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Supporting reading comprehension: What parents and professionals need to know
Reading comprehension is one of the most important skills for academic success. It's a skill that can help us to continue to learn new information throughout our lives...
Re-release: Building discipline and self-management in elementary school through college.
When raising kids in elementary school, junior high, and high school, a lot of parents wonder if they're preparing their kids for what lies ahead in college and adulth...
Re-release: The Breaking Point
We all have a point where the demands of life become too overwhelming and we lose our ability to self-manage and stay disciplined. For people who have a diagnosis of A...
Cognitive distortions and ADHD
When it comes to supporting kids with ADHD or other conditions that impact executive functioning, it can be challenging to understand some of the behaviors we’re seein...
Ableism: What therapists, teachers, and caregivers need to know
Ableism is the discrimination against disabled people. As we learn more and more about autistic people, those with ADHD, among other populations…this word continues to...
Person-first vs identity-first language: Which one should I use?
When I was going through school back in the late 90s and early 2000s, I was taught that “person-first” language was the most respectful way to refer to my clients. For...
Building skills for connection (with Miriam Campbell)
How do we hold students accountable for their actions, but acknowledge their unique neurological profiles at the same time? How do we help neurodivergents (e.g., ADHD...
3 tips for introducing new foods to your kids.
In episode 36, I talk about 3 common "problem" food categories when it comes to kids diets; plus tips for making sustainable changes across eat of these areas. Contra...
How to help picky eaters (without bribing them with dessert)
Most parents know that eating a balanced diet is important for brain development...but making that happen is easier said than done. Especially when they have "picky e...
Why you shouldn't assume "laziness" in neurodivergent kids
This is part 3 of a 3-part series on the common problems with interventions for ADHD and autism. When you have some type of neurological variation that causes you to e...
A case against "normal" and "appropriate" behavior
As kids go through the school systems and grow up in general, they're taught a lot about how to act "appropriately" in different situations. There's a certain set of ...
When "compliance" does more harm than good (with ADHD and Autism)
"Behavior management" approaches are often used with kids who have diagnoses of ADHD, autism. Usually these approaches focus on giving rewards for good behavior and p...
3 skills kids with ADHD need to overcome procrastination
When kids with ADHD avoid difficult work, it's easy to assume they have a "behavior problem", that they don't care, or that they're just lazy. But this couldn't be fu...
Supporting executive functioning at home and school
If you're supporting kids who need help with executive functioning, academic skills, and language, it can be hard to figure out exactly how to intervene. For parents,...
Literacy skills and technology: The pros and cons
In episode 29 of the Are they 18 yet?™ podcast, I did part 3 of a 3-part series on literacy (you can find parts 1 and 2 in episodes 27 and 28.) Since the influx of te...
How to help kids become fluent readers and spellers
Figuring out how to help kids learn to spell can be confusing. If you've ever helped one of your kids or students spell a word, only to have them forget what you taug...
Is texting affecting spelling and reading skills?
With all the technology and texting kids are doing these days, I often find myself wondering if kids are getting enough "good" practice with spelling and reading skill...
Does your family need a new operating system? (with Kate Wendell)
We're always updating the operating systems on our devices, but do we ever think about updating the "operating system" we use to live our lives? The truth is, a lot o...
The problem with positive thinking
In this episode, I talk about "toxic positivity" in both the parenting and professional communities for therapists and teachers. If you've ever felt dismissed when so...
Building creativity and independence through play (with Drew Vernon)
In this episode, I talk with Drew Vernon about how to help kids develop a natural sense of curiosity and ability to tell stories. Drew currently works for Tonies®, a t...
De-escalation strategies for home, school, and community (with DJ Stutz)
Meltdowns and tantrums are a normal part of parenting, but it's not always easy to get through the day if you aren't sure how to handle them. That's why in episode 02...
How to set boundaries and share positive feedback with your child (with DJ Stutz)
Most parents know they should be giving their child praise and encouraging them to explore their interests... But most people don't realize that making small changes ...
3 ways to show appreciation for your child's school
One of the best ways to take care of your kids is to take care of the people taking care of our kids. That includes any professionals working with your child, like tea...
How to communicate effectively with your child's teachers and therapists
It can be frustrating when you aren't sure how to best support your child; especially when it comes to schoolwork. If you have a child who gets some type of specialize...
How to support your dyslexic child (with Nicole Holcomb)
In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Nicole Holcomb from Dyslexia Mom Life. Nicole is a lawyer, and educator (she's worked as a teacher, school counsel...
What popular TV gets wrong about autistic people
In this episode, I share my thoughts on two popular shows: "Love on the Spectrum" and "Atypical". *Please note: This episode is marked "explicit" because I discuss ce...
How much “school” practice do kids need in the summer?
In the spring, I often get a lot of questions about what parents should be doing with their kids over the summer to keep them from regressing. That’s why in episode 01...
Building communication skills in nonspeaking children and late talkers (with Rebecca Robbins)
In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Robbins, a pediatric speech-language pathologist who specializes in working with young children with autism, apraxia, and othe...
Am I neurotypical? I'm not sure.
When I was growing up, the idea of being diagnosed with a mental health condition or a disability had a certain negative stigma associated with it. To be honest, my ch...
Talking to your partner and your kids about money
In episode 013, I sit down with my husband Joe as we share how we handled conversations on some difficult topics when we first got together. Specifically, we talk abo...
