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Gen Muir - Why Kids Need Boundaries (opens the original)
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Gen Muir joins Rachel on The Parent Pod to talk about her brand new book, Why Kids Need Boundaries , released today. Gen is a parenting educator, mum of four boys and the founder of Connected Parenting. Known for her warm, practical and refreshingly real approach to parenting, she helps families understand behaviour and build connection. In this honest and relatable conversation, Gen and Rachel unpack why kids need boundaries, why holding them can feel so hard, and how we can set limits while st
Neurospice Girls - Episode 5: Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child at School (opens the original)
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Supporting a neurodivergent child at school can sometimes feel like a whole new world to navigate. Accommodations, meetings, communication with teachers, individual education plans and knowing when to advocate can all become part of the parenting journey. In this episode of the Neurospice Girls, Rachel and Leisa talk about working collaboratively with schools to support children with ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent profiles. We explore how to build positive relationships with teachers, est
Neurospice Girls - Episode 4: Neurodivergent Kids and Friendships (opens the original)
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Friendships can be tricky for any child, but for neurodivergent kids there can be extra layers to navigate. Social fatigue, sensory needs, rejection, conflict and different ways of communicating can all play a part. In this episode of the Neurospice Girls, Rachel and Leisa talk about friendships and social life for children with ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent profiles. We explore making and maintaining friendships, understanding different ways of connecting, and why having one good friend
Neurospice Girls - Episode 3: Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: How to Communicate Their Needs (opens the original)
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Parenting a neurodivergent child often means explaining their needs to teachers, schools, family and friends. But what should you share, who needs to know, and how do you advocate for your child while still respecting their privacy? In Episode 3 of the Neurospice Girls series, Rachel and Leisa talk about communicating the needs of neurodivergent children, including children with ADHD and autism. We explore how to explain your child’s strengths, sensory needs, emotional regulation, communication
Neurospice Girls - Episode 2: Social Expectations on Parenting and Behaviour (opens the original)
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In Episode 2 of the Neurospice Girls series, Rachel and Leisa unpack the reality of parenting neurodivergent children in a world still heavily focused on compliance and “good behaviour”. We talk about the social expectations placed on parents, grieving the parenting journey you thought you would have, unlearning traditional parenting advice, and making peace with where you and your child are right now. From understanding behaviour as communication to recognising sensory and executive functioning
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