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What is self-regulation and how can it help me be a better parent?
October 19, 2022
If you’re parenting a child with a disability, you’ve probably seen the term self-regulation. But what is self-regulation? And how can improving your ability to self-regulate help you be a better parent?
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Helping your child to problem solve on their own
October 19, 2022
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.
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Children with disabilities need a village of support. Here are 3 ways to build that village for yours.
September 21, 2022
We all want our children with disabilities to live their best lives. Here are 3 steps to build support and make it happen.
Read moreIf You Give a Parent Paperwork
September 14, 2022
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. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read moreFun in the sun, tips for kids’ water safety
July 13, 2022
Pool safety is important for everyone, more so for children with disabilities. Here are 9 tips for water safety and UV awareness to keep this summer fun. Narrated and written by Christina Kozik
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Co-regulation: Your secret tool for managing meltdowns
June 29, 2022
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. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written…
Read moreSetting up children with disabilities to live their best lives…and new tools for families.
May 25, 2022
If you care for a child with a disability, our recent webinar series has tools to support you from before diagnosis right up to adulthood.
Read moreParents, let’s talk mental health
May 18, 2022
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.Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read moreFeeling parent stress? Us too. Here’s our favorite trick to reduce stress and enjoy our kids more.
May 11, 2022
Feeling parent stress? We are too. But it turns out unplugging our phones when we’re hanging out with our kids is one of the best ways to transform the stress into joy - even when things are hard. Read on to learn why
Read moreThe key to improving your child’s experience in school? Parent-teacher relationships
May 4, 2022
For some children with disabilities, interactions with teachers and staff can be difficult. Watch this quick video from school counselor John-Pierre LaFleur to find out how building parent-teacher relationships can help.
Read moreMother’s Day special podcast: If you give a mom a minute
May 4, 2022
A tribute to mamas and people filling those mama shoes this Mother’s Day…. If you give a mom a minute, she’ll try to fill it with “just one more thing”...Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read moreTools for managing anxiety in young children
March 31, 2022
Many young children suffer from anxiety. In this short video, clinician John-Pierre LaFleur offers some simple tools for managing anxiety in young children.
Read moreLoving Well
February 10, 2022
When we have a spouse, a child with a disability, and other children can we have enough love to go around? How do we do “family love” well?
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What are sensory processing issues? And do they explain my kid’s behavior?
January 26, 2022
Sensory processing issues make it difficult for our brains to process and filter information that comes through our senses. When our kids are overwhelmed or understimulated, it shows up in their behavior. In this podcast, we will talk about how to understand and meet our kids’ sensory needs. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie…
Read moreSupporting parents and caregivers of children with disabilities
January 25, 2022
Exceptional Lives is proud to have supported parents of children with special needs or disabilities on the roller coaster of the past 2 years. Please help us continue our work in 2022.
Read moreMy child has a disability and I don’t: an episode about finding role models
January 19, 2022
On January 20th, my daughter saw herself in the mirror when we watched the presidential inauguration. Black women took the stage, and one used American Sign Language to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Her jaw dropped. In this podcast, we talk role models. If we don’t share our child’s disability, we have that much more…
Read moreWhat is the Difference Between a Child with Special Needs or a Disability and a “Special Needs Child”?
January 19, 2022
Child with special needs? Special needs child? The language changes all the time. How to keep up? Here are some ways to think about this as we support our kids.
Read moreYes, I look tired. Let’s talk about why I don’t care.
December 30, 2021
Parents of kids with disabilities are often the squeaky wheels, the recipients of sideways looks in the store. The looks I get in the store are only looks of those that just don’t know; they can’t understand how much richer my life is because of this child. I embrace being the frazzled parent because I…
Read moreI’m a mama to a child with disabilities. Yes, I look tired. Here’s why I don’t care.
November 23, 2021
Parents of kids with disabilities are often the squeaky wheel, the recipient of sideways looks in the store. But so many people miss how much richer my life is with this child.
Read moreSix things not to say to children with disabilities (and some things to say instead)
August 23, 2021
It’s easy to say the wrong thing, even when we mean well. Here is what not to say to a child with a disability - and some great things to say instead.
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