Episode Details

Are you a worrier? Anxious? Do you worry about your autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult? Worrying is exhausting! It feels terrible! If you’re ready to get off the worry bus and experience more well-being in your life, and parent with confidence, give this episode a listen.

Debbie explains why worry is not helping you support your child’s development, and may be adding stress to the challenges they already have. There are reasons why we worry and some basic things we can do to shift out of worry and mode.

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

• Why our brains offer up so much worry.
• Why it feels so important to worry and what it’s actually doing.
• How it impacts children, teens, and young adults.
• How worry blocks us from our parental intuition and wisdom.
• Tips to practice so you can redirect your brain.

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• Join our email list so you can get our free 3-part video course: Start Parenting Confidently With 3 Simple Steps
• Visit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about our specialized co-ed mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults.
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• The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker

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