Parenting Differently Doesn’t Mean Parenting Wrong with Kari Baker | Ep. 96

In this episode, Samantha and Lauren talk with Kari Baker, a former financial services executive, author, speaker, and founder of Kind Families. Kari shares her journey from the financial sector to becoming an advocate for the neurodivergent community after her son was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She talks about the importance of advocacy, the need for early diagnosis, and shares valuable parenting strategies for neurodivergent children. Kari further elaborates on the invisible nature of autism, the challenges of masking, and the significance of open communication about diagnoses to foster an understanding environment. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:39 Meet Carrie Baker00:58 Carrie's Journey into Neurodivergence02:33 Parenting Neurodivergent Children03:43 Challenges and Strategies04:49 Dealing with Judgement06:53 Advocating for Your Child11:21 The Importance of Diagnosis12:55 Brady's Story13:56 Creating a Supportive Community17:06 Resources and Support17:50 Carrie's Book and Podcast21:55 Future Plans for Kind Families24:32 Carrie's Personal Interests25:09 Conclusion and Highlights Join us for the Parenting Power Hour: www.everybrainisdifferent.comJoin the Neurodivergent Parenting Community: The Neurodivergent Parenting Community | Every Brain is Different Link to episode 59 about autistic people in entertainment with Marlene Sharp and Judith Uttal: 59 - Marlene Sharp and Judith Uttal - Autism in Entertainment Find Kari on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn: @kariabakerKari's website: www.kariabaker.com | www.kindfamilies.comThe KIND Families Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/the-kind-families-podcast/id1727783515Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BKcP3X2VA53QrVAVVLW56?si=6fceee13e79047fe&nd Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent