Complicated Kids

This week I had the opportunity to speak with Educational Consultant, Stephanie Frumkin. Stephanie has been an educator and worked with educators for her entire career. Stephanie and I talk about how she helps parents find the right educational structure for their children.

We talk about the different models of school, the difference between private, public and homeschool, and what she can do to assist children with special educational needs such as 504 plans and/or IEPs.

Listen to the latest episode of the Complicated Kids Podcast to hear more. To find out more about Stephanie and how she may be able to help you or your child with educational decisions, visit her website at www.exceptionaleducationalsolutions.com.

In this week's episode of the Complicated Kids Podcast I talk about treating the whole system in our kiddos. I go into the importance of realizing the connections between different parts of the system, the benefits of sleep, nutrition, environment, and breathing and how they are all connected.

I talk about some things that could cause issues with your child's behavior that may not be apparent and how one problem in one system can cause other systems to have issues. Listen to the episode to find out more about the connections between body systems and behavior.

In this week's episode of the Complicated Kids Podcast I talk about treating the whole system in our kiddos. I go into the importance of realizing the connections between different parts of the system, the benefits of sleep, nutrition, environment, and breathing and how they are all connected.

I talk about some things that could cause issues with your child's behavior that may not be apparent and how one problem in one system can cause other systems to have issues. Listen to the episode to find out more about the connections between body systems and behavior.

What is Applied Behavior Analysis, who does it and how can we individualize therapy WITH child development in mind.

Join Becca Correll, owner of the Language and Behavior Center, and me for this engaging conversation.

We'll chat about collaboration between professionals, how she came to ABA, and what this approach has done to help her clients.

What is Applied Behavior Analysis, who does it and how can we individualize therapy WITH child development in mind.

Join Becca Correll, owner of the Language and Behavior Center, and me for this engaging conversation.

We'll chat about collaboration between professionals, how she came to ABA, and what this approach has done to help her clients.

In this week's Complicated Kids Podcast I chat with SpeechKids therapist and mother, Keisha Berry. Keisha has been homeschooling her children for 10 years now and shares with us some of apprehension she experienced before committing to homeschool, the freedom and ease she experiences with her role facilitating her children's learning, how important it is to have a tribe that can help, and how she utilizes a schedule to keep surprises from disrupting her day.

Listen to the podcast to here more about Keisha's experience homeschooling her children, being a working mom, and creating amazing human beings in the process. Visit SpeechKids.com to find out more about Keisha.

In this week's Complicated Kids Podcast I chat with SpeechKids therapist and mother, Keisha Berry. Keisha has been homeschooling her children for 10 years now and shares with us some of apprehension she experienced before committing to homeschool, the freedom and ease she experiences with her role facilitating her children's learning, how important it is to have a tribe that can help, and how she utilizes a schedule to keep surprises from disrupting her day.

Listen to the podcast to here more about Keisha's experience homeschooling her children, being a working mom, and creating amazing human beings in the process. Visit SpeechKids.com to find out more about Keisha.

In this week's Complicated Kids Podcast we'll talk about the importance of teacher fit for Orchids. In general, Orchids are highly sensitive which makes them sensitive to the energy of other people. I talk about things to look for that will let you know that they are not a good fit, and what steps to take if you do notice these signs.

In this week's Complicated Kids Podcast we'll talk about the importance of teacher fit for Orchids. In general, Orchids are highly sensitive which makes them sensitive to the energy of other people. I talk about things to look for that will let you know that they are not a good fit, and what steps to take if you do notice these signs.

What is self-directed education? This week on the Complicated Kids Podcast, I sit with Catina Sweedy from the Embark Center for Self-Directed Education to talk about just that.

We discuss the benefits of an education model where kids are "in charge" who benefits from that model, and how. We also talk about why traditional educational models often don't serve "square peg" kids. Listen to the podcast to hear more about this alternative form of education.

To find out more about Catina and her non-profit, visit www.embarkcenter.org.