On this episode, host Jamie Gale is joined by occupational therapist, clinic owner and parent coach, Jen Bluske to discuss how parents can best support their unique children. Jen shares what she wishes adults knew about kids with additional challenges and explains the many ways she uses her expertise of 25 years in the OT field along with her decades of parenting experience to support parents in understanding and finding joy in parenting their kids, even when the path is not perfect.

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Where They’re Planted Podcast

Thriving Parents Collective

Children’s Therapy Network Madison

In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production

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Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale

Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

On this episode, host Jamie Gale talks with Abbie Pabon and Emily Enstad, co-founders of Present Not Perfect, an e-commerce children's brand that creates art and sensory play kits that teach emotional literacy skills. As a certified elementary school special education teacher and an art therapist, respectively, Abbie and Emily share how their company supports kids in their emotional development, how schools and families utilize their kits and how their business is shaped by their experiences in their professional lives and in motherhood.

In It For Youth is a ⁠Lit Path Studios⁠ Production

⁠www.InItForYouth.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@initforyouth⁠

Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale

Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

Contact Jamie Gale:

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⁠IG: @jamiegalellc⁠

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In this episode, host Jamie Gale is joined by fellow educator, Weslie Cymerman, owner of Outdoors We Learn (OWL), an outdoor nature-based education program for kids. Weslie discusses the importance of outdoor learning and the impact it has on children and families. Weslie explains the challenges and benefits of navigating different types of weather with children and emphasizes the need for more outdoor learning in public schools.

In It For Youth is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.InItForYouth.com | IG: @initforyouth

Hosted and Produced by Jamie Gale

Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

Contact Jamie Gale:

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Website⁠

IG: @jamiegalellc

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The In It For Youth Podcast elevates the messages of those committed to improving the lives of the youth in our communities. Episodes include discussions with professionals who work with and serve youth, those that champion issues affecting children, community advocates and stakeholders, and insightful young minds. The In It For Youth Podcast is a tapestry of voices united by a dedication to youth well-being and empowering the young generations of today and tomorrow. In It for Youth is a Lit Path Studios Podcast and is hosted by educator and entrepreneur, Jamie Gale.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Inspiring Audio & Pond5

In It For Youth is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.InItForYouth.com | IG: @initforyouth

⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠

Contact Jamie:

⁠LinkedIn⁠

IG: @jamiegalellc