Raising an autistic child can be incredibly rewarding, but it's also demanding. Amidst the challenges we face as parents, taking care of our own well-being is crucial. 

One effective and simple self-care practice is using daily affirmations. These positive statements can help shift your mindset,...

If you're a parent of an autistic child, understanding how autism shows up differently in girls is key to providing the best support for your daughter. 

While autism in boys often gets more attention, girls frequently exhibit different traits that might be overlooked. Knowing these differences can ...

Today, we’re diving into something transformative - cultivating a growth mindset. 

Growth mindset isn’t just a trendy buzzword; it’s a powerful tool for autism parents that can revolutionize your self-care routine and overall well-being…let’s dive in!

Understanding the Growth Mindset and Its Im...

On this week's episode of NeurOrdinary, we're diving into how you can navigate the holiday season as an autism parent, with less stress and more self-care. We all know this time of year brings unique challenges, and we're here to explore some strategies to not just survive, but thrive during the hec...

Welcome to this special episode of NeurOrdinary, where I'm excited to share my favorite tips and tricks on how you can craft autism-friendly holiday traditions. As a mom to two wonderful neurospicy autistic kiddos, I understand the mix of excitement and stress that the holidays can bring, especially...

Hey there, lovely listeners! In this episode of NeuroOrdinary, we delve into the sometimes overlooked topic of cultivating emotional resilience in autism parenting. 

As a parent to two amazingly autistic kiddos, I understand the unique challenges we face and the importance of building our own re...

Hey there! Welcome to the NeurOrdinary podcast. I'm your host, Karen, a mom to two amazingly autistic kiddos. In this episode, we're diving deep into the theme of gratitude and celebrating the small wins. 

As autism parents, we know that our journey can be challenging and overwhelming at times. ...

In this week's episode of NeurOrdinary, we delved into three important topics for autism parents: resilience, self-care, and personal growth. As a neurospicy autism parent myself, I totally get the challenges we face, and that's exactly why we're exploring these crucial areas together. 

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Welcome to NeurOrdinary, the podcast where we explore topics that are close to the hearts of parents raising their neurodiverse kiddos. I'm your host, Karen, a mom to two extraordinary autistic kiddos. As an autism parent, I understand the daily struggles, challenges, and victories that come with ra...

Welcome to Episode 014 of NeurOrdinary! I'm Karen Kossow, a neurospicy autism mom, who is no stranger to the unique challenges of autism parenting.

In today's episode, we'll talk about some common myths and the societal pressures that compel autism parents to act like “superheroes” who can manag...