Learn with Dr. Emily
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How Healthier Coping Strategies Lead to Substance Abuse Prevention
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, the nation's largest preventable and costly health problem is teen drug addiction.A...
Yoga and Mindfulness for a More Regulated Classroom, with Zensational Kids' Allison Morgan
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that co-regulation is essential for fostering a sense of connection and engagement among students, which ultimately makes lessons easier t...
From Picky Eating Battles to Positive Mealtime Relationships, with Polina Shkadron
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of ARFID? It stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, which sounds pretty scary. You may wonder if this is like picky ea...
Choosing a School for Your Neurodivergent Learner
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Reduce Your Stress and Encourage Autonomy in Your Children, with Dr. Emily Edlynn
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As parents, our natural instinct is to shield our children from stress. Life's hard enough as adults, so we want to let kids be carefree. But is that...
Mr. Chazz on Realistic Self-Regulation for Parents
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parental fear and reactive behavior often stem from concerns about safety or our own emotional overwhelm, making it challenging to respond thoughtfull...
Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child with Kelley Coleman
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us struggle to advocate for children with disabilities and empower them to navigate their futures with confidence. So how can you prepare ch...
How to Flex Talk Therapy for Neurodivergent Kids & Teens, with Dr. Matt Zakreski
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Contrary to the medical model of prescribing antibiotics or stitching up a wound, mental health is not simply about "fixing" patients. Therapists can ...
Setting Healthy Screen Boundaries, with Andrea Davis
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parents, you've got all the tech time questions, and Better Screen Time's Andrea Davis has the answers.What's the latest info on how much time kids ar...
ADHD in the Classroom, with Melissa Jackson
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While working in the classroom as a teacher in both special education and general education settings, and in helping her own kids learn to read, Melis...
ADHD is AWESOME, with Kim and Penn Holderness
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The hilarious and uber-talented Kim and Penn Holderness (YouTube) just released a new book, ADHD is Awesome, and they're on the show to tell us all ab...
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), with Casey Ehrlich
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PDA most commonly stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance. But Dr. Casey Ehrlich prefers to call it Pervasive Drive for Autonomy or Protective Dema...
Are You a Sober-Curious Parent?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting is challenging. Add neurodivergence and a busy job to the mix, and sometimes (ok, often) you feel like you deserve that glass of wine. But d...
Understanding Trauma at School w/ Dr. Lori Desautels
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, Dr. Lori Desautels joins me to discuss how students experience trauma at school, and how we need to move away from traditional d...
How NC is Empowering Autistic Professionals, with NCBCE's Caroline Sullivan
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Much of the content on this podcast centers around raising neurodivergent kids. But what about when they become young adults? How do we think about ...
The Regulated Classroom: Empowering Educators and Engaging Students, with Emily Daniels
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can educators cultivate a classroom environment that's the most conducive to learning? What are the real secrets to a successful and regulated c...
Juggling Aging Parents and Neurodivergent Children, with Edla Prevette
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For everyone who's a parent of a neurodivergent child, you might be taking care of your aging parents as well. You're in a Sandwich Generation, and it...
Neurodiverging: PDA Day-to-Day: Parenting Pathological Demand Avoidance/ Pervasive Demand for Autonomy
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode from Neurodiverging with Danielle Sullivan. It's a super interesting conversation on PDA, an acronym for Pathological D...
Travel Tips for Your Neurodivergent Child
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays are here, so 'Tis the Season for hearing about travel anxiety from many parents raising neurodivergent kids. Some can’t fathom going to...
Parents of Neurodivergent Kids are Really Good at Gratitude
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are raising an autistic child or one with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory processing differences, you may have had some moments when you’ve looked ...
How to Help Neurodivergent Kids Thrive at School
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode I was a guest on recently, Calm the Chaos Parenting with my friend Dayna Abraham.----This week, we're diving into a top...
Motherhood Unstressed: The Hidden Power of Highly Sensitive People, with Jenn Granneman
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode from an awesome parenting podcast called Motherhood Unstressed with Liz Carlisle. This conversation with author Jenn Gr...
(Repost) Polyvagal Theory in the Classroom with Dr. Mona Delahooke
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you know that Dr. Mona Delahooke suffered a brain aneurysm about two months ago and has been fighting hard in her recovery ever since. Her fam...
49. When to Pursue a Diagnosis, My ADHD Child Shows No Empathy (Q&A Mailbag)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Q&A podcast! Full disclosure, I can't answer complex or detailed questions about dynamics between kids, or teachers and kids, ...
48. For Teachers: What’s going on Behind the Behavior
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a special treat for the educators who follow me. A few weeks ago I offered a free webinar for teachers in Pre-K through 8th grade where I...
47. Nurturing the Independence of Neurodivergent Teens
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As parents, we are all are working toward the same goals: Raise a human that is independent and kind. Many of us start with goals like “successful”...
46. Homework, Chores, and Dinnertime (Q&A Mailbag)
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Q&A podcast! Full disclosure, I can't answer complex or detailed questions about dynamics between kids, or teachers and kids, ...
45. Calming the Chaos, with Dayna Abraham
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a parent or teacher, what should we do when our child is in the middle of a meltdown? Today we welcome Dayna Abraham, a National Board Certified ed...
44. It's Time to Rethink Homework
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m just going to say it: Homework is a thorn in the side for most parents raising neurodivergent kids. In case you haven’t experience it, let me ...
43. Homeschooling Your Neurodivergent Child with Amy Langston
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you facing the dilemma of whether homeschooling is the right choice for your neurodivergent child? Are you concerned about the challenges it might...
42. Help! My Child Won't Get Out of the Car: Understanding School Anxiety
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As parents and educators, we know that children often experience a “honeymoon” the first day (or week) of the new school year. It’s a time when ...
41. Interoception: Nurturing Awareness, with Kelly Mahler
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we unpack the sense of interoception, responsible for conveying vital information about our body's internal condition. What is its role in recog...
40. You Asked, I Answered (Our First Q&A!)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my very first Q&A podcast! Full disclosure, I can't answer complex or detailed questions about dynamics between kids, or teachers and ...
39. How a Trusting Parent-Teacher Partnership Helps Your Child
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's back to school time, which means one of the most important topics I love talking about is so relevant right now - the parent teacher partnership....
38. 3 Steps to Reboot Your Family's Schedule This Back-to-School Season
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As someone who was in school from age 4 through 26, August is my New Year. But August can be a mix of emotions for many. Some want to squeeze out the ...
37. Supporting Neurodivergent Teens, with Penny Williams
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Penny Williams shares her personal journey as a parent of a neurodivergent child, starting with her son's ADHD diagnosis at age six and his sub...
36. Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Therapy?
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a child is first identified as autistic or receives a diagnosis of ADHD, a learning disability, or sensory processing differences, parents can fe...
35. How to Talk to Kids About Their Neurodivergent Brain
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our children are growing up in schools filled with neurodiverse learners. While this gives me hope for normalizing the presence of neurodiversity, inc...
34. Why a Diagnosis Is (and isn't) Important
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In my work with parents of young children, many come to me after noticing some concerns with their child’s developmental milestones. While all child...
33. Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage Free Time in the Summer
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parents, we’re in the thick of it. Summer.I don’t know about you, but this summer is already feeling more hectic than any in recent memory. Is thi...
32. What Drives Motivation for Neurodivergent Youth?
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I talk to parents and teachers of neurodivergent kids and teens, especially those raising and teaching autistic children, I often hear, “I can’...
31. Non-compliance Isn't Always a Choice
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simply put, children don’t do everything we ask them to do when we ask them to do it. As adults, we often assume this is because they are not unders...
30. How Teachers Can Prevent Burnout
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers, you made it. It’s summer! As you pause to take a breath and recenter yourself, I want you to know that I see all you are doing. You are as...
29. You Don’t Have to be a Special Educator to Teach a Neurodiverse Group of Learners
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an elementary educator, you are already teaching a neurodiverse group of learners. So there are gonna be things that come up that you feel ...
28. Why School is Hard for Neurodivergent Students
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into why school is so hard for neurodivergent students, and the messages and feedback that I get from teachers on what they need to make...
27. Polyvagal Theory in the Classroom with Dr. Mona Delahooke
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Educators, it's time to shift our mindset by understanding what polyvagal theory, the importance of brain-body connection, and how we can better suppo...
26. How to Show Up for the Sex Talk Your Kids Deserve
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know you all come here to read my thoughts on raising and teaching neurodivergent kids and teens. But, I’m taking a little detour today because th...
25. Social-Emotional Learning with Elizabeth Sautter
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social-Emotional Learning is a term that gets thrown around a lot. Schools can see it as something that needs to be taught in a very scripted way. How...
24. 3 Most Common Reasons Behind Bedtime Anxiety (and What to Do About It)
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a child psychologist working with families for over 20 years, here are the top three most common issues that get in the way of kids getting good sl...
23. Showing Up for Our Neurodivergent Kids, with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson joins us today to discuss parent-child attachment (it’s more than just rocking your baby), disciplining with empathy, connecti...
22. "I'm so dumb!" Neurodivergence & Negative Self-Talk
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most heart-breaking things a parent can hear is a child being mean to themselves. Some children get so overwhelmed at times that they call ...
21. Understanding the Brain Differences of Gifted Kids, with Dr. Matt
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we hear neurodiversity, most of us think of ADHD and autism. But neurodivergence simply means a difference in brain functioning - and that impact...
20. Supporting the Post-vacation Let-down
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring break is here, which means taking a break from school and spending time with family and friends. It also often means traveling, later bedtimes,...
19. Penn Holderness: ADHD as a Superpower
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, Penn Holderness knew he was different than his friends. He had tics. He was called a spazz. He would cry really easily. In basketball pr...
18. So, What Was School Like for You? (I'll Go First)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I work with parents who are raising neurodivergent kids, I often ask, “What was school like for you?” We all have an answer to this question,...
17. The Power of Community for Parents of Differently-Wired Children, with Debbie Reber
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Debbie Reber and her husband figured out that they were raising a neurodivergent child, they were a little caught off guard - it wasn't exactly t...
16. How to Teach Your Neurodivergent Child to Travel
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As spring break approaches and summer plans are being made, I begin hearing travel anxiety from many parents raising neurodivergent kids. Some can’t...
15. What Parents Raising Neurodivergent Kids Worry About
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been following me for a while now, you know that I have been on both sides of the diagnostic feedback session. I’ve been the psychologis...
14. Top 5 Roadblocks to Effective Parent-Teacher Collaboration
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All parents and educators want what is best for the child. But when it comes to supporting a child with a complex constellation of strengths and needs...
13. Helping Your Neurodivergent Child Become More Independent
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are raising a child diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or anxiety, the uncertainty of their future can feel very anxiety-provoking. Will they learn t...
12. Was That Behavior Intentional or Was That a Stress Response?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I receive from parents is this: How do I know if my child’s behavior is due to their disability or if they are doin...
11. Is My Neurodivergent Child Ready for Kindergarten?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hardest decisions parents make for their child is when to begin Kindergarten. A generation ago, parents didn’t think about this much. If ...
10. Why Mistakes Overwhelm Neurodivergent Kids...and how to help
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Children lack the life experience to fully embrace the delayed gratification needed to believe that mistakes are helpful. Every child goes through a d...
9. Talking to Kids About Their Diagnosis
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most frequent questions I get from parents is this: How do I tell my child about their diagnosis? This task feels daunting because no one w...
8. Why School is Hard for Neurodivergent Students
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Neurodiverse Classroom is HERE! The Neurodiverse Classroom is a professional development online course created for passionate elementary teachers...
7. TEACHERS: The Key to Beating Burnout
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers, you are busy. You are asked to do too many things with too little time and energy. I’m here to remind you that you CAN find time for yours...
6. Helping Teachers Find Balance
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love education and helping children, teachers, and parents work together. I am so grateful for my experience working in public schools. It taught me...
5. Neurodivergence and Noncompliance
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.co...
4. You Don’t Have to be a Special Educator to Teach a Neurodiverse Group of Learners
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.co...
3. What Drives Motivation for Neurodivergent Youth
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodivergent students face more challenges at school than their neurotypical peers. They are led through a standardized curriculum that doesn’t al...
2. Is it a "can't" or a "won't"?
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In my work with parents raising neurodivergent kids, one of the most common questions I get is, “How do I know what is their disability and what is ...
1. Why a Trusting Parent-Teacher Partnership is the Key to Student Success
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every teacher we meet this school year has said, “Yes” to returning to work. Trust me, they thought about their job, their profession, and their c...
Welcome to Learn with Dr. Emily
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learnwithdremily.substack.co...