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...
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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...
5 Minute Guided Meditation for Kids to Find Calm and Balance
We all want to help our children stay calm and relaxed in the face of overwhelming situations. But sometimes, it can be difficult to know...
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...
Parental Stress: A Guide to Managing Overwhelm
We all get those moments, days, and sometimes weeks, where we just feel completely overwhelmed with our “TODOs”. We might feel like we...
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...
5 Ways to help manage your anxiety
Anxiety can be a debilitating and overwhelming experience, but there are strategies that can help you to identify and manage it. We need...
7 Mindfulness activities for the family
Practicing mindfulness as a family can be a great way to foster strong connections and help everyone manage stress and emotions. Here are...
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...
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...
Getting respite - even a few minutes a day
Getting respite, or a break, is important for several reasons. It reduces stress, gives you an opportunity for self-care, and improves...
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