When I was invited to speak for the TraumaWise Parenting Summit, I thought I was going to create a pretty straightforward presentation about helping neurodivergent children become confident self-advocates.
Instead, in my own special rabbit-hole way, I found myself reflecting on a perfectly good winter coat, countless subway rides to a busy Brooklyn intersection, and the many surprising ways my son Ocean has shared his world with me.
Somewhere in the process of writing the talk, I realized it isn’t really about advocacy as much as it’s about the everyday moments that help our children to:
understand themselves,
trust their own experiences, and
grow into people who know themselves well enough to communicate their needs with confidence.
I’ll be sharing these stories, along with what they’ve taught me about mindful, neurodiversity-affirming parenting, at the TraumaWise Parenting Summit, a free event September 14–18, 2026.
My friend and colleague Renae has created a space that will help you slow the parenting pressure down so you can learn. With spacious viewing windows for all the talks, you won’t feel rushed.
Parenting is hard enough without feeling like every difficult moment is evidence that you’re doing it wrong. That’s why I appreciate Renae’s approach.
I know you’ve read the books. Followed the experts. Tried the scripts. Learned about regulation, attachment, behavior, trauma, neurodivergence, boundaries, and repair.
And still, there are moments when none of it feels accessible.
But with the right kind of support, you’re absolutely equipped to nurture connected and resilient kids… without losing yourself in the process!
So if you want to help your kid become a confident self-advocate, I’d love for you to join me and a few dozen other experts with real-life experience September 14-18. We truly have your family’s best interests at heart.
As I was creating this presentation, I realized I want to have these conversations with more parents. If you're part of a school, parent group, nonprofit, or organization looking for a speaker, I'd love to explore bringing this work to your community!
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A kinder future for our kids begins with kindness toward ourselves.
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