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Speech Apraxia vs Autism: Are they related?
October 3, 2023
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.
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Building community for children with disabilities with Raymond A. Jetson
September 14, 2023
This week you’ll learn how to build community for children with disabilities with Raymond A. Jetson.
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How to help your child with back to school anxiety: Tips from a child development expert
September 7, 2023
It’s back to school season and many of us are struggling to help our children with back to school anxiety. Here are 4 strategies for parents.
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Back to school anxiety tips with Julie McIsaac
September 5, 2023
This week we’ve got back to school anxiety tips from Julie McIsaac, Learning and Mental Health Consultant.
Read moreAdvocating for a Child with Mobility Challenges: Mom knows best. Meet Kisha and Kirsten
August 29, 2023
Becoming a 19 year old single parent of a child with a disability was a challenge that Kisha was not prepared for, but she quickly adapted to support her daughter’s needs. In this Families and Stories interview, Kisha emphasizes the importance of taking the time to learn to effectively communicate with medical professionals and balancing…
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How to Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham
August 25, 2023
Join Christina as she has a conversation with Dayna Abraham, bestselling author of Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids.
Read moreTWG EKS 16: Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Valuable Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities with Christina Kozik
August 22, 2023
Christina was interviewed and appeared as part of the Emotional Kids Summit. Christina shares her personal experience as a parent of a child with a disability. She discusses how she and her team at Exceptional Lives recognized the need to provide information and support to families in a different way. By leveraging her own love…
Read moreWhy parent-teacher relationships are important
July 25, 2023
Parent-teacher meetings are more than just routine gatherings; they form an important connection between parents and educators working to shape a child's academic journey. Learn three reasons why in this short video.
Read moreParenting a child with a disability: life’s little surprises
July 13, 2023
What happens when you learn you’ll be parenting a child with a disability? Here’s how Leah went from grief to joy when her daughter arrived.
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Becoming a parent advocate for Special Education | Meet Shubha and A: Finding a Way or Making One
June 28, 2023
Meet Shubha Balabaer, a parent advocate for special education and a Canadian residing in Brooklyn with their partner, toddler, and cat. Shubha's life is a delicate balance between their role as the Director of Operations for a non-profit organization and the demanding responsibilities of caring and advocating for their autistic child. Every day, Shubha needs…
Read moreFlying with kids with disabilities: 5 tips to make the trip easier
June 22, 2023
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.
Read moreSupport for parents of a child with mental illness: 3 ways to be a great friend
May 3, 2023
When kids struggle, their parents do too. Support for parents of a child with mental illness matters. Here are 3 ways to be a great friend.
Read moreBody doubling and other parenting tips for neurodivergent adults.
March 15, 2023
As a neurodivergent parent, how can I teach my neurodivergent child skills that they’ll need? Listen along for some parenting tips that may help you and them.
Read moreExceptional Lives Disability Services Finder
March 1, 2023
Exceptional Lives’ Disabilities Services Finder is a free tool to help you find a provider in your area based on your child’s disability.
Read more“Don’t give up hope.” A parent’s story of raising a child with disabilities.
February 23, 2023
“There’s some really, really hard days. Just don’t give up hope.” Listen along to hear one parent’s story and the lessons she learned along the way.
Read more“Calmness feels nice;” An interview about how tapping helped one mama’s anxious child.
January 4, 2023
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.
Read moreNew Year, Same Me
December 22, 2022
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…
Read moreWelcoming families of children with disabilities at the holidays
December 18, 2022
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. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
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Building a village of support: 3 ways to help children with disabilities live their best lives
November 9, 2022
Building a village of support for our children with disabilities can help them live their best lives. Listen to our podcast, this week, for 3 steps to make that happen. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Marisa Howard-Karp
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Better parenting using self-regulation
October 27, 2022
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. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
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