Ditch Special Time? Connecting with complex kids when connecting is hard: Episode 212

In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, Corey and I discuss why “Special Time”- the gold standard for cultivating connection with our kids- might not work the best for complex kids. We cover who complex kids are, what parenting them looks like, how to co-create interests and activities together, and being playful to connect deeply while getting through the daily routine.

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We talk about:

• 6:43 What is Special Time?
• 7:51 What is a complex Kid?
• 10:08 What does it look like to parent a complex Kid?
• 19:30 What does daily life look like with complex Kids?
• 22:03 What to do for connection when special time doesn’t work?
• 23:05 Cultivating shared hobbies
• 27:00 Finding books you both love
• 30:00 Instead of only putting kids in organized sports, exercise together!
• 33:30 Sideways listening with our kids
• 37:00 Playful parenting as we move through the daily routine

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