The author, gives her children (not pictured) control over decisions that many parents would prefer to oversee, like bedtime.
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- With diagnoses of autism, ADHD, and anxiety, my family has diverse needs.
- Traditional parenting methods failed my family, leading to stress and more anxiety for all of us.
- We found that giving our kids autonomy helps foster confidence and emotional regulation.
Parenting in my house doesn't look like it does for most families.