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44. Problem Perspectives with Debbie

Life is full of problems and parenting a neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult offers some unique ones.

In this episode, I share a different way to look at problems that helps you tap into your best problem solving mode.

I also explain why the way you view negative behaviors may be adding to your struggles instead of alleviating them.

44. Problem Perspectives with Debbie

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

  • A more helpful way to view problems.
  • Why it’s important to understand how problems are communicated.
  • Why negative behaviors are not THE problem and what they really are.
  • Why children, teens, and young adults often are acting out.
  • How to be the kind of parent that you kiddo wants to come to instead of avoid.

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