Mama Bear Podcast

In this episode I talk about ways we can work together to help you maintain your visions and reach your goals while also being a full-time caregiver. 

Learn more HERE about the 4-Week Intensive and/or Empower Hours here.  

Know you want to do it? Apply for the 4 week intensive HERE.

Want to commit to one hour? Immediately book an Empower Hour HERE.  

Find Mary Susan McConnell at 

www.marysusanmcconnell.com

IG / FB: marysusanmcconnell

In this episode Mary Susan speaks about the stresses of quarantine (specifically for families raising kids with unique needs), walking through the unknowns of school, and a story about her beloved Sarah (angel dog). 

Book your personal Empower Hour with Mary Susan today! 

Find Mary Susan at www.marysusanmcconnell.com and on IG & FB @marysusanmcconnell  

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with fellow special needs mama and Co-Founder, CEO of Real Food Blends, Julie Bombacino about the common question, "Can I put real food through my child's feeding tube?" 

They discuss the behind-the-scenes of developing a business, solving a need, and that first moment both Mary Susan and Julie had of pushing real food through their kids' tubes and standing back to see how it would go. 

Follow Julie on IG/FB: @realfoodblends or www.RealFoodBlends.com.

Find Mary Susan at www.marysusanmcconnell.com and on IG & FB @marysusanmcconnell.

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Learn more about Mary Susan's 4 Week-Intensive and claim your spot here. 

This episode is sponsored by Zesh by DotCom Therapy. Zesh offers speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling. Therapy for everyone, everywhere. 

DotCom Therapy is the leading, therapist-founded teletherapy company offering the highest-quality face-to-face, online therapy services for speech therapy, occupational therapy, mental health counseling, educational audiology, and school psychology. 

"When your child needs therapy, they deserve nothing but the best. We know you're busy, so we bring our quality therapists to you, on your time. With Zesh by DotCom Therapy, you have access to high-quality speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral health services at your fingertips. 

In 5 easy steps, your child is custom-matched with the top DotCom therapists to fit their unique needs. Once you've chosen the perfect fit and time that works for you, your child works with their therapist on our secure online platform in face-to-face teletherapy sessions. By removing location as a barrier, Zesh offers quality therapy on your time. 

Get started today by scheduling your first session".

Check out Zesh by DotCom Therapy at the link below:

www.dotcomtherapy.com

In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell shares what's been going on in their house: Dysregulation + the Nonverbal Component + the Pandemic.  

Find Mary Susan at www.marysusanmcconnell.com and on IG & FB @marysusanmcconnell.

This episode is sponsored by Zesh by DotCom Therapy. Zesh offers speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling. Therapy for everyone, everywhere. 

DotCom Therapy is the leading, therapist-founded teletherapy company offering the highest-quality face-to-face, online therapy services for speech therapy, occupational therapy, mental health counseling, educational audiology, and school psychology. 

"When your child needs therapy, they deserve nothing but the best. We know you're busy, so we bring our quality therapists to you, on your time. With Zesh by DotCom Therapy, you have access to high-quality speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral health services at your fingertips. 

In 5 easy steps, your child is custom-matched with the top DotCom therapists to fit their unique needs. Once you've chosen the perfect fit and time that works for you, your child works with their therapist on our secure online platform in face-to-face teletherapy sessions. By removing location as a barrier, Zesh offers quality therapy on your time. 

Get started today by scheduling your first session".

Check out Zesh by DotCom Therapy at the link below:

www.dotcomtherapy.com

In this episode, Mary Susan shares 7 tips for working from home when you are simultaneously parenting children with unique needs.

Learn more about the individual 4-week intensive Mary Susan mentioned and get on the waiting list HERE.

Find Mary Susan at:

www.marysusanmcconnell.com

IG / FB: @marysusanmcconnell

Needing something NEW during quarantine? 

Today’s sponsor is StickTogether Products and they have the perfect inclusive art project for this time spent in the house. Use the code Mama Bear at checkout to receive 15% off all orders / all products through June 30, 2020. 

OR use this link and the discount will automatically be applied.

Stick Together mosaic sticker puzzles are a phenomenal group activity for everyone. There are endless ways to promote inclusion through this product, including sibling play, libraries, classrooms, therapy waiting rooms, group homes, and social events. This can also be a wonderful tool for art therapists. By placing a colored sticker to a coded spot on a poster, groups can slowly create a beautiful masterpiece. Hide the cover and let the end picture be a surprise! Perfect for quarantine right now! A family project that doesn’t require leaving the home.

Let’s All Stick Together! #WeStickTogether

Find Stick Together at www.letsticktogether.com (notice that’s one “s”) or click the link above to be taken to the shop with your listener discount code of 15% off already applied.

Additional StickTogether Facts: Not toxic if accidentally ingested- it’s ok! Made in the USA 5% extra stickers are included in case you lose some or spill something on them The image/Product is very forgiving..it’s ok not to be inside the lines or straight! Start from bottom up….to align pieces… but not required…. Don’t restick very well so don’t try to lift and move it You can roll it up or post on a board and take it anywhere (parks or the porch or the beach!) This is  for young and old, for the whole family…all ages… get you in zen mode…. Focused If you have trouble with attention set a timer to work on it every day for more and more time. The excitement about the mystery picture often enhances attention span as well. Fine motor tips: practicing with a larger copy of the letter and a bigger sticker… then move to the poster with an isolated letter available  Helps with eye hand coordination! It requires very little supervision after the initial instructions- keeps kids busy! Image can be completed in about 2.5 hours with multiple participants or over a few days.   Additional links you may want to check out: Let's Make a Sticker Puzzle- Social Story StickTogether Inclusive Birthday Guide   Mary Susan is loving her StickTogether puzzle and you can see it come together on her instagram @marysusanmcconnell !

Carly Beth Webber is on the show today sharing her journey walking through divorce and raising multiple children with special needs. 

Find Carly and her facebook group for Survivors of Adultery, Abuse, and Abandonment on FB or IG: @carlybethwebber or at www.carlybethwebber.com

Needing something NEW during quarantine? 

Today’s sponsor is StickTogether Products and they have the perfect inclusive art project for this time spent in the house. Use the code Mama Bear at checkout to receive 15% off all orders / all products through June 30, 2020. 

OR use this link and the discount will automatically be applied.

Stick Together mosaic sticker puzzles are a phenomenal group activity for everyone. There are endless ways to promote inclusion through this product, including sibling play, libraries, classrooms, therapy waiting rooms, group homes, and social events. This can also be a wonderful tool for art therapists. By placing a colored sticker to a coded spot on a poster, groups can slowly create a beautiful masterpiece. Hide the cover and let the end picture be a surprise! Perfect for quarantine right now! A family project that doesn’t require leaving the home.

Let’s All Stick Together! #WeStickTogether

Find Stick Together at www.letsticktogether.com (notice that’s one “s”) or click the link above to be taken to the shop with your listener discount code of 15% off already applied.

Additional StickTogether Facts: Not toxic if accidentally ingested- it’s ok! Made in the USA 5% extra stickers are included in case you lose some or spill something on them The image/Product is very forgiving..it’s ok not to be inside the lines or straight! Start from bottom up….to align pieces… but not required…. Don’t restick very well so don’t try to lift and move it You can roll it up or post on a board and take it anywhere (parks or the porch or the beach!) This is  for young and old, for the whole family…all ages… get you in zen mode…. Focused If you have trouble with attention set a timer to work on it every day for more and more time. The excitement about the mystery picture often enhances attention span as well. Fine motor tips: practicing with a larger copy of the letter and a bigger sticker… then move to the poster with an isolated letter available  Helps with eye hand coordination! It requires very little supervision after the initial instructions- keeps kids busy! Image can be completed in about 2.5 hours with multiple participants or over a few days.   Additional links you may want to check out: Let's Make a Sticker Puzzle- Social Story StickTogether Inclusive Birthday Guide   Mary Susan is loving her StickTogether puzzle and you can see it come together on her instagram @marysusanmcconnell !

In this episode, Jeniece Stewart, founder of Special Needs Siblings, returns to the show to speak about her experiences as a black woman raising 6 children, including a teenage son with epilepsy and autism. A massive thank you to Jeniece for coming on the show. You can find her at:

IG: @jeniecestewart / @special_needs_siblings

www.specialneedssiblings.com

You can find Mary Susan at

www.marysusanmcconnell.com

IG: @marysusanmcconnell

Needing something NEW during quarantine? 

Today’s sponsor is StickTogether Products and they have the perfect inclusive art project for this time spent in the house. Use the code Mama Bear at checkout to receive 15% off all orders / all products through June 30, 2020. 

OR use this link and the discount will automatically be applied.

Stick Together mosaic sticker puzzles are a phenomenal group activity for everyone. There are endless ways to promote inclusion through this product, including sibling play, libraries, classrooms, therapy waiting rooms, group homes, and social events. This can also be a wonderful tool for art therapists. By placing a colored sticker to a coded spot on a poster, groups can slowly create a beautiful masterpiece. Hide the cover and let the end picture be a surprise! Perfect for quarantine right now! A family project that doesn’t require leaving the home.

Let’s All Stick Together! #WeStickTogether

Find Stick Together at www.letsticktogether.com (notice that’s one “s”) or click the link above to be taken to the shop with your listener discount code of 15% off already applied.

Additional StickTogether Facts: Not toxic if accidentally ingested- it’s ok! Made in the USA 5% extra stickers are included in case you lose some or spill something on them The image/Product is very forgiving..it’s ok not to be inside the lines or straight! Start from bottom up….to align pieces… but not required…. Don’t restick very well so don’t try to lift and move it You can roll it up or post on a board and take it anywhere (parks or the porch or the beach!) This is  for young and old, for the whole family…all ages… get you in zen mode…. Focused If you have trouble with attention set a timer to work on it every day for more and more time. The excitement about the mystery picture often enhances attention span as well. Fine motor tips: practicing with a larger copy of the letter and a bigger sticker… then move to the poster with an isolated letter available  Helps with eye hand coordination! It requires very little supervision after the initial instructions- keeps kids busy! Image can be completed in about 2.5 hours with multiple participants or over a few days.   Additional links you may want to check out: Let's Make a Sticker Puzzle- Social Story StickTogether Inclusive Birthday Guide   Mary Susan is loving her StickTogether puzzle and you can see it come together on her instagram @marysusanmcconnell !

Purchase Dr. Mary Susan McConnell's new ebook, "We're Going to Have Fun Damnit" here. 

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with dear friend and return guest, Lindsay Williams, regarding the behind-the-scenes of the 2020 pandemic within the school system. Lindsay has over a decade of experience as a high school guidance counselor, elementary school guidance counselor, special education advocate, and now graduation coach. 

Find Mary Susan at:

IG: @marysusanmcconnell / www.marysusanmcconnell.com

Purchase Mary Susan's ebook HERE. 

Find the blue tooth noise cancellation headphones (and other items she loves) here. 

Find Mary Susan at: 

www.marysusanmcconnell.com

IG: @marysusanmcconnell

FB: @marysusanmcconnell

In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with Victoria Silvestri about their amazing life with their son Gavin. You may already know Victoria from Gavin's Medical Adventures on Instagram.

Find Mary Susan at:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/marysusanmcconnell/

FB: @marysusanmcconnell

Find Mary Susan's eBook, "We're Going to Have Fun, Damnit" at www.marysusanmcconnell.com/shop

Find freebies: coloring book, master folder template, and 75 Tiny Things that May Help Amidst the Chaos at Mary Susan's website:

www.marysusanmcconnell.com

Find Victoria Silvestri: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/gavinsmedicaladventure/

Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/warrior_mama2118/