call talking about school refusal, what to do, and how to handle it. I called in some amazing colleagues and friends of mine, Kristi de Young, and Anne Muscatello to discuss it with me. Kristi spent around 15 years working as a school psychologist , and is now in private practice. She says on the call, that about 50% of her job as a school psych was in supporting students who didn’t want to be at school. It is SUCH a common occurrence, and we want you to know you are not alone! Kristi shares her insight and wisdom when it comes to older kids, and Anne shares her tips for younger kids. Whatever age your child is, when it comes to school drop off, we got you covered in this call with all the brain science of whats actually going on in your child’s brain at drop off, what you can be doing to best support them, and the common mistakes we often make when it comes to drop offs. I hope this call is helpful to you, and I want you to know that youre not alone in this, if you are battling every morning with a little person or a big person who just.does.not.want.to.go. -- Timecodes [3:45] - Heidi's own school refusal experience [5:01] - The question Heidi tackles [9:55] - Leave quickly, or stay longer? [11:30] - Changes in your child's brain during dropoff [13:31] - What's the real goal of a drop -- If you'd love more in-depth parenting strategies that actually work with strong-willed and neurodivergent kids, Prism Perspective is exactly what you need. No more walking on eggshells 🥚 in your own home, or pulling your hair out when generic positive parenting just adds fuel to an already blazing fire! Learn more about Prism and discover the community where strong-willed, SPICY kids are understood... and FINALLY get the parenting tools that work (with the support you need) 👇 https://heidilinks.com/prism-pod-pp -- If you find this episode helpful, please don't forget to rate and subscribe. It helps grow the channel and reach more people who need the unique tools for navigating parenthood with a strong-willed or neurodivergent child 🙂 -- Connect With Me YouTube: https://heidilinks.com/pod-yt Facebook: https://heidilinks.com/pod-fb Instagram: https://heidilinks.com/pod-ig Speaking events: https://heidilinks.com/pod-speaking