Mona Delahooke, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. Mona and Emily talk about reclaiming the term "misfit" and redefining what it means to be "typical."

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Andy and Emily share practical ways to set our kids up for success in school and life by developing a growth mindset.

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Ashley Farrar was diagnosed with ADHD soon after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. After receiving conflicting advice from doctors, Ashley talks about her decision to trust her instincts as a parent and tune into her family's unique needs.

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Dayna Abraham was in shock as she sat across from the school principal and was told, "You need to find out what's wrong with your son." Soon after, Dayna discovered that her son has Sensory Processing Disorder. Listen in as Dayna shares simple strategies for empowering our kids to express their needs.

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Jaime knew something was wrong with her health during her pregnancy, but couldn't figure out what. After receiving a diagnosis of celiacs disease, she turned to food as medicine. Listen in as Jaime and Emily discuss simple strategies to foster a nutritious life for the whole family.

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Leeza Woodbury has been through five rounds of IEP meetings for her 5-year-old son, and has many more to come. She shares her tips, tricks, and resources for managing the process successfully.

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When Jason's teenage son started complaining about pain and muscle weakness, he figured it was simply "growing pains." When Logan's symptoms worsened, however, they knew something much more serious was going on. Listen as Jason and Emily talk about managing the rare condition of Juvenile Myositis. 

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Natalie's joy quickly turned to panic when she looked down at her newborn baby and realized that her hand was not fully formed. Now, several years and several surgeries later, Natalie talks about the incredible process of giving Brielle function in her left hand. 

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As a foster care parent, Hannah debunks the common myths about foster care. You may be surprised what's true and what's not!

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Growing up, Alex Winstanley watched his grandmother struggle with dementia. Inspired to help other kids deal with a family member's long-term illness, he wrote two children's books entitled, "My grandmother has dementia" and "My uncle has depression." Alex and Emily talk about how to support our kids - and ourselves - through these difficult experiences.

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