Growing Together: Neurodiversity at Home

Growing Together: Neurodiversity at Home

Real life. Real parenting. Homeschool + neurodiversity made simple. I’m Maryellen—here you’ll find routines that work, honest stories, and resources we actually use.

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We don’t do strict morning schedules.We focus on rhythm — the order and flow of the morning — so the nervous system has something familiar to settle into.Calm mornings set the tone for the whole day.This is especially helpful for neurodivergent kids, including children with ADHD and autism, who often struggle with transitions and time pressure.🎥 I explain how we structure calm, regulated mornings here: ➡️ Calm Mornings for Neurodivergent Kids (Regulation Before Productivity) https://youtu.be/lXqE8kPbPZA🟢 START HERE If parenting feels heavier than it should, begin here: ➡️ Why Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Feels So Much Harder (It’s Not You) https://youtu.be/eoMQcWxC84o👇 Quick question: Are mornings harder in your home with A) Too much structure B) Not enough structure C) Too many transitionsComment the letter.#neurodiversityathome #neurodivergentparenting #calmmornings💛 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Practical support for parents raising neurodivergent kids — from someone living it too. I’m Maryellen, a homeschool parent in a neurodivergent family. On Growing Together: Neurodiversity at Home, I share real-life parenting and homeschooling support for families navigating ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences.My content focuses on capacity, regulation, and practical supports — not pressure or perfection. Whether you’re homeschooling, supporting a struggling learner in public school, or rethinking what learning looks like for your family, you’re not alone here.I share tools, strategies, and reflections that have helped our family reduce overwhelm and make learning feel more possible — especially for neurodivergent kids and the parents supporting them.New videos focus on real life, real parenting, and neurodiversity at home.🌐 Visit my website: https://growingtogetherathome.com 📬 Join my email list + free resources: https://growingtogetherathome.com/newsletter/ ▶️ Start here: https://youtu.be/eoMQcWxC84o📌 Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in my descriptions may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I only share resources we personally use or genuinely find helpful. I appreciate your support of my channel!
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