The Gradual Slide into Isolation It’s Saturday morning at the local playground. Emma (pseudonym) hoped this would be a simple outing; a chance for her three-year-old, Liam, to play, and for herself to connect with other parents. But within minutes, Liam begins...
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Stop Saying I Need to Be More Consistent
https://www.stacyfinch.com/blog/stop-saying-i-need-to-be-more-consistent/Why Neurodivergent Families Need a Different Approach to Discipline “You just need to be more consistent.” If you’re a neurodivergent parent, or parenting a neurodivergent child, you’ve probably heard this advice more times than you can count. It’s the go-to mantra of...
Parenting While Neurodivergent: Balancing Self-Care and Childcare
Parenting is hard. Parenting while neurodivergent, especially when raising neurodivergent children, adds an entirely new level of complexity. Many autistic or ADHD parents feel constant pressure to “keep up,” even when their own executive functioning, sensory...
Why Autistic Adults Seek Therapy (And What Actually Helps)
More and more autistic adults are exploring therapy, not because they’re broken or need to be “fixed,” but because they want to feel more understood, regulated, and connected in a world that often wasn’t built for them. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self-diagnosed,...
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy: A Gentle Guide for Survivors
Taking the first step into trauma therapy is a deeply personal and courageous act. Whether you’ve experienced childhood trauma, relational abuse, or a recent traumatic event, therapy can offer a space for healing, self-understanding, and growth. But starting therapy...
How to Find a Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapist
Finding a therapist can be hard. If you are autistic or neurodivergent (ND), it can feel even harder. You might wonder if your therapist will understand you, support you, or judge you. That’s why it’s so important to find someone who is neurodiversity-affirming. What...
Feeling Foggy? What You Need to Know About Brain Fog
Have you ever felt like your brain just isn’t working the way it used to? Maybe you forget things more often, can’t focus, or feel like your thoughts are moving through molasses. If so, you might be experiencing something called brain fog. What Is Brain Fog? Brain fog...
Mastering Executive Functioning—Tips for a More Organized Life
Executive functioning skills help us manage time, stay organized, and follow through on tasks. If you often feel overwhelmed, forget deadlines, or struggle with starting projects, strengthening your executive function can make daily life easier. 1. Start with Time...
ADHD Strategies That Actually Work
ADHD isn’t about laziness or lack of effort—it’s a difference in how the brain processes information and manages tasks. Whether you struggle with focus, organization, or time management, there are strategies that can help. 1. Externalize Your To-Do List Your brain...
Parenting Through Trauma: Supporting Your Child While Healing Yourself
Parenting can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it can also bring up unresolved issues from our past, especially when we’re healing from trauma. As a parent, it’s challenging enough to support your child through their own struggles without also carrying the weight...








