Built For Your Family

Kinspire
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  • Parenting

Calling parents raising outside-the-box kids: join occupational therapist Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN — both moms, both done with generic advice. Grounded in Kinspire's Precision Parenting™ approach, Built For Your Family™ breaks down the nervous system science behind your hardest parenting moments and finally puts the tools in your hands. You'll walk away understanding the why behind your child's behavior — with tools built for the parent you're trying to be and the kid you're actually raising.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    How to Talk to Your Child About Their ADHD Diagnosis

    Your child has just received an ADHD diagnosis. After months or even years of wondering why certain things seem harder for them, you finally have an answer. But now you're facing a whole new set of questions. “When should I tell my child they have ADHD?” “Will knowing about their diagnosis make them feel different or broken?” “What if they start using ADHD as an excuse?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, talking about an ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. But your child may already be telling themselves a story about why certain things are hard. That's what Episode 6 of Built For Your Family™ is about: how to talk to your child about ADHD in a way that builds self-understanding, confidence, and self-advocacy instead of shame. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. Together, they explain why having this conversation matters, how to introduce ADHD in age-appropriate ways, and how to help your child understand that ADHD isn't an excuse. It's an explanation that helps us identify the right supports. In This Episode: Why not talking about ADHD can impact your child's self-esteemHow to explain ADHD as a difference in regulating attention, behavior, and emotionsWhy parents should process their own feelings before starting the conversationHow to identify your child's strengths and challenges using examples they recognizeWhen and where to have the conversation, from early elementary through the teen yearsA simple framework for talking about ADHD: opening, strengths, struggles, summary, and supportHow to respond when your child says “I can't because I have ADHD”Why this isn't a one-time conversation, but an opportunity to plant a seed that grows with your childHow to respond to reactions ranging from relief and curiosity to worry, anger, or indifferenceStart Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to better understand your child's ADHD and discover strategies that work for their unique brain? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child and family. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill for real-time coaching on the challenges that matter most to you. Start for free →https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience, Lily received the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with a parent who's wondering how to talk to their child about ADHD. Have a question or topic for Lily and Jill? Submit it here:https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are not a substitute for individualized clinical care and do not constitute therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

  2. Oct 22

    “My Child Has No Concept of Time!” — Understanding Time Blindness

    Episode 5: “We’re Leaving in 5 Minutes!” — Understanding Time Blindness in Kids You tell your child you're leaving in 10 minutes. Then five. Then two. And somehow, when it's actually time to go, they're completely surprised. Or maybe your child insists their homework will take forever. They refuse to get started, only to discover the assignment takes 15 minutes. And you wonder: “Why does my child have absolutely no concept of time?” “Why can't they just hurry up when we're already late?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, what looks like procrastination, defiance, or a lack of urgency may actually be a struggle with executive functioning and time blindness. That's what Episode 5 of Built For Your Family™ is about: why some kids struggle to understand the passage of time and how to make time more visible, concrete, and manageable. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. Together, they explain why some kids underestimate time while others overestimate it, how executive functioning and regulation impact time management, and practical ways to build these skills without constant reminders, rushing, or frustration. In This Episode: What time blindness actually is and why kids struggle to understand timeWhy some kids think everything takes forever, while others think they have plenty of timeHow planning, attention, task initiation, and regulation impact time managementWhy telling your child “We're leaving in 5 minutes!” may not mean what you think it doesHow to make time concrete with visual timers, checklists, and familiar activitiesWhy homework feels overwhelming and how to help kids get startedThe three Ts of time support: time mapping, task breakdown, and timers and toolsHow to scaffold time management skills and gradually build independenceSimple ways to make school mornings, transitions, and daily routines run more smoothlyStart Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to understand why your child struggles with time — and what strategies will actually work for them? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child and family. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill for real-time coaching on the challenges that matter most to you. Start for free →https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience, Lily received the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with a parent who's tired of saying, “Hurry up! We're going to be late!” Have a question or topic for Lily and Jill? Submit it here:https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are not a substitute for individualized clinical care and do not constitute therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

  3. Oct 14

    The After-School Meltdown: Why Kids Fall Apart at Home

    Your child holds it together all day at school. They follow directions, manage transitions, navigate friendships, and meet expectations. Then they walk through the front door. And everything falls apart. The tears. The yelling. The refusal to do homework. The meltdown over a simple question like “How was your day?” And you wonder: “Why does my child save their worst behavior for me?” “How am I supposed to get through the rest of the afternoon?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, what looks like defiance may actually be a nervous system running on empty. That's what Episode 4 of Built For Your Family™ is about: why kids fall apart after school and how to create a safe landing in the first 30 minutes home. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. Together, they explain what's happening in your child's body and brain, why home is often where they finally let go, and how to prioritize connection before correction while still managing the demands of everyday life. In This Episode: Why kids hold it together at school but fall apart at homeHow masking, sensory overload, and executive functioning drain their regulation tankWhy meltdowns at home may mean your child feels safe with youHow to create a safe landing in the first 30 minutesWhy connection before correction and co-regulation matterHow to lower demands without lowering expectationsReal-life strategies for homework, sensory-sensitive bath times, and video game transitionsHow one small change can make after-school routines easierStart Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to understand what's underneath your child's meltdowns — and what to try next? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child and family. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill for real-time coaching on the challenges that matter most to you. Start for free →https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience, Lily received the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with a parent navigating the after-school meltdown. Have a question or topic for Lily and Jill? Submit it here:https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are not a substitute for individualized clinical care and do not constitute therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

  4. Oct 8

    Am I Going to Be Doing This Forever?

    You sit next to your child while they do their homework. You walk through the backpack checklist again. You help them with something you know they’ve done independently before. And you start to wonder: “Am I helping too much?” “Am I going to be doing this forever?” For parents raising outside-the-box kids, knowing when to step in, how much to help, and when to step back can be incredibly hard. That’s what Episode 3 of Built For Your Family™ is about: scaffolding — giving your child the support they need to succeed right now, while still building toward independence. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. They explain why being capable of a skill doesn’t always mean your child can access that skill in every moment — and why needing more help on a hard day doesn’t mean they’ve lost progress. Together, they show what scaffolding can look like at different levels of support, how to find the “just right” amount of help, and how to gradually pull that support back as your child becomes more consistently successful. In This Episode How to set realistic expectations for the child in front of youThe difference between having a skill and being able to access it in the momentWhy nervous system state can change what your child is able to doWhat scaffolding actually is — and why it’s different from doing everything for your childWhy giving support can actually be a pathway toward independenceHow to find the “just right” amount of supportWhen to add support, hold steady, or start pulling it backReal-world examples of scaffolding homework and morning routinesDownload the Scaffolding Precision Parenting Guide See what scaffolding can actually look like in everyday life. Get examples of maximum, medium, and light support for common challenging moments — and learn how that support can change as your child builds skills and independence. https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast/am-i-going-to-be-doing-this-forever Start Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to better understand what your child needs — and what to try next? Take Kinspire’s free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child, your family, and your everyday life. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill. Choose the topic that matters most to your family and get real-time coaching from a Kinspire expert. Start for free →https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire’s Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families, Lily was recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association with its 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She’s also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire’s Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, with deep expertise in ADHD and executive functioning. She’s also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with another parent who has ever wondered, “Am I helping too much?” Have a question or a topic you’d like us to tackle? Submit it here:https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized clinical care. Nothing in this podcast creates a clinical relationship or constitutes therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

  5. Oct 1

    Same Meltdown. Different Reason.

    When your child melts down in the grocery store, refuses a transition, or shuts down over something that feels small, it’s natural to focus on stopping the behavior. But what if the behavior isn’t the problem? What if it’s the clue? What if the same meltdown could be happening for completely different reasons? When Kinspire asked parents what they needed most support with, emotional regulation rose to the top — for their kids and for themselves. That’s what Episode 2 of Built For Your Family™ is about: learning to stop asking “How do I stop this behavior?” and start asking: “What is this behavior trying to tell me?” Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to put Precision Parenting™ into practice. They introduce regulation glasses and the Cherry Blossom Tree — a layer-by-layer way to see what’s underneath behavior so you can respond to what your child truly needs. Together, they walk from roots to blossoms — basic needs, regulation, executive functioning, emotions, and social skills — explain why you can’t skip a layer, and share two grocery-store meltdowns that look the same but need completely different support. In This Episode Why emotional regulation — not behavior plans or routines — was the #1 challenge parents named in Kinspire’s community surveyThe shift from “How do I stop this behavior?” to “What is this behavior trying to tell me?”Regulation glasses — going into detective mode before you reactThe Cherry Blossom Tree: roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and blossomsSame meltdown, different reason — and how that changes what you do nextChronological vs. developmental age — and why expectations may need to match capacityTwo real-world examples: executive functioning vs. sensory overload and a depleted nervous systemJill’s encouragement: if it feels like a lot, pick one layer — start with the roots. You’re not alone.Try This This Week The next time your child has a meltdown or you notice dysregulation building, picture the Cherry Blossom Tree. Put on your regulation glasses and get curious before you correct. Instead of asking: “How do I stop this meltdown?” Try: “What is this behavior trying to tell me?” Then ask: “Where on the tree is the breakdown — and what’s one small thing I can do to support my child right now?” Start Your Free Kinspire Membership Want to better understand your child’s unique profile? Take Kinspire’s free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child, your family, and your everyday life. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Jill. Choose the topic that matters most to your family and get real-time coaching from a Kinspire expert. Start for free →https://app.kinspirehealth.com/ Download the Cherry Blossom Tree Guide Follow along visually with the episode. Get the Cherry Blossom Tree framework, a regulation glasses refresher, and a cheat sheet you can pin on the fridge or keep in your bag. Download the Cherry Blossom Tree Guide →https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast/same-meltdown-different-reason About Lily & Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire’s Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families, Lily was recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association with its 2024 Most Innovative Practice Award. She’s also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire’s Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, with deep expertise in ADHD and executive functioning. She’s also a mom of two. Loved This Episode? Leave us a review and share it with another parent who might need to hear it. Have a question or a topic you’d like us to tackle? Submit it here:  https://www.kinspirehealth.com/podcast Next week: scaffolding, realistic expectations, and how support changes over time — for parents who wonder, “Am I going to be doing this forever?” Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized clinical care. Nothing in this podcast creates a clinical relationship or constitutes therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

  6. Aug 19

    You're Not Failing. You're Under-Supported.

    You know your child better than anyone. So why can it still feel so hard to know what to do in the moments that matter? Kinspire surveyed more than 14,000 parents raising kids with developmental differences. 96% believe they can make an important difference in their child's life — but only 46% feel like they know what to do in most situations to make that difference. That gap is what this first episode of Built For Your Family™ is all about. Jennifer Mingucci sits down with Kinspire co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and Chief Neuropsychologist Dr. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN, to introduce Precision Parenting™ — Kinspire's framework for understanding what's underneath your child's behavior so you can respond with more confidence, connection, and intention. Together, they unpack the five pillars of Precision Parenting™ — Data, Connection, Regulation, Expectations, and Progress — and show what it looks like to move away from one-size-fits-all parenting advice toward support built for your child. In this episode Why strategies that seem to work for other kids may not work for yoursHow occupational therapy and neuropsychology, powered by AI, come together to personalize support for your child's unique brain, body, routines, and environmentWhat your child's behavior might be telling you beneath the surfaceThe “regulation glasses” Lily wants every parent to tryHow to tell the difference between “won't” and “can't”The surprisingly simple way to notice progress you may be missingTry this this week The next time you feel yourself getting frustrated, put on your regulation glasses. Before correcting the behavior, get curious about what's underneath it. Is your child overwhelmed? Dysregulated? Missing a skill they need in that moment? Then flip the question in your head. Instead of asking: “Why can't my child do this?” Try: “What's one small thing I can do to support my child right now?” Start your free Kinspire membership Want to better understand your child's unique profile? Take Kinspire's free clinical consultation, created by Lily and Dr. Jill, and get hyper-personalized strategies, articles, and insights built around your child, your family, and your everyday life. Plus, your free membership includes a live group workshop with Lily or Dr. Jill. Choose the topic that matters most to your family and get real-time coaching from a Kinspire clinician. Start for free → Download the Precision Parenting™ Guide Take the framework with you. Get all five pillars of Precision Parenting™, the thinking behind each one, and reflection questions to help you start applying them with your own outside-the-box kid. Download the Precision Parenting™ Guide → About Lily & Dr. Jill Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L is Kinspire's Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer. A pediatric occupational therapist with more than 18 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families, Lily was recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association with its 2024 Most Innovative Practice award. She's also a mom of two, including a daughter with ADHD. Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN is Kinspire's Chief Neuropsychologist and a board-certified developmental neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of experience, with deep expertise in ADHD and executive functioning. She's also a mom of two. Loved this episode? Leave us a review and share it with another parent who might need to hear it. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to tackle? Submit it through the survey linked in the show notes. Next week, we'll start putting Precision Parenting™ into practice with one of the most common challenges outside-the-box families face. Built For Your Family™ is an educational podcast. The information and strategies shared are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized clinical care. Nothing in this podcast creates a clinical relationship or constitutes therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.

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Calling parents raising outside-the-box kids: join occupational therapist Lily Baiser, MS, OTR/L, and neuropsychologist Jill Gitten Aloia, PhD, ABPP-CN — both moms, both done with generic advice. Grounded in Kinspire's Precision Parenting™ approach, Built For Your Family™ breaks down the nervous system science behind your hardest parenting moments and finally puts the tools in your hands. You'll walk away understanding the why behind your child's behavior — with tools built for the parent you're trying to be and the kid you're actually raising.

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  • Creator
    Kinspire
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Kinspire Inc
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    Built For Your Family

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