In this episode of Unlocking The Parenting Code, we sit down with Becky Nieves, a mother of four whose parenting journey spans three decades—from her 21-year-old son to her 2-year-old toddler.
Becky opens up about navigating the diverse roles of being a Marine Mom, Rare Disease Mom, and Neurodivergent Mom while juggling business ownership and a commitment to public service as a school board member. Her story is one of resilience, perseverance, and deep love for her children, rooted in her guiding parenting philosophy: “Whatever it takes.”
Key Topics Discussed:
* Parenting across a 19-year age gap: Insights from toddlerhood to adulthood.
* Overcoming the challenges of being a teenage mom: Breaking the statistics and defying the odds.
* Advocating for children with ADD, rare diseases, and special needs: The importance of refusing to settle for inaccurate labels.
* Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and community involvement: Strategies for managing diverse roles and responsibilities.
* The emotional journey of parenting through loss, rare diagnoses and ADHD.
* Parenting each child differently across three decades: From teenage pregnancy to raising a rainbow baby.
* The importance of self-care, mental health, and apologizing.
* Acknowledging challenges and nurturing relationships with children.
* “Man makes plans, and God laughs”: How Becky’s experiences shaped her family’s resilience