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This week, I'm sharing an interview with my 8-year-old daughter. in this fun, free-flowing conversation, we talk about the stresses of starting a new school year, ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation skills, perfectionism, and more. You'll come away with a smile on your face and helpful insights for your own family.

Remember, if you or your kids have ideas for topics or questions you'd like me to discuss with Nora on a future episode, simply email me jenny@jennyhobbsmd.com and we will make it happen!

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How are you and your family handling the back-to-school season? It's such a fun and exciting time, but can also be challenging, especially for those of us with neurodivergent families.

In this episode, I’m sharing a bit about how our family approaches this time of year, and offering a few tips & mindset shifts to make the transition a bit less stressful.

We’ll also explore a game-changing concept called "Mom Choice Time," inspired by a common school practice. This is a simple yet powerful way to let go of society's unspoken rules and rediscover what genuinely brings you joy. Through scheduling and honoring this personal time, you'll reconnect with your inner voice, build self-trust, and fend off burnout.

You won’t want to miss this short yet empowering episode. And be sure to put that Mom Choice Time on your calendar this week!

Mentioned in this episode
Self-Care in 10 Min or Less: 25 ideas for your Mom Choice Time

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Have you ever struggled to balance empathy and authority as a mom? This can be one of the biggest challenges of parenting, particularly if you have a neurodiverse family with lots of big emotions. We want to show compassion for our kids, but what bout when they're being rude or violent? How can we also teach them that those behaviors are unacceptable?

That's the topic of this week's episode. First, we'll explore how "Feelings First" is not about allowing emotions INSTEAD of setting limits. It's not Either / Or. It's not "Feelings Only." It is also important to set limits & expectations, to keep everyone safe, and to teach your kids to be kind, successful humans. It's just that all of this will be much easier and more effective if you've established a baseline of empathy & connection first.

Then, we'll talk about how setting boundaries with compassion is not only possible, but essential. And I'll share some practical strategies for maintaining firm yet empathetic boundaries, particularly for neurodiverse children.

By prioritizing physical safety while also acknowledging feelings with compassion, you create an environment of less stress and more connection. And this makes it easier for your kids to respect you and (eventually) actually learn from you.

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Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:
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Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.