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Climbing Fish Parenting

Your kid isn't broken. Your parenting isn't broken. Sometimes, we're just asking our fish to climb trees. If you're an exhausted parent who's tried everything and nothing has worked—this podcast is for you. You're carrying guilt about your parenting. Your child's behaviors don't respond to the typical strategies. The advice from books, friends, and even professionals just... doesn't fit. Here's what I need you to know: You're not failing. You're just using the wrong map. I'm Dr. Kristi, a psychologist and behavior analyst, and I help parents understand their child's unique wiring and use strategies that actually work. Whether your child has a diagnosis or you just know they're wired differently—whether it's ADHD, ASD, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or they're just... not like the parenting books describe—this is for you. No fluff. No shame. Just practical, evidence-based guidance from someone who gets it. Each episode gives you real strategies for real challenges—meltdowns, school struggles, bedtime battles, and everything in between. This is where we stop asking fish to climb trees and start helping them swim.

info_outline Building a Support System When You Feel Totally Alone 01/26/2026
info_outline Your Nervous System Matters Too: Co-Regulation Starts with Self-Regulation 01/19/2026
info_outline The Myth of "Doing It All": What Sustainable Parenting Actually Looks Like 01/12/2026
info_outline Why Parenting a Child Who's Wired Differently Is So Exhausting (And It's Not Your Fault) 01/05/2026
info_outline The Power of Validation: Why Your Kid Desperately Needs It 12/29/2025
info_outline Grief and the Holidays: How to Help Your Child (And Yourself) Through Loss 12/21/2025
info_outline Why Behavior Gets Worse Before It Gets Better (And How to Survive It) 12/15/2025
info_outline Backtalk & Defiance: What Your Child Really Means (And How to Respond) 12/08/2025
info_outline What's Normal Pushback vs. Actual Disrespect (By Age) 12/01/2025
info_outline Why Your Boundaries Matter More Than You Think (And How to Set Them) 11/24/2025
info_outline How to Handle Thanksgiving Without the Food Fights, Judgment, or Meltdowns 11/20/2025
info_outline Whining Decoded: How to Stop It Without Losing Your Mind 11/17/2025
info_outline When Your Teen Can't Handle 'No': Door-Slamming, Silent Treatment, and What Actually Works (BONUS Episode for Parents of Teens and Tweens) 11/13/2025
info_outline Frustration Tolerance: When 'No' Triggers World War III 11/10/2025
info_outline Co-Regulation: How to Actually Help Your Child Calm Down 11/03/2025
info_outline BONUS EPISODE: Halloween Survival Guide for Kids Wired Differently 10/29/2025
info_outline Clear Expectations: The Parenting Hack for Kids Who 'Never Listen' 10/27/2025
info_outline First-Time Listening for Parents Who've Tried Everything 10/20/2025
info_outline Trailer: Welcome to Climbing Fish Parenting 10/15/2025
 
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