You cannot change the moments you regret. You can change what happens next.

Listen now to learn how to release parenting guilt, repair emotional wounds, and create a safer, more connected relationship with your child.

What happens when you realize that some of your parenting responses came from patterns you never consciously chose?

In this powerful episode of Parenting on the Spectrum, Theresa Alexander Inman speaks with transformational coach and author Lisa Watson about reparenting, emotional safety, self-forgiveness, and breaking generational cycles.

Together, they explore how parents can move beyond shame, apologize without losing authority, and respond to their children with greater calm, honesty, and connection.

1. How childhood beliefs can shape the way you parent

2. Why emotional regulation must come before correction

3. How apology, repair, and self-forgiveness can rebuild connection

You are not defined by your hardest parenting moment. Growth begins when you choose a different response.

About Lisa:

Lisa Watson is a transformational life, conscious parenting coach and children's book author dedicated to Empowering a Generations from Within. As a PhD candidate in Integrative Health Medicine and the creator of the (re)Parent Yourself Method, she specializes in personal transformation through subconscious reprogramming and the (re)parenting process. Lisa empowers individuals to heal trauma, enhance relationships, and cultivate self-empowerment skills, all while focusing on the importance of inner child healing.Through her unique approach, she helps adults break free from limiting beliefs and model empowering behaviors for the children in their lives, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness. As the founder of Awaken the One and author of engaging children's books, Lisa is committed to transforming family dynamics and collective consciousness. With a bold and straightforward style, she makes complex topics like communication and boundaries accessible and relatable, inspiring others to direct their energy toward positive change.Join Lisa as she shares valuable insights and practical strategies for transforming relationships and empowering future generations.

About Theresa:

Theresa Alexander Inman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, autism specialist, author, speaker, and host of Parenting on the Spectrum. Through compassionate, practical guidance, she helps families see behavior as communication, strengthen connection, and support their children with greater confidence. Her message is simple and powerful: your child is not broken, and connection comes before correction.

Parenting on the Spectrum App

While you wait for services, don’t wait for progress. The Parenting on the Spectrum app helps you support, track, and celebrate your child or student's growth with practical tools and loving guidance. Because every moment matters. No waitlist required

Start today at: app.parentingonthespectrum.co

Your child isn’t broken.

They’re communicating in a language most people haven’t learned yet.

Inside my Parenting on the Spectrum personalized program, I teach parents how to understand that language and help their child build communication, regulation, and independence.

To learn more email: wecare@parentingonthespectrum.co

Pathways to Early Communication

When your child struggles to communicate, the worry can feel overwhelming.

Written by Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist Theresa Alexander Inman, this practical guide uses real stories and simple strategies to help infants and toddlers build the skills that come before words.

Because waiting is not a plan. Early connection can change everything.

Find it at your favourite book seller by following this link: https://books2read.com/How-can-I-help-my-child-communicate

What if the connection you want with your child starts with the way you care for yourself first? In this powerful episode of Parenting on the Spectrum, Theresa Alexander Inman speaks with Marine officer, father, and award-winning children’s author Olaolu Ogunyemi about the heart of intentional parenting.Olaolu shares why meaningful connection with our children begins with learning how to connect with ourselves first. From daily rituals and self-leadership to navigating stress, public parenting moments, and the emotional weight families carry, this conversation is filled with wisdom, honesty, and encouragement.

Together, Theresa and Olaolu explore how parents can create deeper trust, enter their child’s world with compassion, and build the kind of connection that lasts through the hard moments and the beautiful ones.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Why self-care is a foundation for stronger parenting

• How intentional connection creates teachable, memorable moments

• Why joining your child in their world can strengthen trust and communication

If you have ever felt stretched, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond in the moment, this episode will remind you that growth starts within, and connection is always worth the effort.

Listen now and discover how intentional parenting can help you lead your child with greater calm, confidence, and heart.

About Olaolu

Olaolu Ogunyemi is a U.S. Marine officer, award-winning author, and leadership mentor committed to building stronger leaders from the boardroom to the living room. As the founder of Parent-Child-Connect, he equips parents, educators, and mentors with practical strategies to connect with, guide, and inspire the next generation.

His acclaimed children’s book, Crow From the Shadow, has helped families begin meaningful conversations about emotions, choices, courage, and self-worth. His work has also appeared in Forbes, YouVersion, Military Families Magazine, and other national publications.

With military discipline, a father’s heart, and the power of unforgettable storytelling, Olaolu does more than speak about leadership. He challenges people to live it where it matters most.

Learn more from Ola at:https://parent-child-connect.com/

Parenting on the Spectrum App

While you wait for services, don’t wait for progress. The Parenting on the Spectrum app helps you support, track, and celebrate your child or student's growth with practical tools and loving guidance. Because every moment matters. No waitlist required

Start today at: app.parentingonthespectrum.co

Your child isn’t broken

They’re communicating in a language most people haven’t learned yet.

Inside my Parenting on the Spectrum personalized program, I teach parents how to understand that language and help their child build communication, regulation, and independence.

To learn more email: wecare@parentingonthespectrum.co

'Pathways to Early Communication' book

When your child struggles to communicate, the worry can feel overwhelming.

Written by Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist Theresa Alexander Inman, this practical guide uses real stories and simple strategies to help infants and toddlers build the skills that come before words.

Because waiting is not a plan. Early connection can change everything.

Find it at your favourite book seller by following this link: https://books2read.com/How-can-I-help-my-child-communicate

What if your child’s reading struggles are not caused by a lack of ability? What if they are being taught in a way that does not match how their brain works?

Listen now to discover a practical, strength-based process that can help your child organize their ideas, improve reading comprehension, and begin writing stronger paragraphs with greater confidence.

Share this episode with a parent or educator who needs a new way to see a dyslexic child’s potential.

Your child may have brilliant ideas racing through their mind, yet struggle to organize those ideas into words, sentences, and written assignments.

In this episode of Parenting on the Spectrum, Theresa Alexander Inman welcomes back Russell Van Brocklen, the Dyslexic Professor, for another practical conversation about helping children with dyslexia strengthen their reading and writing skills.

Russell explains why traditional instruction may leave dyslexic students feeling frustrated and unsuccessful, especially when lessons begin with broad concepts that feel disconnected from their interests.

Instead, he introduces a specific-to-general teaching approach that begins with the child’s specialty, the subject they love, know deeply, and are highly motivated to explore.

Using audiobooks, physical books, word analysis, definitions, synonyms, universal themes, and Russell’s Half-Circle Process, parents can help children transform scattered thoughts into organized sentences and body paragraphs.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to choose books based on your child’s strongest interests

• Why audiobooks can support engagement with printed text

• How writing can be used to strengthen reading

• How parents can support learning without needing to become professional educators... and so much more!

Your child does not need fewer expectations.

They may need a pathway that allows their intelligence, interests, and unique way of processing information to lead the learning.

Listen now and discover how your child’s greatest interest could become the bridge to stronger reading, writing, and confidence.

About Russell

Dyslexia touches as many as 15–20 % of all learners, yet most families still hear “wait and see.” I flip that script. As the Dyslexia Professor, I translate structured-literacy methods proven most effective for struggling readers into bite-size actions parents can use tonight. Your audience leaves knowing exactly why multisensory routines beat generic worksheets and how to start seeing progress before the next report card.

Learn more from Russell at: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/

Parenting on the Spectrum App

While you wait for services, don’t wait for progress. The Parenting on the Spectrum app helps you support, track, and celebrate your child or student's growth with practical tools and loving guidance. Because every moment matters. No waitlist required

Start today at: app.parentingonthespectrum.co

Your child isn’t broken.

They’re communicating in a language most people haven’t learned yet.

Inside my Parenting on the Spectrum personalized program, I teach parents how to understand that language and help their child build communication, regulation, and independence.

To learn more email: wecare@parentingonthespectrum.co

Pathways to Early Communication book

If you're like most parents, you want to do everything possible to help your child reach their fullest potential. Communication delays can be very frustrating and worrying for both children and parents. This book is a great tool for anyone working with infants and toddlers to help them develop the skills they need to prevent or reduce the effects of any possible delays. The author, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, uses stories from her own work to bring points home in an interesting and easy-to-read way. This book makes a great shower gift for any new parent!

Find it at your favourite book seller by following this link: https://books2read.com/How-can-I-help-my-child-communicate