By Jessica Booth — 2019
Being a dad can be a blast but it can help to know what to expect.
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Your child just came out to you. Now what? Here are some things to keep in mind.
Because I’m at ease with my disability and have grown to understand my limitations, it’s been easier for me to figure out solutions to what might be everyday obstacles to other people.
Born with a rare neuromuscular condition, the New York–based mother of twins and psychotherapist has dealt with physical limitations her whole life. But what these limitations have resulted in is a rich list of abilities and lessons that she is uniquely suited to pass down to her children.
But despite the challenges, kids raised by one or more disabled parents often benefit immensely from the experience.
Now, five years later, this is blindingly obvious to me – and my son has become the happiest I’ve seen him since he was a child.
A generation of parents are revealing some advantages of the condition, even when their children don’t share the diagnosis.
Richard Louv explains how parents, educators, and urban planners can help kids reconnect with nature—before it's too late.
Constantly corrected and perpetually punished, many children with ADHD and learning disabilities develop low self-esteem. They begin to believe they’re not good enough or smart enough. Of course, we know that’s not true.
Your child is wired differently, and that means his life may not follow the path you envisioned. Before you can help him thrive, you must give yourself space and time to recognize the emotions that a neurodivergent diagnosis brings. Here’s how to get started embracing your new “normal.”
Give your child the self-esteem and skills to become a self-actualized adult who embraces self-discovery. That is every parent’s goal, but it is especially challenging—and important—when your child is neurodivergent. Use these four steps to help your child on that journey.