Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm sharing an interview with my 8-year-old daughter. in this fun, free-flowing conversation, we talk about the stresses of starting a new school year, ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation skills, perfectionism, and more. You'll come away with a smile on your face and helpful insights for your own family. Remember, if you or your kids have ideas for topics or questions you'd like me to discuss with Nora on a future episode, simply email me jenny@jennyhobbsmd....

Send us Fan Mail How are you and your family handling the back-to-school season? It's such a fun and exciting time, but can also be challenging, especially for those of us with neurodivergent families. In this episode, I’m sharing a bit about how our family approaches this time of year, and offering a few tips & mindset shifts to make the transition a bit less stressful. We’ll also explore a game-changing concept called "Mom Choice Time," inspired by a common school practice. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled to balance empathy and authority as a mom? This can be one of the biggest challenges of parenting, particularly if you have a neurodiverse family with lots of big emotions. We want to show compassion for our kids, but what bout when they're being rude or violent? How can we also teach them that those behaviors are unacceptable? That's the topic of this week's episode. First, we'll explore how "Feelings First" is not about allowing emotions INSTEAD of ...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder if putting your child's feelings first means letting go of boundaries? In this week’s episode of "Rethink Your Rules," I challenge the conventional wisdom that prioritizing emotions leads to chaos. I’ll clear up some of the most common misconceptions about “Feelings First,” including the fact that acknowledging your child's feelings does not mean you have to fix them or take responsibility for them. Rather, this style of parenting is about creating a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sharing a simple yet powerful strategy to respond when your neurodiverse kids are upset: “Feelings First.” This response may be simple, but it is not easy. It requires us to allow and accept our child’s emotions WITHOUT trying to solve or fix their pain. And when they are blaming us for that pain, it also requires that we set aside our own defensiveness so we can respond to their feelings with true compassion and empathy. Using the example of my ...

Send us Fan Mail This week we'd like to re-share the Unspoken Rules that keep working moms stuck in exhaustion and overwhelm. These rules are beliefs that have been ingrained in us by family and society since childhood. Often we aren't even consciously aware of them anymore, but we still follow them and they can have a lot of power over how we feel and how we act. I've found that all high-achieving working moms have Unspoken Rules that boil down to one ore more of 5 categories. T...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm revisiting a popular episode from last year, along with fresh insights from a recent neurodiversity conference. The original episode ("Would You Rather be Unique or Normal?") was based on an eye-opening conversation with my child about our pandemic puppies. His unique perspective, shaped by autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, encouraged me to question some of my most deeply held beliefs about the importance of fitting in. It also illustrates the idea of being...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like traditional self-care advice just doesn't fit your neurodiverse needs? This episode is a must-listen as we rethink rigid self-care routines and focus on tuning into our body's signals to create a more personalized approach. By understanding and honoring our unique needs, we can break negative cycles and enhance our well-being. In this podcast I highlight the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion as foundational steps to truly enjoying life an...

Send us Fan Mail It's Neuro-Spicy Month here at Rethink Your Rules! Today, Jenny gave a presentation about ADHD at a neurodiversity focused CME. So, we're revisiting some prior RYR episodes about ADHD. (Especially since they are the most downloaded episodes ever!) This week, we're taking a deep dive into the reasons many women - especially smart women - don’t find out they have ADHD until their 40’s. (If ever.) You’ll learn: • Common misconceptions about ADHD in general • How a...

Send us Fan Mail It's Neuro-Spicy Month here at Rethink Your Rules! Jenny's gearing up to present about ADHD at a CME about neurodiversity next month. So it seems like the perfect time to revisit some prior RYR episodes about ADHD. (Especially since they are the most downloaded episodes ever!) This week, we're going into detail about the signs and symptoms of ADHD in physicians. Understanding how ADHD presents can help us recognize it in ourselves and others, and can help us do a better job...