How Croissants Helped A Mom Let Go: Autism an...

What if the word “stop” is doing more harm than good? As caregivers, siblings, and parents of neurodivergent and disabled children, we often ask behaviors to stop, not out of frustration or lack of love, but because we want our loved ones to be accepted, included, and safe in the ...  Show more

Does my autistic or neurodivergent child understand what I’m saying? This is a question so many parents carry quietly, and one I’ve asked myself countless times, as a sister, mother and neurotherapist. In this episode, I share why believing that our children understand, truly und ...  Show more

This is a really special episode because my guest today is my Mom, Margarita Ortiz! She is going to be sharing her story with us. She's been a single mother who has struggled her whole life with bi- polar disorder and she has done a lot of work on herself and has completely trans ...  Show more

EP:113 On this week’s episode of “Thrive Like a Parent,” I dive into how yoga and movement help spark my creativity and provide clarity in my life. For me, working out isn’t just about fitness, it’s a way to connect with myself.

I share some personal experiences, includ ...

In this weeks episode we had my mom come on to the podcast to talk all about our up bringing and how hard it was to raise us. This was such a fun episode to hear our moms perspective on all the dumb stuff we did and the struggle of raising 5 kids. Hopefully you guys enjoyed this ...  Show more

In this very first on air coaching session, I talk to Christine, a Mindful Parenting alumni, who is struggling with getting her 4 and ¾ year-old son out the door. Listen in as we problem solve this issue so that she can get out the door and keep her relationship with her son clos ...  Show more