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Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child with Diane Dempster, co-founder of Impact Parents
Manage episode 491805253 series 3434428
We dive into a powerful conversation about parenting neurodivergent children from the inside out with guest Diane Dempster, coach, speaker, and co-founder of Impact Parents. Diane shares her personal journey as a "recovering yelling mom" and how she discovered that the way we show up as parents matters more than what we do.
• How the "Super Mom trap" catches neurodivergent parents who try to do everything for their children
• Why parents are "the missing link" in helping neurodivergent children thrive
• Recognising when you're having a "wobbly" day and what to do about it
• Practical tools like the "3-5 challenge" for setting realistic expectations
• Questioning whether difficult behaviours are "naughty or neurological"
• Reframing self-care as "bringing your needs into the equation"
• The importance of asking for help and modelling this skill for your children
• Setting an intention to do something for yourself every day, no matter how small
• Breaking free from internal critical voices that may not even be your own
If you're looking for a safe space to connect with other parents navigating their neurodiverse journey, our private WhatsApp community offers support, insights and real conversations with like-minded parents who truly understand. Join the conversation today. You can find the link in the show notes.
Click here for Impact Parents
Click here for the SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community
www.sendparenting.com
Chapters
1. Welcome to Send Parenting Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Diane's Journey with Neurodivergent Children (00:02:49)
3. Parenting from the Inside Out (00:06:26)
4. Recognizing Burnout and Wobbliness (00:11:15)
5. Setting Realistic Expectations (00:15:13)
6. Reframing Behavior: Naughty or Neurological (00:21:49)
7. Self-Care and Putting Yourself Back on the Agenda (00:26:47)
8. Breaking Free from the "Doing It All Wrong" Mindset (00:34:43)
9. Three Tips for Neurodivergent Parenting (00:38:24)
128 episodes
Manage episode 491805253 series 3434428
We dive into a powerful conversation about parenting neurodivergent children from the inside out with guest Diane Dempster, coach, speaker, and co-founder of Impact Parents. Diane shares her personal journey as a "recovering yelling mom" and how she discovered that the way we show up as parents matters more than what we do.
• How the "Super Mom trap" catches neurodivergent parents who try to do everything for their children
• Why parents are "the missing link" in helping neurodivergent children thrive
• Recognising when you're having a "wobbly" day and what to do about it
• Practical tools like the "3-5 challenge" for setting realistic expectations
• Questioning whether difficult behaviours are "naughty or neurological"
• Reframing self-care as "bringing your needs into the equation"
• The importance of asking for help and modelling this skill for your children
• Setting an intention to do something for yourself every day, no matter how small
• Breaking free from internal critical voices that may not even be your own
If you're looking for a safe space to connect with other parents navigating their neurodiverse journey, our private WhatsApp community offers support, insights and real conversations with like-minded parents who truly understand. Join the conversation today. You can find the link in the show notes.
Click here for Impact Parents
Click here for the SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community
www.sendparenting.com
Chapters
1. Welcome to Send Parenting Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Diane's Journey with Neurodivergent Children (00:02:49)
3. Parenting from the Inside Out (00:06:26)
4. Recognizing Burnout and Wobbliness (00:11:15)
5. Setting Realistic Expectations (00:15:13)
6. Reframing Behavior: Naughty or Neurological (00:21:49)
7. Self-Care and Putting Yourself Back on the Agenda (00:26:47)
8. Breaking Free from the "Doing It All Wrong" Mindset (00:34:43)
9. Three Tips for Neurodivergent Parenting (00:38:24)
128 episodes
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