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Connection Starts with You (especially Thanksgiving week)

Next week, many of us will be surrounded by family, or at least, your child will be home from school. For parents of neurodivergent children, young and grown, family connection isn’t just about bonding. It’s how kids build the emotional foundation for friendships and confidence in the world. I...

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 20, 2025 calm parenting child development communication skills emotional regulation family connection friendship skills neurodivergent children parenting parenting redefined social emotional learning

Parent-Teacher Conference Guide 2025: Make Every Minute Count

I'm kicking off the Gratitude Series in November with a free guide for parents today...and a limited time extra discount for those who read all the way to the end! 💜 Have an older child? Don’t skip this! These reflection questions still help you set goals for their social and emotional growth th...

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 06, 2025 calm parenting co-regulation emotional regulation friendship navigator discount friendship skills noriko abenojar parent communication parent teacher conference parenting neurodivergent kids parenting redefined parenting skills parenting tools slowing down speech social emotional growth

Slow Your Words, Steady the Moment

A small change that helps everyone stay calm when emotions run high. In October, we are talking about the small changes that bring big impact. Today’s focus: SLOW YOUR WORDS TO CALM THE MOMENT When emotions rise, so does the pace.Voices get faster. A small change that helps everyone stay calm ...

by Noriko Abenojar — Oct 30, 2025 calm parenting co-regulation emotional regulation noriko abenojar parent communication parenting neurodivergent kids parenting redefined parenting skills slowing down speech social emotional growth

Fewer Words, Stronger Skills

Why Prompting Less Helps Kids Learn More In October, we are talking about the small changes that bring big impact. Today's focus: Saying less so kids can do more When children (young or grown) already know what to do, even if they are not always successful yet, too much talking keeps them depe...

by Noriko Abenojar — Oct 23, 2025 child independence emotional regulation noriko abenojar parent coaching parenting neurodivergent kids parenting redefined parenting tips prompting less social skills try again

Body Language: The 10-Degree Difference To Open Up More Opportunities

Our body language often speaks before we do.A small physical change—even 10 degrees—can completely shift how others see us. In my sessions, I often notice that someone who wants to be part of a conversation may unknowingly sit or move in ways that tell others, “Don’t talk to me.” These very ...

by Noriko Abenojar — Oct 16, 2025 body language child connection emotional intelligence nonverbal communication noriko abenojar parenting neurodivergent kids parenting redefined social communication social skills development

Moms Making the Difference: Carrying the Mental Load Behind the Scenes 💜

To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Parenting REdefined Newsletter, I am sharing the most loved & commented issue below, published in May 2025. ENJOY!! Noriko's Notes is new so keep reading until the end! 💌 Forward this to a mom or grandmother you admire— Someone who’s showing up day after ...

by Noriko Abenojar — Oct 08, 2025 emotional load of motherhood group coaching for parents mom burnout moms carrying the mental load neurodivergent parenting noriko abenojar parenting advice parenting community parenting newsletter parenting redefined parenting support self-care for moms social and emotional growth

Friendships Grow Step by Step

Some kids hesitate to use the word “friend.” Others say “best friend” too fast. Learn how words like “swim friend” or “school friend” help kids see the steps. ➡️🔗www.NorikoAbenojar.com/Newsletters for past newsletters ➡️🔗www.NorikoAbenojar.com/Masterclass ~ check them out!! ➡️💜Keep reading eve...

Sep 17, 2025 child friendship stages child social development friendship progression in childhood helping kids make friends how children understand friendship parenting redefined social skills social skills coaching stages of friendship for kids support for parents teaching kids about friends why kids struggle with friends

Capacity Check

Parenting REdefined Mindset "Notice your child's mood/energy/actions without judgement, BE CURIOUS, not reactive" Last week, we talked about helping kids (remember, I always mean young or grown kids) shift from feeling overwhelmed to taking action; starting with a simple ref...

by Noriko Abenojar — Jul 02, 2025 capacity scale for children child stress management emotional regulation in kids executive functioning support how to help anxious kids overwhelmed kids help parenting mindset parenting neurodivergent child parenting redefined simple parenting tools

Stuck in a stress spiral? Help your child go from spiraling brain to action brain

Parenting REdefined Mindset "At Parenting REdefined, we break big tasks into mini-steps to help your child feel capable—not defeated." ➡️🔗www.NorikoAbenojar.com/Newsletters for past newsletters ➡️🔗www.NorikoAbenojar.com/Masterclass ~ check them out!! ➡️💜Keep reading even more for: NORIKO’S NOTES...

by Noriko Abenojar — Jun 25, 2025 emotional regulation executive function how to help stressed kids kids overwhelmed mindset shift for kids parenting redefined parenting tips simple coping tools stress spiral support anxious kids

Small Wins, Big Impact in Social Skills

"Your words are powerful. When you speak this way, it’s like using a laser pointer to shine a light on the exact action you want to see more of." ➡️www.NorikoAbenojar.com/Newsletters to view all past newsletters ➡️www.NorikoAbenojar.com/Masterclass ~ check them out!! ➡️Keep reading even more f...

by Noriko Abenojar — May 20, 2025 communication confidence building emotional regulation in kids name the win noticing effort parenting redefined small wins parenting social skills growth

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