Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities

Let’s talk about overstimulation, especially during the holidays. Here’s the interesting part though, this is about overstimulation for us parents. Here are 4 tips that have helped me a lot.Resources mentioned in this episodeOverstimulated by Life? 20 Ways to Give Your ADHD Senses a BreakStudy shows overstimulation caused by smartphones, while they promise the oppositeDigital Overload: What Is It, and How Is It Affecting Our Mental and Physical Health?Sleep and healthJust Needs: Better parenting through self-regulation Just Needs: Co-regulation: your secret tool for managing meltdownsWhere to find Exceptional LivesFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

You know that ‘bored’ feeling? No? Oh right, you’re a parent. These days, our devices are a source of constant entertainment, information, and connection -  but they can also increase our stress and take us away from our kids (even when we’re with them). Here’s the antidote. Resources mentioned in this episodeIf you give a mom a minute…Exploring Nature to find our CalmHow to Keep it Together: A GuideWhere to find Exceptional LivesFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

Holiday gatherings can be stressful. If you’re welcoming a family with kids with disabilities, here are six things you can do to make sure they feel welcome.Resources mentioned in this episodeWhat is a developmental disability?What is sensory processing? And can it help explain my child’s behavior?What are accommodations?Six Things Not to Say to Children with Disabilities (and Some Things To Say Instead)Where to find Exceptional LivesFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

Extra stressed during the holidays? We are too. Here are some of our favorite parenting mantras to get us through.Resources mentioned in this episodeWhat is self-regulation and how can it help me be a better parent?How can co-regulation help my child’s behavior? Strategies for parenting children with disabilitiesWhere to find Exceptional LivesFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

Nothing’s sure but… well, you know the end of that sentence. If your family includes a child or adult with a disability, here are 5 important things to know before you file your 2024 taxes.Resources mentioned in this episode5 Things to Know Before Filing Taxes for People with DisabilitiesABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) AccountsSpecial Needs Alliance: Attorneys for Special Needs PlanningTax Help for People with DisabilitiesLiving and Working with Disabilities (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): free tax preparation help for taxpayers who qualifyWhere to find Exceptional LivesFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn