Not every young adult follows a path from point A to point B after high school, and that might be the key to growth. In this episode, we will explore how parents can support complex kids during one of life’s most uncertain transitions. From building trust to stepping back at the right time, this conversation challenges traditional ideas of success and opens the door to something more meaningful.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why traditional post-high school paths don’t work for everyone
• The power of strengths-based reflection and active listening
• Reasons failure is a key part of development and how to reframe it
• What structured and unstructured gap years can actually teach your child
• The parents’ role in shifting ownership while staying supportive

About Caitlin Garman
Caitlin is the director of admissions and outreach at BroadFutures, where she leads recruitment efforts and manages the admissions process for young neurodivergent interns. With a rich background in education and mental health, Caitlin has worked as a teacher, school social worker, clinical manager, and transition coordinator, including time with KIPP Charter Schools. She is deeply committed to helping young people with diverse learning needs access meaningful opportunities and build choice-filled lives. Caitlin holds a bachelor’s in Communications and Psychology from George Washington University and a master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from Baltimore, she now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children.

Connect with Caitlin:

• Website: BroadFutures
• LinkedIn: Caitlin Garman

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• Parenting Emerging Adults
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• Anxiety 101: Letting Go Of Expectations
  https://tinyurl.com/37tb6ehe
• If They Would Just ... Guiding Kids to Take Ownership of Their Own Agenda
  https://tinyurl.com/4p3raazk
• Helping Young Adults Get Back on Track
  https://tinyurl.com/447ek9fx
• My Teen Is So Smart, but Is Not YET Ready For College interview with Judith Bass, CEP
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What if the way we view our kids could literally shape their brains? In this eye-opening conversation, Sue Langley blends neuroscience, psychology, and personal stories to explore how strengths-based parenting can shift everything. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply curious, this episode invites you to rethink what’s possible for your child and for yourself.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why every brain is “neurodiverse” and why that matters
• How the brain rewires itself through thoughts, emotions, and habits
• The dangers of over-identifying with labels and how to move beyond them
• How to use strengths-based parenting to build self-efficacy
• The key difference between fixing and supporting your child
  
  

About Sue Langley
Sue is a global expert in positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and leadership neuroscience. As founder of the Langley Group and academic director of its institute, she turns complex research into practical strategies that help people and organizations thrive.
With a master’s in the Neuroscience of Leadership and certifications in MSCEIT, Strengths Profile, and Work on Wellbeing, Sue empowers leaders and teams worldwide to lead with purpose, foster wellbeing, and build strengths-based cultures.

Connect with Sue:

• Website: Learn with Sue | Foundation Langley Group | Langley Group | Langley Group Institute
• LinkedIn: Sue Langley

Related Links:

• The Surprising Challenges of a Strengths-Based Approach
  https://tinyurl.com/4zr2yx22
• When Kids Are Not Living up to Their Potential
  https://tinyurl.com/22yxkmx6
• Parents: Are You Making Your Kids Your Job?
  https://tinyurl.com/3w9bksj6
• Parenting & Hope: Helping Kids Navigate an Uncertain Future
  https://tinyurl.com/kjp4wh4r
• The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Parenting
  https://tinyurl.com/2fnupxys
• What to Say to Your Child or Teen about Diagnosis for ADHD by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC
  https://tinyurl.com/puy7ua3t
• Tell Your Child About Diagnosis: A 7-Step Guide for Parents by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC
  https://tinyurl.com/ytv4frmh
  
  

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You’ve tried the white noise, the cozy bedtime stories, even the perfectly timed evening routine. And still, sleep feels like a nightly mystery. If you relate to this, then this episode is for you! Dial in as we explore the subtle but powerful shifts that can make a real difference for complex kids who struggle to fall and stay asleep with sleep specialist Hilliary Giglio. Don’t miss this conversation, which just might offer the clarity and hope you’ve been looking for.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why “bedtime routine” means something different for every child
• The surprising link between sensory processing and sleep
• Why sleep strategies often fail and how to tweak them
• What to do when your child is afraid to sleep alone
• How to keep your cool and stop blaming yourself as a parent

About Hilliary Giglio, MSW
Hilliary is a certified pediatric sleep specialist, family coach, and the founder of Tranquil Beginnings. With a background in psychology and social work, Hilliary brings over a decade of experience supporting families both professionally and personally. As a mom to two neurodivergent children, including a cancer survivor with low vision and a child navigating ADHD, anxiety, and sensory processing challenges, she understands the complexities that come with parenting kids with unique needs. Through personalized and compassionate sleep plans, Hilliary helps families create calmer nights and brighter days.

Connect with Hilliary:

• Website: Tranquil Beginnings
• Facebook: Tranquil Beginnings
• Instagram: @tranquil.beginnings.sleep

Free Sleep Resources Library: https://www.tranquil-beginnings.com/learn
Book a Complementary Sleep Evaluation Call: https:/q/bit.ly/sleep-evaluation

Related Links:

• Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it):
  https://tinyurl.com/2t39szrh
• It All Starts with Sleep by Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA:
  https://tinyurl.com/2rdva5jn
• ADHD Identity is Connected to Sleep Management interview with Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.:
  https://tinyurl.com/4c8xw978
• How to Manage ADHD Effectively: 6 Fundamental Steps by Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC:
  https://tinyurl.com/yr7j3vxk
• Does Your Child Need a Sleep Doctor? by Lisa Shives, M.D.:
  https://tinyurl.com/ycxsx8en
• My Kid with ADHD Can’t Sleep – What Should I Do? interview with David Pomeroy, M.D.:
  https://tinyurl.com/yk3wfzfs
  

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