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You may have noticed that I made a slight shift in branding over the last month or two. The former sunshine logo felt disingenuous and really not rooted in the reality of parenting neurodivergent kids.
Now, don't get me wrong, there is so much joy and love and laughter, especially when we make room for it.
But parenting isn't all "sunshine and roses."
Instead, it's more of a balancing act. It's not straight lines, but twists and curves.
The logo I created for the ADHD Summit a couple years ago felt much more relatable for this journey, so I adjusted the colors and adopted it for Beautifully Complex (the name of my business, not just the podcast).
And that meant, of course, that this Clarity Newsletter needed a new image too. So I created something that relates. Something that evokes journey, and movement, but also play and joy.
I hope you feel they more authentic represent your parenting journey too. I want you to see yourself in what I share and how I share it. I want you to feel like you belong.
This is the beginning of what my heart is leading me to do to offer that belonging, that connection, and that helping hand to a better life for your family.
With so much heart,
p.s. — I'm going to be hosting an online town hall for our community soon. It will be a chance to discuss what's working for our kids and families, what's not working, the support you need, the resources you're hoping for, what I'm missing in supporting you better, etc. My hope is that attendees will leave feeling seen, heard, and understood with a sense of belonging and a renewed empowerment to make the world a better place for neurodivergent individuals. Watch for a separate email with date, time, and link.
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369: PANDAS: When Strep Inflames Your Child's Brain
with Andrea Jones, RN, BSN, FHP
Rage that comes out of nowhere. A glassy, far-away look in your child's eyes. Bedwetting after years of dry nights. These aren't always "just" neurodivergence, sometimes they're signals of something medical happening in the brain.
I'm bringing back nurse and functional medicine practitioner Andrea Jones to talk about PANDAS, an autoimmune reaction to strep that can hijack a child's brain almost overnight. Her own daughter went through it, and Andrea walks us through the signs, the tests, the treatment options, and what it means to parent a child whose brain is healing rather than misbehaving.
If an abrupt change in your child's behavior has ever made you wonder if something more was going on, this episode gives you language, validation, and a place to start.
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SPONSORED BY EMILY HAMBLIN
Hey there! My name is Emily Hamblin and I’m SO excited my dear friend Penny let me have some space in her newsletter today!
You see, there are 3 essential ingredients that every uniquely wired kid needs to learn emotional regulation… but most families only focus on 1 of the areas.
Next week, I’m teaching all 3 ingredients in a FREE class for parents: Emotional Regulation for Neurodivergent Kids.
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I cannot wait to meet with you live, and help you unlock that next door for your family! 💛
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Upcoming Events
FREE ONLINE SUMMIT
The Executive Function Summit (TEFOS) with Seth Perler
August 14-17
Does your child struggle with focus, organization, homework, motivation, planning, or follow-through?
TEFOS 2026 is a free online event created by my good friend and executive function whisperer, Seth Perler. It's for parents, educators, and professionals supporting children with executive function challenges.
From August 14–17, you’ll get access to:
✓ 30+ trusted experts
✓ 50+ practical workshops
✓ Strategies for ADHD, autism, anxiety, 2e learners, and school struggles
✓ Tools you can begin using right away
It's all free during the event, and there's a VIP Pass option to keep the workshops. The VIP Pass is available at the early bird discount price now through August 13th.
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Parenting Quick Tip
Trust Your Gut
You know your child best. If you feel like there's more going on than is diagnosed, or medication isn't quite right, or something has changed, keep pushing until you feel heard. Here's how to prep for a conversation like this with your child's clinician:
- Write down the specific, concrete changes or new things you've noticed (timing, intensity, new symptoms)
- Bring that list to the clinician and ask if your concerns can be explored further. The worst they can do is say no.
- If you get a new, find a new clinician for a second opinion.
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Need more guidance?
I've got you! Whether you're raising or educating neurodivergent kids, teens, or young adults, I can provide some relief and a path to success. Here's how:
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