HeyJaredParent Smarter, Not Harder
I critique modern parenting in the pursuit of a healthier way for families, including how to practice autonomy-supportive parenting. I'm here as a voice of common-sense, sound information, and balance.
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Raising Kids To Be Their Authentic Selves Instead of Their “Best” Selves (opens the original)
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‘Tis the season of social media pics of adorably curated nutritious lunches in stylish packages for school, endless requests for volunteers in classrooms, and ads for pricey parenting workshops promising that you will never yell at your children again – even when they take 3 hours to put on their shoes to get out of the door.Wellness culture has steadily infiltrated the parenting world, relentlessly messaging us with all the ways we can “do” parenting better. Our thoughts become consumed by the
“I Didn’t Know That Was ADHD” (opens the original)
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A quick note for parents raising kids with ADHD: I’m currently enrolling a small group of parents for my fall ADHD Parent Group, and I have a few spots remaining. This is a professionally facilitated space to connect with other parents who get it—to feel less alone, talk honestly about the challenges of parenting a neurodivergent child, and get support navigating the day-to-day without adding more advice or pressure to your plate. If this sounds like something you need, reply to this email “I’m
This School Year, Do Less for Your Kids (opens the original)
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Friends, my kids’ middle school and high school are starting one week and two weeks later this year, respectively. Hence, I’ve never been more ready for them to get out of our cozy house and into the classroom! I actually love this time of year as an autonomy-supportive parenting refresh. Where can we level up our kids’ self-sufficiency now that they are maturing into their next grade? I’m sharing this repeat newsletter from past school years about how to increase independence in the home and wi
You Don’t Need More Parenting Advice (opens the original)
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I finally launched a pilot project I have been imagining for years: a virtual group for 6-8 parents raising kids with ADHD. After meeting for our fourth out of six sessions, I could see more clearly than ever before the Grand Canyon-size gap between what parenting media gives us and what parents actually need. The discussions we have had in the group ov… Read more
How to Protect Your Child's Passion (opens the original)
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My 11-year-old is registered for a 4-day overnight camp with our local Major League Soccer organization, Chicago Fire, where the kids live as if they are part of an academy. From the time he first touched a soccer ball at age 4, my son’s interest has only deepened, so this intensive experience sounded like the perfect fit.Then I received an email about … Read more
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