I'm going live twice before the end of the year, and I'd love to see you there. Live Q&A: Tuesday, November 24, 7pm Eastern An open hour for whatever's on your mind: routines, hygiene, puberty, school meetings, caregiving, or the thing that's been hard at your house lately. Come with a question, or just come and listen. I know it's Thanksgiving week, so drop in for as long as you can. Getting Through Winter Break: Thursday, December 10, 7pm Eastern School break means no bus and no bell schedule, plus relatives, travel and late nights. For a lot of our kids, that's a lot of change at once. We'll go over practical ways to manage the shift in routine and make the break less stressful for the whole family. It's a 45-minute presentation followed by Q&A, and you'll have about two weeks to put the ideas in place before break starts. Both sessions are on Zoom and both are on the Calendar tab now. Open an event and tap "Add to calendar," and you'll get an email reminder the day before. What questions should I make sure to cover on the 24th? Drop them in the comments and I'll start my list 👇

Hi, and welcome! I'm Stephanie. When my son was little, someone told me he'd never be independent with hygiene. Today he's 13, and he showers on his own from start to finish. It took years of trial and error, and a lot of figuring out how to teach skills that other kids seem to just pick up. That's why this community exists. It's a place for parents, caregivers, and educators to share what's working, ask about what isn't, and find practical tools without having to dig for them. Here's how to get the most out of it: 🎓 One Skill at a Time (Classroom): a new step-by-step life skill every week, with printables 🎧 Daily Support & Tips: strategies, audio episodes, and real-life examples ❓ Questions: stuck on something? Post it. Someone here has probably been there. 🛡️ Health & Safety: plans and resources for the tough stuff Your first step: reply below with: 1️⃣ Your first name and who you're supporting (your child's age, or your role if you're an educator) 2️⃣ The ONE everyday skill that's hardest right now That's all you need to share. I read every reply, and your answers help decide what we cover next. 💙