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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. Gabriele Nicolet is a Toddler Whisperer, Parent Coach and Speech Therapist. – She is the co-founder of Raising Orchid Kids – an online, global parent education and coaching practice, as well as the owner of GabrieleNicolet.com – a parent coaching practice in the DC metro area. Gabriele has a hard time eating out in restaurants if children are present because she always wants to play. She is passionate about all things child development, and particularly fascinated by the ways in which common parenting practices affect highly sensitive (Orchid) kids and how to tweak them so that everyone can stay calm and become their best Selves. Have questions? Reach out today complicatedkidspodcast@gmail.com.    

Dec 10, 2024

Why do some kids (and adults) struggle with planning, staying on task, or managing big emotions—even when they’re trying their best?

In this episode of The Complicated Kids Podcast, I talk with executive function coach Carrie Bonnett about the brain-based skills that help us get things done. Carrie breaks...


Dec 3, 2024

In this episode of The Complicated Kids Podcast, I dive into the concept of the neutrality of circumstances with guest Penny Williams. We explore how circumstances themselves—things happening in the world—are neutral and only gain meaning through the thoughts and emotions we assign to them. Drawing on personal...


Nov 26, 2024

Ever wonder why some kids struggle so deeply with eating—and why it’s not just about being picky?

In this episode of The Complicated Kids Podcast, I sit down with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, to unpack the complexities of pediatric feeding disorders (PFD). Jaclyn shares how Feeding Matters supports...


Nov 19, 2024

I'm here solo today to talk about holiday survival tips. First, start with YOURSELF. Be kind and compassionate with yourself: you're allowed. Prioritize your nervous system so that you can co-regulate with your kiddos. Next, what accommodations might your kids need in order to make it through changes in food, routine...


Nov 12, 2024

How do you keep your cool—and help your child feel safe—when the world around you feels out of control?

Penny Williams joins me to explore how external stressors—like natural disasters—can heighten family tension and impact our kids' behavior. We talk about how staying mindful of our own responses and...