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The Strange and Persistent Myth of Autism and Vaccines
To begin, no, autism is not caused by vaccines. In an age of rapidly circulating news and social media, it's more important than ever to understand the facts, especially when it comes to health. This is particularly true for the long-debunked, yet stubbornly...
Parent Coaching: Your New Secret on How to Empower Kids
I. Introduction: Navigating the Parenting Journey Do you ever feel overwhelmed by daily power struggles or wish you had a clearer roadmap for understanding your child's unique needs? Parenting, especially with neurodivergent children, can feel like navigating...
New Neurodiversity-Affirming Mental Health Cooperative in Puyallup!
Have you ever felt misunderstood in a therapy session? Searched tirelessly for a mental health professional who truly gets your experience as an individual or neurodivergent or LGBTQIA+ family member? You are not alone. Far too often, finding genuinely affirming and...
LGBTQ+ & Neurodivergent Families: Find Your Way with Dr. Rachel Hughes
I. Introduction: Dr Rachel Hughes - Your Neurodiversity Affirming Guide Is your neurodivergent teen feeling misunderstood? Are family dynamics feeling strained? Many families navigate these challenges, and finding the right support can make all the difference. "Birds...
How to Support Neurodivergent Kids with Season Changes
Ah, the season change—a time when even the most well-adjusted of us can feel a little off-kilter. Here in Washington, the daylight hours shrink dramatically from a whopping 15 hours of daylight at summer solstice to a measly 7 and a half hours at winter solstice, and...
How to Support Healthy Social Media Use with Teens
In today’s digital age, social media like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok has become an integral part of our daily lives, and even more so for teenagers. Teenagers' brains are particularly vulnerable to social media because their emotional and cognitive development is...
How to Empower Teen Digital Wellbeing: Effective Screen Time Management
Balancing screen time with your teen can feel like an uphill battle. With social media use and screen time use causing more teen anxiety and depression, teen digital wellbeing is more crucial for parents to focus on than ever before. For more information about screen...
How to Smooth the Way Back to School with Gentle Parenting
The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for families. While the lazy days of sun and play wind down, the anticipation of a new school year begins to build. For children, this transition can be particularly challenging, filled with excitement and anxiety. However,...
Where Social Media Laws Fail To Protect Kids
In today's digital era, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. While it offers numerous benefits, the impact on young minds can be concerning. In fact, the impact on social media on our children has become a bipartisan issue that transcends g...