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Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These: Neurodiversity & Sleep
Many neurodiverse families struggle with bedtime routines, falling asleep and staying asleep. But sleepless nights for children (and parents) can be a thing of the past because paediatric consultant Dr Sarah Moll returns to the EPIC Families podcast to deliver a sleep masterclass that’s definitely worth staying up for.In her role as a consultant at Tauranga Hospital in New Zealand and co-founder of Bay Paediatrics neurodiversity clinic, Sarah has helped hundreds of families unlock the mysteries of getting a good nights’ sleep.Sarah Reveals..⚠️ The two main sleep challenges that neurodiverse families face (one might surprise you).⏳What you should do if your child remains awake for longer than 30 minutes after you put them to bed.😴 Why two different stages of sleep are VITAL for your child’s development. 🛌 How certain ‘bad habits’ can make the difference between a dreamy sleep routine or a bedtime nightmare.🥱 The ‘sleep hygiene’ secret, why so many parents struggle…and why it isn’t your fault.☕️ How ‘sleepy foods’ can make bedtime easier…but a hot chocolate in the evening may be adding to your child’s sleep struggles🔄 What to do when your child refuses to go to bed…and why consistency and routine can make all the difference.PLUS, Sarah reveals a sleepy secret…📝 How to create a ‘sleep diary’ that can solve the bedtime puzzle once and for all. >>>>> Grab your tickets for EPIC Families LIVE on March 8th and meet the experts to solve your parenting challenges! More info here.EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children. Discover how in our website here: https://www.myepicfamily.com/Join the free EPIC Families community here. Be seen, be heard and discover strength in neurodiversity.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more here: https://baypaediatrics.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Resilience Ladder: How to Overcome Anxiety
Anxiety can be a huge challenge for neurodivergent children…and their families. It can feel overwhelming, confusing and never-ending. But there IS a way forwards, and you don’t have to let anxiety hold your child back.We welcome child educational psychologist Nadia du Plessis to give a masterclass on how anxiety shows up for your child, the impacts it can have and - most importantly - how you can help your child build true resilience and take back control of their thoughts and emotions.Nadia reveals:🏷️ How ‘anxiety’ can be an extremely heavy label to burden child with, when it could be defined as a different emotion.🎢 Spotting the difference between ‘normal’ rollercoaster emotions and anxiety disorder emotions.📈 Why neurodivergent children may experience more anxiety on a regular basis.🔍 The hidden signs & behaviours to look out for in order to understand whether your child is suffering from anxiety.🎚️ Why anxiety is NOT always about the child who is naughty or disobedient, and is more about control🪫 The phenomenons of ‘emotional blindness’ and ‘neurodivergent burnout’ and how they can impact neurodivergent children.😵💫 How to deal with ‘end of year’ chaos when there is too much to do and too little time.PLUS🧠 Tried and tested psychological strategies to help your child overcome anxiety ‘in the moment’>>>>> EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children. Discover how in in our website here: https://www.myepicfamily.com/Join the free EPIC Families community here. Be seen, be heard and discover strength in neurodiversity.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTokGet free access to the ultimate parent’s guide to ADHD for children: ADHD Unlocked.EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more here: https://baypaediatrics.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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One More Bite: Mealtimes, Nutrition & ADHD
If mealtimes & food have ever been a challenge for you and your child, then EPIC Families is serving you up a treat.We bring you Dietician Consultant Natarsha McEwan, and she is an absolute expert in advising neurodivergent children and their families about food, mealtimes, diet and nutrition. Through her work at The MacMurray Centre in New Zealand, she helps children and their families navigate the mealtime maze.If you’ve ever struggled with getting your child to eat a balanced diet, keeping them at the table, encouraging them to try new food… or generally get through mealtimes without guilt, overwhelm and a breakdown, then this is for you. Natarsha reveals…😱 The nutrition & dietary challenges children with ADHD typically face.👩🔬 Why ‘following the science’ is only half the story when it comes to your child’s dietary needs.🥗 The secret to making long-lasting mealtime changes that work for the whole family.🏷️ How labels of ‘fussy’, ‘restricted’ or ‘particular’ eater can impact how children perceive mealtimes.📝 The power of a food diary….but why your child shouldn’t focus on weight or calories.🥦 How to help a child to get comfortable eating ‘yukky’ food.PLUS😈 ‘Break in case of emergency’ what to do when your child gets seriously ‘Hangry’.>>>>> EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children. Discover how in in our website here: https://www.myepicfamily.com/Join the free EPIC Families community here. Be seen, be heard and discover strength in neurodiversity.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTokGet free access to the ultimate parent’s guide to ADHD for children: ADHD Unlocked.EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more here: https://baypaediatrics.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sensory Processing: From Overwhelming to Understanding
It’s time to unlock the sensory processing puzzle once and for all. Meet Kelly Karlson, from The Different OT. She's the expert Occupational Therapist who is seen as a Neurodiversity ‘circuit breaker’ for children and their parents when life becomes a little too overwhelming. In this wisdom-packed episode of EPIC Families, Kelly does a deep dive into child sensory processing.We reveal:🧠 What sensory processing is, and how it can impact ALL of us.⚖️ The challenges and advantages of sensory seeking and sensory avoiding behaviours.🚫 Why saying “No” to your child’s sensory requests could be making parenting harder than it needs to be.🏠 A powerful tactic you can use to channel your child’s endless energy around the house.🧐 How to put yourself in your child’s shoes and see the world though their ‘sensory lens’.⚡️ The secret to creating a ‘circuit breaker’ for when it feels like your child is in a sensory overload.🐻 A lesson from Goldilocks & The Three Bears that can help you understand your child’s behaviour.PLUS🛒 An amazing ‘freezer section’ hack to overcome supermarket meltdowns>>>>> EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children. Discover how in in our website here: https://www.myepicfamily.com/Join the free EPIC Families community here. Be seen, be heard and discover strength in neurodiversity.Click here to get free access to the ultimate parent’s guide to ADHD for children: ADHD Unlocked.EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more here: https://baypaediatrics.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back To School: Neurodiversity & The Classroom
Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children…. It’s time to be EPIC!In this episode, we focus on supporting your child in classroom, and dealing with schools and teachersRebecca (Bo) O’Sullivan is a Child Occupational Therapist with over 10 years’ experience. She is the person families call when their neurodiverse child is struggling with their development in play, movement, sensory processing, motor skills, or forming relationships.This is essential listening for any family where a child has struggled with their learning or in the classroom…and for any parent who has struggled to communicate with their child’s teacher!This episode reveals…😱 The surprising truth about how so many parents have ZERO idea about how their child is doing at school.💪 Dangers of ‘catastrophising’ school feedback and overlooking your child’s strengths.📝 How a ‘communication diary’ between teacher and parents can be the key to unlocking communication barriers.👨🏫 Why teachers may choose to ‘dilute’ the information they share with parents.🔎 Identifying the ‘quiet’ ADHD child in the classroom who often goes overlooked and unseen.🤝 When you’re called into class: How to best handle conversations with teachers PLUS❌ What you definitely should NOT do when handling situations around your child and school.>>>>> Join the free EPIC Families community here. Be seen, be heard and discover strength in neurodiversity.EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more about Bay Paediatrics at: https://baypaediatrics.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re on a mission to create EPIC families: Extraordinary Parents. Incredible Children. Families with children (and potentially parents!) who have ADHD, Autism or sit along the neurodiverse spectrum...it's time celebrate the power of thinking differently.The EPIC Families Podcast gives neurodiverse families the certainty, clarity and confidence to build EPIC relationships and live incredible lives though embracing - not fighting against - what makes them unique.We deliver strength in neurodiversity by grabbing the information from experts who have it, and giving it to the families who need it. Our focus is on real-life families and providing them with practical guidance, tools and support. We are proudly and boldly different - we focus on real, chaotic, messy family life, not perfect psychological scenarios and academic case studies.No longer will neurodiverse families feel overlooked, misunderstood, confused, ignored or forgotten. This is where we make a stand and prove to the world that neurodiversity is superpower!EPIC Families is delivered by Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand's leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more at: https://baypaediatrics.com/The show is hosted by Freddie Bennett, a neurodiverse dad who conquered his mind and became a Guinness World Record holder, crossed the Sahara Desert, and ran the Arctic towards the North Pole. Now he’s on a mission to help every family understand that neurodiversity does not have to be a weakness…it can be your greatest strength.You can also join the free EPIC Families community here .Get the support you need to build strength in neurodiversity. Be seen, be heard and be YOU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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