On The Hard Days

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Ep.34 Community in The Darkest Motherhood Moments Jul 26, 2021

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Guys, I'm switching things up on you this week! Today's episode is...just ME! I have a lot to talk about, including:
-What happened AFTER the rock-bottom parenting moment (see Episode 1!)
-The difference between Level 0, 1, or 2 Support
-Launching my support group community, Mothers Together.
Ready to sign up for Mothers Together? Click THIS LINK.

Ep.33 Mom Abigail Cram on Shedding the Fear of Raising an Out-Of-The-Box Child Jul 19, 2021

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Abigail hit on SO many truths about raising our neurodiverse kids - especially when it comes to education and giftedness. She talked about the fears we have, as moms, in meeting our kids' out-of-the-box needs, but if we push past them and lean in to who our kids truly are, we will meet their needs and ours.
Abigail's son makes an appearance in this episode (more than once!), really bringing to life the concepts she talks about. Don't miss this wonderful, real conversation with Abigail!
MORE:
-Want to be a part of my new support groups? 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.32 Mom Chrystal on the Cycle of Trauma in Raising a Neurodiverse Child Jul 12, 2021

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Chrystal is an active military wife and mom - and this is important because every time she moves (and it's quite often), she loses her entire support system! Her child has struggled immensely, and Chrystal does a beautiful job of explaining the system of traumas (both little and big) that she goes through in her motherhood.
One of the most real and raw conversations I've had yet on the show, this one isn't to be missed.
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-Be showcased as a "Mom of the Week" through my weekly newsletter "Mothers Together", which also features resources for raising out-of-the-box kids and a personal blog post. Sign up at ontheharddays.com!
-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.31 As a Mother of an Out-Of-The-Box Kid, Do You Feel SUPPORTED? Jul 09, 2021

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What we've all been missing is - support. After months of talking with so many of you about how YOU feel in raising your neurodiverse child, it's clear that you're not getting the support you need - the comradery, the solidarity, the understanding without judgement.
Until I met you guys, neither was I.
In this bonus mini episode, I'm giving you guys an inside look into my brain. I feel there's an open space for mothers like us to come together - and I have an idea.

Ep.30 Mom Stephanie Smith on Normalizing Asynchronous Development in Gifted Kids Jul 05, 2021

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Stephanie Smith has a gifted, learning-disabled child. Relatable? Twice Exceptionality is the focus of our talk, as Stephanie brings just the right amount of blunt realness to make you vigorously shake your head and say - "That's my kid!" (Or at least I did that, multiple times.)
We talk ALL about raising 2E, neurodiverse kids. Specifically, we focus on:
-Recognizing the gifts in neurodiverse people
-Society has set the parameters for "normal" - but it doesn't have to be that way
-High intelligence may only be in certain areas, and that's okay
-"Find the gold in your kid!"
MORE:
-Be showcased as a "Mom of the Week" through my weekly newsletter "Mothers Together", which also features resources for raising out-of-the-box kids and a personal blog post. Sign up at ontheharddays.com!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Be sure to leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.29 Dad(!) Chef Kibby on How Cooking Creates a Connection for Kids With Challenging Behaviors & Trauma Jun 28, 2021

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Ep.28 Mom Kimberly Heilig on How to Mother Emotionally Gifted, 2E Kids With Positive Authority Jun 21, 2021

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Guys. I struggled to find the right title for this episode, because Kim dropped so many golden nuggets - how could I possibly represent all that she said in one sentence?
We talked ALL about raising 2E, neurodiverse kids. Specifically, we focused on:
-The importance of being an authority to our 2E kids (but in a positive way)
-How being inconsistent as a mom is often better than consistency
The importance of getting the PROPER help for your child - as sometimes the wrong kind of help is more damaging!
-How 2E kids have so many layers to them that the way we parent may benefit one layer and hurt another. It's all about balance.
-Our neurodiverse kids are often emotionally gifted - but just because they hold onto so much conscience-ness doesn't mean they SHOULD.
MORE:
-Bonus episodes of my motherhood journey come out every Thursday! Access them HERE: patreon.com/ontheharddays.
-Be showcased as a "Mom of the Week" through my weekly newsletter "Mothers Together", which also features resources for raising out-of-the-box kids and a personal blog post. Sign up at ontheharddays.com!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Be sure to leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.27 Mom Delphine Rule on the Importance of Advocating for Your Neurodiverse Child at School Jun 14, 2021

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If you have a neurodiverse child in school, you'll know that our society's system of education doesn't often meet their needs. Delphine Rule is a special education teacher and an advocate for parents raising out-of-the-box kids. In this important episode, we discuss how and why parents need to advocate for their kids in a school setting.
-Bonus episodes of my motherhood journey come out every Thursday! Access them HERE: patreon.com/ontheharddays.
-Be showcased as a "Mom of the Week" through my weekly newsletter "Mothers Together", which also features resources for raising out-of-the-box kids and a personal blog post. Sign up at ontheharddays.com!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Be sure to leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.26 Mom Kendra Rogers on Viewing Neurodiverse Children Through the Lens of Their Gifts Jun 07, 2021

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I really, really love this episode. This was one of those where I continued to think about it, days after recording. Kendra Rogers has four neurodiverse children. Four. If anyone understands being deep in the trenches of tough motherhood moments, it's her. But in our conversation, she's excitedly telling me all about her children's STRENGTHS. Because not only does focusing on their gifts help guide them to be successful and happy people, but it changes the way YOU see them, despite the challenges they might face. This episode truly hit home for me, and I hope it does for you as well.
-Bonus episodes of my motherhood journey come out every Thursday! Access them HERE: patreon.com/ontheharddays.
-Be showcased as a "Mom of the Week" through my weekly newsletter "Mothers Together", which also features resources for raising out-of-the-box kids and a personal blog post. Sign up at ontheharddays.com!
-Subscribe to On The Hard Days via Apple, Spotify, or however you get your podcasts. Be sure to leave a review to spread the word to other moms around the world!

Ep.25 A Day In The Life - Miss 7 Wrote Me A Note. Jun 03, 2021

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Welcome to my first bonus episode of the ongoing series, "A Day In The Life". I'm excited to start bringing you weekly content that goes back to sharing my journey in raising a neurodiverse child.
After today's episode, all future "A Day In The Life" episodes will be featured on my Patreon. You can find that at patreon.com/ontheharddays. Thank you for your ongoing support!

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