~177~WTF~"When the School Calls: Supporting Employees Parenting Neurodivergent Teens"

https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/speaking-corporate#ParentingTeens #NeurodivergentParenting #WorkingParents #Neurodiversity #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture #HRLeadershipWhat happens when a parent is expected to perform at a high level in their career while silently managing a child who struggles with anxiety, emotional regulation, school challenges, or neurodivergence?In this episode of WTF (Welcome to Friday or What The F***—you decide!), Cheryl Pankhurst shines a light on a group of parents who are often overlooked: working professionals raising neurodivergent children and teens.Drawing from more than 25 years in education, special education, advocacy, and parent support, Cheryl shares what she witnessed firsthand in schools when parents repeatedly received "the call" to come pick up a dysregulated child.She explores:The emotional toll of constant school callsWhy traditional school responses often increase dysregulationThe hidden burden carried by working parentsHow neurodivergent families navigate advocacy, IEPs/IPRCs, assessments, and school challengesWhy workplace inclusion efforts may be missing a critical pieceHow organizations can better support employees who are parenting neurodivergent childrenThe importance of creating communities of support inside workplacesCheryl's new role as a Workplace Family Support ConsultantIf you're a parent who feels alone trying to balance career success and supporting a struggling child, this episode will remind you that you're not alone.And if you're an HR leader, manager, DEI professional, or organizational leader, this conversation may reveal an opportunity to better support the families behind your workforce.Key TakeawayWhen we support the parent behind the employee, everyone benefits—the family, the workplace, and ultimately the child.Connect with CherylCheryl Pankhurst is a Parent Advocate, Educational Strategist, Coach, Speaker, and Workplace Family Support Consultant helping parents and organizations better support neurodivergent teens and their families.For support with:School advocacyNeurodivergent teensIEP/IPRC navigationParent coachingWorkplace family support initiatives YOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONShttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guideLet’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chatConnect with Cheryl!Get the book here!Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and ConnectionDIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL email : [email protected] Website  cherylpankhurst.comSOCIALS:linkedin.com/in/l. R.cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/                       https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurstPODCAST- “PARENTING TEENS ADVICE REDEFINED FOR TODAY’S WORLDTHE PODCASThttps://open.spotify.com/show/4QwFMJMDDSEXJb451pCHO9?si=9c1a298387c84e13https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYv9FQy1X43wwoYg0zF8zAJw6-nCpHMAk&si=7p-e4UlU2rsG3j_tOptin-podcast subscriberParenting Teens Advice Redefined