Is medication right for your neurodivergent child?

How do you know if a medication trial is the right choice for your child with ADHD, anxiety, OCD or on the autistic spectrum? AuDHD child psychiatrist, Dr. Stacy Greeter, has some fascinating points to consider as you weigh the pros and cons.

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Feeling overwhelmed? This structure will help🔧

You know how our kids’ challenges, and our ability to help them as parents, can feel like a stressful blob of overwhelm? The key to wrangling it is to take a structured approach.
Over the last 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with families raising ADHD, anxious, autistic, dyslexic, and gifted kids. Again and again, I’ve heard parents ask:
How can I help my child overcome their challenges while celebrating who they are?
It’s a big question, and I’ve spent years gathering insights from thousands of families and experts to put order to the overwhelm. In this week’s vlog, I’m sharing the NEW framework I have for you to bring peace and progress to your child and family.

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Top 10 Knowledge Nuggets of 2024

Our Weekly Expert Tips are getting a boost this week—a 10x boost, to be exact. 🙌 We’re taking our Top 10 viewed weekly expert tips and delivering them here so you have a go-to list. Save this email into your ‘self-scientist toolkit’ of raising a ‘twice exceptional kid.’

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Performance-driven parenting vs autonomy-based parenting

Dr. William Stixrud’s Self-Driven Child approach challenges the traditional, performance-driven parenting style by focusing on fostering unconditional love and self-confidence in kids. He explains that when we tie approval to achievements like grades or sports, kids can feel like they must earn our love.
Instead, expressing confidence in their ability to navigate challenges sends a powerful message: You are loved for who you are, not what you do. This builds trust and resilience, helping kids thrive in their unique way.

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Need gift ideas for your bright and quirky child?

Wondering what to get your bright and quirky child this holiday season?
I have fond memories of hunting down the perfect thing depending on my kids’ ages and stages of development, like marble runs, games, things for fort building, Lego sets and more.
This year, community member Morgan Jackson shares some hot-off-the-presses exciting new ideas that you may not have heard about yet.

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10 Ways to Practice Gratitude, for Greater Well-Being and Happiness

In the spirit of the season, we wanted to share some simple gratitude practices that can boost your happiness, strengthen your relationships, and even improve your health! Gratitude isn’t just about saying thank you—it’s about seeing the world through a more positive lens. Research shows gratitude can create an upward spiral of well-being, leading to…

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When to support or push your child, with Olivia Martinez Hauge

Do you ever ask yourself when parenting your bright and quirky child: when should I support them and when should I push them? Occupational therapist Olivia Martinez-Hauge, MTFA, OTR hears that question a lot because our kids are complex! Listen as Olivia shares thoughts about understanding a child’s capacity, creating a just-right challenge, and empowering your child to ask for help when needed.

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Amazing quick tip for managing anxious thoughts, with Matt Zakreski

When anxious thoughts arise in your mind, there’s a part of you that is trying to keep you safe.
The only problem is that often, the reality of the situation is far less dangerous or scary.
Luckily, there’s something you and your child can do to put unhelpful anxious thoughts in their place.
Listen as psychologist Matt Zakreski, PsyD shares this hilarious and helpful tip!

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Uniquely Bright LifeLab is OPEN!

Debbie is excited to announce the opening of the Uniquely Bright LifeLab, an online wellness community for adults ages 18 to 118 who want to thrive beyond challenges related to ADHD, stress and anxiety, social disconnection, autism, dyslexia and/or intensity.

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