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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Key Elements of Effective Autism Support
The complexity and uniqueness of each individual with autism can make it challenging to determine the most effective support strategies....
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 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...
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 maintain friendships when you are a busy parent
In those times when we feel alone and generally just not coping well, those are the times when we need the support of our friends and our...
How to make date nights happen when you have kids
When we hear "date night," we might think there is no way that could happen at this point in our lives but it is possible!
5 Healthy ways to improve your mood
It is normal to feel low or sad at times, and everyone experiences these emotions at some point in their lives. These feelings do not...
6 Ways to make your commute more mindful
We often hear that we are supposed to do mindfulness activities, but if you are like me, I haven’t figured out yet how you are supposed...
Resolving guilt once and for all!
Three things I have learned about guilt as a therapist: It is extremely common. It is almost overused as lately, we feel guilty for the...
7 Tips to help manage stress
Stress is a natural and normal part of life, but it can become overwhelming and have negative impacts on our physical and emotional...
How to nurture your identity outside of your role as a parent
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with our parental duties and responsibilities that we forget to ensure that our needs are met. At times,...
Knowing how and when to reach out for help
Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a sign of strength and maturity, and it's important for people to seek assistance when...
Finding your online tribe: “It takes a village…”
“I enjoyed sharing some of the challenges I face at home with other parents in similar situations and receiving support and practical...
Is my child autistic? (3 things to mention to a pediatrician)
Find out what you can talk about, how to bring it up with the pediatrician, and what to do when friends and family disagree with your...
When is it okay to yell at your kids?
We all have those moments where we feel no one is listening, things are out of hand, and we need to raise our voices to be heard (by our...
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