Episodes

Mothers of Misfits
98: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child | Megan Barella
23:19
 
98: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child | Megan Barella behavior Mar 15, 2022

Emily and Megan talk about how to stop the power struggles and explosions in our homes and, instead, positively channel the energy of our strong-willed and highly sensitive...

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97: A Positive Outlook on ADHD | Jill Laudati
24:26
 
97: A Positive Outlook on ADHD | Jill Laudati add/adhd behavior health Mar 08, 2022

Jill Laudati is the co-author of Itchy Brain and a Speech Language Pathologist. She shares the life lessons she's gained by supporting her husband and two boys, all of whom have...

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95: Thriving as a Bipolar College Student | Luke Gilligan
24:19
 
95: Thriving as a Bipolar College Student | Luke Gilligan add/adhd behavior bipolar health Feb 22, 2022

Luke Gilligan was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder in his first year of college. He candidly talks about approaching his parents for help, finding the right medication, and...

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83: Normalizing Neurodiversity | Sivan Hong
21:32
 
83: Normalizing Neurodiversity | Sivan Hong add/adhd anxiety behavior Nov 30, 2021

Sivan Hong authors and illustrates the children's book series, The Super Fun Day Books. These inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with...

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82: How to Improve Our Kids' Self-Efficacy | Shaun Banks
24:47
 
82: How to Improve Our Kids' Self-Efficacy | Shaun Banks add/adhd behavior confidence instincts raising tactile kids self-efficacy Nov 23, 2021

Shaun's entire career is inspired by his own misfits story. His mom always encouraged him to embrace his uniqueness. Now, as a Youth Performance Development Professional and...

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79: The Link Between Executive Functioning and Self Esteem | Sara-Louise Ackrill
22:11
 
79: The Link Between Executive Functioning and Self Esteem | Sara-Louise Ackrill add/adhd autism behavior special needs Nov 02, 2021

Sara-Louise Ackrill, founder of Wired Differently, talks about the connection between executive functioning and self-esteem. She also shares personal stories of managing autism...

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36: How to Parent Without Punishment | Judy Arnall
25:17
 
36: How to Parent Without Punishment | Judy Arnall behavior positivity process Nov 03, 2020

Judy Arnall, BA, CCFE, DTM is a certified brain and child development specialist and a bestselling author. She shares how everyone can use non-punitive parenting to...

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18: How to Get the Behavior You Want from Your Kids | Ty Krueger
25:31
 
18: How to Get the Behavior You Want from Your Kids | Ty Krueger behavior positivity process Jun 30, 2020

Do behavior issues lead to constant battles in your household? Ty Krueger, co-founder of the Behavior Change Collective, shares how to get the behavior you want in your...

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