WHY THIS CONVERSATION ABOUT TRAUMA & NEURODIVERGENCE IS PERSONAL FOR ME Before you watch my conversation with Kim Botto, I wanted to share why this topic matters so deeply to me. For years, I believed that if I just found the right discipline strategy, my son's behavior would improve. But as a mom of a neurodivergent child, I eventually realized the problem wasn't a lack of effort—it was a lack of understanding. What changed everything for me was learning that behavior is communication. The parenting skills I had weren't helping my son thrive, and they weren't helping me become the parent I wanted to be. When I stopped viewing behavior as something to control and started viewing it as something to understand, it changed not only my parenting, but the way I lead, teach, and care for children. In this short prequel episode, I share the personal journey that led me to become passionate about trauma-informed and neurodiversity-informed ministry, parenting, and leadership. If you're a parent, children's ministry leader, teacher, volunteer, or caregiver, I hope this encourages you to look beyond behavior and lean into curiosity. 🎙️ Watch my full conversation with Kim Botto: • https://youtu.be/LM2z6wvLuc0?si=5vw4JrwCOE5RBS0r

I promised I wouldn't post this episode until Orange curriculum and amazing life finished posting their own videos on the dude perfect VBS announcement. I gotta say... this is HUGE! I loved spending 1 hour with Tyler, asking him big questions on Kid's ministry and the direction amazing life kids and orange curriculum is going. If you use any of these curriculum in the past or currently, you should hear from the CEO. Tyler is gifted, humble, and an encouragement to my faith walk! WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/PYhMj5NgyfA?si=AekLgQa7LwdxZwgw

Amazing life curriculum and dude perfect is going to be collaborating on a VBS program for next year. On Thursday, I'll get to record a conversation with Tyler from amazing life, asking him some Q's about Amazing Life taking over Orange Curriculum and the idea behind the VBS for next year. ⁉️I NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! What questions do you have for Tyler? Comment below?

Happy Sunday, kid's ministry champions! I have been in the snowy lands of Montana this weekend and began working on a project for my friend in San Diego. She said that she's struggling to find an easy way to get teen helpers serving where it's a win for both teacher and teen. Is this a problem for you? I'm trying to get feedback from all types of churches so I can make a well-rounded guide. Please send me your comments!