Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text In this episode I sit down with Steph Simpson, a late-identified ADHD mom on a pathway for autism assessment, to explore how a simple language shift—calling ADHD “squirrels” and autism “penguins”—reshaped her family’s daily life. Instead of labels that freeze kids in place, her home uses playful cues to redirect with warmth. When she glitches mid-task, a quiet “Mom, squirrels” brings her back without shame. The same approach h...
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Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text In this episode I sit down with Steph Simpson, a late-identified ADHD mom on a pathway for autism assessment, to explore how a simple language shift—calling ADHD “squirrels” and autism “penguins”—reshaped her family’s daily life. Instead of labels that freeze kids in place, her home uses playful cues to redirect with warmth. When she glitches mid-task, a quiet “Mom, squirrels” brings her back without shame. The same approach h...
Dyslexic Parenting part 1: When Your Kids Outspell You
The Untypical Parent™ Podcast
22 minutes
5 months ago
Dyslexic Parenting part 1: When Your Kids Outspell You
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text Parenting while dyslexic introduces unique challenges—especially when kids outstrip you in literacy. In this opening instalment of a two-part series, I share my personal journey navigating dyslexia in a family where words don’t always come easily. We’ll cover: • The emotional impact of having children who read faster or more fluently than you do • Why everyday logistics and planning can feel overwhelming when dyslexia is in th...
The Untypical Parent™ Podcast
Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a text In this episode I sit down with Steph Simpson, a late-identified ADHD mom on a pathway for autism assessment, to explore how a simple language shift—calling ADHD “squirrels” and autism “penguins”—reshaped her family’s daily life. Instead of labels that freeze kids in place, her home uses playful cues to redirect with warmth. When she glitches mid-task, a quiet “Mom, squirrels” brings her back without shame. The same approach h...
