
Understanding Neurodivergence—From Labels to Lived Experience
by Haley Orozco and Wendy Roberts
Parenting a neurodivergent child comes with incredible rewards and unique challenges. From navigating emotional outbursts to advocating for accommodations, it often feels like you’re walking a path without a map.
But you’re not alone—and you don’t have to parent in the dark.
This January, we’re launching a series designed to equip you with clarity, compassion, and confidence as you...
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Keeping the Holidays Joyful—Final Thoughts & Takeaways
by Cristina Zapata and Wendy Roberts
The holiday season can be a time of joy, connection, and meaningful family traditions. But it can also be a time of heightened emotions, disrupted routines, and increased sensory input for children.
When kids are equipped with strategies to manage excitement, transitions, and overstimulation, the season becomes far more enjoyable—for them and for you.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Children experience the...
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Practical Tools for Helping Kids Handle Holiday Schedule Changes
by Cristina Zapata and Wendy Roberts
Holiday shifts don’t have to derail your child’s emotional balance. With the right tools, children can build adaptability and confidence even during the busiest time of year.
CREATE “HOLIDAY PREDICTABILITY”
Even if the schedule is different, kids benefit from knowing what to expect.
Try:
A simple morning check-in: “Here’s what today looks like.”
A visual schedule with pictures for...
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Avoid Holiday Overload
by Cristina Zapata and Wendy Roberts
The holiday season brings joy, traditions, and memorable family time—but it also brings disruptions to daily routines, late nights, missed naps, unfamiliar environments, and heightened excitement.
For many children, these shifts can feel destabilizing. Even positive experiences can create emotional overload.
Understanding why the season feels so intense helps parents respond with empathy and...
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Bridging Home and Classroom: Collaborating Through the PCIT Lens
by Cristina Zapata and Wendy Roberts
Children don’t leave their behavior patterns at the school door—and the skills learned in PCIT can help them thrive in classrooms too.
By sharing strategies between home and school, parents and teachers can create a consistent environment where kids feel safe, understood, and accountable.
WHY CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Behavioral consistency helps children know what to expect—and what’s expected...
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