Mental Health and Joy: What Parents of a High Needs Child Must Focus On

“Taking care of your mental health is not selfish. A healthy mom is a great gift to a child”- Unknown. Parenting a child with high demands can wreak havoc on your brain and your soul if you, the parent, do not prioritize your mental health and focus on the joy. But who has time for that? And how can you find joy when the stress and demands of raising a high needs child is unbearable? Today’s episode will give you practical tools to support your mental health while once again finding the joy in parenting and life.

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ADHD, SPD, ASD, ODD, Anxiety…You’ve heard it all, or maybe you haven’t, but your parenting intuition knows there is an underlying truth to those larger than life emotions. Do you have a kid whose emotions need guidance, support, and understanding? Or, are you the parent of “That Kid” in need of resources, a community and encouragement along this parenting journey? Then you’ve come to the right place! Join Ashleigh Tolliver as she asks the professionals the tough questions about raising a kid who does not fit into societal norms while building a community with other everyday imperfect parents doing the best they can raising “That Kid”.