Your first step is simple: Introduce yourself in the comments below so we can welcome you, support you, and help you find your starting point. Copy and paste this prompt: My name is: My child is: tween / teen / young adult / adult child The biggest challenge we are facing right now is: What I want most for my child is: One thing I hope to get from this community is: After you post, reply to at least one other parent with: “You’re not alone. I’m glad you’re here.” This is how we begin building community. 😊

Let’s get our first community quick win. We have 49 parents in here now and growing fast, and I want to help make this community practical right away. So here is the question for today: What is one small 1% step you could take this week to help your teen or young adult move forward? Not a huge plan. Not a complete life overhaul. Not fixing everything. Just one small step. Examples: - Have one calmer conversation - Use one lower-pressure script - Open the school portal together for 2 minutes - Choose one home responsibility - Watch one training - Take the Stuck Assessment - Ask one better question instead of lecturing - Celebrate one small win - Look at one job posting - Try one small hygiene step - Set one simple boundary - Repair one hard conversation Copy and paste this below: My 1% step this week is: This matters because: The support I could use is: Remember, progress does not start with a perfect plan. It starts with one small step.

I was invited to speak as a panelist for parents of Neurodivergent school-aged children (elementary thru college) and share with who I feel might benefit from it. It is a free online event that brings parents and experts together to share practical strategies that help reduce stress at home, improve school support, and help neurodiverse children thrive. If you’re raising a neurodivergent school-aged child, teen, or young adult, this is a great opportunity to gain insight, ask questions, and hear from people who truly understand the journey. Time it begins: 1pm ET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT For more information and to register for free: https://mycollabpilot.com/r/rnufDxye