Parent Them Successful

In this final episode of the Parent Them Successful Podcast, I wanted to leave you with a reminder about your parent rights. Knowing your parent rights is crucial as you advocate for the best quality education possible in your child’s educational journey. You are truly their best advocate. Use your parent rights as a guide to help you hold schools accountable for providing your child with the education that they are supposed to receive. In this episode, I leave you with my final thoughts as I close out my podcasting journey. I discuss parent rights for children on IEP’s, 504 Plans, and for those not in a particular program (General Education).  So, tune in until the end to hear my insights on what you need to hold fast to while you help your child thrive.

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In this episode of the Parent Them Successful Podcast, we uncover what to look for if you believe your child has an undetected hearing defect. In the IEP world, hearing defects, or as IDEA calls it, possible “Hard of Hearing” eligibility, is considered a low-incidence eligibility category. That means that this eligibility category is somewhat rare and special funding is set aside for these students to access equipment and other tools they may need to access the general curriculum. So, if you suspect your child is suffering from a hearing defect, I will share what to look for, misbehaviors that are often misdiagnosed, and treatment options. So, tune in until the end to learn more about what you need to know.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

Professional Organizations:

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

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In this episode, I did something a little different. Have you ever looked at your own parenting style and compared it to how you were parented growing up? Maybe you have certain traditions or sayings that your parents used when parenting you or perhaps it’s how you nurture your child’s talents. Sometimes we also may notice some of the things our parents did that we may not want to carry on in our own parenting journey and that’s perfectly fine, too. If you are co-parenting, you must take on a style that joins both of your backgrounds together. If you are single parenting, you may have to make adjustments based on your particular circumstance using whatever support system you have. Well, growing up in a single-parent home allowed me to see many of the sacrifices my mother had to make but the way she parented me also made me the person I am today. So, I interviewed my mother, Linda Sagoe, in this episode to impart her wisdom to all of us.

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In this episode, we talk about procrastination. Has your child ever come to you the night before a project is due or an event is scheduled only to tell you that they need supplies before tomorrow? So in your anger and haste, you run to the store to get them everything they need at the last minute. Or maybe your child simply starts getting ready for school or camp 10 minutes before it’s time to leave only to have you running late AGAIN!!! If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone. I’ve experienced this too, and it is so frustrating. That’s why I share practical strategies you can use to help your child overcome procrastination.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

Books

1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
   • A practical guide to help teens manage their time and set goals.
2. How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up by Trevor Romain
   • A fun and engaging book for younger children that offers practical tips for tackling homework.
3. Get Organized Without Losing It by Janet S. Fox
   • Aimed at middle schoolers, this book offers tips and strategies for staying organized.
4. The Procrastinator's Handbook: Mastering the Art of Doing It Now by Rita Emmett
   • A helpful guide for teens to understand and overcome procrastination.

Websites

Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org)

• Offers free resources and tutorials on various subjects, helping students manage their study time effectively.

Common Sense Media (www.commonsensemedia.org)

• Provides reviews of educational apps, books, and websites for children.

Smarter Time (www.smartertime.com)

• Offers tips and tools for better time management and productivity.

Apps

Todoist

• A powerful task manager app that helps students organize their tasks and set deadlines.

Forest

• An app that encourages focus by growing a virtual tree as long as the user stays on task.

Focus@Will

• Provides background music designed to improve concentration and focus.

MyHomework

• A digital student planner that helps track homework, assignments, and projects.

Trello

• A flexible project management tool that can help students organize tasks and projects visually.

Additional Resources

• Big Life Journal
  • A guided journal that helps children develop a growth mindset and set goals.
• The Organized Student by Donna Goldberg
  • Offers strategies for middle and high school students to stay organized and manage their time effectively.

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In this episode, we discuss the monster in the room…sibling rivalry. Whether you grew up with siblings or you have multiple children you’re raising, sibling rivalry is a beast that needs to be tamed! Sibling Rivalry at its core is simple competition. Children compete for many different reasons and your response to this competition will shape your child’s identity, personality, and view of the world. We dive deeper into the main reasons for sibling rivalry and what you can do to minimize the negative effects so your children develop a healthy sibling relationship.


Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

Don’t Feed the Monster (Amazon link)

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In this episode, we talk about the power of rest! We have such a go-go-go culture that we hardly have time to rest, but there is a secret to rest and its rejuvenating properties. As a parent of 4 children, my schedule is super busy, especially as I creatively juggle work, business, and social outings. I know that I need rest to prevent me from feeling so overwhelmed or even to recover from feeling overwhelmed. It is owed to me, and I don’t feel guilty about it. There are 5 main reasons why you do not want to underestimate the power of rest in your parenting journey. Simply put, doing nothing can make you better.


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In this episode, we continue our discussion about intergenerational trauma. This type of trauma is often passed down from generation to generation until the cycle is broken. If you believe that your family is impacted by this type of trauma, there are strategies you can use to interrupt the pervasiveness of the problem. Here to share those strategies is our special expert guest. Martin is back to give us ideas on how we can implement strategies that have a lasting effect on our children’s lives.  He shares with us ways to overcome and change the future for our own children so that they thrive.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

The Man with the Beautiful Smile by Martin Barriga Ramirez 
Estimated Release Date: July 2024

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In this episode, we discuss intergenerational trauma. This inherited trauma can make deep imprints on your overall well-being. The trauma responses you experience today can sometimes be rooted in past experiences you may not have been present for originally. Maybe you weren’t abused growing up, but your parents or grandparents were. Maybe you didn’t face discrimination or live through a war, but your great-grandparents did. Factors such as these can have negative effects on familial relationships and impact how your children navigate life. Our expert guest educates us about intergenerational trauma while sharing his personal story of trial and triumph within his relationship with his father. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

The Man with the Beautiful Smile by Martin Barriga Ramirez 
Estimated Release Date: July 2024

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Did you know that about 11.6% of kids had anxiety in 2012, up 20% from 2007? But during the pandemic, those numbers nearly doubled, such that 20.5% of youth worldwide now struggle with anxiety symptoms, as reported by the American Psychological Association. So if your child is in that number, they are not alone. I often get asked what causes my child’s anxiety? It could be a number of factors such as any unexpected change or instability, loss, serious illness, death of a loved one, violence, or abuse. Of course these are just a few situations that can lead some kids to become anxious. Sometimes it could simply be learned behavior. Growing up in a family where others are fearful or anxious also can "teach" a child to be afraid too. But interventions can help them overcome, especially in the form of stories. That’s why , I share my top 12 children’s books that help children manage worry and anxiety. (This is not an exhaustive list but a great resource to get you started.) So, tune in until the end to hear more about what these books have to offer.

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In this episode, we talk about what applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is and if it’s right for your or a child you know. With all the therapy options out there for children who struggle with behavior regulation, ABA is one of the most commonly used ones and it has proven results. One great resource to use is AutismSpeaks.org to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders and treatment. If you suspect your child or a child you know is on the Autism spectrum, this is a great resource. Listen closely as I breakdown what you need to know and how you can access this type of therapy for your child or the child in your life.


Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

Autism Speaks 

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