BACK TO SCHOOL - Positive Energy, Car Symbols & School Wins | NeuroDADverse Ep 13

🎧 Episode 13 – Positive Energy, Car Symbols & School WinsIn this heartfelt episode, Dan and Ben reflect on the surprising joys and ongoing challenges of getting their neurodivergent kids back into the school routine. From bath time meltdowns to unexpectedly peaceful transitions, the dads talk about managing expectations, building emotional safety, and honouring small wins.Ben shares a special moment where Oscar opens up with emotional insight and compares Ben to a new teacher with “positive energy.” Dan shares Frankie's transition going back to school. Ben explores the balance of being a teacher-parent as Mabel starts self-managing GCSE revision. There's humour too — including a surprise car cymbal gift and a flashback to forgotten anniversary presents.This episode is all about parenting by feel, celebrating progress, and surviving the whirlwind of early September.💬 Topics This EpisodeBack-to-school transitions for ND childrenReframing wins and challenges as a parentEmotional safety in bedtime routinesSibling support and independence at bath timeNeurodivergent sensory needs (and adaptations)Parent guilt, pacing, and the mental loadTeacher vs. parent identity at homeGCSE revision systems for neurodiverse teensThe power of ‘when-then’ languageNeurodivergent couple dynamics & diagnosis reflections⏱️ YouTube Chapter Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Episode 1301:00 – Week in 3 Words: Surprising, Whirlwind, Tidier03:00 – Back-to-school debrief & family dinner outing06:00 – Supporting teens with study habits and autonomy09:00 – The fine line between parent and teacher at home12:00 – Neurodivergent brains & adapting routines15:00 – Emotional wins that don’t fit neat categories18:00 – Unexpected transitions & scaffolding support21:00 – Sleep struggles and early wake-ups24:00 – Revising routines: managing rest and mornings27:00 – School transport triggers and regulation strategies30:00 – Laura’s ADHD diagnosis and new household adjustments33:00 – Supporting adult ND routines with child-style care36:00 – Inclusive approaches to emotional regulation39:00 – Creative coping strategies: glasses, fans, flowers42:00 – Filmmaking updates and surprise festival news45:00 – Solo parenting & evening rhythms48:00 – Bath time reflections & routine wins51:00 – Celebrating progress and parental growth54:00 – Laura’s love for Lego & self-soothing tools57:00 – Final thoughts, podcast impact & listener feedback01:00 – Outro: Looking ahead to next week#NeurodivergentParenting #BackToSchool #PositiveParenting #Neurodiversity #BathTimeWins #AutismSupport #ADHDParenting #GCSEPrep #ParentingJourney #NeuroSpicyLife #RoutineReset #SensoryNeeds #SENDSupport #PodcastForParents #NeuroDadverse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.