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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 33 MIN

How to Care for Yourself and Your High-Needs Child

from Chicago Neighborhood Parents Network · host Neighborhood Parents Network

In this episode of Chicago Style Parenting, Amy, Sitaara, and their guests discuss the challenges of self-care for parents, especially those with children who have developmental differences. They speak with Lydia Thibodeau, a mother of a child with a disability and Founder of Sommet Nannies, and Erica Hornthal, Founder and CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy and author of the award-winning book Body Aware, about the importance of understanding children's moods, the role of movement in emotional regulation, and the benefits of dance movement therapy. This conversation emphasizes the need for parents to fill their own cups and the significance of community support in navigating parenting challenges. To access all of NPN's resources for families raising children with developmental differences, start here.

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