338 It’s the Small Things that Make the Biggest Impact, Penny Williams

Описание: Some of the most meaningful shifts in parenting don’t arrive with fireworks or finish lines. They arrive quietly, in the moments we almost miss. I’ve been noticing how much growth hides beneath the surface, both in our kids and in ourselves. And honestly, most of it looks nothing like the traditional markers of success we’re conditioned to watch for.

Our neurodivergent kids build skills slowly, internally, and often invisibly. Their progress lives in nervous system shifts, not milestones. It’s in the way they repair a little faster after a rupture. It’s in the moment they come back to the table after taking a breather instead of refusing altogether. It’s in how we pause before reacting, catch our breath, and choose connection over correction. Those small things are not small at all. They’re the roots of emotional intelligence, resilience, and long-term regulation. And roots take time.

This episode is an invitation to see the tiny glimmers you’ve overlooked this past year, because you have moved forward, even if it didn’t look dramatic from the outside. You’ll hear why the nervous system learns through repetition, not grand gestures; how micro-wins compound like a snowball; and how the tiniest cues of safety create a very real pathway toward thriving.

I’m also sharing a short year-end reflection practice to help you notice the moments that mattered, soften self-doubt, and step into 2026 with intention, compassion, and doable hope.

You are not alone. And you’ve done more than you think.

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