In her book, The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, anxiety, and more , Elaine Taylor-Klaus introduces concepts and tools from a coach-approach to parenting. The following excerpt from the first chapter, "This Kid is Really Smart, but..." identifies six key challenge areas that families tend to face when raising children with neurodivergence and/or chronic medical conditions. In the context of the chapter's key strategy to navigate challenges, "Shedding the Shoulds," she offers this conversation about letting go of resentment as a strategy for helping people to learn to operate from their own inner guide.
