Parenting on the Spectrum

Parenting on the Spectrum

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Parenting on the Spectrum episodes

  • #54 - Motherhood First with Author Aruna M. Lepore

    Mother, Author and Illustrator of her multiple award-winning book, Peanut the Penguin, shares her views and great parenting tip.  From bonding with your child, developing empathy, exposing children to experiences that enrich their lives, and so much more!

    Biography

    Aruna M. Lepore, who grew up in the Caribbean (Trinidad), never thought that her passive dream of writing would become a reality. A daughter of entrepreneurs, her professional life revolved around their family business. It was only when she had her first of two children that she hung up the corporate hat and discovered that the joy of motherhood would be the impetus for writing her first children’s book.

    Learn more from Arena at: https://www.arunamlepore.com

    Her book, Peanut the Penguin can be found in any online bookstore, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc., and can be ordered at bookstores.

    Here is what I am doing: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0

    33 min
  • #53 - Can You Afford Not to? ... With Angel V Shannon

    Enjoy this great conversation with Angel, founder of Seva Health and the Sea Institute as we discuss self-care, connecting with your child, and engaging your support system,  Information I wish I had when my children were infants and toddlers.

    Biography

    Angel V. Shannon MS, CRNP is a personal development keynote speaker, board certified nurse practitioner and founder of Seva Health and The Seva Institute. Her inspiring presentations are drawn from over two decades of clinical practice and lifetime study of integrative health and mind-body medicine. Her engaging workshops and seminars teach people how to intentionally create a foundation of specific health practices that will help them achieve better health and continuous personal improvement in every area of their lives.  


    Angel doesn't just talk about mind-body medicine, she lives it. As a student of T’ai Chi Chuan and having received her teaching certification in hatha yoga, she is a pioneer in weaving both wisdom traditions into her clinical and private coaching practice. In 2019, she founded the Seva Institute to bring these ancient contemplative practices into the corporate environment by leading corporate workshops in mindfulness based stress reduction to help participants overcome work related stress, develop inner resilience and foster a culture of embodied leadership.


    A graduate of the University of Maryland and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Angel’s talks, teaching and clinical practice are always one part science and one part storytelling as she shares the inspiring stories of the many people she's helped successfully lose weight, reverse chronic illnesses and rescue their mental health to reach peak performance in their lives. In addition to managing her busy clinical and coaching practice, Angel is the host of Healthy House Calls With Angel, a podcast filled with tips, tools and strategies to live longer and live better with lifestyle medicine. Learn more about Angel Shannon at her website www.sevahealthgroup.com or follow her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/angelvshannon and on FB at facebook.com/sevahealthgroup

    Learn more from Angel at: http://www.sevahealthgroup.com

    Find me on social media at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0.  You will also find a link to buy my book.

    23 min
  • #52 - Have Questions About Social Security? Spencer Bishins has Answers.

    Spencer Bishins shares tips and demystifies Social Security by sharing information he has learned after more than 10 years of working with the agency.

    Biography

    Spencer Bishins has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. Working for SSA for more than 10 years, he drafted or reviewed thousands of disability decisions. After leaving SSA, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it’s so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits.

    Learn more from Spencer at: https://www.bishinspublishing.com/

    Find me at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0

    36 min
  • #51 - Jude Sandvall Talks About Life After Divorce

    Integrative Wellness & Life Transformation Coach, Integrative NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, and divorced father of 3, Jude Sandvall said that he did not do it right.  As a result, he works passionaltely so that you don't make the same mistakes that he made.

    Biography

    Has your life been turned upside down due to divorce? Does everything feel chaotic and stressful? Men experience divorce differently than women and it is my mission to help dads create a healthier and less traumatic divorce and create an amazing life for themselves and their children.

    I am Jude Sandvall, a divorced, single father of 3 children. My divorce and the subsequent years are a case study in facing and overcoming the most difficult challenges in learning to thrive after divorce including the court process, parenting skills, co-parenting, dating with kids, and more!

    As an Integrative Wellness & Life Transformation Coach and Integrative NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, I use cutting-edge approaches to coaching dads. I assist them in creating a healthier and less traumatic divorce by envisioning a crystal clear vision for their life after divorce, uncovering any hidden challenges that may be sabotaging them, and leaving them renewed, re-energized, and inspired.

    Learn more from Jude at: http://www.thedivorceddadvocate.com

    Want to parent with confidence?  Find me at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0


    31 min
  • #50 - Put Up Some Unconditional Boundaries People! Andy Lidstone Tells You How.

    Life Coach Andy Lidstone talks about what the lack of boundaries is costing us.  

    Biography

    Andy became a Life Coach after having a few negative experiences with other life coaches and deciding I wanted to help the people they refused to help.

    I'm committed to helping people who've slipped through the cracks of the systems designed to help them.

    I'm a certified Neurotransforamtional Results Coach using a combination of experiential coaching and targeted listening to offer clients a different way to understand and achieve what they really want from their lives.

    I've helped professionals who relied on word of mouth get new business when those mouths were quiet.

    I've help addicts find a desire to get sober while they were still under the influence of their addiction.

    I've helped divorced parents reconnect with their kids through better understanding their own values.

    If you've search for help from traditional systems or tried different things to get the life you want and haven't found what you're looking for, Andy can help you use the strengths you already have to help you craft your own path to the results you want.

    Connect with Andy at: https://www.facebook.com/unconditionalcoach

    I am here for you at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0

    28 min
  • #49 - A Conversation About Masculinity with Coach Dylan Roos

    Dylan is a new father who mentors young men in his program, Prince to King.  He shares great insights into the importance of positive male influences in the lives of young men.  

    (Note: Please excuse the gap in the recording!  We had a little technical glitch)

    About Dylan

    I grew up with one of Australia's most famous athletes and coaches as my father. This allowed me to develop leadership skills from an early age having being brought up around football clubs with plenty of positive male role models.  My mum is a meditation teacher with a PHD in parapyscic sciences. This allowed me to have a healthy balance of the practical and the spiritual which plays out daily in my life and my work.

    I started working with men in 2018 and have loved every minute since. 


    My "WHY" behind my work can be simplified into 3 points.
    I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and want to change the landscape for men and the mental health conversation as a whole.

    I remember being a young man, being lost and purposeless.

    The main conversation in society today being around "toxic masculinity". I want to highlight the positive sides of masculinity and its necessity to men and society.

    Get more of Dylan at: www.dylanrooscoaching.com

    Follow me at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0

    Find my book at: books2read.com/How-can-I-help-my-child-communicate

    35 min
  • #48 - Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey Should You Vaccinate Your Child?

    Dr. Smalls-Mantey shares the science and research behind vaccinating your child against viruses.  

    Biography

    Dr. Adjoa Smalls-Mantey, MD, DPhil, is a physician-scientist and writer. She conducted viral immunology research for many years and currently practices psychiatry in New York City. She is also a contributor to the ABC News Medical Unit. Her mission as a writer is to empower people by sharing information about health, wellness, and mental illness. Dr. Smalls-Mantey loves art and enjoys traveling. 


    Her new co-authored book is Anjali the Brave: All about Vaccines. Anjali is a brave girl, but like many kids, she's nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Readers join Anjali on an inspirational journey as she learns about how vaccines work to keep us safe and healthy, and about the amazing scientists who created them.

    Dr. Smalls-Mantey has written a children's book on the topic of vaccination.  Find it at: www.anjalithebrave.com

    I am at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0                               

    Use this link to find my book which gives you easy-to-implement strategies to help your child communicate: books2read.com/How-can-I-help-my-child-communicate 

    21 min
  • #47 - Carew Papritz, Film Maker and Author on How to Encourage Your Child to Read

    This episode was so much fun!  Carew shares many tips on getting your child to read and the importance of writing!  

    Biography

    Carew Papritz, also known as The Cowboy Philosopher, is the author of the multi-award-winning book The Legacy Letters. Though fictional, The Legacy Letters has won acclaim as a life lessons book for all generations, gaining the distinction of being the only book in publishing history to win awards in both fiction and non-fiction categories. A Renaissance Man in an age that lauds the specialist, The Huffington Post says Papritz "intrigues and enlightens, charms and catalyzes change for every reader."   


    As part of his many innovative and adventurous first-ever book signings, Carew truly lives his book’s central message to “live life to the fullest” while signing books on top of volcanoes and horses. These events and other YouTube videos, such as the “I Love to Read” series and his annual literacy-driven charity event, “The Great Book Balloon Launch,” inspire kids and adults to rediscover the joy of reading! Proceeds of the summer’s sales of The Legacy Letters went to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.  Proceeds from his recent “First-Ever Book Signing while Stomping Grapes” went to the Seattle Children’s Hospital.  Other charities include Reading is Fundamental and the Military Mama’s Network.

    Learn more from Carew at: https://thelegacyletters.com/buy-the-books/

    FInd me at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0

    My book, How Can I Help My Child Communicate? is now available as an ebook on: Barnes & Noble, Apple, Scribd, Tolino, Vivlio and Kobo.  Soon to be on Amazon and Hoopla.  

    If you find this episode helpful, please like, share and download!              Parent with Confidence!

    30 min
  • #46 - Helen Thompson Shares the Importance of Baby Massage

    Have a baby?  Listen up!  Helen shares valuable tips to help reduce crying (yours and your baby's) with massage.

    About Helen

    Helen Thompson. She's a certified nursery nurse with a professional background as a childcare educator for many years and more recently as an infant massage and tummy time instructor.  She helps parents who are beginning their journeys into parenthood often for the first time.  Her aim is to share fun and interactive ways that can improve their bond whilst experiencing less, crying, less stress, and have a happier, more contented little one.

    Learn more from Helen:

    Website: www.mybabymassage.net

    First Time Mum's Chat podcast: www.mybabymassage.net/podcast
    Facebook: www.mybabymassage.net/facebook

    See what I am doing at:flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0

    If this episode has been valuable to you, please like, share and download.  Thank you!   Blessings! Theresa

    28 min
  • #45 - Tame, Soothe, Dwell with Author and Coach Sarah Vallely

    Mindfulness starts with you.  Be the model for your children on how to become calm.

    Oh and I pronounced her last name wrong.  I apologize, Sarah!

    Biography

    Sarah Vallely, lead instructor/coach and founder of TSD Mindfulness meditation center has been teaching mindfulness and meditation for 20 years in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Asheville, NC & online. Students from across the globe travel to attend her workshops and retreats and participate online. Sarah Vallely has written four books, including "Sensational Meditation for Children", and "Tame Soothe Dwell". She trains and certifies others to coach and teach mindfulness as well as works with her own clients. Sarah's clients see noticeable changes when they heal through crisis, grief, stress, and past trauma with mindfulness.

    Learn more from Sarah at:  https://www.sarahvallely.com/

    See how else I can help you at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0

    If you have found value in this episode, please like, download and share.  Thank you!

    30 min

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