Big Kids: Raising An 'Unusual Boy'

Welcome to This Glorious Mess. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is. Confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises. How can we better understand children who view the world through a different lens?   This week Holly and Andrew are joined by Fiona Higgin's the author of An Unusual Boy. Although fictional, Fiona's book reveals the very real experience of a boy who lives with neurodiversity and the mother trying to care for him. But why has it got people talking?  Plus, Holly and Andrew introduce a new segment...Parenting Mentors! First up, is classroom competition ever a good thing?  LINKS  Fiona's book An Unusual Boy is out now! CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo Guests: Fiona Higgins Producer: Elissa Ratliff & Mikayla Floriano CONTACT US Send your parenting dilemmas to [email protected] Looking for a community of like-minded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/   Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright?  Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.