How do we hold students accountable for their actions, but acknowledge their unique neurological profiles at the same time? How do we help neurodivergents (e.g., ADHD, Autism) build genuine connections with others and succeed in academic, vocational, and social situations? In this episode, I invited special guest Miriam Campbell, founder of Skills for Connection, to help answer…
Category: Building relationshiops
EP 026: Does your family need an operating system? (with Kate Wendell)
We’re always updating the operating systems on our devices, but do we ever think about updating the “operating system” we use to live our lives? The truth is, a lot of people end up living with their “default” setting; doing things not because it’s what they want, but because it’s what they think they’re “supposed”…
EP 021: 3 ways to show appreciation for your child’s school
One of the best ways to take care of your kids is to take care of the people taking care of our kids. That includes any professionals working with your child, like teachers, school therapists, administrators, and coaches to name a few. If you know anyone in any of those positions, you know it can be a…
EP 013: Talking to your partner and your kids about money
In episode 013 of the Are They 18 Yet?™ Podcast, I sit down with my husband Joe as we share how we handled conversations on some difficult topics when we first got together. Joe was a single dad when we met (Olivia was 3), and having a child in the picture had a huge impact the…