#174 - Brainstorming Session with a School Ba...

If your child seems to get a burst of energy right before bed, asks for one more hug, one more drink, or one more lap around the house, it can feel confusing and exhausting. In this episode, we’re breaking down what might really be going on, especially for kids who are sensory se ...  Show more

In today’s episode, I’m sharing something a little more personal. This conversation is all about ADHD in women and moms, why it’s so often missed, and what it can actually feel like in real life.For so many of us, ADHD doesn’t look like what we're taught to expect. It’s not alway ...  Show more

How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?

In this episode, I share how to talk to kids during a tantrum. I talk about what to say and how to spea ...

This episode is about sensory strategies for speech therapy sessions. It opens with an acknowledgement that OTs are the primary sensory experts, and offers resources for reviewing sensory basics. The episode then discusses the difference between being "sensory-defensive" and "sen ...  Show more

On episode 264, we're sharing our sister podcast's conversation about the double empathy problem. In Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin explore a concept that challenges the assumption that neurodive ...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2431: Julie Morgenstern's insights offer practical strategies to foster meaningful communication with children and guide th ...  Show more