In the Trenches
Understanding PDA: What’s Really Happening in t...
A gentle, real-world look at the PDA nervous system — why pressure feels like threat, how capacity works, and what helps kids feel safe enough to thrive.
Understanding PDA: What’s Really Happening in t...
A gentle, real-world look at the PDA nervous system — why pressure feels like threat, how capacity works, and what helps kids feel safe enough to thrive.
When “Trying Harder” Doesn’t Work | PDA Parenti...
Parenting a PDA child means navigating overwhelm, shutdowns, and a nervous system that reacts to pressure — even tiny demands. In Part 2 of this series, I share what we’ve...
When “Trying Harder” Doesn’t Work | PDA Parenti...
Parenting a PDA child means navigating overwhelm, shutdowns, and a nervous system that reacts to pressure — even tiny demands. In Part 2 of this series, I share what we’ve...
When “I’m Done” Should Be Enough — A New Year’s...
A quiet, honest look at PDA parenting — the pressure to push, the courage to stop, and what happens when we finally honor a child’s “I’m done.”
When “I’m Done” Should Be Enough — A New Year’s...
A quiet, honest look at PDA parenting — the pressure to push, the courage to stop, and what happens when we finally honor a child’s “I’m done.”
The Appointment That Changed Nothing—and Everyt...
“Autism didn’t change my child — but the way people reacted to it did. The day he was diagnosed, I watched the world treat him differently, even though he was...
The Appointment That Changed Nothing—and Everyt...
“Autism didn’t change my child — but the way people reacted to it did. The day he was diagnosed, I watched the world treat him differently, even though he was...
The Night They Said Kids Were Safe — and We Wer...
When the world insisted kids were “safe from COVID,” my son and I were rushed to a pediatric COVID floor—hallway lights flashing past us like a scene from E.T.. He...
The Night They Said Kids Were Safe — and We Wer...
When the world insisted kids were “safe from COVID,” my son and I were rushed to a pediatric COVID floor—hallway lights flashing past us like a scene from E.T.. He...
Supporting PDA Children: What Actually Helps Wh...
PDA overwhelm isn’t defiance — it’s a nervous system on overload. Here’s how to recognize it, support it, and make daily life gentler for PDA and neurodivergent kids.
Supporting PDA Children: What Actually Helps Wh...
PDA overwhelm isn’t defiance — it’s a nervous system on overload. Here’s how to recognize it, support it, and make daily life gentler for PDA and neurodivergent kids.