Tma Ask The Expert Podcast Series

At the end of this mini-series, we will host a Q&A episode where Barbara will answer questions from the community. To submit your question, please visit https://srna.ngo/submitIn part five of the “Ask the Expert, Research Edition” mini-series, “Parenting is Hard,” Krissy Dilger of SRNA was joined by Barbara Babcock to further explore her research concerning the changing beliefs around parenting when a child has been diagnosed with a rare neuroimmune disorder. They explored the theme of finding a balance in attending to the needs of all children in the family and discussed the importance of fairness and communication between parents [00:02:18]. The conversation also touched on the cultural differences and how these influence family dynamics and parenting strategies when one child requires more attention [00:13:33]. Barbara shared various strategies families use to ensure each child feels valued, such as integrating quality time into existing routines and understanding the different needs of children at var