Family Support and Parent Initiative
As parents, we often find ourselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. With demands from work, finances, and everyday...
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7 Mindful Family Activities To Try
We often find ourselves juggling the demands of work, household chores, and our children's schedules. This can leave us feeling drained...
Practical tips for connecting with your neurodivergent child
We all want the best for our children. We want to see them grow, thrive, and succeed in all aspects of life. But for many parents of...
Seeing beyond the autism label
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)....
Understanding Behavior through the Brain-Based Lens
My name is Penny Williams, and I'm a parenting coach for neurodiverse families like yours. I want to talk to you about using a...
Be kind to yourself - Why self-care matters for parents
I'm Penny Williams, and I'm a parenting coach for neurodiverse families like yours. I want to talk to you about being kind to yourself....
How to help your child navigate challenges in two simple steps
Some of our kids really struggle with this - knowing when a problem is a big problem and when it isn’t. It is important for them to...
How to create a supportive home environment for you and your family
Our home is typically the place where we feel some sense of belonging and safety. Even if we go out to work or spend time or days away...
Helpful Tips for When Washing Your Child's Hair Feels Like a Challenge
Hair washing can be challenging for many children and there could be different reasons for that, but it may be that we realize our child...
Jump-Start Your Child's Day with a Guided Meditation
Starting the day with a guided meditation can be an amazing way to kick off your child’s morning. This short and simple practice of...
Guiding Kids in Developing Empathy and Self-Awareness
When it comes to cultivating empathy in our children, it is important to lead by example. We can help our children understand how to...
Cultivating Gratitude in Our Kids Through Guided Meditation
Showing our children how to recognize and appreciate the positive things in life have profound effects on their attitudes and behaviors....
Small problems call for small reactions
I have been through this with one of my own kids so many times, and sometimes they need a lot of reminders and opportunities to practice....
Encouraging Connection and Joy with our Kids Through Guided Meditation
We’ve all heard of the importance of “me time,” but that phrase can often seem more geared toward adults. However, carving out moments of...
5 Steps when your child is having a meltdown
My name is Penny Williams, and I am a parenting coach for neurodiverse families. And I'm here to help you know what to do during a...
Behavior - regulated vs. dysregulated
My name is Penny Williams, and I am a parenting coach for neurodiverse families like yours, and I am here to talk to you about regulated...
Supercharge Your Parenting Skills
We know you are the expert. We want to give you some practical tools to help you feel in control again. Parent training is designed to...
Finding Balance in Your Relationship When You Are Parenting a Neurodivergent Child
When we have kids, it can easily happen that our relationship with our partner takes a bit of a backseat. We may become so absorbed with...
How to Create a Personalized Social Story for Toilet Training Success
When we prepare our child for toilet training, there are many things to think about. In some of our other videos, we look at what you...
The Importance of Meeting Your Needs in Parenthood
What about you as a parent? We usually just look at our kids. What do they need? Where are the areas that they need support in? How can...
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