This week, I'm reviewing five of my favorite books about parenting and neurodiversity.  There's something here for everyone, from detailed parenting strategies to thought-provoking fiction by autistic authors:How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber & Julie King. (And How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish)Good Inside by Dr. Becky KennedyThe Explosive Child by Ross W Greene, PhDA Kind of Spark By Elle McNicollChouette by Claire Oshetsky_________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

In part 3 of this travel series, Jenny talks about how to prepare for your trip with specific ideas for low stress packing, and how to talk to your family ahead of time to prepare for a smooth vacation experience. _________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

In part 2 of this travel series, Jenny shares  practical tips for planning where to go and where to stay._________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

It’s Spring Break season, and if you’re like most parents I know, that means you’re gearing up for a family trip. Traveling with kids isn’t easy, especially when you add neurodiversity into the mix. In this episode, you’ll learn key mindset shifts to feel less stressed and have more fun when traveling with your family. _________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

Jenny shares a simple mindset shift that can help you feel better immediately, without changing anything or anyone else around you. Mentioned in this episode:Poetry by Kate Baerhttps://instagram.com/katejbaerhttp://www.katebaer.com_________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

An experience with my kids that demonstrates so clearly how to "allow" a painful emotion - and  why it's not as terrible as it sounds. _________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

How learning to manage my kids’ meltdowns taught me to manage my own anger._________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

The way you speak to yourself is incredibly powerful. It  determines your relationship with yourself, how you feel and the results you get (or don’t) in your life. Yet if you’re like most people, you are focusing more energy on communicating with others while not paying much attention to your self talk. But here’s the great news: the same skills you use for talking to others can be used when you talk to yourself! In this episode, you'll learn strategies to improve your inner dialogue, and several suggested phrases you can start using right away. Curious to learn more about how this works? Then be sure to join me for my upcoming webinar on Wednesday, March 6. I'll be sharing how to use the CALM method to cure your Headless Chicken Syndrome." And one of the first steps is to treat yourself with the same kindness and compassion you show others. Be sure to register at the link below so you don't miss it!_________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

This episode picks up from where we left off last week. We continue the discussion about decision-making and how to handle the emotions and discomfort that come with it._________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.

In this episode, we're exploring the art of decision-making.An unexpected bout of illness threw a wrench into my plans this week, and I had to make a difficult choice. I share why this choice was challenging for me, and how I came to a decision that felt right. Listen as I use this example to demonstrate how the CALM method is a step-by-step approach to navigating difficult decisions. From connecting with ourselves to evaluating our choices, this tool helps us make decisions confidently and without regret.   Join me as we uncover how to make decisions easier and with more clarity, no matter the size or significance._________Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help:https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult_________Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.