Parents are often told that boredom fuels creativity, but for neurodiverse kids, “just be bored” can feel more like distress than inspiration. In this insightful episode, Tania sits down with cognitive specialist and author Bea Moise to explore why boredom impacts autistic and ADHD brains differently, and what children actually need in those moments.

Together they unpack how novelty, structure, and movement support regulation and focus, and why sensory and executive-function differences make unstructured downtime hard for many neurodiverse kids. Bea offers compassionate, realistic tools to help parents balance stimulation with rest, foster creativity without chaos, and build environments where all kinds of brains can thrive.

This conversation reframes boredom not as a skill to be forced, but as a signal to be understood.

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Some children feel everything : the moods in a room, the pain of others, even the tension that adults think they’re hiding. In this heartfelt conversation, Tania sits down with Dr. Judith Orloff, psychiatrist and author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, to explore what it means to raise and support an empathic or highly sensitive child.

Together they unpack how empathy and intuition show up in children, how to tell the difference between emotional sensitivity and anxiety, and why empathic kids often struggle with overwhelm, fatigue, or emotional contagion. Dr. Orloff shares grounding and protection strategies that help children stay open-hearted without absorbing the stress of others.

This episode is an invitation for parents and educators to see empathy not as a weakness, but as a profound gift that needs understanding, structure, and care to flourish.

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In this episode, Tammy and Tania unpack one of the most common questions parents ask: “How old is old enough to stay home alone?”

Together, they explore the developmental skills kids need before taking this step—things like emotional regulation, problem-solving, impulse control, and knowing what to do in an emergency. They also talk about age guidelines, legal considerations, red flags that a child may not be ready, and the small practice steps families can take to build confidence along the way.

Tammy and Tania share practical scripts, real-life examples, and gentle reassurance to help parents make this decision with clarity rather than fear. Whether your child is asking for more independence or you’re wondering if it’s time, this episode will help you navigate the transition safely and thoughtfully.

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