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Re-Release: Flying with kids with disabilities: 5 tips to make the trip easier
November 30, 2023
Flying with kids with disabilities can be stressful and overwhelming. Listen along for 5 tips to make the trip easier for you and your child.
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Bonus: Pediatric Sleep Study: Sleepless in Baton Rogue
November 28, 2023
In this bonus episode, Christina discusses doing a pediatric sleep study with her son and his sensory needs.
Read moreHow you can support parents of a child with disabilities: holiday edition
November 16, 2023
Six ways to support parents of a child with disabilities at your holiday gatherings.
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A Mother’s Journey of Advocacy and Acceptance: How to share an Autism Diagnosis | Meet Miranda and Magnolia
November 13, 2023
Meet Miranda Georgetown Riley, founder of the Magnolia Rose Foundation and mother of Magnolia Rose Riley. At 18 months old, Magnolia was diagnosed with autism and while she did not exhibit all of the typical signs of autism, her mom knew that something was different because she was non-speaking. After getting a diagnosis, Miranda immediately…
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How to teach a child to self-advocate: Lessons learned from my mom
November 7, 2023
How do you teach a child with a disability to self-advocate? Ally, a young woman with a disability, describes how her mom taught her.
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The importance of sleep in early childhood with Dr. Nilong Vyas
October 31, 2023
Listen to Christina and Dr. Nilong Vyas talk about the importance of sleep in early childhood.
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How to be a great health care advocate for your complex kid with Julia Roberts
October 12, 2023
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.
Read moreWhat is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Special Education?
October 10, 2023
If your child has an IEP, or if you’re in the process of creating one, you’ve probably heard about the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The LRE is supposed to be guaranteed to special ed students by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But it may seem complicated or ambiguous when you read the definition…
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Parents with ADHD: we’ve got parenting tips for you
October 5, 2023
Are you a parent with ADHD? You may have found plenty of parenting tips. But what about tips for you? Here are some of our favorites.
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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.
Read more504 vs. IEP: What’s the difference?
September 18, 2023
What’s the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP? Both are for students with disabilities, but there are some key differences.
Read moreBuilding 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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreBack 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 moreSpecial Education Checklist: The back-to-school edition
August 23, 2023
The Special Education checklist for back to school season can feel overwhelming. Here are 4 ways to make it easier.
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 morePreschool for Children with Developmental Delays
August 17, 2023
Preschool for children with developmental delays is important. It can help with their development, communication skills, and school-readiness.
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Re-Release: Introduce your child with F-Words; it’s not what you think
August 10, 2023
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!
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