{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651250ce5e38910011b174b8/67aa89e79c6f7f7f28c59d09?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"77: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Without Punishment or Power Struggles with Marissa Taylor","description":"<p>This week, I’m joined by the incredible Marissa Taylor, an Aussie, a passionate advocate for neurodivergent children and a mum to five neurodivergent kiddos.</p><p><br></p><p>She shares how emotional intelligence has completely changed her parenting and why so many neurodivergent children are being missed, dismissed, or even punished in schools - simply for being themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into:</p><p>✨ The lens shift parents and teachers need to truly support neurodivergent kids (hello, Dr. Ross Greene!)</p><p>✨ Why the mainstream school system often fails kids emotionally and academically</p><p>✨ Why so many parents are turning to homeschooling (and whether it might be right for you)</p><p>✨ PDA: Pathological Demand Avoidance (or Persistent Drive for Autonomy!), what it is and how to parent a PDA kiddo</p><p>✨ How Marissa courageously navigates burnout as an ND family - such profound message in there.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is packed with insights, eye-openers, and of course emotional intelligence at the heart of it all. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just someone who wants to understand neurodiversity better, you neeeed this conversation in your life.</p><p><br></p><p>💡 Ready to rethink what’s possible for your child? Let's go.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Marissa here:</p><p>PDA Home Education AU: https://pdahomeedau.com/</p><p><br></p><p>***</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are over 130,000 parents in the community! 🎉</p><p>➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hi! I am an Emotional Intelligence best-selling author, award-winning coach and international speaker. I'm also a paediatric anxiety therapist (and previous speech language pathologist!) and I love helping people use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Book a consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com</p><p>Or stalk me on the socials...</p><p>Insta: www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent</p><p>FB: fb.com/stephpinto</p>","author_name":"Stephanie Pinto"}