Okay, this is an important distinction and will change the focus significantly from co-parents who are neurodivergent/queer to parents who have neurodivergent/queer kids and are working together (presumably with another parent, whether they are still together or...
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....
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,...
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...
Since screens have become a near immersive experience for our society, the mental health of adolescents has also taken a nosedive, with rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rising sharply. Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Anxious...
Every parent knows that feeling when a storm is brewing—the mood in the room shifts, and a quiet tension wraps around your child like a gathering cloud. For parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children, these storms—meltdowns—can sweep through a day with...
