Sibling tension is a normal part of family life, but when one or more kids are neurodivergent, the challenges can feel even more intense. In this episode, we peel back the layers of comparison, conflict, and misunderstanding to reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface. Join us as we explore how to support every child’s needs, create a sense of fairness, and build stronger sibling connections that last.

What to expect in this episode:

• What if those constant fights are actually your child’s way of learning emotional intelligence?
• Why does meeting each child’s unique needs build more trust than trying to treat them the same?
• How humor, honesty, and real conversations can ease sibling tension before it turns toxic
• Why stepping back from sibling drama and coaching through conflict leads to stronger, smarter kids
• How to create a family culture where kids lift each other up—even when their needs and personalities clash

Related Links

• Navigating Drama Triangles and Family Dynamics
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-120-navigating-drama-triangles-and-family-dynamics/id1565976964?i=1000622354108
• How Do I Get My Kids to Talk to Me? 4 Communication Tools
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-138-how-do-i-get-my-kids-to-talk-to-me-4-communication-tools/id1565976964?i=1000636865856
  
  

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Parenting through transitions isn’t just about preparing your child for what’s next. It’s also about redefining your own role in the process. In this episode, Elaine and Melanie dive into the emotional shifts, mindset changes, and quiet growth moments that often go unseen. If you've ever wondered how to stay connected while letting go, or how to support your child without losing yourself, this conversation is for you.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why managing your own emotional baggage is crucial during your child's transitions
• How to spot and adjust hidden assumptions that may be holding your child back
• The role of communication and collaboration in fostering independence
• What it really means to “fail forward” and how to make space for it
• Why supporting your child doesn't mean micromanaging their success

About Melanie Sobocinski, Ph.D., PCC
Melanie is an ICF-certified ADHD coach who specializes in helping graduate students and professors thrive in academia. With lived experience as a struggling academic herself, Melanie first discovered the power of coaching during her dissertation and later used it to navigate the tenure track. Now a certified Sanity School® trainer and proud member of the ADHD community, she brings empathy, humor, and practical tools to her work. Melanie also is a parent to an ADHD++ teen, a recovering academic, and a passionate advocate for neurodivergent success.

Connect with Melanie

• Website: Dixon Life Coaching
  
  

Related Links:

• Shifting from Nagging to Collaborative Solutions
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-147-shifting-from-nagging-to-collaborative-solutions/id1565976964?i=1000643612846
• Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it)
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep196-why-sleep-is-so-hard-for-neurospicy-people-what/id1565976964?i=1000683159184
• ADHD & Sleep pt 2: Getting Kids In & Out of Bed
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep198-adhd-sleep-pt-2-getting-kids-in-out-of-bed/id1565976964?i=1000685020072
  
  

Read the full blog here:
https://impactparents.com/the-secret-to-letting-go-supporting-teens-without-micromanaging

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"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

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Not every young adult follows a path from point A to point B after high school, and that might be the key to growth. In this episode, we will explore how parents can support complex kids during one of life’s most uncertain transitions. From building trust to stepping back at the right time, this conversation challenges traditional ideas of success and opens the door to something more meaningful.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why traditional post-high school paths don’t work for everyone
• The power of strengths-based reflection and active listening
• Reasons failure is a key part of development and how to reframe it
• What structured and unstructured gap years can actually teach your child
• The parents’ role in shifting ownership while staying supportive

About Caitlin Garman
Caitlin is the director of admissions and outreach at BroadFutures, where she leads recruitment efforts and manages the admissions process for young neurodivergent interns. With a rich background in education and mental health, Caitlin has worked as a teacher, school social worker, clinical manager, and transition coordinator, including time with KIPP Charter Schools. She is deeply committed to helping young people with diverse learning needs access meaningful opportunities and build choice-filled lives. Caitlin holds a bachelor’s in Communications and Psychology from George Washington University and a master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from Baltimore, she now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children.

Connect with Caitlin:

• Website: BroadFutures
• LinkedIn: Caitlin Garman

Related Links:

• Parenting Emerging Adults
  https://tinyurl.com/bdeswuc7
• Anxiety 101: Letting Go Of Expectations
  https://tinyurl.com/37tb6ehe
• If They Would Just ... Guiding Kids to Take Ownership of Their Own Agenda
  https://tinyurl.com/4p3raazk
• Helping Young Adults Get Back on Track
  https://tinyurl.com/447ek9fx
• My Teen Is So Smart, but Is Not YET Ready For College interview with Judith Bass, CEP
  https://tinyurl.com/6uzhs48w
  
  

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"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD Intervention
Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com