In this episode of the Beautifully Complex podcast, I outline five strategies to boost the confidence of neurodivergent teens and young adults. I emphasize the importance of leaning into a strengths-based approach, fostering a growth mindset, providing opportunities for talents, interests, and passions, making "time in" a part of the family culture, and being transparent about your humanness, frustration tolerance, grit, and resilience for your teens. I share practical examples and insights on implementing these strategies to help you guide your neurodivergent kids towards building confidence and self-esteem.
263: Understood Explains IEPs from Understood.org
262: Emotional Support Animals, with Dan Maigler, LCSW
261: Extreme Language Around Emotions, with Penny Williams
259: Insights on Bullying: Understanding Aggression, Building Resilience, with Brooks Gibbs, Ph.D.
260: Navigating Life Challenges with Purpose and Progress (not perfection), with Shari Leid
258: What to Do When Your Kid Isn’t Listening, with Penny Williams
257: The Control Trap, with Penny Williams
256: Breaking Down Motivation: Helping Teens and Young Adults Find Their Path to Success, with Melanie McNally, Psy.D.
255: 7 Steps to Help Kids & Teens with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, with Penny Williams
254: How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Parent or Teacher, with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.ED., LPC
253: Beyond the Power Struggles, with Richard Selznick, Ph.D.
252: Transforming Behavior: When You Know Better You Do Better, with Penny Williams
251: Impact of Parental Confidence and Social Pressure on Parenting Complex Kids, with Anouk Briere-Godbout
250: Recognizing Children's Unique Love Languages, with Emily Hamblin
249: Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults, with Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke
248: Successes Change Everything, No Matter How Small, with Penny Williams
247: Listening Isn’t a Behavior You Can See, with Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC, SLP
246: Make this the Year of Connection and Collaboration, with Penny Williams
245: Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids with Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP
244: Is It Can’t or Won’t?, with Penny Williams
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