Teaching Honesty

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk with their colleague and special guest, Kelly, about the concepts of lying and honesty. They discuss what lying is, how to reduce opportunities for lying, and ways to promote more honesty among our kids. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, MS, BCBA, and Kristin […]

Effective Communication Between Parents and Kids

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about the different approaches to communication in families and why this is an important topic to dedicate time to. They share several tips to facilitate more clear and positive communication between parents and their kids. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, MS, BCBA, and […]

Stress Management for Kids and Teens

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about how stress doesn’t just show up in adults but can be felt by kids and teens too. They discuss what stressors are common, what stress looks like at these ages, and ways to manage it at home. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, […]

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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Launching neurodiversity initiatives and building inclusive workplaces will be vital as organizations look to stay competitive amidst a myriad of workforce and economic challenges. Neurodiversity will not only take rank with every other effort within organizations’ DE&I strategies but will stand out as a critical piece necessary to foster creativity and critical thinking, develop new […]

How to Support Working Parents of Neurodiverse Children

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Parents of neurodiverse children have a unique set of challenges that differ from those who have neurotypical children. The chronic stress they experience has a direct impact on their mental and physical health, productivity, and work performance, and increases healthcare spend and costs for an organization. While expanded mental health, EAP, and family-friendly benefits provide […]

Navigating Special Education

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin are joined by two guests, Jen and Maria, fellow behavior analysts and trained special educators. Jen and Maria discuss some of the most requested themes by parents, such as navigating school and medical assessments, asking for supports and resources in school, the best ways […]

Emotional Intelligence For Kids

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about how parents can help their kids build strong emotional intelligence. They will describe the process of social and emotional learning and give tips on using activities to strengthen social and self-awareness, responsible decision-making, relationship building, and self-management. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, […]

Helping Kids Resolve Conflict

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about the importance of teaching kids conflict resolution skills. They suggest the prerequisite skills, teaching approaches, and a variety of strategies such as active listening, accepting feedback, taking ownership when you’re wrong, making a sincere apology, finding common ground, among others. About the […]

Helping Kids Make Friends

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin invite a guest, Pasha Bahsoun, to join and discuss all things friendships. They break down how to support your child to make new friends, when to jump in vs. hang back at playdates or “hang outs,” how to talk with kids about what makes […]

Preparing for the Holiday Season

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss setting realistic expectations for the holidays and making the most out of this exciting (and often hectic) time. They give tips for managing stress, capitalizing on teaching skills, setting boundaries with family, remembering healthy habits, being kind to yourself, and more. About the […]

When Your Sibling Has Support Needs

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  About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin invite guests Mary Grace and Rose to join and discuss their experiences being siblings to young people with support needs. They discuss how their experiences have shaped who they are and give advice to parents on how to balance having children with and without medical or […]

Executive Function FAQ 

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RethinkCare is excited to launch brand new content focused on executive function in children! Our parent participants directly requested this content, and we are so happy to offer you seven new courses in that area today. Here are a few frequently asked questions about executive function to help you get familiar with our new content:  […]

eBook: Make Wellbeing Your Competitive Advantage

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Launching neurodiversity initiatives and building inclusive workplaces will be vital as organizations look to stay competitive amidst a myriad of workforce and economic challenges. Neurodiversity will not only take rank with every other effort within organizations’ DE&I strategies but will stand out as a critical piece necessary to foster creativity and critical thinking, develop new […]

Holiday Resilience: Planning Your Child’s Happiest Holiday Season Yet

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The winter holidays bring fantastic celebratory occasions and traditions, but they are also packed full of changes in routine, new and novel environmental stressors, and shifting expectations. These conditions can make it hard for neurodiverse children to get into the holiday spirit the same way their neurotypical counterparts do, but with the right support in […]