A conversation with Kate Steer at Nurtured Neuro Kids, a neurodivergent family coach and education consultant. We explore her journey as a parent raising a PDA child while reflecting on how her child psychology background has influenced her approach to parenting.

Kate discusses the challenges of meeting a child’s individual needs, focusing on conscious and intentional parenting methods. We also talk about common misconceptions in neurodivergent child development and the critical role of creating supportive, understanding environments for children who are struggling, to allow them to thrive, regardless of what, if any, diagnosis the child haspodc. Kate offers valuable insights on the importance of meeting children where they are rather than forcing them into expected roles, helping parents understand the difference between managing vs controlling their child’s environment.

Kate's Instagram: @nurturedneurokids

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Rose chats to Ben, a father of three boys diagnosed with autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This episode offers a heartfelt and insightful look into parenting children with PDA and the continuous process of learning and adapting, from a dad's perspective.

Ben's Instagram: @daddydinosaurpda

Ben shares his family's experiences, the challenges they face, and their journey of discovering PDA. He discusses their parenting style, including transitioning to low demand parenting, and the struggles and rewards that come with it. Ben also talks about his efforts to raise awareness for PDA through running a half marathon fundraising for the PDA Society, and the importance of community and support in their lives. He reflects on the impact of PDA on their family dynamics and the steps they've taken to protect their mental health and relationship as a couple, too.

00:00 Introduction to Ben and His Family

01:00 Discovering PDA: The Light Bulb Moment

03:43 Challenges and Misconceptions About PDA

06:33 Transition to Low Demand Parenting

08:06 Mental Health and Family Dynamics

14:04 Running for a Cause: Raising Awareness for PDA

16:48 Building a Supportive Community

18:00 Home Education Journey

26:24 Reflections and Future Vision

33:10 Advice for New Parents

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Linsey's Instagram: @unschoolingstanley

Linsey from the West Midlands discusses unschooling her three children, particularly her PDA son Stanley. She shares her motivations, challenges, and the influence of her own neurodivergence on her parenting and educational philosophy. Linsey emphasises authenticity and discusses her own personal growth as an unmasked adult, and how this has affected her own life and relationships.

Main Topics:

Unschooling, child-led education, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), neurodivergence, personal growth, authenticity, parenting challenges, emotional well-being.

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