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Complicated Kids

Gabriele Nicolet
Child Development
Parenting
Autism
ADHD
Neurodiversity
Mental Health
Anxiety
Neurodivergence
Occupational Therapy
Emotional Regulation
Special Education
Executive Function
Speech Therapy
Picky Eating
Attunement
Validation
Dyslexia
Sensory Processing
Neurodivergent Children
Nutrition

Complicated Kids is a podcast about why raising kids can feel like an extreme sport sometimes. Join me to unpack all of it, figure out who needs what, and help your family thrive.

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Latest Episodes

You do not have to be afraid of big emotions, but you do need a way to meet them. In this episode, I talk with Elizabeth Sautter about what actually helps in those moments when a child's feelings get big. Elizabeth walks us through her ABCs of big em... more

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If a child is struggling to learn to read, waiting rarely makes that easier. In this episode, I talk with Faye Bankler Casell about what parents need to know when early reading is not coming together the way it should. Faye explains why reading instr... more

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When a teen is in crisis, the behavior is not the whole message.

In this conversation, I talk with Katie May about what she calls "fire feelers," kids and teens who are biologically sensitive, highly reactive, and slow to return to baseline once em... more

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The shoes, backpacks, grades, and meltdowns are not the whole story. They never were. This one gave me a reason to pause and reflect.

I originally thought I would do something special for episode 150, and then life happened. So here we are at episo... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Sautter
Speech pathologist specializing in social, emotional learning and executive functioning
Independent clinician; author/educator
Episode: The ABCs of Big Emotions with Elizabeth Sautter
Faye Bankler Casell
Certified academic language therapist and dyslexia therapist
Home Reading Coach / homereadingcoach.com
Episode: You Can Teach Your Kid to Read at Home with Faye Bankler Casell
Katie May
Licensed therapist specializing in high-risk teens and their parents; author
Private practice / counseling center
Episode: Parenting ND Teens In Crisis with Katie K May
Elizabeth Sauter
Speech pathologist focused on social, emotional learning and executive functioning; neurodivergent parent and author/educator
ElizabethSauter.com (website)
Episode: Your Nervous System Matters with Eva Crawford
Sean McCormick
Former public school special education teacher; founder of EF Specialists; executive function coach
EF Specialists / Executive Function Coaching Academy / UpSkill Specialists
Episode: What Actually Works for Executive Function with Sean McCormick
Dr. Linda Silbert
Dr. Linda Silbert, PhD in Educational Counseling, therapist for dyslexia using Orton-Gillingham-based approaches
Strong Learning / Linda Silbert
Episode: Why Good Kids Get Bad Grades with Dr. Linda Silbert
Casey Joseph
Casey the Speducator, special education professional and founder of Casey's Special Education Services
Casey's Special Education Services
Episode: More Therapy is Not Better with Casey the Speducator
Tara Williams
Tenured chemistry faculty at a community college in Santa Clarita, California; works with neurodivergent students
Innovative Collegiate Consultants (implicit through work)
Episode: Neurodivergence in College with Dr. Tara Williams
Julie Skolnick
Author and founder of With Understanding Comes Calm (TUI)
With Understanding Comes Calm / Gifted and Distractible
Episode: 2E and What It Really Means to Be Twice Exceptional With Julie Skolnick

Host

Gabriele Nicolet
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Top notch parent info

    So many great topics covered in the Complicated Kids podcast! Excellent speakers on things that matter to those of us raising our own complicated kids. Gabriele brings kindness, empathy, and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SWPDX25
    United States10 months ago
  • Valuable resource for any parent

    Complicated Kids is on of my top go-to podcasts for a dose of perspective, resources and compassion on the complicated job of parenting. Gabriele does an amazing job of diving into deep and often thorny topics with her guests. But, rather than leaving the listener feeling overwhelmed, she offers partnership as she thinks through what can be done on the persona, family and community level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoë CR
    United States2 years ago
  • The podcast every parent needs.

    Warm, patient and nuanced expertise served with a side of humor and humility…Gabriele is the big sister we all wish we had on our parenting journey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaKDC
    United States2 years ago
  • Some SLPs can diagnose autism

    Thank you! Great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WPVan
    United States3 years ago

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Audience notes appreciate actionable takeaways without overwhelming jargon.
Guests and episodes are consistently informative for families navigating complex parenting challenges.
The show is viewed as a reliable, compassionate resource for understanding neurodivergent kids and related systems.
Listeners praise the host's warmth, empathy, and practical guidance.

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The ABCs of Big Emotions with Elizabeth Sautter
Q: Why is co-regulation important instead of asking a child to regulate themselves in the moment?
Because a child in a dysregulated state cannot effectively regulate; co-regulation by the adult—through calm presence, touch, and shared breathing—helps bring the child's nervous system back online and creates a foundation for later independent regulation.
The ABCs of Big Emotions with Elizabeth Sautter
Q: Walk us through the ABCs of Big Emotions.
The host and Elizabeth describe A as assess, pausing to get curious and understand the data behind the behavior; B as balance the brain, using breathing and grounding to regulate oneself and then the child; and C as connect and collaborate, listening, validating, and eventually problem-solving together after emotions have cooled.
Parenting ND Teens In Crisis with Katie K May
Q: How can parents respond when facing overwhelming crisis with a teen?
She advocates validating the teen's emotions rather than focusing on the behavior, acknowledges the pain behind the actions, and stresses seeking personal support for parents to manage their own stress while implementing skills to address the teen's needs.
Parenting ND Teens In Crisis with Katie K May
Q: Tell the good people a little bit about yourself and the work you do.
Katie May explains she is a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania who leads a team specializing in high-risk teens and their parents, and she is an author with resources for therapists in training her framework; she emphasizes practical, compassionate approaches to crisis and family dynamics.
2E and What It Really Means to Be Twice Exceptional With Julie Skolnick
Q: What does it mean to be 2E?
Being 2E means a child is exceptionally gifted in some areas while simultaneously facing learning differences or co-occurring conditions, which creates uneven development across physical, social-emotional, and intellectual domains.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Complicated Kids

What is Complicated Kids about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, expert-driven show focused on parenting complicated kids, with frequent deep dives into neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, and related family dynamics. Episodes center on actionable strategies for advocacy, school supports, emotional regulation, and building supportive networks, often featuring clinicians, educators, and parent-advocates who share tangible tips for navigating systems, therapies, and daily routines. The format leans into compassionate, evidence-informed guidance and real-world experiences, making it a strong resource for parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking pragmatic solutions and support.

What stands out is the consistent emphasis on collaboration with children, individualized approaches, and the balancin... more

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Recent guests on Complicated Kids include:

1. Elizabeth Sautter
2. Faye Bankler Casell
3. Katie May
4. Elizabeth Sauter
5. Sean McCormick
6. Dr. Linda Silbert
7. Casey Joseph
8. Tara Williams

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