Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish Most kids recognize they are different before we adults think they do. Whether a young person has ADHD, dyslexia, is on the autism spectrum or whatever else may make them “different”, they will likely figure out what sets them apart from the “crowd” pretty quickly. When parents know how to help their child cope and celebrate their difference, the child can once again feel good about who they are and how being different is more than okay, it’s magical. My guest, Maria Forrest, will be here to share what she has learned about helping kids who are different cope and how her work is dedicated to celebrating differences. Maria Forrest earned a master’s degree in Early Childhood while expecting twins and after teaching 100’s of spunky kindergartners. Her best credentials are raising four resourceful children, yet she’s made her share of mistakes. She has written four books related to children. Her role model is Mr. Rogers and his social impact with the Neighborhood. She is passionate about helping children live their dreams which comes through in her most recent book project- The Land of In-Between.     https://amzn.to/2lqvDYn          forrest.maria7@gmail.com Mary’s Book: Empowered Parents Empowering Kids Purchase on Amazon.com   Amazon.co.uk    Amazon.ca Barnes&Noble   Access Shop https://www.beyouparenting.com/ ~ More with Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish ~ Would you like to live without the guilt, doubt, fear, worry, disrespect and frustration that many parents take on? Mary Dravis-Parrish is here each week to guide you through the woes, challenges, questions and possibilities of parenting that will create more ease and confidence. Families today are not just traditional families; they now include single parents, parents of the same gender, as well as grandparents raising grandchildren. Mary knows that regardless of the structure of a family, families can thrive, be happy and successful in today’s world. She also knows that the world will be a much better place when family life focuses on empowering parents and kids to be the unique caring beings they are meant to be.  Mary provides simple strategies and techniques that allow each family to raise children that feel confident stepping into their unique gifts and talents to offer to the world.  She utilizes her teaching experience along with her natural talents for getting to the root of what is causing distress, discord and dis-ease in family living. https://www.beyouparenting.com/    To get more of Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish, be sure to visit the archives page for replays of all the shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/be-you-parenting-with-mary-dravis-parrish/