Ep 153: Trusting Complex Kids & Helping Them Trust Us

Parenting with Impact

Trust in relationships, particularly between parents and children, is a fundamental cornerstone for effective communication, learning, and growth. Elaine and Diane delve into the complexities of trust-building, especially with neurodiverse children.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Elaine and Diane about communication and building trust.

How to Talk to Your Complex Kids [and Other Important Relationships]

Strained communication can create a hot mess of misunderstanding and conflict -- whether it's with your kids or any significant relationship in your life. In this FREE guide, you'll discover your role in communication dynamics and 10 simple but effective ways to help you build more trust and calm in your communication with your complex kids -- and any relationship.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Diane and Elaine emphasize the importance of trust between parents and children, and highlight the impact of trust gaps on frustration. They discuss the challenges faced by parents of complex kids and stress the need for understanding and support.

Diane and Elaine delve into the challenges of trust-building, particularly with complex kids. They discuss the importance of understanding trust gaps, and managing expectations.

Elaine and Diane explain setting realistic expectations based on a child's developmental capacity is crucial for fostering trust and growth. By acknowledging and working with a child's challenges, parents can create a supportive environment that encourages trust, honesty, and growth in their relationship with their child.

Diane and Elaine emphasize the importance of trust in relationships, highlighting the need to assume best intentions and understand that trust is a process that requires effort from all parties involved.

Links

Talking to Kids About their Neurodiverse Brain

Self Awareness, Self Regulation, & Self Management:

What To Do When Your ADHD Teen Says “Don’t Worry, I’ve Got It!”:

Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids & Teens

The Marathon View in Parenting: In It For the Long Haul

Parent Smarter Not Harder Webinar

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