Kari is opening up about the challenges and triumphs of raising her son, Brady, who was diagnosed with autism. Initially overwhelmed by the diagnosis, Kari felt as though she had been hit by a "Mack truck." But through faith and community, she found strength and purpose.

From leaving her 30-year career in finance to founding KIND Families and becoming a voice for autism advocacy, Kari's journey is one of resilience, faith, and embracing uniqueness.

She discusses the struggles within traditional educational settings and the joy of discovering a supportive homeschool hybrid environment. Discover how her faith deepened, leading to a perspective shift that saw her embrace her son's God-given uniqueness.

Follow along her journey at:

KindFamilies.com or on IG @ KINDfamilies, on Facebook @KINDfamilies and on Linked In @ Kari A Baker

Listen to The KIND Families podcast

and make sure to get the book (affiliate link)

Finding KIND: Discovering Hope and Purpose while Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences

Looking for a community? Join Pam and friends in the Tending Fields Mom's Group on Facebook.

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#87 Confident Special Needs Parenting - Stephani Cook

#117 Parenting on the Spectrum - LaCinda Halls

#163 Living with Purpose: Finding Meaning in Every Day -Kim Cusimano

#207 Surrendering the "Why?" - Julie Sunne

#224 Love, Faith and Neurodiversity - Dr. Stephanie Holmes

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