Read more about the article Navigating Divorce with Neurodivergent Kids pt 1 (S8E05)
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Navigating Divorce with Neurodivergent Kids pt 1 (S8E05)

Divorce is never easy, and when neurodivergent children are involved, the challenges can be even more complex. In this episode, I open up about my own divorce for the first time and discuss how it has affected me as a parent. My kids will also be sharing their experiences in future episodes because they deserve a voice in this conversation. Joining me today is Dr. Mikki Lee, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist with extensive experience working with neurodivergent children and their families. Together, we explore the unique challenges of co-parenting neurodivergent kids, the importance of routine and consistency, and strategies to help families navigate transitions with less trauma and more stability. https://youtu.be/KTDC3ef9yOo This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next week, we’ll be answering your questions about…

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March 8, 2025
Read more about the article The Importance of “Me Time” for Parents
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The Importance of “Me Time” for Parents

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. But it's also one of the most challenging. Sometimes it can feel like you're constantly giving and never getting anything in return. That's why it's so important for parents to make time for themselves. My Most Recent "Me Time" Story This weekend, the boys spent some time with their grandma. They love spending time with their grandparents. While they were out living their best lives yesterday, I got some much-needed me time.I went on my own little adventure and was able to put back into myself. Even better, I no longer feel guilty about taking time for myself or for building my own life outside of just being a Dad. I spent some time out in…

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October 24, 2022
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The Power of Hindsight

We've all been there. We look back on a situation, and we think to ourselves, "If only I had known then what I know now." It's called the power of hindsight, and it's a very real phenomenon. Sometimes we make decisions based on the information we have at the time, and later we realize that we could have made a better decision if we had known more. This is something I've been thinking about a lot lately in relation to my kids. When they were younger, I made many decisions based on their autism/ADHD diagnosis. There was a great deal of trying to figure out how to hold my kids accountable. It's a difficult thing to navigate because I wasn't always sure what was within their control and what was…

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October 19, 2022
Read more about the article It’s a process
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It’s a process

This journey through life has taken us to some dark places. I want you to know that there is light on the other side. Here's some of our story and why you shoukd never give up.

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October 8, 2022
Read more about the article A little self-care goes a long way
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A little self-care goes a long way

I was feeling a little overwhelmed the last few days, but I'm in a better place today. I can be really easy to get lost in the moment and lose sight of what matters. I think that's what happened to me and once I realized that, I was able to put things into perspective. While the school changes this year proved to be too much, it does appear that we have found a solution that allows for the best of both worlds. They can work from home and still have the opportunities that in-person students have. I've had a couple of really good interviews this week, and I'm looking forward to digging into the production side of them. I'd like to take the kids to Cuyahoga Valley National Park this…

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September 8, 2022
Read more about the article The reality of being a single parent to 3 neurodivergent teenage boys while battling my own demons
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The reality of being a single parent to 3 neurodivergent teenage boys while battling my own demons

It's been a roller-coaster week for me. The last month has been challenging for me on a number of levels and I'm trying to work my way through it. There's so much going on in my life at the moment and I'm trying to stay on top of everything. Work is keeping me busy, which is a great. Things are going well and business is growing. I just landed a major partnership that is honestly, kinda life altering for us. It's a long time coming and I'm very grateful for the opportunity. I'm so excited to get the ball rolling with that and I'll have more to share next week. All good stuff. I finally got in to see my primary care physician to discuss the results of my ADHD…

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August 11, 2022
Read more about the article I don’t want to feel like this anymore
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I don’t want to feel like this anymore

I have a doctor's appointment this morning to discuss managing my ADHD with medication.  This has been a long time coming and I'm excited/nervous.  We're also going to talk about my antidepressants as well. This is so important, especially as I'm continuing to struggle. I'm looking forward to putting some of this struggle behind me or at least becoming better equipt to manage it.  I don't expect it to be an easy, overnight change but rather a process.  It's going to take time but I will take back control over my life and continue moving forward. On my way to the doctor I don't want to feel like this anymore. It's awful and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Giving up isn't an option for me, so I need to…

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August 8, 2022