Edge of the Nest
Episodes
42 episodes
Demystifying Writing Challenges in Neurodivergence
Does your child struggle with handwriting? What about writing composition in general? Writing is a highly integrative process with many factors to consider. Challenges with writing skills can be confusing and complicated, leaving a child and/or...
Help! My Kid Is Refusing School!
“My child HATES school.”“It’s like pulling teeth to get my child to school.”“I literally can’t get my kid to go to school.”If you’re facing school refusal issues in your home, you’re not alone. As the educational landscape ...
Executive Function from a Multi-Level View
We’re circling back to a hot topic—Executive Function. This multi-layered set of skills is impacted by many building blocks of development, and challenges can present in a myriad of ways. As a continuation of our six-part series with Teresa Nai...
Navigating PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
PDA is a concept still in its infancy in the United States. Otherwise known as Pathological Demand Avoidance, this behavior profile is often associated with autism and pervasively impacts a person’s ability to participate in meaningful everyday...
Anxiety from a Whole-Person Perspective
Have you ever experienced anxiety? What about someone you know and love? Statistically speaking, very few people will live their entire life WITHOUT being touched by anxiety in some way. For such a small word, the topic is MASSIVE. And we're le...
Self-Regulation: A Parent's Guide
To kick off Season 4 of Edge of the Nest, Erica and Cassie are bringing back a popular guest—Teresa Nair. Thanks to our listeners who loved the "Neurodivergence and Twice Exceptionality" (Season 3; #31) episode, we’ve asked Teresa to j...
New Season, New Format!
We're about to kick off our fourth season here at Edge of the Nest, and we're doing things a little differently this time around. For Season 4, we are bringing back Teresa Nair to have mini roundtable talks around:Self-Regulation
The Benefits of Rough and Tumble Play
Did you know that “rough and tumble play” is associated with greater motor, cognitive, and emotional development in children? But it goes way beyond play wrestling!Join Erica and Cassie to hear about all things rough and tumble. We will ...
Neurodivergence and Twice Exceptionality: Moving Beyond the Struggle
Does your child struggle in school? Maybe academics are the challenge. Perhaps their difficulties are more related to the social or emotional aspects of school. Does your child have a diagnosis such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dysgraphia, etc? D...
Approaching Food with Picky Eaters
Picky eating is a HUGE challenge that many parents face. Whether your child eats 5 or 20 foods, if mealtime is a source of stress in your household, this episode is for you. Join Erica and Cassie as they discuss:The power in APPROAC...
Energy Psychology: Achieving Wellbeing Through Subconscious Repatterning
Have you ever thought, “I’m doing all of the right things, so why am I still [insert your life obstacle here]?”In the self-development world, we’ve been told we have the power to change our lives. That we just need to get out of our own ...
Balancing Behavior with Relational Attunement
For any parent who becomes confused or overwhelmed by your child’s behavior at times—this episode is for you. As relational developmental therapists, we do not set out to “fix” behavior but rather help parents and other caregivers to unders...
Am I Making Life Harder Than It Needs to Be?
How do you respond to life’s obstacles? Do you often feel a state of FLOW or RESISTANCE in your life? In this brief episode, Erica and Cassie begin to “plant the seed” for reflection upon the thoughts and actions you ta...
What is Reflex Integration?
Have you ever thought about what drives INNATE development? How do we begin to learn to move? To use our eyes in a meaningful way? How does the infant begin to lay foundations for future executive function?The answer = Primitive Reflexes...
Keeping the Flow in Relationships: It’s Up to YOU
In this special episode, Erica & husband, Jeremy Scheifflee, join forces to share content from their program Feeding Conscious Relationships. Although the content is geared toward romantic partnerships, the concepts can be applied to any in...
Navigating Illness Naturally
It’s January 2024! Perhaps you’re thinking about the months & year to come. Maybe your hopes & dreams are at the top of mind. Likely none of those aspirations include getting sick more often. In fact, getting sick...
Hacking Your Health: Baby Steps Render Huge Results
In this special episode, Natalie Benoit, co-owner of Inspiration Wellness Center, joins us for a BIG talk on taking our health and power back. Join us to hear about Natalie’s own health journey. Natalie shares about having a stroke at 15 years ...
Two Relational Tools to Ease Holiday Stress and Pressure
The holiday season is fast approaching. For many, it is something to look forward to. A season filled with gatherings with those we hold dear. A time for celebration. For others, these words are cringe-worthy. We’...
Resolving Conflicts between Siblings and Peers
KID FIGHTS: Is it possible to diffuse the situation and build skills for harmony in the future and support emotional intelligence? YES, YES, and YES!Join Erica and Cassie to learn more about the rupture and repair process for ...
The Day We Had a Fight: Moving from Rupture to Repair
Relationship Fact #1: Breakdowns between people are inevitable! No one is immune to these experiences. Yes, even “relationship experts” cannot hide from this truth. Relationship Fact #2: It’s what we ...
One Hack for Back-to-School Stress
The Back-to-School season is almost here, and along with it will come…stress. Transitions tax our systems physically and emotionally—whether the change is welcomed or not. Now is the time to prepare your and your children’s bodies to hopefully ...
Using Human Design to Support Relationships
Have you ever felt mystified by your child's or significant other's behavior? Do you experience communication breakdowns or misunderstandings despite countless efforts to harmonize? If so, Human Design could offer a new path!Huma...
Acupuncture for Kids?: TCM for the WHOLE Family
If you thought acupuncture was only about needles, then this episode is for you!We’re debunking acupuncture myths left and right. In this episode, you’ll learn more about how:Acupuncture is not on...
Mother’s Day Special: One Strategy that Could Improve YOUR Quality of Life!
Are you thriving as a mom? Is your life aligned with your human rights and needs? Our mainstream culture has a pretty dismal narrative about what motherhood is: It’s hard, exhausting and you feel guilty or worried all of the time. On to...
Understanding Executive Function (Praxis: Part 2)
Are you concerned about your child’s attention skills or ability to follow directions? Does your child seem to lose or forget things easily? What about emotional or social challenges that impact everyday experiences? If any of these apply, then...