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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If mornings feel like one of the hardest parts of your day — the meltdowns, rushing, and constant reminders — you’re not alone.For neurodivergent kids, mornings often bring too many demands too quickly. Transitions, sensory input, expectations, and time pressure stack up before their nervous system is fully awake. When we focus only on productivity, mornings fall apart. When we focus on regulation, everything shifts.In this video, I share how we’ve moved from forcing productive mornings to creating regulated ones. I walk through how rhythm instead of rigid routines, fewer transitions, visual supports, and protecting the early part of the day reduce dysregulation — and why calm mornings often lead to stronger learning later.This approach is especially helpful for families raising kids with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences — whether you homeschool or are supporting mornings before school.Calm mornings aren’t about doing more. They’re about doing less — intentionally.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 When Mornings Feel Impossible 0:35 It’s Overload, Not Laziness 1:10 Why We Prioritize Regulated Mornings 1:55 Rhythm Instead of Rigid Routines 2:45 Reducing Transitions to Reduce Stress 3:55 What We Don’t Force in the Morning 5:20 How Calm Mornings Carry Into Learning🌅 Morning Routine Resources for Neurodivergent Families https://growingtogetherathome.com/morning-routine/🔗 CONTINUE THE SERIES ➡️ When School Falls Apart: Why Regulation Comes Before Learning https://youtu.be/qJyhzurK7PU➡️ Why “Trying Harder” Isn’t the Answer for Struggling Kids https://youtu.be/NNOJ0Wa08e8➡️ Reduce Friction (Skills Follow) https://youtu.be/pt93gGJbbIA#neurodiversityathome #growingtogether #growingtogetherathome #calmmornings #neurodivergentparenting #adhdparenting #autismparenting #morningroutines #regulationbeforelearning #gentleparenting💛 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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