Tulips in Tuscany

On this episode we had the chance to chat with Sabrah, Paige's Mom who is a teacher for exceptional students in high school students. She teaches direct instruction to ESE students and a support facilitator with ESE students fully included in the general education classes.  Sabrah is such an inspiration coming to the U.S. all the way from Trinidad with a heart to teach students with disabilities and advocates for them daily in her field.  On this episode we talk about what the transition process looks like from high school to "the real world," IEPs, goal setting, and resources for High school students and beyond. 

Resources: The Division of Developmental Disabilities   APD 

AD: Hy Fiber for Kids also available on Amazon  

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This Is Part 2 of our 2 part Episode featuring Life coach Katie Kovaleski.  If you missed last Weeks episode be sure to give part 1 a listen! On this episode we dive into the meaning of trauma, what trauma looks life, and how to best deal with it.  Katie provides some insights on her PSYCH-K strategies for helping individuals process their trauma.  Katie’s Classes: https://katiekovaleski.com/ceowisdom/ “Amplify” - Bi-Monthly group support classes on a sliding scale featuring self-care tools, group discussion/sharing & trauma release/subconscious integration - live on Zoom. Upcoming dates: 4/28 6:30-8 p.m. EST 5/11 6:30-8 p.m. EST Katie & her partner, Elli also offer 6-week programs, customizable workshops (for 10 or more) and two-on-one private coaching. All offerings are available virtually through Zoom and Katie also offers private coaching in person in the Orlando area. Contact info: [email protected] Instagram: Coach_KatieK Website: https://katiekovaleski.com/ceowisdom/ https://familysleepinstitute.com 

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We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Katie Kovaleski.  Katie is a certified growth mindset life coach and PSYCH-K facilitator. She has her masters degrees in both mental health and marriage and family counseling. On this episode we chatted about the importance of self care, and what exactly that looks like! We talked about dealing with mom guilt, making time for your self, and the benefits self care has on not just yourself but everyone around you! 

Sponsor: Hy Fiber For Kids Available on Amazon

Guest Host:

https://katiekovaleski.com/ceowisdom/

“Amplify” - Bi-Monthly group support classes on a sliding scale featuring self-care tools, group discussion/sharing & trauma release/subconscious integration - live on Zoom.

Upcoming dates:

4/28 6:30-8 p.m. EST

5/11 6:30-8 p.m. EST

Katie & her partner, Elli also offer 6-week programs, customizable workshops (for 10 or more) and two-on-one private coaching. All offerings are available virtually through Zoom and Katie also offers private coaching in person in the Orlando area.

Contact info:

[email protected]

Instagram: Coach_KatieK

Website: https://katiekovaleski.com/ceowisdom/

Yoga:

Downdog.app - amazing yoga classes for all levels

Tyler Elliot classes on YouTube

Meditation:

Insight timer app for meditatons

Breath-work:

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/breathwork-techniques-for-beginners

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This episode was so fun! we had the chance to sit down and let our husbands Jordan, Gabe, and Josh lead the episode by answering our questions.  We chat about what it was like for them receiving a diagnosis for their child, how they've coped with it, what their favorite things about their child are, and what their hopes and dreams are for the future moving forward! 

Sponsor: Simple Spectrum

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On this exciting episode we had the chance to sit down with Ironman Chris Nikic and his dad, Nic Nikic to chat about what it took to become an ironman.  We also dive into what it's been like for Chris after completing the ironman, and get Dad Nic's take on everything.  This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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On this Episode the Tulips gals, Steffi and Paige chat with Dr. Rebekah Dyer from EDUCATION WAY.  Dr. Dyer is an Inclusion expert and advocate for those who are differently abled.  Together, the ladies chat about the importance of inclusion, how to include your child in schools and communities, and provide some great resources for helping make this possible. 

Podcast Links: TASH | Respectability | Inclusion Matters | Uncomfortable Revolution | Education Way Facebook | Education Way Instagram |https://www.joniandfriends.org/ | https://www.joniandfriends.org/arizona/ | https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/retreats-and-getaways/

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On This weeks episode- Steffi, Paige, and Sara, share what diagnosis day was like for each of them, how they broke the news to family, what steps they took after the diagnosis, and what kind of interventions and therapies their child started.  Podcast Links: Regional Center | Fragile X clinic | GIGI's Playhouse Additional LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. 

On this special episode, former Tulips hosts Taylor Wheeler from @thehouseofwheeler and Mercedes Lara from @hoorayforthelaras join us to share a bit about their diagnosis stories, and advice for families just receiving a new diagnosis.  Mercedes Shares her beautiful adoption story for their daughter Sunflower who happens to have Down syndrome.  She also shares her advice for families considering adoption. Taylor Wheeler shares how they found out about Treg's Down syndrome Diagnosis prenatally and shares advice like how to share the news to family members!  Hosts Steffi, Paige, and Sara also share their advice for families and lessons they've learned along the way when receiving their child's diagnosis. LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | Follow us on Clubhouse for after the podcast chats.

Hi Friends. We are excited to jump into our official season 2 of Tulips in Tuscany but this time we are an official podcast! On our first Episode "Meet the Hosts" we are introducing ourselves, Steffi from @somethingalittleextra, Paige from @choosingextra, and Sara from @theknudsonfive.  Steffi shares her inspiration behind the name Tulips in Tuscany and reads the poem "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley. Steffi shares a bit about her family, their move from Cali to AZ, and Joshua's diagnosis story.  Sara shares about her son Lane's journey through autism and Fragile X, as well as their daughter Hope's new diagnosis of Fragile X. And, Last but not least, Paige share's about her family of four, and what it's like raising her son Tristan who has Down syndrome, and their journey of receiving a duel diagnosis of autism.  LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany Website- tulipsintuscany.com Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon Tulips Merchandise- Shop