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Feeling swamped in the tidal wave of parenting challenges? Take a breath and join me, Dana Baltutis, as we navigate the often turbulent waters of raising kids with a steady hand and a clear vision. I explain why Parent Coaching is important for parents to help and support them be the best they can be for themselves and their children. Join me to learn more about what coaching is and isn't and how parent coaching can benefit you as a parent!

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How does the tapestry of our upbringing weave into the person we become? Will Vuong, a respected mental health social worker and founder of Wellspring Counseling, joins us to unravel the threads of Asian Australian identity, shaped by a childhood in Adelaide with Chinese Vietnamese migrant parents. His personal narrative of intergenerational trauma and the pursuit of a career in social work sheds light on the deep-seated influence of cultural expectations and parental survival stories. As Will elucidates the transformative power of addressing mental health, we peel back layers of identity complexities and the resilience born from them.

https://www.wellspring.net.au

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Natalie Oliveri, Music Therapist and Founder of Creative Therapy speaks  about the power of  Music Therapy in Regulation, Connection, Communication and Relationships.  Natalie is passionate about Music Therapy and the healing and joy it brings to all!

For more information about Natalie and her team's work, please check out Creative Therapy

https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au/

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When Sonia left the insurance industry to pursue a path of purpose with children, little did she know she'd become an impassioned literacy advocate. Her heartfelt dedication shines through as she unveils the critical role of literacy in education and the profound effect it can have on individuals throughout their lives. Our enlightening conversation with Sonia, a literacy expert and founder of Support to Excel, uncovers the nuanced challenges children face with reading and writing, the early indicators of dyslexia, and the tailored strategies her organization employs to ensure every child can excel.

https://supporttoexcel.com/

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Your Child's Therapist wants to help you and your child to the best of their abilities and sometimes it's hard to meet the needs of the child and the needs of the parent in the same session at the same time.  During this episode I talk about the role a therapist plays as the Child's Therapist where they are coaching the parent around strategies they are using with the child in the here and now context for the child in the child's session, and when they are coaching the parent as the Parent Coach around concerns the parent may have around their parenting skills which are about situations outside of the therapy room. Can these two types of coaching (for the child and the parent) occur at the same time, or do they need to be addressed at different times?

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Imagine the courage it takes to navigate the stormy seas of parenting while steering the ship of your own business—especially when your child's needs are as unique as their fingerprints. That's the reality Cassie faced, and she's here to share the map she drew through it all. From the inception of The Carer's Place to its heartfelt farewell, Cassie's saga as a business-savvy mother and advocate for the neurodivergent community paints a vivid picture of resilience and empowerment.

www.tcpbusiness.com.au

www.cassieday.com

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As a mother and social worker with a profound connection to the world of neurodiversity, Sarah's story is both a testament to personal strength and a guidebook for those navigating similar paths. She unpacks her journey from paramedic to social work, spurred by her son's autism diagnosis, and how this led her to identify and embrace her own neurodivergent traits, including PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance). Guiding us through the labyrinth of parenting twins with PDA, Sarah's candid revelations about the empowerment found in diagnosis and the advocacy needed in our communities suggest that the understanding of neurodiversity is not just a personal quest but a societal mandate.

 Raising PDA Kids https://raisingpda.com Declarative Language Cheat Sheet

https://www.ourpdakids.com.au – For resources and research and service

PDA Australia and NZ http://pdaanz.com

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This is a great 'how to' episode providing parents with 6 steps to effective and happy mealtimes with neurodivergent children. Sandy Booysen talks through each step in detail and provides parents with strategies they can try at home to support their fussy eaters. 

Sandy runs feeding groups at Glenelg Allied Health Clinic
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Sense-Able Nutrition

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Part 1. Many parents struggle with supporting children around mealtimes and healthy food choices. Sandy Booysen, a very experienced Neurodivergent bietician, speaks about the importance of forming relationships, regulation, environment, gut health and understanding how many factors contribute to children's Neurodivergent food habits and choices. Sandy is experienced, inspiring, informative and practical. An episode for everyone who is struggling with mealtimes!  Part 2 next week!

Sandy runs feeding groups at Glenelg Allied Health Clinic
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Sense-Able Nutrition

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Every parent's journey is unique, but some stories resonate with the profound strength of the human spirit. Karen's unwavering resilience shines through as she opens her heart about life with her son Lachie, a spirited boy with the dual diagnosis of epilepsy and autism. From the initial shock of his first seizure to the daily nuances of managing his fascination with elevators, Karen's narrative is a testament to the love and challenges that come with raising a child who sees the world a bit differently. Lachie learnt to talk and socialize, then he caught Covid and the family's life turned upside down again. 

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