On The Hard Days

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Ep.44 I Worry What People Think of My Child Aug 31, 2021

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However, I can't control what people think. What I CAN control is what I think of my child. And if I accept who he/she is, and I accept who I am - then there's nothing to worry about.
The theme for our mini-episodes this week is the fear of being judged. Each day, I'll touch upon a way I view this topic that has helped me understand and accept myself as a mother of a neurodiverse child. Thank you so much for tuning in.
Does this episode resonate with you today? Please reach out and send me a DM on Instagram, or email me at ontheharddays@gmail.com. I'd LOVE to hear from you. Have a suggestion for a topic I should cover in the future? Let me hear it!

Ep.43 Mom Katie Dalbey on Sharing Power and Control With Our Kids Aug 30, 2021

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In This Episode: Katie is a wonderful mom who has worked really hard at understanding and supporting her child's development. Kids need to feel safe and supported, and that means sometimes we have to share the control and power with them. We also talk about:
-Balancing the needs of a career with the needs of neurodiverse kids
-How to check yourself to meet your own needs
-The difference between kindness and politeness
You can find more information and support from Katie by going to fiveminutemeltdownmagic.com or keystokindness.com
MORE:
-Want to be a part of my new support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Please leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.42 Setting (and Keeping) Boundaries is Harder With Neurodiverse Kids Aug 27, 2021

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...it's just a fact. If you have a friend with neurotypical children and she sets and keeps boundaries like a boss, maybe it's because of the fact that - her children are neurotypical! So cut yourself some slack - you're doing an amazing job.
The theme for our mini-episodes this week is boundaries. Each day, I'll touch upon a way I view this topic that has helped me understand and accept myself as a mother of a neurodiverse child. Thank you so much for tuning in.
Does this episode resonate with you today? Please reach out and send me a DM on Instagram, or email me at ontheharddays@gmail.com. I'd LOVE to hear from you. Have a suggestion for a topic I should cover in the future? Let me hear it!

Ep.41 It's okay to bend your boundaries around the needs of your child. Aug 26, 2021

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...Isn't that what parenting is all about, anyway? Meeting the needs of your child? Sometimes, that has to be on their terms, not yours.
The theme for our mini-episodes this week is boundaries. Each day, I'll touch upon a way I view this topic that has helped me understand and accept myself as a mother of a neurodiverse child. Thank you so much for tuning in.
Does this episode resonate with you today? Please reach out and send me a DM on Instagram, or email me at ontheharddays@gmail.com. I'd LOVE to hear from you. Have a suggestion for a topic I should cover in the future? Let me hear it!

Ep.40 Forgive Yourself For the Boundaries You Set That You Don't Hold Aug 25, 2021

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...because we're all human, and if someone acts like they stay firm in every parenting decision they make, they're lying.
The theme for our mini-episodes this week is boundaries. Each day, I'll touch upon a way I view this topic that has helped me understand and accept myself as a mother of a neurodiverse child. Thank you so much for tuning in.
Does this episode resonate with you today? Please reach out and send me a DM on Instagram, or email me at ontheharddays@gmail.com. I'd LOVE to hear from you. Have a suggestion for a topic I should cover in the future? Let me hear it!

Ep.39 You Get To Decide What Your Boundaries Look Like Aug 24, 2021

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...AND you get to decide if you hold them!
The theme for our mini-episodes this week is boundaries. Each day, I'll touch upon a way I view this topic that has helped me understand and accept myself as a mother of a neurodiverse child. Thank you so much for tuning in.
Does this episode resonate with you today? Please reach out and send me a DM on Instagram, or email me at ontheharddays@gmail.com. I'd LOVE to hear from you. Have a suggestion for a topic I should cover in the future? Let me hear it!

Ep.38 Mom Charlotte Wilkinson on How Advocating For Your Neurodiverse Child in School Becomes a Full-Time Job Aug 23, 2021

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*Special Introduction: Mothers Together re-opens on September 1st! This is the place you can't find anywhere else on the internet - a judgement-free community with small support groups for moms like us, raising neurodiverse kids. Head to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up!
In This Episode: Charlotte is a mom who, just like the rest of us, fights fiercely for her child. We discuss at length how the education system often doesn't understand our children - especially with issues like field trips, inclusion, behavior struggles, etc. Charlotte not only is an advocate, but she has really great, innovative ideas for helping teachers and staff get to know our kids. We also talk about:
-What inclusion could look like for children with challenging behaviors
-Lack of equality in the classroom
-When "bad" behaviors = assumptions about the child's ability to learn
-The need for open communication between teacher and parent
MORE:
-Want to be a part of my new support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Please leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.37 Mom Amy Nielsen on Taking a Systematic Approach to Building Your Village Aug 16, 2021

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*Special Introduction: Mothers Together re-opens on September 1st! This is the place you can't find anywhere else on the internet - a judgement-free community with small support groups for moms like us, raising neurodiverse kids. Head to ontheharddays.com/motherstogether to sign up!
In This Episode: Amy is a caregiver coach, a parent advocate, an author, and the mom of a neurodiverse child. In this episode, she unpacks the need for every mom to have their village - but not just any village. She takes a systematic approach to building a team who understand the needs of out-of-the-box kids. It's a different way of thinking about finding your people - and her step by step ideas make total sense. We also talk about:
-Comparing raising neurotypical kids to neurodiverse kids
-Ditching the "traditional" approach to parenting
-Listening to your mama gut instinct.
You can find out more about Amy and what she does on her website, Big Abilities.
MORE:
-Want to be a part of my new support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Please leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.36 Mom Mathilde Cerioli on Taking a Playful, *Inconsistent* Approach to Parenting Neurodiverse Kids Aug 09, 2021

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What an episode! Mathilde not only has neurodiverse children, but she herself has ADHD. She also has a doctorate in neuroscience and is the co-founder of Fly Little Dragon (see more below!) In this great conversation, we touch on:
-Using PLAY techniques to help with executive functioning struggles
-Rethinking how we get our kids to do tasks they hate (such as chores)
-Giving ourselves permission to CHANGE our parenting styles and techniques to find what works (consistently inconsistent!)
-Strategies for picky eaters
-ADHD in girls
...and much more!
Check out her site, Fly Little Dragon, which provides printables and other resources for moms raising neurodiverse kids. It's a fantastic support for us!
MORE:
-Want to be a part of my new support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Please leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.35 Appreciation & Gratitude, Even On The Hard Days Aug 02, 2021

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If you follow me on IG, you know I've been quiet the last week or so. We've had an unexpected, tragic death in our family - completely altering our lives. In this mini-episode, I talk more about that, a funny story about Mr. 5 and how he's processing grief, and a neighbor whose words brought me back to the microphone. It's an 11 minute update on appreciating this life - even on the hard days.
MORE:
-Want to be a part of my new support group Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to join the waiting list!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Please leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

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