As part of a 3-part series on public education funding in North Carolina, Dr. Melanie McCabe and I are bringing you a conversation with NC State Representative Julie von Haefen.

You can listen to the first interview in this series on proposed cuts to special education in Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) here. The WCPSS Superintendent has since dropped his proposal to cut special education funding but due to a lack of funding at the state level, public schools are having to make very hard budgeting decisions.

This leads me to today’s conversation with State Rep. Julie von Haefen. Julie is a former PTA leader and advocate who currently serves District 36 in Wake County, North Carolina. In this conversation we cover:

• The importance of getting to know your representative

• Why the North Carolina Legislature hasn’t passed a budget

• How the Leandro case was dropped

• How NC is diverting $1 BILLION a year to private school vouchers despite a budget not being passed

• How the money flows from federal, state, and county resources

• How Medicaid funding is impacted by a financial deficit for the state

• Our thoughts in mental healthcare and school violence

• How to be an informed voter and the power of telling your friends!

Look Up Your Rep's Voting Record Here

Listen here:

About Dr. Emily

As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.

Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.

If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.

Let’s do this together,

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily's website

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On today’s podcast, Elizabeth Sautter and I chat about energy and motivation, which is especially challenging as we enter this final portion of the school year. Listen in as we discuss what’s on our mind this time of year. We also share details of two workshops we hope you’ll find helpful. Details on those below!

Let’s stay connected!

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily’s LIVE Workshop tomorrow at 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT

If you’re the parent or teacher of a neurodivergent kid or teen, you’ve likely wondered how to get them engaged with learning—especially if they find it boring or irrelevant to their life! Neurodivergent learners are often more motivated by novelty, satisfaction, and interests than by following the crowd. Understanding this changes everything!

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Elizabeth’s workshop with Emily Kircher-Morris on Wednesday April 15th

Educators, below you will find a link to a LIVE workshop from my colleagues Emily Kircher-Morris and Elizabeth Sautter on Emotional Regulation and Resilience. Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and School Counselors can receive CEUs for this workshops! Parents are also welcome to attend.

Parents, in this email you will find links to my most-watched workshop replays. Remember, my blogs and live chats are always free and workshops are for paid subscribers. Subscribe below to unlock the workshop replay archive.

In this training, you will learn…

• Why emotional regulation must come before learning, motivation, or persistence

• How to tell the difference between productive challenge and overload

• What actually builds distress tolerance without escalating stress

• How to support risk-taking, recovery, and resilience in everyday moments

• How to apply Emily’s ROOTS framework to help support regulation at home, in school, or in therapy

• Practical, evidence-based tools and language you can use the same day

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Start with a free resource here!

About Dr. Emily

As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.

Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.

If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.

Let’s do this together,

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily's website

**All content provided is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. All content is provided for informational and education purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychological diagnosis, advice or treatment. Information provided does not create an agreement for service between Dr. Emily W. King and the recipient. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to you or your child’s symptoms or medical condition. Children or adults who show signs of dangerous behavior toward themselves and/or others, should be placed immediately under the care of a qualified professional.**

Thank you so much for following along, sending emails, and sharing posts. After the WCPSS school board meeting last night, Wake County has dropped the proposed $18 million cuts to special education. Read more here. Watch my summary of the nearly five hour school board meeting below.

We have more work to do! Limited state budgets are not isolated to North Carolina, but we are hoping that Wake County can be a model for how to push back and do the right thing in the face of funding deprivation from the state and federal governments.

Listen in as my colleages Dr. Melanie McCabe, Dr. Matt Zakreski, and I share what we are happy about and thankful for about the meeting last night and what we feel comes next!

Let’s stay connected!

~Dr. Emily

Advocate for Public Schools at the North Carolina General Assembly

What’s the big deal?

Learn more about the NC State Legislature not passing a budget since 2023

Learn more about Leandro here

Learn more about property tax loopholes here

Join Us to Advocate for Public Schools at the North Carolina General Assembly. On day one of the North Carolina General Assembly’s short session, we’re joining a large coalition of public-school advocacy groups to deliver a petition telling our legislators that we are done waiting! We are done waiting for them to pass a budget. We are done waiting for them to comply with the Constitution of the State of North Carolina. We are done waiting for them to fully fund our public schools and honor the Leandro Decision. We are done waiting for them to do right by our teachers, our school support staff, and our children! In this midterm election year, we can’t wait any longer. They must act or we will remember in November.

Sign up to join us on April 21st!

I missed what this is all about! Watch below…

The next WCPSS Board Meeting to discuss the budget is Tuesday April 7th.

Read more about school board meetings here.

Look up your board member here and send them an email!

Watch WCPSS board meetings LIVE

Read more about school board meetings here.

Look up your board member here and send them an email!

Learn more about private school vouchers here.

Learn more about Dr. Melanie McCabe

Learn more about Dr. Matt Zakreski

About Dr. Emily

As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.

Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.

If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.

Let’s do this together,

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily's website

**All content provided is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. All content is provided for informational and education purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychological diagnosis, advice or treatment. Information provided does not create an agreement for service between Dr. Emily W. King and the recipient. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to you or your child’s symptoms or medical condition. Children or adults who show signs of dangerous behavior toward themselves and/or others, should be placed immediately under the care of a qualified professional.**

As the parent of a high school senior who has had an IEP since preschool, I have watched special education resources in Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) slowly decrease over the last ten years.

Services my son received in Kindergarten are no longer available and programs he attended no longer exist. Many of the wonderful special education teachers and instructional assistants (IA) who have been a crucial part of his success have since left their positions. I don’t blame them. Special education teachers and IAs are undervalued and taken for granted when they should be our most celebrated and highest-paid educators.

The proposed budget cuts to special education are the exact opposite of what we need. We already don’t have enough special educators in WCPSS. I hear stories every day from families of autistic learners who need smaller classes and fewer substitutes so their school day can be more predictable.

Our amazing teachers are working so hard under unsustainable conditions. When teachers are stressed, students are stressed. When students are stressed, learning is negatively impacted. If we are serious about creating systems, schools, and classrooms where students thrive, we need more special education teachers and more programming options—not less.

Many children, especially those receiving special education, don’t enter school as independent learners. They need the help of an adult to understand the directions, transition between tasks, and stay safe during the school day. Understaffed schools are less safe for students and teachers, especially when teaching neurodivergent learners who more often experience frustration that can lead to negative behavior.

If WCPSS—the largest district in the state—is having to make this decision, then I can only imagine the lack of resources in more rural parts of the state. WCPSS should be considered the canary in the coal mine, sounding the alarm that we are about to fail our most vulnerable children.

Listen in as I talk with my colleagues Dr. Melanie McCabe and Dr. Matt Zakreski, both psychologists who know schools and neurodivergent kids well. The impact of these proposed cuts goes beyond students receiving special education services and their teachers. It’s going to affect everyone.

Links mentioned in this conversation:

WCPSS School Board Special Session on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Watch WCPSS board meetings LIVE

Read more about school board meetings here.

Look up your board member here and send them an email!

Learn more about private school vouchers here.

Learn more about property tax loopholes here.

Learn more about Leandro here.

Learn more about the NC State Legislature not passing a budget since 2023.

Learn more about Dr. Melanie McCabe

Learn more about Dr. Matt Zakreski

About Dr. Emily

As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.

Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.

If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.

Let’s do this together,

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily's website

**All content provided is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. All content is provided for informational and education purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychological diagnosis, advice or treatment. Information provided does not create an agreement for service between Dr. Emily W. King and the recipient. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to you or your child’s symptoms or medical condition. Children or adults who show signs of dangerous behavior toward themselves and/or others, should be placed immediately under the care of a qualified professional.**

Dr. Royster is a Co-Parenting Expert, Child Psychologist, and a mom. She lives in Colorado and is passionate about helping moms navigate the challenges of divorce and co-parenting. She specializes in guiding moms through high-conflict situations while keeping their children’s emotional the focus.

Dr. Royster’s signature program, the Kids First Co-Parenting System, provides a high level of support for smart, high-achieving moms who are juggling the very hard job of parenting young children while managing a difficult ex. Her approach helps moms move from feeling anxious to empowered and clear about how to support their kids.

Listen in on our conversation as we talk about what is helpful when co-parenting autistic kids during this family transition.

Let’s keep learning together~

~Dr. Emily

Keep Learning with Dr. Karalynn Royster

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About Dr. Emily

As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.

Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.

If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.

Let’s do this together,

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily's website

**All content provided is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. All content is provided for informational and education purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychological diagnosis, advice or treatment. Information provided does not create an agreement for service between Dr. Emily W. King and the recipient. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to you or your child’s symptoms or medical condition. Children or adults who show signs of dangerous behavior toward themselves and/or others, should be placed immediately under the care of a qualified professional.**

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Carrie Bonnett is a veteran teacher, lifelong list-maker, and Executive Function coach based in Bend, Oregon. She works with students and families around the country using a practical, no-shame, brain-first approach that empowers students to thrive, helps parents and teachers better support them, and gives adults tools to stay on top of all that life requires.

In addition to coaching, Carrie creates digital resources—including her signature course Get the Brain on Board and a series of No-Shame Guides for Parents—and provides brain-based workshops and trainings for parents, teachers, and other professionals. She is also an adjunct instructor at the University of Portland, where she supports early-career teachers.

Listen in on our conversation as we talk about supporting our kids’ executive functioning skills throughout the holiday break!

Let’s keep learning together~

~Dr. Emily

Work with Carrie Bonnett

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About Dr. Emily

As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.

Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.

If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.

Let’s do this together,

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily's website

**All content provided is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. All content is provided for informational and education purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychological diagnosis, advice or treatment. Information provided does not create an agreement for service between Dr. Emily W. King and the recipient. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to you or your child’s symptoms or medical condition. Children or adults who show signs of dangerous behavior toward themselves and/or others, should be placed immediately under the care of a qualified professional.**

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Thanks to , , , and many others for tuning into my live video with !

Elisabeth is a former special education teacher, writer, and co-founder of Neely Learning Community who helps people create positive changes by helping them find increased safety and comfort in their lives.

Listen in as we talk about what it means to feel sensory safe, what it looks like when a child’s senses are overwhelmed, and what happens when we first support students’ sensory safety (spoiler: they engage in learning!).

Let’s stay connected!

~Dr. Emily

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About Dr. Emily

As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.

Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.

If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.

Let’s do this together,

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily's website

**All content provided is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. All content is provided for informational and education purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychological diagnosis, advice or treatment. Information provided does not create an agreement for service between Dr. Emily W. King and the recipient. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to you or your child’s symptoms or medical condition. Children or adults who show signs of dangerous behavior toward themselves and/or others, should be placed immediately under the care of a qualified professional.**

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Thanks to everyone who joined me LIVE to chat with about her new memoir, MOTHERNESS.

Julie is a beautiful storyteller whose book will take you on a journey from her childhood of feeling misunderstood to her experience being diagnosed with autism as an adult.

I related so much to her honest stories about raising her autistic son and how unexpected parenting, while hard, is such a joy. After reading Julie’s story, you will feel less alone.

Check the links below to order Julie’s book, read info on my upcoming book, THE NEURODIVERGENT LEARNER, and browse workshop replays you might find helpful.

Let’s stay connected,

~Dr. Emily

Buy Julie's Book on Amazon

Buy Julie's Book at B&N

About my book coming in 2026…

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Get more from Emily W. King, Ph.D. in the Substack app

Available for iOS and Android

Get the app

About Dr. Emily

As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.

Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.

If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.

Let’s do this together,

~Dr. Emily

Dr. Emily's website

**All content provided is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. All content is provided for informational and education purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychological diagnosis, advice or treatment. Information provided does not create an agreement for service between Dr. Emily W. King and the recipient. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to you or your child’s symptoms or medical condition. Children or adults who show signs of dangerous behavior toward themselves and/or others, should be placed immediately under the care of a qualified professional.**

As parents, drug and alcohol abuse is something that keeps us up at night. And while we can talk with them until we're blue in the face about the dangers, we're never really sure about how effective our conversations are.

What if addiction prevention is something all parents can help with - but it has nothing to do with talking about drugs themselves?

I LOVED this conversation with Jessica Lahey, author, educator, and speaker. She's the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation.

Listen to the episode here:

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

For Parents:

On the first Friday of every month, join me and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

Browse Parent Workshops

You can now become a Substack paid subscriber for $18/mo and access my LIVE workshops and select REPLAYS.

After a year of attending parent workshops and engaging with this community, you can expect:

• A better understanding of your child’s skills & how to adjust expectations

• An expanded toolkit of strategies to support your neurodivergent child

• Connection with a community of like-minded parents and educators

• Confidence in how to effectively communicate with your child’s teachers

• More ideas to nurture your child’s social and emotional development

Upgrade my subscription!

For Teachers:

Teachers can learn on-demand with Dr. Emily through The Neurodiverse Classroom® professional development training. Created for preK-8 teachers who want to better understand the learning needs of neurodivergent students in general education settings, The Neurodiverse Classroom blends student learning, neurodiversity, and mental wellness to help educators feel more effective and students feel more successful.

Read more

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

Bring Dr. Emily to your school

As parents, drug and alcohol abuse is something that keeps us up at night. And while we can talk with them until we're blue in the face about the dangers, we're never really sure about how effective our conversations are.

Well what if addiction prevention is something all parents can help with - but it has nothing to do with talking about drugs themselves?

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Jessica Lahey is an author, writer, and speaker. She's the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation.

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Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools

But what are the best ways to co-regulate?

Today we welcome Allison Morgan, who shares her tips. And it's not all about regulating the students - educators must regulate themselves first.

Allison Morgan MA, OTR, E-RYT, is the founder and CEO of Zensational Kids. She is a pediatric occupational therapist, author, international public speaker, and educational trainer driven to empower youth and the adults that care and serve them.

Listen to the episode here:

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

For Parents:

On the first Friday of every month, join me and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

Browse Parent Workshops

You can now become a Substack paid subscriber for $18/mo and access my LIVE workshops and select REPLAYS.

After a year of attending parent workshops and engaging with this community, you can expect:

• A better understanding of your child’s skills & how to adjust expectations

• An expanded toolkit of strategies to support your neurodivergent child

• Connection with a community of like-minded parents and educators

• Confidence in how to effectively communicate with your child’s teachers

• More ideas to nurture your child’s social and emotional development

Upgrade my subscription!

For Teachers:

Teachers can learn on-demand with Dr. Emily through The Neurodiverse Classroom® professional development training. Created for preK-8 teachers who want to better understand the learning needs of neurodivergent students in general education settings, The Neurodiverse Classroom blends student learning, neurodiversity, and mental wellness to help educators feel more effective and students feel more successful.

Read more

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

Bring Dr. Emily to your school

But what are the best ways to co-regulate?

Today we welcome Allison Morgan, who shares her tips. And it's not all about regulating the students - educators must regulate themselves first.

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Allison Morgan MA, OTR, E-RYT, is the founder and CEO of Zensational Kids. She is a pediatric occupational therapist, author, international public speaker, and educational trainer driven to empower youth and the adults that care and serve them.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.com.

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

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Parent Workshops - https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/s/parent-workshops
Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools

Today, Polina Shkadron joins us, and she emphasizes that children with ARFID should eat for themselves rather than to please others.  Her approach prioritizes family dynamics, fostering trust and self-efficacy by supporting parental instincts and encouraging children to engage mindfully with their food, ultimately promoting healthier eating habits and enhanced family mealtime experiences.

So how can we do that?

Polina Shkadron is a neurodivergent therapist specializing in helping Autistic and ADHD kids find their strengths.

Listen to the episode here:

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

Resources for parents:

On the first Friday of every month, join me and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

Browse Parent Workshops

You can now become a Substack paid subscriber for $18/mo and access my LIVE workshops and REPLAY for up to 30 days. You can save by subscribing to workshops for a year ($180/yr), which will auto-enroll you each month.

After a year of attending parent workshops and engaging with this community, you can expect:

• A better understanding of your child’s skills & how to adjust expectations

• An expanded toolkit of strategies to support your neurodivergent child

• Connection with a community of like-minded parents and educators

• Confidence in how to effectively communicate with your child’s teachers

• More ideas to nurture your child’s social and emotional development

Upgrade my subscription!

Resources for teachers:

Teachers can download these two resources anytime for FREE to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional/behavioral dysregulation happens.

FREE Regulation Roster for Teachers

FREE Reframing Behavior for Teachers

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

Bring Dr. Emily to your school

Today on the podcast, Polina Shkadron emphasizes that children with ARFID should eat for themselves rather than to please others. Her approach prioritizes family dynamics, fostering trust and self-efficacy by supporting parental instincts and encouraging children to engage mindfully with their food, ultimately promoting healthier eating habits and enhanced family mealtime experiences. 

Listen in for how we can do that.

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Polina Shkadron is a neurodivergent therapist specializing in helping Autistic and ADHD kids find their strengths.

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Learn more at SchoolUp Wake.

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Professional Development - Bring Dr. Emily to Your School - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/schools

Join me on today’s episode as I talk with Libby Taylor and Emmy Renquist of SchoolUp.

We discuss what to consider in a learning environment for your neurodivergent child, what questions to ask on school tours, and what the options are in our local area of Wake and Durham counties.

Learn more about SchoolUp

Listen to the episode here:

For Wake County Public School System families, listen to my interview with the WCPSS Magnet Coordinator, Tamani Powell Anderson, here:

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

Resources for parents:

On the first Friday of every month, join me and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

Browse Parent Workshops

You can now become a Substack paid subscriber for $18/mo and access my LIVE workshops and REPLAY for up to 30 days. You can save by subscribing to workshops for a year ($180/yr), which will auto-enroll you each month.

After a year of attending parent workshops and engaging with this community, you can expect:

• A better understanding of your child’s skills & how to adjust expectations

• An expanded toolkit of strategies to support your neurodivergent child

• Connection with a community of like-minded parents and educators

• Confidence in how to effectively communicate with your child’s teachers

• More ideas to nurture your child’s social and emotional development

Upgrade my subscription!

Resources for teachers:

Teachers can download these two resources anytime for FREE to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional/behavioral dysregulation happens.

FREE Regulation Roster for Teachers

FREE Reframing Behavior for Teachers

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

Bring Dr. Emily to your school

But is that strategy counterproductive and actually harmful to our children?

Today, Dr. Emily Edlynn calls for a cultural shift towards balanced, autonomy-supportive parenting that prioritizes both child and parental well-being over societal pressures and external achievements. 

Learn with Dr. Emily is edited by Earfluence.

Keep Learning with Dr. Emily…

Resources for parents:

On the first Friday of every month, join me and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

Browse Parent Workshops

You can now become a Substack paid subscriber for $18/mo and access my LIVE workshops and REPLAY for up to 30 days. You can save by subscribing to workshops for a year ($180/yr), which will auto-enroll you each month.

After a year of attending parent workshops and engaging with this community, you can expect:

• A better understanding of your child’s skills & how to adjust expectations

• An expanded toolkit of strategies to support your neurodivergent child

• Connection with a community of like-minded parents and educators

• Confidence in how to effectively communicate with your child’s teachers

• More ideas to nurture your child’s social and emotional development

Upgrade my subscription!

Resources for teachers:

Teachers can download these two resources anytime for FREE to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional/behavioral dysregulation happens.

FREE Regulation Roster for Teachers

FREE Reframing Behavior for Teachers

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

Bring Dr. Emily to your school

But is that strategy counterproductive and actually harmful to our children?

Today, Dr. Emily Edlynn calls for a cultural shift towards balanced, autonomy-supportive parenting that prioritizes both child and parental well-being over societal pressures and external achievements. 

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Dr. Emily Edlynn is a child psychologist, mother of 3, and the author of In Your Feels: A Journal to Explore Your Emotions. Check out her substack Parent Smarter, Not Harder.

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Today, Mr. Chazz, a former Montessori teacher turned multi-faceted educator, shares his insights on recognizing and embracing emotions as a pathway to better emotional regulation for both parents and children. 

If you're looking to manage emotional triggers, promote self-regulation, and foster a more harmonious parent-child relationship, be sure to tune in!

Mr. Chazz (instagram has over 650K followers) is a speaker and podcast host (Learning Curve with Mr. Chazz) who helps adults see, guide, and trust children.

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Resources for parents:

On the first Friday of every month, join me and fellow parents on this journey of raising neurodivergent kids and teens for live virtual workshops!

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You can now become a Substack paid subscriber for $18/mo and access my LIVE workshops and REPLAY for up to 30 days. You can save by subscribing to workshops for a year ($180/yr), which will auto-enroll you each month.

After a year of attending parent workshops and engaging with this community, you can expect:

• A better understanding of your child’s skills & how to adjust expectations

• An expanded toolkit of strategies to support your neurodivergent child

• Connection with a community of like-minded parents and educators

• Confidence in how to effectively communicate with your child’s teachers

• More ideas to nurture your child’s social and emotional development

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Resources for teachers:

Teachers can download these two resources anytime for FREE to know how their students emotionally regulate themselves and how to support them when emotional/behavioral dysregulation happens.

FREE Regulation Roster for Teachers

FREE Reframing Behavior for Teachers

Interested in having me come speak at your school? All the info at the link!

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