Parenting Resources

This list is not exhaustive but features resources I have interacted with myself and can confidently pass along to you.

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Books

Book cover titled "Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors" by Robyn Gobel, with a colorful background of splashes of pink, purple, blue, and white, including star shapes and spray effects.

Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors by Robyn Gobbel

Chances are, if you are a neurodivergent parent, you are also raising neurodivergent kids. This book does a great job of breaking down the impact that vulnerable nervous systems have on behavior. It’s written about kids, but I have found it is equally enlightening for understanding yourself.

Cover of the book titled 'Good Inside' by Dr. Becky Kennedy, with a yellow background and illustrations of children in various playful poses.

Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy

Parents today are feeling overwhelming pressure to get parenting “right”. Dr. Becky is able to offer supportive strategies while also helping parents feel more self-compassion and less stress.

Book cover titled "Self-Compassion" by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. Features a quote, a purple section with the title, and an image of a flower with a bee on a sandy background.

Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff

Every season of life warrants a robust practice of self-compassion. Especially this one.

Social Media

Instagram profile page for theotbutterfly, a neurodivergent parenting influencer. Profile picture of a smiling woman with dark hair, wearing a light blue top. Three highlight circles showing different posts. A grid of posts, including a woman making a heart gesture, a book about sensory SEEKER toys, and writing activity for parents. Additionally, posts about indoor movement toys, a gym bar, and neurodivergent research.

Laura Petix, MS, OTR/L

Laura, a neurodivergent OT herself, has great resources for integrating sensory support for neurodivergent kids. Beneficial for adults as well!

Instagram profile screenshot of Dr. Becky with a profile picture of a smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a striped shirt. Bio mentions she's the founder of 'Good Inside,' offers parenting support via app, and resources for parents of kids aged 0-18. Highlights include DFK| ADHD, App, Book, Podcast, Newsletter, About Me. The post shows a classroom with a woman speaking at a blackboard, a yellow screen with text about having an app, and a list of fall parenting expenses.

Dr. Becky

Author of Good Inside listed above, Dr. Becky has helpful explanations, skits, and education for more bite sized pieces of what she writes about in her book.

Instagram profile page of Dr. Taylor Arnold, a kid nutrition expert, showing her profile picture, bio, and highlight circles, with two images of her: one smiling with heart decorations behind her, and another in a kitchen giving snack tips.

Dr. Taylor Arnold, PHD, RDN

Food specific challenges are common in neurodivergence. Dr. Arnold is a dietician who specializes in helping parents nurture healthy relationships with food for kids, from a neurodivergent lens.