Ep 98: What I've Learnt Parenting Neurodiverse Kids

Parenting neurodivergent kids can be both incredibly challenging and deeply meaningful. In this episode of the Feel Better Podcast, I share openly from my own experience of raising children in a neurodiverse household.I talk about:Why the way you see neurodivergence matters — shifting from deficit to recognising gifts.The grief parents carry when life doesn’t look as expected, and how to process it.Practical lessons I’ve learnt: making peace with meltdowns, understanding behaviour as communication, advocating without guilt, and letting go of comparisons.Why self-care in micro-moments is essential, and how to nurture your relationship even when it feels impossible.This is a real, compassionate look at the hard stuff — but also the beauty, depth, and unexpected gifts that parenting neurodivergent children can bring.If you’re in the trenches right now, I want you to know you’re not alone.👉 Follow me on Instagram @charlottethecounsellor👉 Free resources: charlottecummings.nzAND... If your relationship is struggling under the pressure of parenting neurodivergent kids, don't forget to check out my programme - Give Me 10 Minutes. Six weeks of therapy input for busy couples who can't make it to therapy!