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On The Hard Days
Raising an out-of-the-box kid can feel isolating. You wonder, Am I crazy? What am I doing wrong? The doubt, guilt, and exhaustion are overwhelming—and finding another mom who truly gets it feels impossible. That’s why the On The Hard Days podcast exists. Host Megan Champion knows the struggle firsthand and is on a mission to bring connection and support to moms raising neurodivergent kids. Each week, a brave mom shares her raw, honest story so you can feel seen, heard, and validated. Whether your child has a diagnosis or not, if you feel alone in your motherhood, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now and follow Megan on Instagram @on.the.hard.days for daily encouragement & info about her community resource, Mothers Together —DMs are always open!
On The Hard Days
Ep.52 Mom Cara Maclean on Maintaining a Connection With Neurodiverse Teenagers (And Your Partner, Too)
In This Episode: Cara Maclean's tone is full of steadfast resolve in our conversation - she gets it. Not only that, but she's made a commitment to helping other parents, especially moms, in the challenges of raising out-of-the-box kids. We also talk about:
-Difference in parents in helping their kids and the disconnect in couples
-Education for gifted kids - and how neurotypical children should have the same experience
-Lack of education on neurodiversity for educators
-Blurred line between giftedness and ADHD
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Cara can be found at:
https://www.caramaclean.com
IG: @carajmaclean
FB: @caramacleancoaching
MORE:
-Want to be a part of my new support group community, Mothers Together? Send me a message on IG or FB and I'll tell you how to sign up!
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