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  Parenting is a full-body, full-brain experience. For neurodivergent parents—those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, or other cognitive variations—it can feel like juggling fire while walking a tightrope. But it can also be a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and radical empathy. 🧩 The Double Layer of Complexity Neurodivergent parents often face two simultaneous realities: Managing their own sensory, emotional, or executive functioning needs Supporting children—who may also be neurodivergent—with structure, care, and advocacy This dual navigation requires extraordinary mental flexibility and self-awareness. 🔍 Strengths That Shine Neurodivergent parents bring unique gifts to the table: Hyperfocus becomes deep engagement : When present, you're  fully  present. Pattern recognition fuels insight : You notice what others miss—subtle shifts in mood, behavior, or environment. Creative problem-solving : You invent systems, rituals, and hacks that work for...

  So appropriate for a week of honoring teachers.... Excerpt from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly) -  #364 The Most Important Lessons   The key is taking responsibility and initiative, deciding what your life is about and prioritizing your life around the most important things. ~ Stephen Covey               In this book, we have talked about 363 ways that you can help enhance what your child learns in the classroom, but we also hope that you have learned that inside the school walls is definitely not the only place where learning takes place. Here are a few things we hope you see a little differently now: ●        that there are teachable moments everywhere when you know what to look for; ●        that often it is the questions that matter more than the answers; ●        that practicing can be fun; ...