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Ep. 266: The Myth of the Resilient Child: When “Pushing Through” Becomes Harmful

Ep. 266: The Myth of the Resilient Child: When “Pushing Through” Becomes Harmful

Aug 18, 2026

This week, Dr. Karen Wilson is touching upon resilience and how our definition of it can sometimes be part of the problem. She challenges the idea that resilience means pushing through stress, staying quiet, or succeeding no matter the emotional cost. After all, a...
Ep. 265: Back-to-School Anxiety in Neurodivergent Kids: Why the Transition Is So Hard and How to Help

Ep. 265: Back-to-School Anxiety in Neurodivergent Kids: Why the Transition Is So Hard and How to Help

Aug 4, 2026

Transitioning back to school after summer vacation can be challenging for many children, especially those who are neurodivergent. Continuing the Summer Solo Series, Dr. Karen Wilson shares seven practical, actionable strategies to help make the transition smoother....
Ep. 263: Summer, Screens, and Sanity: Helping Kids Find Balance When School’s Out

Ep. 263: Summer, Screens, and Sanity: Helping Kids Find Balance When School’s Out

Jul 7, 2026

Dr. Karen Wilson takes on an important topic solo this episode – screen use during the summertime when kids are out of school. With routines loosened and independence increased, many tweens and teens drift toward longer, more frequent device use, and what often...
Ep. 261: When Helping Becomes Overhelping: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Build Independence

Ep. 261: When Helping Becomes Overhelping: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Build Independence

Jun 2, 2026

This week on Diverse Thinking Different Learning, we are discussing the crucial challenge of supporting neurodivergent children without doing so in a way that hinders them from independence. Joining us to take on this topic is Dr. Tara Williams, founder of Innovative...
Ep. 255: How to Talk to Siblings About Neurodiversity with Liz Angoff, Ph.D.

Ep. 255: How to Talk to Siblings About Neurodiversity with Liz Angoff, Ph.D.

Mar 3, 2026

Join us for this episode of Diverse Thinking, Different Learning as we welcome Liz Angoff Ph.D. to the podcast. Dr. Angoff is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Diplomate in School Neuropsychology who offers assessment and consultation services for children and...
Ep. 253: When Motivation Disappears: How to Help Tweens and Teens Reconnect with Dr. Ellen Braaten

Ep. 253: When Motivation Disappears: How to Help Tweens and Teens Reconnect with Dr. Ellen Braaten

Feb 3, 2026

I am so happy to welcome Dr. Ellen Braaten back for her third time on the show! In case you missed those episodes and/or need a refresher, Dr. Ellen Braaten is the founding director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and...
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