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De-escalation strategies for home, school, and community (with DJ Stutz)
Episode 23
Meltdowns and tantrums are a normal part of parenting, but it's not always easy to get through the day if you aren't sure how to handle them.
That's …
4 years, 7 months ago
How to set boundaries and share positive feedback with your child (with DJ Stutz)
Episode 22
Most parents know they should be giving their child praise and encouraging them to explore their interests...
But most people don't realize that maki…
4 years, 7 months ago
3 ways to show appreciation for your child's school
Episode 21
One of the best ways to take care of your kids is to take care of the people taking care of our kids. That includes any professionals working with yo…
4 years, 7 months ago
How to communicate effectively with your child's teachers and therapists
Episode 20
It can be frustrating when you aren't sure how to best support your child; especially when it comes to schoolwork. If you have a child who gets some …
4 years, 7 months ago
How to support your dyslexic child (with Nicole Holcomb)
Episode 19
In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Nicole Holcomb from Dyslexia Mom Life.
Nicole is a lawyer, and educator (she's worked as a teache…
4 years, 7 months ago
What popular TV gets wrong about autistic people
Episode 18
In this episode, I share my thoughts on two popular shows: "Love on the Spectrum" and "Atypical".
*Please note: This episode is marked "explicit" bec…
4 years, 8 months ago
A kid's perspective on resilience, work ethic, and independence
Episode 17
In this episode, I sit down with my stepdaughter, Olivia, to talk about what's helped her become more independent and disciplined this past year in …
4 years, 8 months ago
How much “school” practice do kids need in the summer?
Episode 16
In the spring, I often get a lot of questions about what parents should be doing with their kids over the summer to keep them from regressing.
That’s …
4 years, 8 months ago
Building communication skills in nonspeaking children and late talkers (with Rebecca Robbins)
Episode 15
In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Robbins, a pediatric speech-language pathologist who specializes in working with young children with autism,…
4 years, 8 months ago
Am I neurotypical? I'm not sure.
Episode 14
When I was growing up, the idea of being diagnosed with a mental health condition or a disability had a certain negative stigma associated with it.
To…
4 years, 9 months ago