From Burnout to Balance - Helping Parents Find Balance on the Burnout Recovery Journey

• The Evolution of This Podcast

  In this short episode, I share the new direction of this show and talk about why I decided to take this next step in the evolution of the podcast.

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• The Essential Guide to Swim Safety for Neurodivergent Children with Carrie Meadows

  In this episode, Tanya speaks with Carrie Meadows, a swim instructor specializing in teaching neurodivergent children to swim. They discuss the importance of water acclimation, the unique needs of neurodivergent kids in swimming lessons, and the alarming statistics regarding drowning risks for these children. Carrie emphasizes the importance of finding the right swim instructor who is experienced in adaptive swim lessons and highlights swimming as a crucial life skill for all children.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Neurodivergent Swimming Instruction02:47 The Importance of Water Acclimation06:09 Understanding Neurodivergent Needs in Swimming08:59 Drowning Risks for Neurodivergent Children12:12 Finding the Right Swim Instructor14:55 The Lifelong Importance of Swimming Skills18:02 Connecting with Carrie MeadowsConnect with CarrieIG - @allkidsswimTik Tok - @allkidsswimWebsite - www.allkidsswim.com

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• Understanding The Impact of Burnout on Families

  In this solo episode of Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Together, Tanya discusses the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children, particularly focusing on the concept of burnout. She shares her personal experiences and insights on how burnout affects both parents and children, the emotional journey involved, and the importance of community support. Tanya emphasizes the need for parents to prioritize their own healing while navigating the complexities of raising neurodivergent kids. CLICK HERE If you are interested in registering for my free masterclass Healing Together: Parenting Through Burnout⁠ ⁠CLICK HERE to join my group programme with a 14-day FREE Trial⁠ Key Takeaways: Burnout can feel like a group PTSD experience for families. Many parents are unprepared for the reality of burnout. It's essential to re-evaluate priorities during times of crisis. Parents often seek answers outside themselves instead of tuning inwards. The emotional journey of parenting includes stages of grief. Isolation can occur even in the presence of others. Community support is crucial for healing. Parents need safe spaces to express their feelings. Healing takes time and requires patience. It's important to recognise one's own worthiness of healing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Parenting Neurodivergent Kids 03:27 Understanding Burnout in Parents and Children 05:58 The Crisis Point: When Burnout Hits 11:27 The Emotional Journey of Parenting Through Burnout 16:52 Isolation and the Need for Community 22:21 Healing Together: Support Systems for Parents

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• Understanding Interoception and Neuroception to Support Children with Elen Nathan

  In this conversation, Tanya and Elen delve into the concepts of interoception and neuroception, exploring how these senses impact our understanding of bodily signals and emotional responses. They discuss the importance of recognizing and responding to internal cues for self-regulation, particularly in neurodivergent individuals. The conversation also highlights the significance of creating safe environments and understanding survival responses, such as fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Finally, they emphasize the need to find glimmers of joy in everyday life to support emotional well-being and resilience. Interoception is our sense of what's happening inside our body. Neuroception is our sense of safety and danger. Everyone has sensory systems, and understanding them is crucial. Self-regulation starts with noticing internal sensations. Not everyone receives interoceptive messages reliably. Children may struggle with recognizing bodily cues due to various factors. Trauma can impact one's ability to sense internal messages. Finding glimmers of joy can enhance emotional resilience. Practicing self-regulation strategies when calm is more effective. Understanding survival responses helps in supporting children. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:12 Understanding Interoception and Neuroception 06:36 The Impact of Interoception on Daily Activities 14:29 Challenges and Variations in Interoception 19:13 Being Trauma-Informed in Interoception Work 27:27 Strategies for Developing Interoception Awareness 40:23 Supporting Children in Using Self-Regulation Strategies 50:00 Understanding Neuroception: Our Sense of Safety and Danger 55:41 The Different Threat Responses: Mobilization and Immobilization 01:13:37 Signaling Safety to Children: Tuning into Glimmers and Moments of Joy You can connect with Elen Nathan here: Website: https://theplayfulplace.co.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePlayfulPlace ⁠⁠Click here to find out more about the Neurodivergent Family Toolbox⁠⁠⁠ If you would like to join the conversation by being a guest on the show, please email Tanya at [email protected].

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• Advocating For Inclusive Education With Aleesha White

  Aleesha White, founder of Moody, shares her journey of supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. She discusses the challenges she faced as a high school student with seizures and her subsequent passion for helping neurodivergent people. Aleesha emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive opportunities and supporting neurodivergent individuals outside of the traditional classroom environment. She also highlights the need for neuro-affirming strategies in education and offers advice for educators and parents. Moody aims to provide a supportive platform for teachers, students, and parents on their neurodiverse journey. What we chatted about on the show: Supporting neurodivergent students requires creating inclusive opportunities and focusing on their well-being and mental health. Neurodivergent students may face challenges in traditional classroom environments, and it is important to provide support outside of the curriculum. Teachers can make a positive impact by modifying and differentiating their teaching strategies to meet the needs of neurodivergent students. Parents can advocate for their neurodivergent children by establishing open communication with teachers and sharing concerns and successes. Moody aims to provide a supportive platform for teachers, students, and parents, offering resources and strategies for the neurodiverse community. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Aleesha White and Moody 01:27 Creating Inclusive Opportunities for Neurodivergent Individuals 04:17 Supporting Neurodivergent Students Outside of the Classroom 09:06 Neuro-Affirming Strategies for Educators 16:10 Advocating for Neurodivergent Children: Tips for Parents 22:47 Moody: A Supportive Platform for the Neurodiverse Community Connect with Aleesha: Free guide: empowering parents of neurodivergent children https://moody.myflodesk.com Instagram @themoodydifference The full transcript for this episode is available HERE Find out more about The Neurodivergent Family Toolbox

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