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In this episode, I interview Aimee Rodriguez, a certified music and special education teacher who is studying music therapy, to discuss the ways that music therapy can help your child who struggles with learning difficulties and how it can help to promote better brain functioning, overall. Aimee shares 3 ways you can use Music Therapy with your child and they are incredibly simple to use. Learn the benefits and more about how to go about getting a trained professional to be a part of your child's treatment plan.

About This Episode's Special Guest:

Check out Aimee's podcast at www.aimeecrodriguez.com/podcast
For consulting, speaking & information on all programs, visit www.aimeecrodriguez.com

Looking for therapeutic music, music lessons (including adaptive music lessons) or training in music accessibility? Visit www.rodriguezcreativestudios.com

To learn more about Aurora Creative Learning Solutions, Inc. and programs including Aurora Scholars and the Family Empowerment Institute, visit www.auroracreativelearning.com

Find Aimee on social!
Facebook: @AimeeRodriguezMusic
Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn: @AimeeCRodriguez

Resources Mentioned In this Episode:
Register for the next Building Child Confidence INTENSIVE Workshop 5-Day Challenge at buildingchildconfidence.com

Click here to learn more about Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Arizona.

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In this episode, I interview Jodi Shilling, a mom of 4, behavior specialist and life coach for moms with behavior-challenged kids, about how to best support a child who has severe behavioral difficulties. There are many early indicators that you should be aware of in order to provide the right type of help at the right time. In addition, as a parent, supporting them can be overwhelming for you, too, so Jodi shares things she did to help manage her actions and emotions, as well. It’s not easy, but it is something that you can definitely work through.

About This Episode's Special Guest:
Jodi is an expert in family crisis management and post-traumatic growth after navigating personal family crises. Jodi hosts The Good Mom podcast to give moms hope, help and strategy, when dealing with difficult behaviors.

Connect with Jodi at https://www.goodmomcoach.com

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In this episode, I have an important conversation about preparing teens for a fulfilling future with Teen Takeoff Coach, Donovan Dreyer, who specializes in getting highly driven students ready for the real world, so they are set up to powerfully leave the nest and thrive in life. This is important because as a parent you don’t want your child to settle in life. You want your child to maximize their full potential and live a purposeful life. At the end, Donovan shares a great free tool with you so that you can set your child up for success in adulthood. This is going to get the conversations going early on so that your child is sure to be ready.

About This Episode's Special Guest:
Parents wonder how to start talking about adulting, the future, career choice and other topics their teens need them to bring up, and Donovan is definitely the expert in this area.

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https://www.getreadycoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/donovan.dreyer/

Click here for your FREE download "Set Lofty Life Goals"  (formally "Dare to Dream")

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In this episode, I share 10 ways you can impact your child’s academic achievement simply by being engaged in their education. Parent involvement in a child's early education is consistently found to be positively associated with a child's academic performance. Yes! That’s right. Did you know that students who have parents engaged in their school lives are less likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, become pregnant as a teen, and be physically inactive? That's right! Your actions are directly tied your your child’s achievement, so tune in to find out how to get engage so that your child has a better chance at success!!!

Resources Mentioned In this Episode:

Carnegie Corporation of New York’s Education Program Report: Joining Together to Create a Bold Vision for Next Generation Family Engagement Engaging Families to Transform Education

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In this episode, I interview Justin Dove, a nationally certified in school psychologist and school administrator to discuss an important topic about how to navigate your way through special education. This is important because as a parent you may need someone who knows special education to help you better navigate the system.  Also in this episode, Justin shares how to get two special education evaluations done for FREE - at no cost to you! Find out what you need to know so that you can better advocate for your child's education.

About This Episode's Special Guest:
If you have additional questions on this topic or related topics, feel free to email Justin at [email protected]

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Sharig Shemmasian, one of the world's foremost experts on college admissions, helping thousands of students get into top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. So if this is a dream for your child, but you just aren't sure where to start or how to get them there, this episode is for you! Dr. Shemmasian also shares a special tool you can use to help refine the application process, improving your child's chances of acceptance. 

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https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com

Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on college admissions, Dr. Shirag Shemmassian has spent the past 15+ years helping thousands of students get into top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT using his exclusive approach. You don’t want to miss this!

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Hey, did you know that a healthy attachment relationship between mother and child from the day the child is born can protect a child’s health mentally and physically? It can also create healthy bonding for generations to come? Yes, it’s true! That’s why in this episode, I spend some time with you talking about the benefits of healthy attachment and how you can ensure that your child is attaching in a healthy way, and most importantly how to maintain a healthy attachment as they grow older. The goals is to raise a socially and emotionally secure child.

Resources Mentioned In this Episode:
Recommended Parenting Books (Affiliate Links)

The Attachment Parenting Book : A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby

The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment

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You know, navigating special education can be very daunting for parents because it’s such a complex system with many complicated parts. But I want you to know that you’re not alone. That’s why today I am going to have a heart to heart conversation with another parent who works in the field of special education about what it’s like to have to navigate the system that we know well professionally, but now are in a situation where we have to navigate it from a personal standpoint - with our own children. Hear two heartfelt stories about the challenges faced and how these challenges were overcome. One of those heartfelt stories is my own. 

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In this episode, learn more about what your child’s behavior means. Oftentimes when a child is having a tantrum or meltdown, the first question parents may ask themselves is “Why is my child behaving in this way?” Well, this episode is going to turn your thought process about the reason behind behavior totally upside down. You will find out that asking “why” the behavior is occurring may not actually be the right question. Well, what IS the right question? AND, find out if you are unintentionally reinforcing the behavior that you don't want to see. Tune in to find out.

About This Episode's Special Guest:

Sabrina was a part of The Global Autism Project
Learn more at https://globalautismproject.org/

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In this episode learn more about social emotional learning and what your child's school may be doing to provide it. In this conversation with Licensed Clinical Counselor, Dr. Mary McCullough, you will discover what supports may available at the school site, but also the limitations to those resources. Find out what you need to do to ensure your child gets supported without limitations acting as barriers. Also, be aware of warning signs your child may be showing that should trigger your call for professional help, and of course,  Dr. McCullough has the answer. The power starts with you!  

About This Episode's Special Guest:

Schedule an appointment with Dr. McCullough: https://mary-mccullough.clientsecure.me/

Resources Mentioned In this Episode:

Purchase your copy of the Between You and Me: Parent and Child Communication Journal. Click here

Enroll in the Exclusive Masterclass: Unlock Your Child's Potential By Parenting from Their Strengths . Click here

5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret To Loving Children Effectively [Amazon Affiliate Link]

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