The Mother -Son Podcast: With Kim & Jake
Real conversations. Real connection.
The Mother Son Podcast with Kim and Jacob is a heartfelt and often humorous series where a real-life mother and her teenage son explore the joys, challenges, and awkward moments of growing up and parenting. From navigating friendships and school drama to handling bullies, big feelings, and social pressure, no topic is off limits.
Jacob, who is on the spectrum, brings his unique insights, humor, and perspective to every conversation. Together, they share their journey with neurodiversity, parenting, and learning to embrace each other’s differences and strengths.
Whether you’re raising a tween, parenting a neurodivergent child, or just want to hear meaningful (and funny) mother-son moments, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
44 episodes
Episode Note: A Brief Pause — We’ll Be Back Soon 🎙️⏸️
We wanted to share a quick update with our listeners 💛 The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake will be taking a short pause while we upgrade our equipment 🎧 and navigate Jacob’s busy gymnastics meet season 🤸♂️, along with school and practic...
Facing Fear in Kids: Why It Shows Up as Anger or Anxiety—and How Parents Can Help
Fear is something every child, teen, and adult experiences — but it doesn’t always look the way we expect.In this episode, we explore why fear exists, how it shows up in kids (often disguised as anger, anxiety, avoidance, or physi...
How to Break Bad News to Your Child: What to Say at Every Age (Backed by Science)
Breaking bad news to your child is one of the hardest parts of parenting — and something every family faces at some point.In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast, Kim and Jacob talk through how to break bad news to kids in ...
Why Do Parents & Teens Argue So Much? Is This Normal — and How Do We Argue Less?
If it feels like every simple request turns into an argument — brushing teeth, getting off screens, bedtime, chores — you’re not alone. And if you’re a teen who feels constantly nagged, controlled, or misunderstood… that’s real too.<...
Is There Anything Good About ADHD? What Science Says About Strengths & Neurodiversity
In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we dive into what research actually says about the positive side of ADHD and neurodiversity. While ADHD is often discussed only in terms of challenges like inattenti...
Happy Holidays & Cheers to the New Year from Kim & Jake!
As this year comes to a close, we just want to say thank you.When we started The Mother-Son Podcast, we never imagined how meaningful these conversations would become—not just for us, but for so many of you listening alon...
Should My Child Get Diagnosed With ADHD? Why Early Signs Should Never Be Ignored
Should my child get diagnosed with ADHD? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we explore why recognizing and diagnosing ADHD...
How to Support ADHD Students in the Classroom: 10 Ways to Improve Focus & Behavior
In today’s quick mini-episode, Kim and Jake share 10 evidence-based strategies teachers can use to help ADHD students thrive. These approaches reduce disruptions, boost engagement, and make school more manageable for neurodiverse kids. If you'r...
Should I Spank My Child? Spare the Rod? What Science Says About Spanking & Modern Discipline
In this eye-opening episode, Kim and Jake explore the truth behind one of the most quoted — and misquoted — sayings in parenting: “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” Together, they unpack where the phrase really came from, how corp...
What ADHD Really Feels Like: Kid + Adult Perspectives, Science, & Everyday Analogies
In this episode, Kim & Jake break down a question every parent, teacher, and kid wonders about: What does ADHD actually feel like? Not how it looks from the outside — how it feels on the inside....
How to Argue Without Fighting: Teaching Kids Respectful Disagreement
Arguing isn’t the problem — how we argue is. In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we unpack one of the most universal parts of family life: conflict. From Friday-night screen-time debates to “Becaus...
Later-In-Life Neurodiversity: Adult ADHD & Autism Diagnosis, Discovery & Strengths
What happens when you realize later in life that your brain has been wired differently all along?In this episode, Kim and Jacob explore what it’s like to be diagnosed with ADHD or Autism as an adult. From the “aha” moment...
Building Better Social Skills: Tips for Kids, Teens & Neurodiverse Learners
In this episode, Kim and Jake dive into one of life’s most essential (and often misunderstood) skills — getting along with others. From awkward small talk to decoding sarcasm, they unpack what social skills really mean and why they can...
Advocate or Intervene? When to Step In — and When to Step Back
In today’s episode, Kim and her teen son Jake explore one of the most important yet tricky parts of parenting: knowing when to step in and advocate for your child — and when to step back and let them take responsibility. You’l...
For Parents of Kids with ADHD: You’re Not Alone in This Journey
In this special solo episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, Kim opens up her heart to parents and caregivers of neurodiverse kids — especially those raising children with ADHD.After hearing from listeners who sai...
Wait—You Meant That Literally, Right? Improving Communication Between Neurodiverse and Neurotypical Minds
In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we dive into the fascinating world of literal thinking—how neurodiverse kids interpret language, humor, and social cues in uniquely precise ways.Kim and Jake ...
How to Forgive and Move On: Why Letting Go Matters (Even If They Don’t Forgive You)
Kim and Jake explore what forgiveness really means, how to let go when there’s no apology, and why neurodiverse kids often experience forgiveness in unique ways. In this heartfelt episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, ...
Parenting Teens & ADHD: 26 Episodes on Neurodiversity, Bullying, Phones & First Crushes | The Mother-Son Podcast Seasons 1 & 2 Recap
We can hardly believe it—two full seasons of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake are officially in the books! 🎉 Since launching in March, we’ve recorded and released 26 episodes (well… technically 24 if you don’t count th...
College, Careers, and Who Kids Want to Become
Stop Asking Kids What They Want to Be: College, Careers, Salaries, and Future Jobs : Every kid gets asked the classic question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” But is it time to retire that question? In th...
How to Raise Confident, Independent Kids (Neurodiverse & Neurotypical) Without Helicopter Parenting
How can parents raise confident, independent kids without helicopter parenting? In this episode, we break down what helicopter parenting looks like, why it happens, and how it can affect kids’ confidence, self-esteem, and anxiety.We shar...
👻 Do you believe in ghosts? Stories, Spirits & a Real EVP We Captured | Spooky Season Special!🎃
This week, we’re stepping away from our usual parenting and teen-focused topics for a fun one-off “spooky season” episode. With Halloween just around the corner, Kim and Jake explore the world of ghosts, spirits, EVP recordings, polterge...
How to Raise Confident Kids: Self-Esteem Tips for Parents of Neurodiverse & Neurotypical Children
Confidence is more than just a feeling — it’s the foundation for resilience, learning, relationships, and mental health. Yet for many children, especially neurodiverse kids with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing differences, building self-est...
Answering Your Questions: ADHD, Parenting, Bloopers & Behind the Scenes
You asked—we answered! In this special listener Q&A episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we dive into the questions you’ve sent us through our website and social media. From the story of how we started the p...
Back-to-School Stress? ADHD, Autism, and Tips Every Student, Parent & Teacher Can Use
Back-to-school season is stressful for every family — new routines, homework battles, and busy schedules can overwhelm even the most organized kids. But for students with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), those challenges...
Bullying & Cyberbullying: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Support Your Teen
In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we dive deep into the topic of bullying — from the perspective of the person being bullied and the person doing the bullying. Using research and advice from StopBullying.gov and Sto...