Special Needs Supermom podcast

Making the leap from pediatric to adult healthcare can be overwhelming. In this episode, I discuss what to expect, how to prepare, and how to support and advocate for your special needs' teen through this transition. Please note: How transition care is handled can depend on the country you live in, the health care system of said country, but also insurance. I am based in the Netherlands so therefore some of the tips I share are based on living here. It might be therefore different for you. However, a lot of the tips I think are applicable to everybody no matter where you are in the world.Stay sane & stay happy mom.Nadine ps. Need help going from never ending to-do lists to creating time for yourself? Check out the Special Needs Supermom Planner: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/SpecialsupermomNeed some more help to find and recharge your superpowers?   Follow me on:IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast specialneedssupermom.com 

From Pediatric to Adult Care: Navigating the Transition. Suddenly you just had your last appointment with your kiddo at the pediatric hospital. I felt overwhelmed with all.the.feelings. Memories of the past, the uncertainty of the future. Knowing it will never be the same: the time you get with the doctor, the bond you often build over the years. I recorded this episode in the car just after I dropped supergirl of at her internship after her last appointment at the pediatric hospital. Making the leap from pediatric to adult healthcare can be overwhelming and emotional. In this episode I talk about those feelings and how to deal with it. Stay sane

How to Enjoy Holiday Family Gatherings - My Top Tips after 20 YearsSpecial Needs and family gatherings during the holiday season. A perfect combo for meltdowns, tantrums and disappointments. And I am not talking about just your kiddo.With 20 years of experience, here are my top tips that will help make gatherings and travel as enjoyable as possible.Preparation tips for your kiddo and your familyTravel tipsHow to prevent meltdownsHow to rechargeWhat you can do just before or during a meltdownSnow globe exerciseAnd uhm briberyStay sane Stay happy Nadine Conquer time - Need help going from never ending to-do lists to creating time for yourself? Check out the Special Needs Supermom Planner: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom*Sponsors and partnership - Email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities.

Therapy. It can be super helpful. If you get the right therapist for your kid. Because otherwise it can do more harm than good. In this episode I share the hard lesson we learned last time, why it went wrong and what could help you when looking for the right therapist for your kid.Stay sane

Monday morning brain. With three health care appointments and a funeral in the coming days I really need to get out my planner and schedule in essential relax and recharge time. It sounds so easy. Yet somehow it's suddenly 11:30 AM and I still have to get started. Ugh. Why is this so hard? 11:30 I wanted to be at the gym, yet here I am haven't done anything yet. Or have I...Let me take you on a journey through a regular special needs supermom morning. You might recognize a thing or two (or ten or fifteen).This podcast is to help you realize why it is so hard to schedule in that much needed relax and recharge time. And why you should do it nonetheless. Even if your agenda always, always changes throughout the day. Stay sane

Special Needs and the Christmas season. Recipe for overwhelm and meltdowns. That's why in this episode I share my favorite grounding exercise to stop the overwhelm and find my inner calm.  Even when you're in a crowded supermarket or at a big family gathering. Plus an extra exercise using the 5 senses that can also help snap out of the overwhelm. If your kid needs a little help to snap out of the overwhelm, this one is great to do together! And at the end I've got a few tips to help your kid at Christmas celebrations (or any family gathering for that matter).I think I came across the snow globe exercise a couple of years ago in my favorite Christmas book: Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton. But upon rereading it I found out I gave it a little twist. Beth does the lovely Calm Christmas podcast series as well in the weeks before Christmas. It's my favorite podcast in the winter season to relax, calm down and savour the things that truly matter. I can't recommend it enough!Stay sane

About why you should never wait till you really have the time to start following your dream or pick up that hobby you love. Because let's be honest, as a special needs supermom there is always something going on or something to do.Stay sane

One more week to go before schools are out! And woman, am I tired pfffff. Those last few weeks are always packed with stress. But this year really took the cake.  So, I took out an old tool once taught to wonderboy, which helped me see when it's time to recharge and how long I really need. On hectic times it is also so easy to forget to invest in couple time. Last week we unexpectedly had an evening without kiddo's – and it was so nice… It was a good reminder to take more quality time together, and not wait until there are no kids around. Last tip is how to make a fun summer break for everyone. Especially when you have a kiddo that needs time to adjust. *Hope you have a great summer!        Stay sane

An episode about why it's a good thing we don't know the future when we get the diagnosis of our kid(s) or ourselves, why we shouldn't want to know, why we can't even know, and that today's decision can be changed tomorrow.Stay sane

I was off the grid for a few weeks. Again. That's why this episode is all about – the need to – go off the grid every so often as a special needs mom and/or woman and why you should not have to say sorry for doing so. Or feel the need to say sorry for anything else for that matter, like your messy house, having sandwiches for dinner, cancel lunch with a friend for the 2nd time, the tantrum of your kid or dealing with depression or burnout still or again.  *In this episode I talk about why it is totally understandable to shut off the outside world temporarily. What was the big game changer that helped me really relax and recharge in times like this. And how a King's gala and Mel Robbins relighted that spark inside of me that helped me show up for myself and thus the outside world.  *Stay sane

Did you know that when your teen is dealing with a chronic illness or is neurodivergent, it significantly increases their chance on depression? In episode 82 of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast, I talk about possible signs your teen is dealing with depression. What to say and do. And what not. Including tips from teens to parents. Plus: why it is so important you double your relax and recharge time when shit hits the van.  How this benefits not only you but your teen as well during hard times.Stay sane

The hardest thing I find as special needs mom? Dealing with the relapses and depression of my kids. Meds that don't work any longer; being different; losing friends because you're no fun to play with; not getting that internship because of your condition; constantly tired because of your chronic illness or because your brain is wired differently than the outside world; not being able to do what you used to do (when even fun things are too exhausting) ... Relapses and depression are often enough part of the special needs life. And that sucks. So, what can you do? For your kid and yourself? I share the struggles of wonderboy, supergirl and me and what they (and I) need most on darker times. I hope it helps you and your kiddo too. Struggling and don't have anyone you feel you can turn to? Please feel free to join the PRIVATE Special Needs Supermoms FB Group (link below) to be surrounded by moms that get you. Or if that's too scary at the moment feel free to DM me if you're struggling!Stay sane

Goal setting with your Special Needs Child. It's a recipe for failure and low self-esteem: Setting goals for your kid instead of with them. Only setting goals focused on the outcome like high scores and being able to go to college and or university. Compare your special needs child and decide how good your kid is doing, based on what their average peers can do. There are more roads that lead to Rome. And by the way, why Rome? Maybe your kid decided to go and is way better off in Barcelona. So, in this episode I talk about how to set goals with your kids that truly help them and how they do want to work on them. Stay sane and stay happy mom! x Nadine*Need some more help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast*Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms *Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. #specialneedsmom #autismmom #goalsetting #specialneedskids #adhdmom #adhdwomen #autism #adhd #specialneeds #specialeducation #speciaalonderwijs #adhdcoach #dyslexie #dyslexia #statetests #citotoets

Special Needs Mom - How to have an awesome start of the year, your goals or anything really. In episode 79 of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast I talk about why I go into and love hibernating during the week between Christmas and New Year; how I don't like to start the year with a bang; how I don't come up with excuses to stay of the grid (and neither should you) and how I have an awesome start of the year thanks to my experience with burnout, ADHD therapy, peri-menopause and Long Covid. Getting older really helps with that! O and Mel Robbins podcast as well! Stay sane Stay happy  Nadine Need help slowing down? Listen to The Calm Christmas podcast with Beth Kempton (yes even in summer): https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-calm-christmas-podcast-with-beth-kempton/id1537869969 Wanna finally set goals that really matter to you and how to stick to them? Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002 Need some more help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast*Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms *Conquer timeNeed help going from never ending to-do lists to creating time for yourself? Check out the Special Needs Supermom Planner: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom*Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. 

Top tips to truly enjoy the holidays and prevent overwhelm and meltdowns with your special needs child. December is one of the most challenging months for special needs children. And their mom. Stress, overwhelm, meltdowns… we had it all. Until a few years ago, we changed a few things. It made all the difference for especially wonderboy. And me.  *Hope these tips will help you and your family relax and thus truly enjoy the holidays. Ask yourself what you truly want and need (and I don't mean for a present) this holiday season. And what your kid truly needs. *Follow your heart. Remember it's not about a fully decorated house, a gazillion presents, a full agenda, and kids who are able to sit through a 5 course meal. It's about love and connection. And you can only truly connect if you are able to be yourself and relax when needed. *Stay sane Stay happy  *Nadine*Need some more help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast*Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms *Conquer timeNeed help going from never ending to-do lists to creating time for yourself? Check out the Special Needs Supermom Planner: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom*Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities.  

Yay! It's my one year ADHD anniversary!!!!Why I celebrate this? And why I think you should celebrate getting a diagnose or label?Because it helps you move forward, understand and accept yourself or your kid, and find the help you or your kid need.Did my diagnose, meds or therapy change me? I still don't finish sentences. Still happily dive into rabbit holes. Am still a very creative person with all.the.ideas. But giiiirl, the diagnose, meds and therapy have been a game changer. I was totally happy with who I was, went to college, never a problem with keeping a job, starting my own biz, doing a gazzillion things.  My mind though was never quiet. And it often wasn't really nice to me.That all changed with my diagnose, the following research, meds and therapy. Am still me. But the diagnose and research gave so much clarity about why I do things a certain way and struggle with seemingly simple things. A diagnose is not an excuse. But it is a reason. And it can really help you and/or your kid move forward.Stay sane stay happy.Nadine*Need some more help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast*Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms *Conquer timeNeed help going from never ending to-do lists to creating time for yourself? Check out the Special Needs Supermom Planner: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom*Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. *#dopamenu #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdmom #adhdtool #wellbeing #specialneedssupermompodcast #adhddiagnose #adhdcentraal #adhdpreneur

Why you should have a dopamenu or happymenu for your special needs child and as special needs mom. A dopamenu or happymenu as I like to call it, is your instant guide to snap out of overwhelm, stress, when you're stuck in your brain, when anxiety is taking over, can't focus on your (home)work. It's a really great life hack to rewire your brain. How it works? It's kinda like a restaurant menu but instead of starters, main courses, and desserts it lists little things that help you snap out of your brain and relax and recharge. In this episode I tell you what's on my menu and when I use it.Stay sane & stay happy. Nadine *Need some more help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast*Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms *Conquer timeNeed help going from never ending to-do lists to creating time for yourself? Check out the Special Needs Supermom Planner: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom*Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. 

If you've been wondering what I was up to with all the irregular podcasts and posts the last couple of months… well this is it. A nice combination of perimenopause & ADHD, everyday life as a special needs mom and long covid. Enter chronic fatigue... When I got the long covid diagnose a couple of weeks ago I was like really??!! Another thing I can do without? Are you freaking kidding me???!!! It explained a lot though. I mean even my ADHD couldn't get me moving. And that says a lot in my case. The good news: since long covid I understand way better what supergirl is going through with the chronic fatigue due to her juvenile arthritis. And thanks to my physical therapist I now have way better understanding of how to combine my energy level and daily schedule. So, that even with limited energy I can make sure my endless to-do's become daily tadaaas. I hope this helps you too.Stay sane & stay happy.  Nadine *Need some more help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast*Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms *Conquer timeNeed help going from never ending to-do lists to creating time for yourself? Check out the Special Needs Supermom Planner: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom*Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. 

Let's be honest mom, sometimes it just sucks! No need to sugar coat it. Sometimes the whole special needs life just sucks and there's nothing that can change that. It's totally understandable, totally fine and it is actually healthy to acknowledge that things sometimes suck. Days you cry. Days you grieve. Days you're just lost. Days you are beyond tired. But how do you get through those awful days? How do you make it bearable? Don't soldier on or focus on happy thoughts, forget gratitude lists on days like this or forcefully trying to do something fun. Try one of the tips in this podcast that bring comfort instead of denial.Stay sane and stay happy momNadine*Need some more help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here: -        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast*Supermom tribe Looking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms *Conquer time Need help going from never ending to-do lists to creating time for yourself? Check out the Special Needs Supermom Planner: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom*Sponsors and partnership Email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. 

In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast, I share how to keep sane as a special needs mom during the start of the school year – or any day for that matter. *The start of the school year can cause a lot of stress. Besides your special needs kid being anxious about a new teacher and new (or old) classmates, as a special needs mom we have to deal with the meltdowns; inform new teachers, mentors; maybe have some info ready for new classmates as well, IEP meetings, getting a 504, school supplies, special needs transport and what not.  *I make sure I do the 3 things I share in this podcast to make the transition as smooth as possible and not lose my mind during the chaos the new school year brings.  *To be honest, I use these 3 things all year round. And it makes a ton of difference for my mental wellbeing.  *Stay sane & stay happy.  Nadine  *Ps. The number one tool I use is my Special Needs Supermom Planner you can find here: https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom Need some more help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. 

In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast: Best tips to get through the bad days as a special needs mom.It's been one of those weeks as a special needs parent. Just plain awful. And when your special needs kid is not doing well, we don't feel well, right mom? In this episode I share how I get through these weeks as a special needs mom. What I do, and especially what I don't do to recharge and thus have the energy to help my kid. Have one of those bad weeks? What does your kid truly need mom? And you? I give you a hint: it's not doing laundry. Stay sane & stay happy. Nadine  Need some help to find and recharge your superpowers? Check your resources here: -        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities.  

Summer tips for Special Needs Parents to relax, recharge and have fun. Not going on a trip this summer or just don't know what to do with your kids all these long summer days? With most of my family members being homebodies and uhm gamers, it is a bit easier for me these days. But like most kids they are tired at the end of an intensive school year, wonderboy still has a hard time with the transition at age 18 and boy do I remember those looooong days when the kids would wake up at 5 AM! So, in this episode, I tell you the four summer tips we have that make sure everybody can relax, recharge and have fun. And I share a ton of fun ideas to do with your young ones and teens. *Stay sane & stay happy.  Nadine  *Find and recharge your superpowers at: -        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast *Find your Special Needs Supermom Planners to conquer time and relax and recharge at https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/Specialsupermom *Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  *Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities.  *#autism #autismmom #adhdmom #adhd #summertips #specialneedsparents #specialneedschild #transitiontips #summer #specialneedsmom #specialneedsmoms #specialneedschildren #specialneedsfamily #specialneedscamp #autismawareness #chroniquefatigue #juvenilearthritis #kidsgetarthritistoo

Chronique fatigue in kids and teens is not about going to bed too late. It's a long-term condition marked by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn't go away with rest. Like Supergirl's doctor explained: it's like having a jetlag 24/7 and no matter how much you sleep or naps you take, it won't go away. It effects school attendance, school results, physical health, and even worse: a kid's social life and happiness. In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom podcast: what can cause chronique fatigue, what are possible symptoms, why special needs kids have a higher risk and what can you do as a parent? Disclosure: I am no doctor. So please don't self-diagnose. If you think your kid is struggling with this, please contact a specialist. If the doctor doesn't take it seriously? Go find one who does. Stay sane & stay happy. Nadine  Find and recharge your superpowers at:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcastSupermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. 

In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast I talk about signs and symptoms of special needs children: real issue or talked into? *When you're autistic you're anti-social; when there's a smog weather alarm you have to stay inside when asthmatic; all kids taking MTX-injections get ‘allergic' to the color yellow, the smell of fresh cut grass is enough to trigger an asthmatic allergy attack. Or is it because society keeps telling us this?  *Wonderboy is the most social sensitive kid out there, hence why people always question him being autistic. Yet he nowadays calls himself socially awkward. Supergirl never thought much about the yellow color of her juvenile arthritis injectable medicine until she heard other kids talk about being ‘allergic' to the color yellow because of this med. She has a yellow wall in her bedroom… And for years I would start to breath difficulty the moment I smelled mowed grass. Until my breathing therapist asked if this was truly an allergic reaction or happened because I would tense up and breath shallow the moment I would smell it. *What raises the question: when it comes to signs and symptoms of our special needs children, but also our own, is it really true or talked into?  *Stay sane & stay happy.  Nadine  *Find and recharge your superpowers at: -        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast *Supermom tribe Looking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  *Sponsors and partnership Email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. *#asthma #autismsigns #autismspeaks #autismawareness #adhdsigns #adhdwomen #adhdmom #autismmom #juvenilearthritis #kidsgetarthritistoo #chronicillness #specialneedsmom #specialneedschildren

Report card grading for children with special needs. Or better: celebrating your C-Grade kid. Wrapping up the school year there is a lot of attention for the kids that excelled. The A-Grade, honor rol, 3.6 and higher GPAl students. But what if you really tried hard and just don't get past that C? You do the best you can, but the only thing you hear and see is that you should just try harder, study more and if you don't get straight A's, you won't be successful. And that is simply not true! Nor should it matter when you tried your best. Therefore, in this episode of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast I want to plead the case to celebrate your C-Grade kid just as much as you're A-Grade kid. Including having a bumper sticker stating you've got a C-Grade student and you're just as proud!  Stay sane & stay happy.  Nadine  Find and recharge your superpowers at:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast Supermom tribe Looking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors and partnership Email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities.  #specialneedschild #specialneedsmom #autism #autismdiagnose # specialneeds #autism #honorrol #agrade #cgrade #adhdmom #adhdchildren #gpatips #gpastandards #gpalevels

In episode 67 of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast, I talk about what to do when your special needs kid refuses to eat. Years ago, when big wonderboy was still a little wonderboy dinnertime was the most stressful time of the day. One look at his plate and little wonderboy asked if he could be sent to the ‘naughty corner'. Nice and quiet and no yucky food. In this episode I share what we discovered and changed to make wonderboy eat again and have a fun family dinner time. I'll give you some useful tips that might help you discover if there is more going on than just picky eating, and how you can change this. *Stay sane & stay happy.  *Nadine  *Want to track your kids health and behaviour, to discover whether or not there is a pattern and thus what might trigger your kid! Check out the Special Needs Supermom planner at: https://specialneedssupermom.com/products/ * Find - almost daily - inspiration at: - IG: www.instagram.com/specialneedssupermompodcast- FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast  *Supermom tribe Looking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms *Sponsors and partnership Email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities.  *#specialneedschild #specialneedsmom #autism #understandingadhd #understandingautism #specialneeds #autism #burnout #tackleburnout #adhdwomen #adhdmom #autismmom #pickyeaters

In episode 66 of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast I explain why it is so important to find out the reason for your burnout in order to fix it. Why this is important? Because you can feel burned out or have a burn out for so many different reasons. Only when you know the real reason that led you to this burnout, you can find the solution that will help you get back on your feet.  Are you always available for instance? Or not able to say no? Do you feel guilty when you have a moment for yourself or have too much work? That are totally different reasons then being in and out of hospitals because your kid is not doing well. In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom podcast, I'll tell you what let to my special needs supermom burnout and what I did to get out of it. I talk about what reasons there can be for a special needs supermom burnout and what you can do against it.  Stay sane & stay happy.  Nadine  Constantly overplanning and underestimating the time each task on your to-do list costs? Check out your Special Needs Supermom Planner to conquer time, stay on top of all important and find time for yourself again! Go to www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com for more info.  Find - almost daily - inspiration at: - IG: www.instagram.com/specialneedssupermompodcast- FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast  Supermom tribe Looking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms Sponsors and partnership Email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities.  #specialneedschild #specialneedsmom #autism #understandingadhd #understandingautism #specialneeds #autism #burnout #tackleburnout #adhdwomen #adhdmom #autismmom #selfcare

In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom podcast I give you an insight in the day out of the life of a special needs mom. Why I struggle with my self-worth on days like this. And how I break that spell. *This week was just one of those weeks... come Thursday evening I felt worthless. I had two major things on my to-do for this week, yet here I was, exhausted, busy all day, and yet: none of the to-do's ticked off. Yay I've accomplished nothing. Or did I? *Lucky enough I learned a great trick from my therapist a few years ago that helps me get out of this dark state of mind, but also makes me feel good about myself again. *Stay sane & stay happy. Nadine Check out the new website www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com for all the episodes, great hacks, quotes by wonderboy, the special needs supermom planner and the health tracker and more.Follow-  IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast - FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast Supermom tribe Looking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh,cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermomsSponsors and partnership Email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnershippossibilities. #specialneedschild #specialneedsmom #autism #understandingadhd #understandingautism #specialneeds #autism #burnout #tackleburnout #adhdwomen 

Depression in Special Needs Children: quite common, why, what to do and what NOT to. Let's talk depression mom. I know it sucks. If I could I would bubble wrap my kids and safely store it away in a safe, nice and happy place to protect them from pain, the exclusion, the hurtful comments… But I can't.Our kids learn at an early age that they are different. That things won't come easy, that they might not be able to pursue their dream. Have to give up their favorite sport. If they even can. Now throw in chronic pain and fatigue, frustrations because your classmates and even your family doesn't get it. Oh and hello hormones. Yay. No, wonder teens with a chronic illness or brains wired differently have a higher chance to get a depression. As a parent it is the most awful experience to witness. Avoidable? No, not always. So, what can you do? What should you say? Let me share my and kids' experience, insights, and tips.  Available on all platforms, from Stitcher to Apple Podcast. Want the visual experience? Go to YouTube . Stay sane and stay happy. Nadine More on emotions and special needs:-       Episode 53. How to raise a happy autistic child-       Episode 45. Self confidence in your kid - Lead by example-       Episode 20. How to calm down and get out of overwhelm mode Looking for more?-       Check out the brand new www.specialneedssupermom.com-       Follow the special needs supermom podcast on IG or FB. -       Find your tribe at the PRIVATE Special Needs Supermoms FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience. #depression #specialneedschildren

In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast I talk about the effect of ADHD medication. Unfortunately there is still a lot of controversy about ADHD medication. Whether it is really necessary, that it will turn you into a zombie, that all you need to do is take away the distractions and make it interesting. I got my ADHD diagnose at age 45. As part of my diagnoses and therapy I tried out medication. This is my story of the mind-blowing effect it had on me. And no, not because I turned into a zombie. I hope it will take some of the fear away if your kid is really struggling and your kids' specialist suggests trying out meds.  *Stay sane and stay happy. *Nadine *More on ADHD:- Episode 59. Why you should get an ADHD diagnose and when you shouldn't- Episode 29. Sleep tips for overactive minds- Episode 20. How to calm down and get out of overwhelm mode *Want more?-  Check out the brand new www.specialneedssupermom.com- Follow the special needs supermom podcast on IG or FB. - Find your tribe at the private FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  *Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience. 

In episode 62 of the Special Needs Supermom podcast I share my top tips to avoid burnout as a special needs mom. As a special needs parent we face a lot. No wonder burnout is a real thing amongst us special needs moms. Not that we mention it of course. But I get you momma and I've been there. Heck, sometimes I still have days like this. Besides the fact there can be all kinds of different reasons for feeling like this (which I will talk about in another episode), luckily there are ways that can help you going from feeling burned out to having a burnout. Whatever the root of the burnout may be. I hope these tips help you to relax, find joy and recharge even on the worst days.Stay sane and stay happy.NadineMore on special needs mom burnout on:- Episode 56. Happiness hack for tired and overwhelmed special needs supermoms- Episode 47. Get out of the house.- Episode 44. How to find time for yourself as a special needs mom.- Episode 21. Supermom burn-out prevention.Wanna find and recharge your superpowers? Check out:- Brand new www.specialneedssupermom.com- Follow the special needs supermom podcast on IG or FB. - Find your tribe at the private FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience. #specialneedschildren #specialneedsparent #specialneedstherapy #specialneedssupermompodcast #specialneedsmom #autisticburnout #autismmom #autismspeaks #kidsgetarthritistoo #ucancando

Confessions of a confident ADHD Mind - tells the journey of parent Stephanie Anne D'Entremont, which started with a comment of her daughter's dance teacher mentioning ADHD is hereditary. Stephanie talks about her discovery, what it brought her and how it helps her not only be her authentic self, but also how this helps her be a better parent of a child with ADHD. To quote Stephanie: “There are no problems, only solutions”. Want a positive insight in the ADHD brain? Stephanie and I got you covered in episode 61 of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast where we talk about her book, what our journey brought us, how rabbit holes make perfectly sense to us, and the plus side of the ADHD brain!  Available on all platforms, from Stitcher to Apple Podcast. Stay sane and stay happy. Nadine Want to have a sneak peek insight the ADHD brain? Get Confessions of a Confident ADHD mind - The Colourful Truth at Stephanie's website www.touchofsas.com. Other great podcasts on ADHD:-       59. Why you should get an ADHD diagnose and when you shouldn't. -       33. Jordan Rawlings - Life with ADHD  -       30. How to go from endless to-do's to TADAAA Want more?-       Check out www.specialneedssupermom.com-       Find your tribe at the private FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience.  #specialneedschild #adhddiagnose #adhdmom #adhdwomen #adhdinsights #specialneedssupermompodcast #specialneedssupermom #specialneedssupermoms 

Can you use ADHD as an excuse? Yes and no. Fact: I joke about my ADHD quirks and throw in the 'I'm sorry it's my ADHD card' all the time. But that doesn't mean I think this excuses everything. Yes, I find it hard to remember birthdays, no that doesn't mean I can just go and forget. There are hacks. Also, a lot of I'm sorry cards and flowers.... So, when can you get away with something, and when should you put on your big girl pants? I explain in this episode. Stay safe, stay sane and stay happy. Nadine Other great podcasts about ADHD/hacks:-       49. Tips to clean up and declutter -       33. Jordan Rawlings - Life with ADHD  -       30. How to go from endless to-do's to TADAAA Looking for a tribe with fellow special needs moms to share, laugh, get inspired, hope and practical tips for your special needs child and how to stay sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience. #specialneedssupermompodcast #adhdmom 

Why you should get a diagnose for ADHD and when you shouldn't. Getting an ADHD diagnose can be extremely helpful. It can not only provide valuable insights in why and how you or your kid is struggling with certain things. It can also open up a whole can of useful tools like extra help at school, getting CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and of course meds. So, yay! Or not? In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom podcast, I share all the pro's of getting that diagnose. But also when you shouldn't get yourself or your kid tested.   ps. And whoops does the recording sound a bit hollow? This ADHD girl forgot to plug in her microphone... no excuse. But letting it go :).Stay safe, stay sane and stay happy. Nadine Other great podcasts in these weird times:-       45. Self confidence in your kid. Lead by example-       33. Jordan Rawlings - Life with ADHD   Looking for a tribe with fellow special needs moms to share, laugh, get inspired, hope and practical tips for your special needs child and how to stay sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience.  #specialneedschild #adhddiagnose #adhdmom #adhdwomen #adhdinsights

In this episode I share 5 practical tools to use to talk about war with your special needs child. Handy tools you can use to help kids express and deal with their feelings around emotionally though subjects like the war in the Ukraine. It helps young and or non-verbal kids to express  grief, anger or fear.   In the last episode, 57, I talked about the importance of talking about war with your child and how to. Especially with your anxious and or special needs child.  In this episode I share 5 practical tools you can use to help your kid express their feelings and thus deal with their emotions? Here are some useful tools - great for ‘normal' kids too by the way.Have a great tip too? Please share! You can find the Special Needs Supermom Podcast on IG and FB. Or send an email to specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.comStay safe, stay sane and stay happy.NadineOther great podcasts in these weird times:-       Episode 57: Why and how you should talk about war with your special needs child.-       Bonus episode to stop anxiety: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/special-needs-supermom-podcast/id1509076339?i=1000537104399-       Episode 29. Sleep tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/special-needs-supermom-podcast/id1509076339?i=1000510369639  Looking for a tribe with fellow special needs moms to share, laugh, get inspired, hope and practical tips for your special needs child and how to stay sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience.  #specialneedschild #specialneedsmom #anxiety #specialneedseducation #talkingemotions

In this episode I talk about why and how you should talk about war with your child. Especially your anxious and special needs child. No matter the age. I give you some easy tips how to talk about war with both young children as well as teenagers.Ok, why would you talk about something as awful as what is going on in Ukraine right now? Why upset your child? Is it not better to protect them from nasty things like this? Isn't it better to simply turn off the radio and tv the moment it's on? Well, no. 1. First of all Children hear waaaaay more than you think. 2. They see a lot too. 3. They're not stupid.4. Fear feeds on not knowing, not having information.Grab your globe and tune in for a few tips on how you could talk about war with your child - whether your kid is 6 or 16.Stay safe, stay sane and stay happy.NadineLooking for a tribe with fellow special needs moms to share, laugh, get inspired, hope and practical tips for your special needs child and how to stay sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience. #specialneedschild #specialneedsmom #ukraine #anxiety #anxiouschildren 

Too much to do fellow special needs supermom? Then this episode with a happiness hack for tired and overwhelmed special needs supermoms is for you.  A few days ago, I was exhausted. Again. Overwhelmed. Again. Because so much to do. And supergirl asked if I wanted to come take a break with her and if she could paint my nails. I did NOT have the time. But she asked (a grumpy 16-year-old) and I felt I had to oblige. Stressed and restless at the beginning something remarkable happened at the end… I still had way too much to do but instead of how I felt an hour earlier, I felt happy, energized, had a clear mind, and felt I could take on the world.  When I went over it in my head I realized why. Tune in to listen how I found out what your happiness hack is that can recharge you. Stay sane and stay happy mama! NadineFind and recharge your superpowers at:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. 

In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom podcast, I discuss choosing special needs care: what you need to know. The world of therapy is a jungle. There are so many different types of therapy, so many areas you could help your special needs child with, it is hard to figure out where to start and what to choose. In this episode I give you the 5 tips how to find your way through the therapy jungle and find the special needs care your kid needs the most.From which resources to use - how to pick the therapy that fits your special needs child's needs - how much therapy you should do - and when to call it a day.Stay sane & stay happy. Nadine Find and recharge your superpowers at:-        www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com -        IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast -        FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities.  #specialneedschild #specialneedscare #specialneedsparenting

In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom podcast I share my reaction to becoming a millionaire with a learning disability. A TedX talk by Nicole Ambrose that was not at all what I was expecting when someone asked my opinion about it. Parents of a special needs child struggling in the school system: pay attention!  Spoiler: It's not about great habits, or getting the best tutor. Nicole really gives the key ingredient for any kid, but especially those with learning disabilities on how they could become anything they want, no matter the circumstances. Most importantly: how they become happy confident kids.  Could use some more tips? Listen to episode 53 where I talk about how to raise a happy autistic kid: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/special-needs-supermom-podcast/id1509076339?i=1000549710143 Or episode 48: Self Confidence in kids - Lead by example: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/special-needs-supermom-podcast/id1509076339?i=1000537610301 Stay sane and stay happy  Nadine  Want to find and recharge your superpowers? Go to: - www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com - IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast - FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast  Supermom tribe Looking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors and partnership Email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities.  #specialneedschild #learningdisabilities #dyslexia #autismmom #specialneedsmom #specialneedsparenting #schoolstruggles #specialneedsparent #homeschoolmom #homescholingtips 

In episode 53 of the Special Needs Supermom podcast, I give guidelines how to raise a happy autistic child. Autism isn't the problem. Communication is.Being a special needs child on the autistic spectrum, can feel like you are the only Wookie on the planet. Nobody understands you. Thankfully as a special needs parent you can be his or her Han Solo - helping your Wookie navigate through life and translate his or her emotions. Stay sane & stay happy. Nadine  Find and recharge your superpowers at:www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast FB: www.facebook.com/specialneedssupermompodcast Supermom tribeLooking for a private tribe just for fellow special needs moms to hang out, share stories, laugh, cry, get inspired, share tips and keep sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms  Sponsors and partnershipEmail specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com for sponsor opportunities and partnership possibilities. #autismspeaks #autismtranslated #communicationdisorder #specialneedschild #autismmom #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsmom #asd #autism

In episode 52 of the Special Needs Supermom podcast I talk about the the 10 things every kid with autism wish you knew. Surprisingly a lot of people don't really know what autism is about. And with that have NO idea how to deal with someone with autism. Which can create a lot of problems on both sides. Problems that can be avoided. Therefore wonderboy and I created this list of ten things every kid with autism wish you knew. 10 sneak peeks in their brains so to speak, to help you understand what's going on in the mind of someone with autism.  We hope it helps you understand a person with autism better and with that support the wondergirl or wonderboy in your life the way they need to live life happy and to their fullest potential.  Wonderboy: ‘We don't think outside the box. We think in a different shape.' And there is nothing wrong with that. Stay sane

Yup, totally. In episode 51 of the Special Needs Supermom podcast I talk about how you could have an autistic kid and not even know. Why me and my hubby totally missed the signs with our special needs child.I mean Wonderboy is fun, social, loves to hug, looks you in the eye… no way he could be autistic right? We also had no problems at home. Let me repeat that: No problem at home. And with the movie Rain Man as our only reference to autism we thought his teacher was bonkers when she even dared to suggest this.So, how can you have an autistic kid without you realizing? 1. Forget about the movie Rain Man. For one autism comes in many forms and shapes. Like our Wonderboy they could be big huggers or behave in other ways that is not seen autistic. 2. Second, maybe your kid looks like you and therefore you know instinctively what your kid needs. Because you already have the systems in place for you. Like not much socializing in the weekend. A strict day-to-day routine.. 3. I tell you some signs we did not perceive as a problem but were, come to think of it, a good indication there was something going on.4. Some good news: we still to this day have very little problems at home. And that might be the case for you as well. Much has to do with how you handle the possible diagnosis. Hint: it has a lot to do with not seeing it as a problem (I know, that can be easier said than done).Little did we know back then. How much we have learned since. And how proud we are today. I hope this podcast gives you some insights but will also take the fear away of a possible diagnosis and your kid's future.Stay sane & stay happy.NadinePractical tips & tricks for daily life and how to stay sane as a Special Needs Supermom?- Check out www.specialneedssupermompodcast.com- IG: @specialneedssupermompodcast- FB: Special Needs SupermomLooking for a tribe with fellow special needs moms to share, laugh, get inspired, hope and practical tips for your special needs child and how to stay sane? Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speci...Sponsors: email specialneedssupermompodcast@gmail.com to get your business visible to the right audience.#specialneedschild #specialneedsmom #autism #autismdiagnose # specialneeds #autism

Ever wonder why your autistic child has a gigantic meltdown each and every Christmas? It might be that big pile of surprises underneath the Christmas tree! The lack of a normal routine, traveling, behaving (whatever that means), socializing… It's already enough for any autistic kid to break down. Not to mention that creepy elf that suddenly pops up, moves every night (although you could swear it was a doll) and apparently watches your every move. Now throw in a pile of gifts. Or as your kid sees them: surprises. Which he already can't handle in day to day situations... Surprises that turn out to be gifts you never asked for, you don't like, you don't know what to do with, yet you have to be grateful for. It's simply just too much. Yay surprises. Not. It took me 14 years to realize this and have a meltdown free Christmas. I hope my insights help you and your autistic kid to have a wonderful - meltdown-free - Christmas.In this episode I talk about:Why presents can lead to massive meltdownsHow to prevent those meltdownsOther tips to help your kid and you enjoy Christmas celebrationsStay sane

Cleaning up your room when you are a special needs kid can be quite the challenge, daunting if not overwhelming. Because how should you clean up if you don't see the mess? If you only see perfect order, a system, where others see chaos? Together with Janine McDonald of Clear the Clutter Now I talk about how you can help your kids (and yourself) clean up when you don't know where to start and how you can declutter toys, even when you are emotionally attached. Janine McDonald is passionate about supporting & empowering families around the world to improve their health & wellbeing by creating calm in their home through decluttering. Her mission is to re-home, re-purpose & recycle as much as possible for others to enjoy.  Could use some help with a hands-on but empathetic approach, positive energy and fun into what can be a daunting task? Check out Janine's website, social and group:·      www.cleartheclutternow.co.uk·      www.instagram.com/cleartheclutternow·      https://www.facebook.com/groups/cleartheclutternowgroup/?ref=share_group_link Stay sane

Thanksgiving & Special Needs - How to make it enjoyableHolidays. It's often a recipe for disaster: no routine, lots of family, constant new impressions…I learned - way too late - how to make it enjoyable. No more meltdowns, no more tears of frustration by my kid or me. To do so you need to let go of outer expectations and set clear rules.What might help:Quiet room - Wherever you go ask for a room where your kid can retreat to when he or she needs to recharge. No - that doesn't mean the basement watching cartoons with all the other little cousins who want to chill as well.Have a sign or signal toy. And teach your family that sign as well. Your kid holding its stuffed elephant means: I need help.It's not about the outfit. Have a kid who is really fussy about clothing material? Can only handle stressful days like this wearing his superman cape? Let him. Thanksgiving and Christmas are NOT about color coordinated clothes.Hugging is not mandatory - if your kid normally hates hugging, holidays are not going to change that. Again: already stressful enough. People need to respect his boundaries!Don't need to play along - Kid is normally not a group person? Why should that be any different with cousins? Make dinner fun - Have a kid that has a hard time sitting down for even 15 minutes? Then it's not going to quietly sit down at a boring dinner table for 2 hours… set a table for their stuffed animal, use color-in placemats, let them play. Explain - All of the above - Tell your family what your kid needs. How he or she ticks. Don't do it by phone, and no it is not open to discussion. Email them or send them a letter (maybe together with a book like '10 things my kid with autism wish you knew') explaining them what your kid need. Your family wants what's best for your kid as well. They want your kid to enjoy the holiday as much as they do. Just remind them that you are the expert on your kid.And remember: it is easier for 10 adults to adjust to 1 kid, than 1 special need kid accommodating to all those people…Your kid happy. You happy. And that's all that matters.Stay sane

If you feel haunted by piles of laundry, have the feeling you wanna throw your kids and hubby in the recycling bin because they just never ever do anything, can only respond in a snappy way…. It is a big sign your true needs aren't met. And as much as I'm all for being able to relax at home… If you're a little bit like me, you won't. Because you're always turned ‘on', there is always something that can be done. Then it's time to give yourself the gift of getting out of the house. In this episode of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast I tell you why it is so important to leave the house sometimes and what you should do to truly recharge yourself, to truly fill your cup (hint: it's not sipping coffee and scrolling through your socials for an hour...).

It's dark, there are literally monsters everywhere and you're supposed to enjoy this? How? When it is one big overwhelming experience?! Whether your kid just hates dark, is easily afraid or quickly overwhelmed, you can make it into a bearable, heck maybe even fun experience for them with the tips I share in this episode.*Hope you have a lovely Halloween!Stay sane

How can you help your kid grow his or her self confidence? By being nice to yourself. Seriously mama! How often do you criticize yourself? What does that tell your kid?*In today's episode I tell you about the epiphany I had doing a journalling exercise of the Fall Back in Love with You challenge by IG's @innertravelcoach Tammy Faulds. *Supergirl's feedback afterwards starting me thinking: what message do we really give our kids if we are constantly criticizing ourselves, not being a able to take a compliment, are always tired or stressed…*Thankfully you can start changing that around by doing a short exercise with your kid I share in this podcast. Let me know what came out of it! And on bad days, go back and review the list to give yourself and your kid a little ego love and boost.*Stay sane

This is a bonus episode of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast with a calming technique to help your kid (or you) get calm and grounded instead of anxious, overwhelmed and stressed. You can do this every where. Just sit down and close your eyes for a few minutes to feel refreshed and grounded again.Stay sane

This is the 2nd bonus episode of the Special Needs Supermom Podcast with a calming technique to help your kid (or you) get calm and grounded instead of anxious, overwhelmed and stressed. You can do this everywhere. Even with your eyes open. Just take 5 seconds.Stay sane

My daily habitat as a special needs mom? My car. Always driving and picking up supergirl to school, doctors' appointments, friends and more. And it drained me. Another minimal 1.5 hours a day 'lost'. I was exhausted. Me-time? What was that? Needless to say, there was a serious special needs supermom burnout. I never relaxed. Even in the car I ‘had' to listen to the news, when I enjoyed a song but supergirl wanted her favorite channel I immediately obliged because anything to make her feel better right? Thankfully I learned to let go. And because of that I was able to turn these ‘lost' hours into little relaxing treasures just for me. And so can you!Stay sane and stay happy!NadinePs. And tell me if you hear the blooper in my first ever video podcast!  Follow me on Instagram @specialneedssupermompodcast and come join the private Facebook group just for Special Needs Supermoms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedssupermoms. Could use some more tips? Listen to episode: 30. How to go from endless to-do's to tadaaas. Or episode 26. How to chase your dreams one minute at a time. Have endless to-do lists and find it hard to find time for yourself? Get the Special Needs Supermom Planner - conquer time and find that much deserved time for yourself while staying on top of things. Check it out at https://www.etsy.com/nl/shop/SpecialsupermomLove the show? Please rate and review!