We are SO back!

Welcome to season 2 of the EPIC Families podcast!

If the ADHD journey has ever left you and your family feeling overwhelmed, underprepared or overlooked, then we have the perfect person to help you get ADHD Unlocked. Meet Tracey Rountree, a key member of ADHD New Zealand, and someone who brings a lifetime of knowledge, wisdom and lived experience to the EPIC Families podcast because she is also an ADHD mum in a neurodiverse household.

In this episode, Tracey reveals:

🙋‍♀️ “Maybe it’s ME?” - The unfortunate truth around how many parents are dismissed when the first signs of neurodivergence appear for their child.

🏆 Winning the confidence battle - How to start trusting yourself as a parent…even when other people think they know your child better than you!

👨‍🏫 The phonecall from school - Why you don’t have to fall into the ‘perfect parenting trap’ when your child’s teacher tells you they are struggling.

⚠️ The dangers of always trying to get it ‘right’, and why ‘trial and error’ could be a more powerful approach.

😵‍💫 How to be a more consistent parent in a world where you feel like you’re being pulled in 100 different directions.

⏸️ Why a strategic ‘pause’ can be a game changer when it comes to morning and evening routines.

🏷️ The debate around ‘labelling’ a child as neurodiverse, and why NOT doing so can cause additional challenges.

PLUS, Tracey helps us to unlock one of the key parenting puzzles…

💬 How to talk to your child about ADHD and wider neurodiversity

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EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children. EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more here: https://baypaediatrics.com/

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Many neurodiverse families struggle with bedtime routines, falling asleep and staying asleep. But sleepless nights for children (and parents) can be a thing of the past because paediatric consultant Dr Sarah Moll returns to the EPIC Families podcast to deliver a sleep masterclass that’s definitely worth staying up for.

In her role as a consultant at Tauranga Hospital in New Zealand and co-founder of Bay Paediatrics neurodiversity clinic, Sarah has helped hundreds of families unlock the mysteries of getting a good nights’ sleep.

Sarah Reveals..

⚠️ The two main sleep challenges that neurodiverse families face (one might surprise you).

⏳What you should do if your child remains awake for longer than 30 minutes after you put them to bed.

😴 Why two different stages of sleep are VITAL for your child’s development.

🛌 How certain ‘bad habits’ can make the difference between a dreamy sleep routine or a bedtime nightmare.

🥱 The ‘sleep hygiene’ secret, why so many parents struggle…and why it isn’t your fault.

☕️ How ‘sleepy foods’ can make bedtime easier…but a hot chocolate in the evening may be adding to your child’s sleep struggles

🔄 What to do when your child refuses to go to bed…and why consistency and routine can make all the difference.

PLUS, Sarah reveals a sleepy secret…

📝 How to create a ‘sleep diary’ that can solve the bedtime puzzle once and for all.

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Grab your tickets for EPIC Families LIVE on March 8th and meet the experts to solve your parenting challenges! More info here.

EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children. Discover how in our website here: https://www.myepicfamily.com/

Join the free EPIC Families community here. Be seen, be heard and discover strength in neurodiversity.

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EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more here: https://baypaediatrics.com/

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Anxiety can be a huge challenge for neurodivergent children…and their families. It can feel overwhelming, confusing and never-ending. But there IS a way forwards, and you don’t have to let anxiety hold your child back.

We welcome child educational psychologist Nadia du Plessis to give a masterclass on how anxiety shows up for your child, the impacts it can have and - most importantly - how you can help your child build true resilience and take back control of their thoughts and emotions.

Nadia reveals:

🏷️ How ‘anxiety’ can be an extremely heavy label to burden child with, when it could be defined as a different emotion.

🎢 Spotting the difference between ‘normal’ rollercoaster emotions and anxiety disorder emotions.

📈 Why neurodivergent children may experience more anxiety on a regular basis.

🔍 The hidden signs & behaviours to look out for in order to understand whether your child is suffering from anxiety.

🎚️ Why anxiety is NOT always about the child who is naughty or disobedient, and is more about control

🪫 The phenomenons of ‘emotional blindness’ and ‘neurodivergent burnout’ and how they can impact neurodivergent children.

😵‍💫 How to deal with ‘end of year’ chaos when there is too much to do and too little time.

PLUS

🧠 Tried and tested psychological strategies to help your child overcome anxiety ‘in the moment’

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EPIC Families is about creating Extraordinary Parents & Incredible Children. Discover how in in our website here: https://www.myepicfamily.com/

Join the free EPIC Families community here. Be seen, be heard and discover strength in neurodiversity.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok

Get free access to the ultimate parent’s guide to ADHD for children: ADHD Unlocked.

EPIC Families is part of Bay Paediatrics, one of New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinics. Discover more here: https://baypaediatrics.com/

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