The Good Mom Podcast
Every mom wants to be a good mom but how many times a day do we question this?! We have been conditioned to believe that there are rules for being a good mom but I say your definition is the only one that matters. As a mom with four kids with neurodiversity and a background in education, I believe every child has gifts and talents of genius. I also see life's unexpected trials as chances for us to grow in our strength, love, and connection as a family. Escape from your "bad mom" soundtrack each week to listen in for inspiration on all the mom things, whether neurodiversity is in your family or not. Get the go ahead to have way more fun without guilt, hear new perspectives on old problems, and finally feel like you know what you're doing as a mom.
The Good Mom Podcast
Neurodiversity Part 1
The term neurodiversity refers to brain differences as natural and normal, and not an indication of a deficit or abnormality. When describing autism, ADHD or other conditions of the brain, the term neurodiversity simply neurological uniqueness. I love this, and I find this way of talking about learning differences including conceptual learning, social skills, emotion regulation and behaviors to be aligned with my belief that the human brain is a dynamic and wondrous organ. The implications for defining and describing brain differences this way in terms of diversity and inclusion practices in education and the workplace are interesting to think about. Let's talk more about this topic - I think it has huge potential for changing the world in a positive way. In Part 2 we will go into the downside of using this term and define related terms such as neurotypical and neurodivergent.