Parenting a neurodivergent child isn’t for the faint of heart—and if you’ve ever left an IEP meeting in tears, Googled “ADHD meltdown strategies” at 2am, or wondered if you might be neurodivergent too… this episode is your lifeline.
In this powerful, no-fluff conversation, host Danielle Kelly sits down with neurodiversity consultant, speaker, and Journey2Bloom founder Lisa Richer, a mom of two neurodivergent kids (and one herself), to talk real-life ADHD and autism parenting strategies that actually work. We dive into:
- The RiPE iDEAS™ framework for supporting neurodivergent learners
- How to advocate in broken school systems
- The emotional toll of parenting when you’re also neurodivergent
- What parents need to hear (but aren’t told) about executive function, behavior, and burnout
This episode is raw, relatable, and packed with game-changing tools for ADHD moms, dads, and caregivers.
Whether you’re new to the diagnosis or deep in the chaos, Lisa’s wisdom and lived experience will leave you feeling seen, validated, and finally not alone.
Connect with Lisa! 👉 https://journey2bloom.com/
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📱 Goally
Screens aren’t the enemy—lack of support is. That’s why I’m obsessed with Goally, the tablet built specifically for neurodivergent kids. It’s distraction-free (no YouTube, no internet rabbit holes) and comes loaded with visual schedules, routines, AAC, timers, and even behavior tracking tools. Try Goally for your family and get support without the power struggles.
💌 The Unfiltered ADHD Mom’s Club Newsletter
Tired of the polished parenting newsletters that pretend everything's fine when your kid is currently duct-taping the dog to a scooter? Welcome to The Unfiltered ADHD Mom’s Club, my no-BS weekly newsletter where we talk meltdowns, school drama, sensory hellscapes, and the real wins—like brushing teeth without tears. Join the club here—we saved you a seat, and yes, we’re wearing yesterday’s leggings too.
Let’s be real: we can’t uninstall TikTok from the internet, but we can create boundaries that don’t make our kids feel like we’re tracking their every swipe. Aura gives you flexible parental controls that grow with your family—because the goal isn’t to spy, it’s to guide.
Parenting Simply by Adina Soclof
A gentle, doable intro to positive parenting with rave reviews from parents, bloggers, and experts alike. Check the show notes for the link and why I recommend it to every ADHD parent I coach.
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