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279: You Might Also Like: In It: Raising Kids who Learn Differently, from Understood.org

279: You Might Also Like: In It: Raising Kids who Learn Differently, from Understood.org

Update: 2024-08-29
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This episode is a special collaboration with the "In It" podcast from Understood.org, dedicated to families with children facing challenges like ADHD and dyslexia.

We’re diving into a topic that many parents find both essential and perplexing — encouraging kids to care about personal hygiene. In It hosts, Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek, are joined by ADHD and Executive Function Coach Brendan Mahan, to explore practical strategies that can help make hygiene routines manageable for children with learning differences.

Listen to uncover the reasons behind hygiene struggles, from sensory sensitivities to time management issues, and learn the importance of understanding children’s perspectives. Brendan shares actionable tips like using playlists for a gentler shower experience, employing tools like Alexa for reminders, and creating a cooperative approach to avoid power struggles.

Let’s uncover how to pick our battles wisely and foster a healthy, respectful relationship with our kids when it comes to personal hygiene.

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279: You Might Also Like: In It: Raising Kids who Learn Differently, from Understood.org

279: You Might Also Like: In It: Raising Kids who Learn Differently, from Understood.org

Penny Williams