Join parenting coach and mom-in-the-trenches, Penny Williams, as she helps parents, caregivers, and educators harness the realization that we are all beautifully complex and marvelously imperfect. Each week she delivers insights and actionable strategies on parenting and educating neurodivergent kids — those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities... Her approach to decoding behavior while honoring neurodiversity, and parenting the individual child you have will provide you with th ...
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As moms who have watched our children struggle with their behavior or mental health, we remember so often feeling alone. If you’ve ever felt the same way—you’ve come to the right place! We are the people who get it. We know that parenting is not what you expected and may be a very different experience than your family and friends are having. Each week our group of moms gather to share our stories, tips, and insights on managing the unique challenges that come with parenting our kiddos. From ...
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Welcome to "The Autism Dad" podcast, hosted by Rob Gorski — a single father to three remarkable autistic children and the voice behind a widely-read blog that has been a lifeline for parents since 2010. With over a decade of firsthand experience, Rob's insights have not only impacted families worldwide but have also been featured on platforms like The Tamron Hall Show, ABC News, BBC Worldwide, CNN, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for fresh episodes that delve in ...
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Welcome to The Super Daddy Club podcast, a premier family program tailored for parents eager to expand their knowledge and enhance their parenting repertoire. Our podcast explores diverse parenting dynamics, with a keen interest in the evolving role of fathers in raising children. Our mission is to empower men to transition and excel in their responsibilities as Fathers. Join us on this enlightening journey as we engage with seasoned professionals who offer invaluable insights into understan ...
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Inspiring fathers to become better dads while educating society on the importance of fathers being actively involved in the lives of their children. Topics include: fatherhood, parenting, divorce, co-parenting, sports, relationships, mental & physical health as well as exposing the inequities of how custody is determined by the court system.
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Experiencing the profound loss of a spouse while navigating the intricate realm of "only-parenting" is a challenge unlike any other. Remember, though, you’re not journeying alone. Jenny Lisk, who stepped into solo parenting following the devastating loss of her husband to brain cancer, established the Widowed Parent Institute to shine a light, extend a hand, and share vital resources. The Widowed Parent Podcast embodies that commitment, providing a mix of hope, practical wisdom, and shared e ...
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Welcome to Parenting Impossible, the podcast dedicated to empowering and supporting the disability community. Hosted by Annette Hines, this podcast was born out of a mission to combat the scattered and sometimes inaccurate information that parents and caregivers of disabled adult children often face.In each episode, we delve into the pressing questions and concerns that weigh on the minds of the entire special needs community including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, physical d ...
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Healing Hearts: Parenting with Purpose-Support for Resilient Families, Support for Parents, Childhood Trauma Advocacy
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Healing Hearts is a podcast aimed to help others parent with purpose. We offer support for resilient families as a beacon of hope and understanding for parents of vulnerable youth. Our commitment is to serve as an empathetic yet empowering guide for parents through the complex journey of raising children who face emotional, developmental, or behavioral divergence. We create dialogues that inspire, providing practical solutions and unwavering support for parents seeking strength and compassio ...
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Welcome to "Parenting is Easy, Said No One Ever," the podcast that takes a refreshing and humorous look at the rollercoaster ride otherwise known as parenthood! Please join us as we delve into the honest, unfiltered realities of raising children, where we embrace the messiness, mess-ups, and tribulations that come with the territory. My name is Chananya [cha-nan-ya, when saying the "CH", pretend you have something stuck in your throat] Abraham, psychotherapist, parent to 5 amazing children, ...
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Everywhere We Go is a weekly podcast which is presented by Rebecca Kelly. Rebecca, a mother of you two girls opens up her home to her guests and brings you real stories from real people with topics that have impacted families all over Ireland, and their experiences will stay with you forever. Welcome to The Everywhere We Go Podcast. Please note that the content provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views ...
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Heart to Heart: Have You Hugged Your Child Today?
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Send us a text In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story of a family who is learning the importance of hugging. Join in to understand the impact of daily hugging on your child's emotional well-being.
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Single Parenting 101: The Journey, Challenges and Connections with Rob Rohde - Episode 52
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Get ready for a heartfelt and inspiring episode of 'Parenting is Easy Said No One Ever'! Host Chananya Abraham chats with Rob Rohde, a remarkable single dad raising five daughters. Rob opens up about his unique journey into single parenthood, sharing the ups, downs, and everything in between. From balancing different parenting styles to handling th…
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As parents we're expected to keep everything moving, on time, while ensuring everyone is safe and taken care of. But how can we balance everyone's needs as well as our own? This week join Melissa, Tracy and Perl as they share the challenges and their tips for keeping all the balls up in the air, while tending to children's and their own mental well…
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246: A Caregiver's Guide to Nurturing Resilience | Michelle Mercier, Business Growth Consultant
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Being a caregiver is a demanding role that requires immense strength, patience, and compassion. Caregivers often face challenges that can be physically, emotionally, and mentally draining. However, being resilient is crucial for caregivers to navigate the ups and downs of their caregiving journey. In this episode, Annette Hines and Michelle Mercier…
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279: You Might Also Like: In It: Raising Kids who Learn Differently, from Understood.org
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This episode is a special collaboration with the "In It" podcast from Understood.org, dedicated to families with children facing challenges like ADHD and dyslexia. We’re diving into a topic that many parents find both essential and perplexing — encouraging kids to care about personal hygiene. In It hosts, Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek, are joi…
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Balancing Motherhood, Autism, and a Thriving Career (S7E31)
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Episode Description: In this compelling episode, Rob Gorski, host of The Autism Dad Podcast, sits down with Danusia Malina-Derben, a mother of ten and a successful business consultant, to discuss the complexities of balancing motherhood, especially when raising neurodiverse children, with a demanding career. Danusia shares her journey from being a …
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Navigating the Challenges of Divorcing a Narcissist - Interview with Erin Schaden
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Robert welcomes back Erin Schaden, Divorce Coach & Family Law Attorney. In this episode, Robert and Erin discuss divorcing a narcissist. They talk about the prevalence of narcissism in divorce cases and the importance of working with an attorney and divorce coach who have experience dealing with high-conflict divorces. Erin emphasizes the need for …
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Empowering Women: Sherin and Rachel's Path to Building Sister Sheds
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What happens when your childhood is shaped by both Egyptian and Irish cultures and then disrupted by a sudden move across borders? Join us, Sherin and Rachel, as we share the candid and emotional stories of our upbringing, family separation due to religious conflict, and the profound bonds that have shaped our lives. Our reflections on growing up w…
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How to Balance Being a Business Owner and Being a Mother with Julie Cropp Gareleck - Episode 51
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Finding Balance: Parenting and Entrepreneurship In this episode of Parenting is Easy Said No One Ever, host Chananya Abraham engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Julie Cropp Gareleck, an entrepreneurial mom of twins. They discuss the challenges of balancing parenting, running a business, and personal well-being. Key themes include commu…
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Raising a child who has a behavior or mental health challenge is hard enough but if you're doing it and have a challenge of your own, it's extra hard. On this week's episode we talk about our own challenges and share our tips and tricks for managing. Sometimes it's nice to know that we have a community of friends who get it. For one on one support …
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245: IEP vs. 504 Plan: Making the Best Choice For Your Child's Education | April Rehrig, Special Education Advocate and Parent Coach
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Navigating the world of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 Plans can be overwhelming for parents and educators alike. Both IEPs and 504 plans provide essential educational support but differ in their goals, services, eligibility, and duration. IEPs offer specialized instruction with specific objectives and progress monitoring from pre…
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278: Helping Kids on the Spectrum Transition to Adulthood, with Shannon Urquiola
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Navigating the transition to adulthood with your neurodivergent child can be overwhelming and fraught with uncertainties. In this episode of Beautifully Complex, my guest, Shannon Urquiola and I explore the critical aspects of preparing kids on the spectrum for adulthood, addressing common pain points like guardianship, financial planning, SSI, and…
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Unlocking Math Success for Kids with Special Needs (S7E30)
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Episode Description: In this episode of *The Autism Dad Podcast*, Rob Gorski interviews Eric MacKinnon, founder of Grokkoil, an AI-powered math tutoring platform tailored for kids with special needs like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. Discover how Grokkoil is transforming special education by personalizing math learning experiences, diagnosing learnin…
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Creating Connections: How Pets and Therapy Help Trauma Survivors Heal
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Send us a text In this episode, Sophia Mills talks with Karlonty Wallace, the Owner of Pawsative Partnerships LLC. They help women who have experienced trauma, heal by using dogs and fur babies, as healing tools to walk into destiny and purpose. Wallace's work extends to children, and she brings a wealth of experience from working in various care s…
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Raising a Medically Complex Child: Niamh's Unwavering Faith
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What happens when life's challenges seem insurmountable, yet you find the strength to keep moving forward? Join us for an intimate conversation with Niamh O'Shaughnessy as she shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and hope. Growing up in the tight-knit community of Darndale, Niamh opens up about the strict household rules, childhood trau…
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Sleep Tips for Parents: Quick Guide - Chananya Abraham - Episode 50
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In this insightful episode of Parenting is Easy Said No One Ever, Chananya Abraham takes a deep dive into the practical strategies that can help parents foster healthy sleep habits in their children. With a focus on creating a peaceful and nurturing nighttime environment, Chananya covers a range of essential tips that every parent can benefit from.…
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Here we are deep into summer and our kids are eating us out of house and home! We're doing our best to keep them busy and enriched all while working a demanding job, from home. Who else can relate? Join us this week as Tracy, Melissa and Chrissy talk about snack deficits, how hard it is teaching our kids about how money works and 504 plans for the …
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244: Your Back to School Checklist for Children with Special Needs
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Are you ready for the new school year? Back-to-school season can be both exciting and overwhelming for parents, especially those with children who have special needs or medical requirements. From my experience, preparing for a new school year when your child has special needs involves carefully reviewing their IEPs and healthcare plans. It’s really…
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277: Redefining ADHD for Neurodivergent Kids, with Elly Both
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Are you struggling to talk to your child about their ADHD diagnosis or seeking ways to reframe it positively? In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I host an empowering conversation with Elly Both about her inspiring new children's book on ADHD. Elly shares her personal journey of being diagnosed later in life and how that revelation transformed …
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I had such a great discussion with Lisa Keefauver for this episode. You may know Lisa from her popular podcast, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch, and now she has a brand new book out by the same name. In this episode, we talk all about ambiguous losses, disenfranchised grief, how the three most important rules of scuba diving also apply to life—and, of cour…
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Parent Alienation-Mitigating the Damage and the Importance of Self-Healing, Interview with Charlie McCready
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Robert brings back parent alienation expert Charlie McCready to further discuss parent alienation as well as address the questions and comments from listeners. Charlie discusses the emotional roller coaster that targeted parents go through, including grief, guilt, injustice, isolation, anger, and anxiety. He emphasizes the importance of self-healin…
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We're sorry to be the ones to bring it up but our kiddos will be going back to school shortly so our group of moms got together to share some tips and tricks that can help make back to school manageable. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalli…
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Holistic Parenting: Enhancing Connection with your Child - The Beginning Process with Maryn Green - Episode 49
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In this new episode of Parenting is Easy, host Chananya Abraham has a heartfelt chat with Marin Green, a doula and birthing coach. Together, they explore Marin's spiritual approach to birth and parenting. They discuss the importance of the mind-body connection, the natural instincts of children, and the special bond between mother and child that fo…
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243: Tailored Financial Planning for Children with Disabilities | James Lange, CPA/Attorney, Author, & Parent of Daughter with A Disability
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Parents naturally want to make sure their child with disabilities is well taken care of, both now and in the future. It's not just about meeting the day-to-day needs but also thinking ahead to their long-term financial security. There's a lot to juggle—from managing medical expenses to planning for their financial future. It can feel pretty overwhe…
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276: Executive Function Rundown, with Seth Perler, M.Ed.
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Feeling frustrated by your child's disorganization, falling grades, and struggles with time management? Tune in to this episode of Beautifully Complex, where Seth Perler, M.Ed. and I explore the crucial role of executive function skills in your child or teen's life. Seth likens these skills to learning guitar chords — they're not innate, but they c…
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Navigating Autism, Picky Eating, and the School Year (S7E29)
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Introduction: In this episode, we dive deep into strategies for helping children with autism navigate picky eating and sensory challenges, especially as they transition back to school. Our guest, Brittyn Coleman, a registered dietitian specializing in autism, shares invaluable tips and insights. Summary: Brittyn Coleman discusses the common challen…
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Protecting Your Child's Health: Food, Sleep, and Wellness with Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh
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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments Dr. Joel Warsh, an integrative pediatrician, discusses his approach to parenting and the importance of balancing Western medicine with alternative practices. He emphasizes the need for parents to trust their instincts and make decisions that are best for t…
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Do you feel like you're the only parent who says "No" or has rules for your child? Well this week Melissa is here to tell you that you're not alone! Our parents, Tracy, Perl, and Christina, talk about the limits and rules they insist on for their children and how they're fine not being their child's friend. At least until they get older. If you fee…
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Single Parent Business Guide: Tips for Successful Entrepreneurial Parents with Heidi Schalk - Episode 48
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In this episode of Parenting is Easy, our wonderful host Chananya Abraham sits down with Heidi Schalk, an inspiring single parent and entrepreneur. They dive into the unique challenges and incredible rewards of juggling parenting with running a business. Heidi shares her heartfelt journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a successful entre…
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242: No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child | Kelley Coleman, Author, Advocate, Mom
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The journey of caregiving is a delicate dance of emotions and responsibilities, especially for parents of disabled children who face societal pressures. Home and community care services provide essential support and respite, allowing families to maintain a safe environment and caregivers to recharge. Self-care, such as meditation or exercise, is cr…
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275: Starting Scared, with Chrysty Lockhart
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Are you tired of letting fear hold you back? The key to moving beyond that is turning what you view as failure into stepping stones to success. And you can teach your kids the same. In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I’m joined by Chrysty Lockhart, who shares her transformative journey from fearful to learning to push forward despite the fear.…
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241: Estate Planning in 3 Not So Easy Steps: Social Security Basics
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Have you ever wondered how Social Security impacts those who are disabled or retired? I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for providing financial stability. Earlier this month we spoke about Social Security and Work. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I want to delve deeper into the basics of the critical topic of social security, public be…
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Meltdowns vs Shutdowns: A Conversation with Meghan Bailey (S7Ee28)
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Episode Summary: In this episode of "The Autism Dad" podcast, Rob Gorski interviews Meghan Bailey, a mother of an 11-year-old son on the autism spectrum. Meghan shares her parenting journey, discussing the initial autism diagnosis, her approach to parenting a neurodiverse child, and the concept of autistic shutdowns versus meltdowns. The conversati…
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The Impact of a Father's Presence on a Child's Well-Being, from a Biblical Perspective - Interview with Zach Clinton
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Interview with Zach Clinton, motivational speaker, author, Vice President of Association of Christian Counselors and President of Ignite Men's Impact Weekend. In this episode Robert and Zach discuss fatherhood from a Biblical perspective. They emphasize the importance of a father's presence in a child's life and the positive impact it has on their …
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Family Life by Design: Empowering Parents and Families Through Adversity
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Send us a text In this episode, Rylie Heck speaks with Andrea Mancuso about parental well-being and how that can connect to their children's mental health. Andrea was a School Psychologist for the New York City Public Schools for over 14 years. She served the NYC school system and supported thousands of children and their families during that time.…
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Spine-tingling Parenting: Parenting a Child with a Physical Ailment with Lisa Owens - Episode 47
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Navigating Adversity and Mental Health with Strength and Resilience Dealing with a physical condition like scoliosis can be incredibly challenging, especially during formative years. In this episode, Lisa Owens shares her personal journey of coping with scoliosis, including the physical and emotional challenges she faced while wearing a back brace …
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How many times have you heard, "I'm bored" already this summer? If Perl or Tracy hear that phrase again they may just blow their tops. This week our ladies share how they're managing to keep everyone in their family on track and having fun during the dog days of summer. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and ment…
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240: Empower the Next Generation: The Person-Centered Approach | Christina Gravina CEO & Founder of BILT
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Imagine navigating a system where your needs are ignored due to your age. This is the reality for many adults with autism facing age discrimination. The fight against this injustice hinges on advocacy, personalization, and accessibility. Advocating for legislative changes ensures equality and fairness. In this episode, host Annette Hines talks with…
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274 Looking at Behavior Both Inside and Out, with Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP
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Do you find it challenging to stay calm and mindful when your child is having a tough time in public? Gabriele Nicolet and I explore understanding kid’s behavior from both behavioral and neurophysiological perspectives. Gabriele, a seasoned speech therapist and parent coach, shares invaluable insights into decoding what behaviors signify about a ki…
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239: Overcoming the Invisible Challenges of Disability
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Talking about the challenges of disability can be tough and delicate. For those living with disabilities and their caregivers, every day brings unique hurdles that demand patience, creativity, and resilience. It’s crucial to focus on person-centered planning and get creative to make sure disabled individuals have the support they need to thrive. In…
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Enhancing Safety and Independence: Assistive Tech for Autism with Melissa Schiefelbein (S7E27)
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Episode Description: In this episode, Rob Gorski sits down with Melissa Schiefelbein, a board-certified behavior analyst, parent of a child with autism, and Clinical Advisor at AngelSense. Melissa shares her journey from being a concerned parent to becoming a professional in behavior analysis. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of raising a …
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Nurturing and Sustaining Fulfillment: Reflecting on Career, Family, and Self with Cynthia Mazereeuw
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Let us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your comments Designing a Joyful Life: Insights from Cynthia Mazareeuw Cynthia Mazareeuw, a life coach dedicated to helping women prioritize themselves and design their dream lives, shares transformative wisdom on finding joy and fulfillment. Her journey through chronic…
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From Loss to Healing: Helping Children Navigate Grief with Kellie Kaminskas - Episode 46
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Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of "Parenting is Easy Said No One Ever." I'm your host, Chananya Abraham. Today, we have an amazing conversation with Kellie Kaminskas, a mother who has faced tremendous loss. We're thrilled to have her with us to discuss vital aspects of navigating grief and parenting. Navigating Grief and Parenti…
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