In Episode 38, we answer a listener’s parenting question.

This episode’s question: How do I get my daughter to fall asleep more independently?

Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.

To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In Episode 37, we finish our three-part series, “It Takes A Village” by discussing the ins and outs of ABA Therapy.

After our daughter Mara was diagnosed, we had to make some tough decisions regarding her education.

We had the chance to tour different classroom settings and in this episode we candidly share our first impressions.

We also compare and contrast ABA classrooms with special education and explain why we chose ABA therapy for our kids.

Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.

To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In Episode 36 we answer a listener’s parenting question.

This episode’s question: I have a teenage boy who likes to play video games.

He says he’s not interested in doing other things.

How do I get him to engage and do things with me?

In Episode 35, we continue our series “It Takes a Village” by talking about the ins and outs of Supplemental Security Income or (SSI). SSI is a monthly payment given by the government for children and adults who are considered disabled. We talk candidly about the pros and cons of this service and how God has used it to humble us and teach us it’s ok to ask for help.

If you’d like more information and want to apply for benefits online visit: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/

If you have a question for our Pinch of Practicality, click here:
https://www.jessicahurlbut.com/full-spectrum-parenting

Episode 34 is the first of our new mini-episodes where we answer a listeners parenting question.

This episode’s question: How do you handle a picky eater?

In Episode 33, we dive into a three-part series called “It Takes A Village” where we discuss the supports we use as a family for our children on the spectrum.

In Part One of this series we discuss Self-Direction Services:

What is it?
Why we utilize it.
And why you need to apply for these services in your state.

Also, we shared with our listeners a big announcement:

We will now be offering weekly episodes. On the off weeks, we will be offering a mini-episode called “A Pinch of Practicality” where we will address a question submitted by a listener.

To ask a question for our “Pinch of Practicality” episode, simply click the link below and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

https://www.jessicahurlbut.com/full-spectrum-parenting

In Episode 32, Christmas Questions and Challenges, we tackle the most common questions we receive during the holidays:

Does Jesus believe in Santa?

Should Christian families celebrate Santa?

How do we keep Jesus at the center of Christmas?

How do we navigate Christmas as special needs parents and more!

In Episode 31, we continue our 3-part series on prayer as we pick my good friend Erica Renaud’s brain on ways we can engage in prayer WITH our kids.

Erica Renaud is a powerful speaker, passionate writer and founder of two ongoing prayer initiatives. She speaks at various events and conferences throughout the Northeast. Erica and her husband are active in their congregation leading a regular prayer and worship gathering. Her book "Pray With Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer" will be released on April 4, 2023.

You can learn more about praying with our kids and Erica on Instagram @erica.renaud

In Episode 30, we continue our 3-part series on prayer as we discuss with Natalie Runion from Raised to Stay how to pray for our typical kids—especially those who want nothing to do with the church.

Natalie Runion is a pastor’s kid turned pastor, and her husband Tony and their two daughters live in Colorado Spring where she is on staff as the Pastor of Women at New Life Church.  

In 2019 after watching many of her peers walk away from the church and their faith, Natalie began Raised to Stay, a ministry for those who have wandered, wondered and wrestled with the Church and the challenges of full-time ministry.

Natalie is a sought after speaker in the local and global Church and is releasing her first book published with David C Cook in Summer 2023!

You can learn more about Raised to Stay on Instagram at @raisedtostay.  

We all know prayer is important and if we're honest, we often feel guilty for not praying enough.

In Episode 29, we launch a 3-part series on praying for our kids.

This week, we tackle the challenge of praying for our special needs kiddos. Why we do it, how we do it, and the big question: DOES GOD WANT TO HEAL AUTISM?