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Crush Confessions: First Love, Cheesy Texts, and How to Handle Big Feelings (Especially for Neurodiverse Kids)
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First crushes are cute, chaotic... and sometimes overwhelming. In this episode of The Mother-Son Podcast with Kim & Jake, we unpack the rollercoaster of young love—from cheesy texts and awkward love notes to rejection and respectful boundaries.
Whether you're a parent wondering how to support your child through big emotions, or a neurodiverse teen feeling all the feels at a 10 out of 10, this one’s for you.
👩👦 In this episode, we explore:
- What a crush really means to kids and teens
- How neurodivergent brains process romantic feelings
- Real scripts for what to say (and what not to say) when your child likes someone
- How to respond when feelings aren’t returned
- Respectful boundaries for both sides of the crush
- What to do when things get too intense—emotionally or socially
Jake shares honest teen takes and Kim brings grounded parenting wisdom—together, they model vulnerable, humorous, and deeply helpful conversation.
📚 Episode References & Expert Sources
- Dr. Laura Kirmayer – Parents.com
- Deborah Roffman, Talk to Me First – New York Times
- Dr. Cara Natterson, Decoding Boys – Washington Post
- Phyllis Fagell, Middle School Matters – Washington Post
- Dr. Lisa Damour, Untangled – lisadamour.com
- Dr. Barry Prizant, Uniquely Human – uniquelyhuman.com
- Dr. Devon Price, Unmasking Autism – devonprice.medium.com
- Rachel Ehmke – Child Mind Institute
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