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Neurodivergent Parenting: Faith, Grace, and Practical Strategies with Ginny Kochis (E230)
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This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by Ginny Kochis, author of Quirky Catholic Kids. Ginny shares what inspired her to write a practical guide for parents raising neurodivergent children through the lens of faith, while reminding us that many of these lessons apply to parenting children of all ages.
We discuss what neurodivergence really means, why emotional regulation begins with us as parents, and how learning to respond instead of react can transform our homes. Ginny also offers practical next steps for families who suspect their child may be experiencing developmental or learning differences, including resources available through schools, Child Find, and neuropsychological evaluations.
Above all, this conversation is an encouraging reminder to celebrate the unique children God has entrusted to us rather than comparing them to someone else's expectations.
Episode Highlights:
- What inspired Ginny to write Quirky Catholic Kids
- What neurodivergence is—and what it isn't
- Why emotional regulation can't be taught in the middle of a meltdown
- Practical ways parents can respond instead of react
- Learning to embrace your child's unique gifts
- Finding evaluations and support through schools, Child Find, and neuropsychologists
- Parenting with faith, grace, and confidence instead of comparison
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Episode 46: A Book Flight Representing Neurodivergent Teens with Ginny Kochis
- Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Scheedy Kurcinka
- A Million Junes by Emily Henry
- Annabel Monaghan’s books
- Ashley Poston books
- Katherine Center books
Book Flight
- Physica by Hildegaard van Bingen
- A Call to a Deeper Love: The Family Correspondence of the Parents of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus by Louis and Zelie Martin
- God Loves the Autistic Mind by Father Matthew Snyder
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