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....
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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An essential guide for neurodivergent adults seeking help
Asking for help can be challenging for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for neurodivergent individuals who may have unique...
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...
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...
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...
Mindfulness while doing household chores
Who has time for mindfulness every day?! Well, now you can do it while doing household chores. Washing dishes, folding laundry, or...
5 Mindfulness activities for when you only have 5 minutes
We know we need to practice mindfulness, but time is also so limited! Research shows that practicing mindfulness on a consistent basis...
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