Parent Them Successful

This is our 100th episode celebration! In this episode, our guest host Dr. Robert Shields, interviews Jessika about her parenting journey. Find out how Jessika's relationship with her parents influenced her parenting practices. Also, learn about what trials and triumphs she has experienced while raising 4 children - the youngest with special needs. She shares the importance of the role that parent advocacy plays in getting your child the services and supports needed to ensure that they are on track for a success in school. Her words of wisdom are sure to help you in your journey, as well.

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In this episode, I interviewed the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute (EHI), Cedric Bertelli, about emotional healing in children, especially if they have experienced trauma. As adults, if there are unresolved issues in our lives, it can hinder everyday relationships. And oftentimes adults seek out therapy because maybe they recognize relationship patterns that they are tired of repeating. But why wait until adulthood to address adverse childhood experiences? The emotional healing process can begin much much sooner. That's why Cedric unlocks so many insights for us as we parent successful children.


About This Episode's Special Guest:

Website: http://www.cedricbertelli.com/

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

FB: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalResolutionWithCedric

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emotionalresolution4843

Organization Website: http://www.emres.com/

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In this episode,  we talk about special education timelines. It’s easy to get taken advantage of when you lack knowledge and I never want that to happen to you. I want you to be equipped with knowledge so that you can exercise your rights and ensure that your child gets access to supports they may be eligible for.  So, I breakdown the major timelines for you in this show. This is going to benefit the parent who is thinking about asking for an Initial special education assessment, asking for additional assessments, or generally what to expect for meeting deadlines. 

Resources Mentioned In this Episode:

Federal Timelines for Special Education: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/policy_speced_guid_idea_iep-qa-2010.pdf

Wrightslaw: https://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/determining-eligibility-how-many-days-is-60-days/

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In this episode, I interview speech and language pathologist, Lenora Edwards, M.S. CCC-SLP, to address the concerns that many of you have regarding your child’s delayed speech and communication skills. Here are some interesting facts about speech delays in children. In an analysis of nearly 2.5 million children younger than 5 years old, researchers at health-analytics company, Truveta, found that for each year of age, first-time speech delay diagnosis increased by an average of 1.6 times between 2018-19 and 2021-22. The highest increase was among 1-year-olds, the researchers said. But why are we seeing this trend? Is it due to the pandemic? Is it due to the increase of screen time as a society? Our special guest helps us have this important conversation as well as provide insights if you suspect your child needs help.


About This Episode's Special Guest:

Website: https://www.betterspeech.com/

Start Now: https://www.betterspeech.com/start-now

Better Speech Resources: https://www.betterspeech.com/blog

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourbetterspeech/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@better.speech

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterspeech/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-speech/mycompany/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterSpeechVideo

Financial Assistance: www.betterspeech.com/consult-financial-aid

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In this episode, we talk about emotional intelligence and your teen. Did you know that your child’s emotional intelligence is a better predictor of future success compared to academic intelligence? Also, if your child develops a strong emotional intelligence, they will be able to build stronger relationships, reduce stress, defuse conflict and enjoy improve job satisfaction when they enter the workforce. That’s why I have Dr. Melanie McNally, a clinical psychologist, who is going to guide you in ensuring that your child has strong emotional intelligence.

About This Episode's Special Guest:

Website: https://www.destinationyou.net/
Book Resources: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-emotionally-intelligent-teen-melanie-mcnally-psyd/1142925254?ean=9781648482083

Other Online Resources: itlist.com/@drmelaniemcnally 

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In this episode, I interview the founders of I Believe in Me, an online mentoring program for tween girls. These ladies who have a big heart for working with youth, and in our conversation, we talk about how you can confront “persistent sadness” in your tween or teen daughter so that they live with more joy. With all the pressures from peers at school and from what the world throws at them on social media, their mental health can be negatively affected. But how do you help your child get out of the negative space that these situations may impose on them? How can you help your child move forward in living their best life? Our special guests guide us through some ways to help support our daughters who struggle.

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Instagram: @ibelieveinmegirls
Facebook: ibelieveinme
www.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinme

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In this episode, I interview Drew Vernon, child development expert, about the importance of screen-free education and entertainment. In this tech-filled world where are children are exposed to more and more screen time and where parents and educators find themselves stuck in the cycle of using screen time to fill various voids in our daily routines, it may be hard to come up with creative ways to infuse screen-free education and entertainment into our daily habits. If this is a challenge for you or someone you love, then this episode is especially for you. Drew guides us through some ways to do just that while maintaining our sanity and peace of mind. Balance is key!

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Drew Vernon works at Tonies. Learn more at  www.tonies.com

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In this episode, I talk with you about a very frustrating topic. Do you have a child who you know is very intelligent and has a lot of great skills and qualities, but they just keep bringing home D’s and F’s? I understand how frustrating that is. You as a parent know that they are capable of much much more, but yet, year after year and maybe even summer school after summer school, your child constantly struggles to perform well in school. I share some of the reasons behind why your child is low performing and what you can do to support. Keep in mind that you will need a strong team to help your child turn this around, so be thinking about who your main educational supporters are because you will need to count on them, as well. 

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If you have a child on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) then you know how important it is for the right accommodations and modifications to be in place. Even if your child is in an intervention program or on a 504 Plan (which I discussed in a previous episode), accommodations can still be made to support their learning success. 

In this episode, I tell you the difference between modifications and accommodations and then I share with you some very practical accommodations that you should ask for at your child’s next IEP meeting. Whether it is an Initial meeting or an Annual meeting, based on how your child best learns and where their struggle areas are, these accommodations are a great resource. Link to resources below.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

Interventions for Children with Learning Disabilities: Click here for your free download.

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Whether it’s a long Winter Break, Spring Break or Summer Break, it’s important to understand that your child could lose academic skills simply because their brain is not being exercised and stretched enough to keep the momentum of what was learned during the time leading up to the break. That’s why after every long break, teachers spend days sometimes weeks re-teaching children how to behave in school, classroom expectations, and other routines that they may have forgotten. Much of this time is also spent reviewing the previous year’s content in order to rejog their memories so that they can begin building upon skills once learned. To minimize academic regression for your child, I talk about some things you can do to prevent what educators call the “Summer Slide”. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

Purchase on Amazon: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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