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Re-Release: New Year, Same Me
01 janv. 2026
00:03:25
Setting New Year's resolutions that you don't follow through with can leave you feeling defeated. Instead, focus on how amazing you are this year and share that with those around you!
Re-Release: How to handle overstimulation during the holidays
11 déc. 2025
00:06:39
Let’s talk about overstimulation, especially during the holidays. Here’s the interesting part though, this is about overstimulation for us parents. Here are 4 tips that have helped me a lot.
Re-Release: Feeling holiday parent stress? We are too. Here’s our favorite trick for that.
11 déc. 2025
00:05:15
You know that ‘bored’ feeling? No? Oh right, you’re a parent. These days, our devices are a source of constant entertainment, information, and connection - but they can also increase our stress and take us away from our kids (even when we’re with them). Here’s the antidote.
Re-Release: Welcoming families of kids with disabilities at the holidays
04 déc. 2025
00:06:34
Holiday gatherings can be stressful. If you’re welcoming a family with kids with disabilities, here are six things you can do to make sure they feel welcome.
Re-Release: 5 tips for filing taxes for people with disabilities
28 janv. 2025
00:09:00
Nothing’s sure but… well, you know the end of that sentence. If your family includes a child or adult with a disability, here are 5 important things to know before you file your 2024 taxes.
Re-Release: The importance of sleep in early childhood with Dr. Nilong Vyas
26 mars 2024
00:31:50
This week, Christina chats with Dr. Nilong Vyas of Sleepless in NOLA, on the importance of sleep in early childhood. They’ll answer questions like, “Why is sleep important?” and “My child is a terrible sleeper. Is it me or something else?” Listen along for helpful information and tips and tricks around sleep.
Re-Release: 5 tips for filing taxes for people with disabilities
31 janv. 2024
00:09:00
Nothing’s sure but… well, you know the end of that sentence. If your family includes a child or adult with a disability, here are 5 important things to know before you file your taxes in 2022.
Re-Release: Flying with kids with disabilities: 5 tips to make the trip easier
30 nov. 2023
00:08:20
Flying with kids with disabilities can be stressful and overwhelming. This week’s podcast episode has 5 tips to make the trip easier for you and your child.
The importance of sleep in early childhood with Dr. Nilong Vyas
31 oct. 2023
00:31:50
This week, Christina chats with Dr. Nilong Vyas of Sleepless in NOLA, on the importance of sleep in early childhood. They’ll answer questions like, “Why is sleep important?” and “My child is a terrible sleeper. Is it me or something else?” Listen along for helpful information and tips and tricks around sleep.
How to be a great health care advocate for your complex kid
12 oct. 2023
00:37:30
What do you do if you just found out your child has medically complex needs? Do you know how to be a great health care advocate for your complex kid? Christina gets helpful information and insight from Julia Roberts, parent and long-time advocate, in this week's episode.
Speech Apraxia vs Autism: Are they related? If a child is speech delayed what can you do? Christina gets helpful information and insight from Kacy Woodson, a speech-language pathologist, in this week's episode.
Building community for children with disabilities with Raymond A. Jetson
14 sept. 2023
00:33:10
Mr. Raymond A. Jetson says, “... If our children are going to feel present and valued and able to be the best version of themselves in the world, we have to be intentional about impacting the world in a way that creates space for that to happen.” In this week’s episode, Christina gets practical advice on how to build community for children with disabilities.
In this week’s episode, Christina gets back-to-school tips from Julie McIsaac, Learning and Mental Health Consultant. Get some real-life tips to support your child and their teacher as we head back to school.
In this week’s episode, Christina talks with Dayna Abraham, bestselling author of Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids. They discuss supporting neurodivergent kids at home in a realistic and shame-free way.
Here’s some more about Dayna. As a National Board Certified educator, parent of three neurodivergent children, and an ADHD adult herself, Dayna brings a unique and out-of-the-box perspective to parents raising kids in the modern world.
Through her compassionate framework, Calm the Chaos, she has helped millions of desperate parents around the world, find peace and meet their children where they're at when conventional parenting tools have failed them.
Re-Release: Introduce your child with F-Words; it's not what you think
10 août 2023
00:07:20
We’re back in school. Is your child with disabilities working with a new teacher? In this week’s podcast learn how to introduce your child to their teacher using helpful F-words!
Resources for children with disabilities: how to find them
20 juil. 2023
00:09:35
Resources for children with disabilities: what are they, how do I find them? If you’ve found yourself overwhelmed with where to start in getting support for your child with disabilities or developmental delay this podcast episode is for you. Listen along as I break down the systems of services in this week’s episode.
Flying with kids with disabilities: 5 tips to make the trip easier
21 juin 2023
00:08:20
Flying with kids with disabilities can be stressful and overwhelming. This week’s podcast episode has 5 tips to make the trip easier for you and your child.
Re-Release: Fun in the sun, tips for kids’ water safety
07 juin 2023
00:06:45
Pool safety is important for everyone, more so for children with disabilities. Parents need hints for summer, some that are not always obvious. This week’s podcast contains 9 quick tips for water safety and UV awareness.
Self-care for caregivers: practical tips that aren't (just) about bubble baths
17 mai 2023
00:09:35
Self-care for caregivers: You’re tired and you know you need it. But how? And why would you want one more thing to add to your to-do list? This week on the podcast, I want to share with you how some things you’re already doing every day can be self-care.
3 ways to support parents of a child with mental illness
10 mai 2023
00:10:50
There is often confusion and fear and difficulty when talking about mental illness, especially when children are involved. There doesn’t need to be though. This week’s podcast focuses on how you can support parents of children with mental illness. Listen along as we share 3 ways to be a great friend.
Re-Release: Does my child need occupational therapy?
27 avr. 2023
00:10:25
In honor of Occuptional Therapy Month, we are re-releasing on episode on occupational therapy.
If your young child has a disability or delay, you may have been referred to Occupational Therapy. But what does occupational therapy mean for a child? In this episode, we’ll talk about all of the ways OT can make a difference for your child. Kim Haynes and Anne Hindrichs of the McMains Child Developmental Center explains how OT can help a child with their most important work - play.
“There’s no magic amount of knowledge”: A conversation with a neurodivergent mom raising an Autistic child
05 avr. 2023
00:34:05
“There’s no magic amount of knowledge.” This week I have a conversation with Nell Curran and she has some great insights into raising a neurodivergent child. Listen along as two neurodivergent moms talk about raising neurodivergent children.
Body doubling and other parenting tips for neurodivergent adults
15 mars 2023
00:08:25
Do you ever ask yourself, “as a neurodivergent parent, how can I teach my neurodivergent child skills that they’ll need?” This week on the podcast, I want to share some skills that I have discovered work for me and my family.
“Don’t give up hope.” A parent’s story of raising a child with disabilities
23 févr. 2023
00:20:45
“It’s tough and there’s some really, really hard days. Just don’t give up hope.” This week we talk to one parent about raising her child with disabilities. Listen along to hear some of the lessons she learned along the way.
What is the IDEA act?... and other Special Education mysteries decoded
08 févr. 2023
00:08:15
Do you know your rights under IDEA? It’s the law that requires schools to provide special education services to students with disabilities. Listen to this week’s podcast episode to learn more.
What kinds of programs can support my child as they become an adult?
26 janv. 2023
00:06:55
When your student with a disability is ready to transition to adult life, it may feel like they are striking out on their own. But there are programs and resources that will continue to support them in this next phase of their lives. Learn more.
"Calmness feels nice;" An interview about how tapping helped one mama's anxious child.
04 janv. 2023
00:19:40
Processing emotions takes time, patience, focus, practice, and follow-through. It’s easy for anxious kids to get overloaded. In this podcast interview, Exceptional Lives Team Member Carey Luckey talks about how tapping helps her son.
Setting New Year's resolutions that you don't follow through with can leave you feeling defeated. Instead, focus on how amazing you are this year and share that with those around you!
We’ll be taking a short break from the podcast to celebrate the holidays with our families but we’ll be back in your feed the first week of January.
Feeling holiday parent stress? We are too. Here’s our favorite trick for that.
20 déc. 2022
00:05:15
You know that ‘bored’ feeling? No? Oh right, you’re a parent. These days, our devices are a source of constant entertainment, information, and connection - but they can also increase our stress and take us away from our kids (even when we’re with them). Here’s the antidote.
Let’s talk about overstimulation, especially during the holidays. Here’s the interesting part though, this is about overstimulation for us parents. Here are 4 tips that have helped me a lot.
Welcoming families of kids with disabilities at the holidays
18 déc. 2022
00:06:35
Holiday gatherings can be stressful. If you’re welcoming a family with kids with disabilities, here are six things you can do to make sure they feel welcome.
5 things to do if your autistic child needs an ambulance
07 déc. 2022
00:11:30
If you are parenting an autistic child, you know that accidents and ambulances can be particularly overwhelming. Here’s what one mom did to make things easier on her child during an emergency.
Building a village of support: 3 ways to help children with disabilities live their best lives
10 nov. 2022
00:09:09
Building a village of support for our children with disabilities can help them live their best lives. Listen to our podcast for 3 steps to make that happen.
If you’re parenting a child with a disability, you’ve probably seen the term self-regulation. In this week’s podcast, learn what self-regulation is and how improving your ability to self-regulate can help you be a better parent.
You can help your child with problem-solving by introducing new ideas to develop their thinking. This week’s podcast discusses Scaffolding, which is a way to build problem-solving skills from the ground up.
Life after the IEP: Helping my child with a disability transition to adulthood
12 oct. 2022
00:06:30
It’s hard to envision how your child with a disability will transition to adulthood. Let’s set them up with the support they need for adult life in today’s podcast!
Resources mentioned in this episode and suggested reading from our LA guides
What is Response to Intervention (RTI) and how can it help kids struggling in school?
28 sept. 2022
00:06:10
Response to intervention (RTI) is a system schools use to help students who are struggling. If your child has a disability, RTI could be the way to help. Find out what you should know about RTI in today’s podcast.
What does it mean if your child is a late bloomer? Listen to our podcast as we share the stages of child development and the questions you can ask yourself about developmental delays.
An often time-consuming aspect of back-to-school for children with disabilities is paperwork! Listen in while Christina shares one parent’s thoughts on those endless forms in this week’s podcast.
Introduce your child with F-Words; it's not what you think
07 sept. 2022
00:07:20
We’re back in school. Is your child with disabilities working with a new teacher? In this week’s podcast learn how to introduce your child to their teacher using helpful F-words!
My child struggles with reading. How do I know if it’s dyslexia?
28 juil. 2022
00:08:34
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, but it often goes undiagnosed. In this podcast, we talk about what to watch for, what to do if you’re concerned, and how to support your child.
Pool safety is important for everyone, more so for children with disabilities. Parents need hints for summer, some that are not always obvious. This week’s podcast contains 9 quick tips for water safety and UV awareness.
How can I get my teenager ready for independent living?
06 juil. 2022
00:05:30
The transition to adulthood is hard. For kids with disabilities, it can bring extra challenges. In this podcast, we talk about how to help our kids get ready.
Co-regulation: Your secret tool for managing meltdowns
29 juin 2022
00:07:35
Parenting comes with meltdowns - it’s part of the deal. But did you know that co-regulating with your child is often the fastest and most effective way to diffuse things when your child is upset? You may already be doing it, even if you’ve never heard of it. Learn more.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But what does mental health look like for those of us caring for children with disabilities? How can we support our children while still tending to our own needs? Here are a few ideas for you.