Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids

Jessica Shaw, Understood.org

ADHD

Understood.org

Neurodiversity

Dyslexia

Neurodivergent Parenting

Grief

Homeschooling

New York City

Autism

Parenting

Artificial Intelligence

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Neurodivergent Children

Everyday Parenting

Education

PMDD

Scheduling

Mom Rage

Dyscalculia

Single Parenting

Journalist and radio host Jessica Shaw is swapping celebrity interviews for a whole new beat: parenting kids who learn and think differently. As a mom of two, she knows the chaos, victories, and everyday struggles that come with the territory. Everyone Gets a Juice Box is a space for parents to laugh, vent, celebrate wins, and tackle the messy realities of neurodiverse parenting. We share the tea,... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	20	Founded	9 months ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ParentingKids & Family

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Why I stopped hiding my kid’s neurodivergence

For years, Margaret Ables believed the kindest thing she could do for her autistic child was to help them blend in. Then a single article reframed everything she thought she knew about acceptance and disclosure, and what her kid actually needed from ... more

20 Aug 2026 • 25 min

Guiding a neurodivergent kid through grief (by breaking all the rules)

Alynda Wheat Savage and her husband Dave were never big rule followers. They brought that punk rock spirit to parenting their son, Jack, who is neurodivergent. So when Dave was diagnosed with glioblastoma, they threw out the rulebook to help Jack pro... more

6 Aug 2026 • 24 min • Most popular

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No dyslexia tutors, so this mom became one

Melena Blanton is a clinical psychologist and mom of two neurodivergent kids in Eastern Kentucky. She’s had to fight through lack of resources and small town prejudice to get her kids the help they need. That’s meant driving hours for evaluations, tr... more

21 Jul 2026 • 20 min

Hyperfocus: PMDD: Why women with ADHD are 4x more likely to struggle

In this episode of our sister show Hyperfocus, listener Jenna Plonsky opens a raw conversation about ADHD, late diagnosis, and the mental health struggles many women face in silence.

From postpartum depression to PMDD, this episode explores how horm... more

7 Jul 2026 • 20 min

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Recent Guests

Alynda Wheat Savage

Alynda, a dedicated parent and widow, discusses navigating grief and neurodivergent parenting

Partner of Dave; mother of Jack

Episode: Guiding a neurodivergent kid through grief (by breaking all the rules)

Melena Blanton

Clinical psychologist and mom advocating for neurodivergent kids in rural Kentucky

Self-described professional background in education and psychology; probation officer for high-risk kids

Episode: No dyslexia tutors, so this mom became one

Jenna Plonsky

ADHD-diagnosed mom, advocate, and guest on Hyperfocus

Individual

Episode: Hyperfocus: PMDD: Why women with ADHD are 4x more likely to struggle

Leslie Bushara

Chief Program Officer, Children's Museum of Manhattan

Children's Museum of Manhattan

Episode: How neurodivergent kids helped build a better children’s museum

Alison Cho

First-generation Korean-American, mother of two neurodivergent kids

Parent/Advocate

Episode: First-gen parents, neurodivergent kids, and redefining excellence

Katie Severson

Katie Severson, child psychologist and speech pathologist with neurodivergent kids

The Childhood Collective

Episode: We didn’t know we had ADHD. Then motherhood hit.

Lori Long

Lori Long, child psychologist with neurodivergent kids and co-host of The Childhood Collective podcast

The Childhood Collective

Episode: We didn’t know we had ADHD. Then motherhood hit.

Rae Jacobson

Senior editor and host of a neurodivergence podcast; leads Understood's editorial team

Understood for All

Episode: I’m an ADHD expert. My kid still can’t get help.

Brittney Crabtree

Mom of four, advocate for neurodivergent parenting, co-host of Moms Talk Autism

Episode: The hidden grief of parenting a neurodivergent kid

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Jessica Shaw

Host of the show and journalist/radio host

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings

My new favorite podcast!
Love the information that this podcast provides to families! Gives families empowerment tools & strategies. This is a space where families feel seen & heard 💜
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Angela Lange
United States4 months ago
Honest and Informative
Everyone Gets a Juice Box is an essential podcast for parents of neurodivergent kids. The conversations are honest and informative. We need more dialogue like this.
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United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the compassionate, real-talk approach and expertise of guests.

Honest and informative conversations that validate neurodivergent parenting journeys.

Loved for empowering families with practical tools and strategies.

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Apple Podcasts	#150	United States/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#207	United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#248	Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#167	Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#217	Germany/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#24	Saudi Arabia/Kids & Family/Parenting

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Guiding a neurodivergent kid through grief (by breaking all the rules)

Q: How did you talk to Jack about his father's illness and death?

They aimed to keep Jack informed in a way that respected his agency and neurodivergent processing, using clear language about the journey and explaining emotions in terms of how the brain works, with ongoing conversations and space for his reactions.

Guiding a neurodivergent kid through grief (by breaking all the rules)

Q: Tell me about Jack.

Jack is a vibrant, funny, and highly expressive child who channels his energy into art and humor; Alynda explains his neurodivergent makeup (ADHD, anxiety) and how that shapes their approach to grief and daily life.

I’m an ADHD expert. My kid still can’t get help.

Q: What are the main barriers to getting a neuropsych evaluation and an IEP, and how did Rae handle them?

Cost and wait times are the biggest barriers; Rae discusses exploring insurance coverage, wait times, and the emotional calculus of pursuing expensive evaluations.

I’m an ADHD expert. My kid still can’t get help.

Q: How did Rae navigate the process with Alice when there were calls to address behavior instead of learning needs?

Rae explains using her background to push for practical interventions at home and school, while also validating the emotional toll of those moments and recognizing the need for systemic change.

Debbie Reber on homeschooling a neurodivergent kid

Q: Was this something you considered from the start, or did it only come up later as a serious option?

It started as a reluctant idea I fought for years, but after escalating challenges and moving to Amsterdam, I embraced homeschooling as the viable path for my child. This became our first real project together, and it allowed us to design a learning environment that respected my child's needs and our family's reality.

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Offers practical, empathetic conversations for families navigating neurodivergent parenting. Episodes center on real-world experiences with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences, alongside advocacy, education policy, and caregiving strategies. A notable strength is featuring a mix of parents, clinicians, and educators who share actionable tips, personal narratives, and community resources, often highlighting Understood.org's tools and broader support networks. This podcast is likely valuable for listeners seeking validation, concrete strategies, and diverse perspectives on navigating school systems, daily routines, and emotional resilience. A distinctive trait is the emphasis on relatable storytelling, humor, and community-... more

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1. Alynda Wheat Savage
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7. Lori Long
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