Raising an Extraordinary Person

Your Words Matter — How Strengths-Based Language Can Change the Way Kids See Themselves

Updated on March 19, 2025

Reading Time: 11 minutes

What’s inside this article: How to use strengths-based language to help neurodivergent kids feel valued, capable, and confident. Why deficit-based language…

Celebrating Neurodiversity — Teaching Kids to Value and Celebrate Differences

Updated on March 19, 2025

Reading Time: 10 minutes

What’s inside this article: Why neurodiversity is beautiful, how to encourage a culture of acceptance and practical ways to teach kids…

Masking and Burnout in Kids — What It Is and How to Talk About It

Updated on March 19, 2025

Reading Time: 7 minutes

What’s inside this article: What masking is, why kids do it, the toll it takes on their mental health, and how…

Mental Health Tips for Parents of Neurodivergent Children

Updated on March 19, 2025

Reading Time: 7 minutes

What’s inside this article: Practical mental health tips and strategies to help parents of neurodivergent children manage their mental health and…

Break the Survival Mode Cycle: 10 Essential Tips for Parents

Updated on March 19, 2025

Reading Time: 7 minutes

What’s inside this article: A look at why parental regulation and self-care are crucial for both you and your child, with…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Co-Regulation

Updated on March 19, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes

What’s inside this article: A review of the crucial role of co-regulation in children’s emotional development, the distinction between co-regulation and…

Guide: Teaching Self-Advocacy to Neurodivergent Kids

Updated on March 19, 2025

Reading Time: 8 minutes

What’s inside this article: What self-advocacy is, why it’s important, and practical ways for parents, teachers, and therapists to help neurodivergent…