Join Gracie and Mel as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Listen as they have a disagreement about rules and social media, and not knowing how to balance safety and freedom. Being an adult with childlike qualities makes it challenging to do future planning and giving more freedom. Gracie gave full permission to share this raw and real conversation.

Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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Gracie and Mel share what they've been up to and talk about exciting activities that are offered through the CLH program and camp!

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Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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Join Melanie and Grace as they share a recap from the past season and talk about plans for the new year. They discuss feelings and experiences regarding some challenging and scary times with family members who were in a bad car accident, diagnosis and death. They remain lighthearted and hopeful for the future and hope that sharing their story will help others. You are not in this alone. Together we rise. 

Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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Welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel. Today's episode is all about handling change, starting something new and CLH (formerly Community Living Huronia).

Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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We're back! Welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel, where today, Gracie shares an update on what's happened and what's upcoming! Gracie has a lot to look forward to with graduating College, going to Florida, attending CLH groups, cooking classes with her boyfriend and hanging with friends! Sensory issues, connecting thoughts, and Gracie's humour are a part of this episode too! 

Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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Hello and welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel. Today's episode is part one of Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) - Adult Supports information. Melanie shares the adult services that will be available to your youth/adult to help them live as successfully and independently as possible. Many parents and caregivers fear the future. Questions like "how will we pay for accommodations and support?"; "who will care for my child when I can't?"; "what if I need a break but can't afford to pay someone to help?"; "who will make sure their bills are paid, house is clean, and healthy meals are available?" These questions and more are answered and will continue to be with upcoming episodes. See the link below for more information on the funded services available in Ontario.

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)
https://www.dsontario.ca/funded-services
If your child is 16 or over, register now!
How to access services:
https://www.dsontario.ca/how-to-access-services

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Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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Welcome to Well Balanced Life with Grace and Mel! Join Gracie and Melanie as they share their thoughts on adulthood. Gracie talks about her worries about moving out but she also can't wait for the freedom of living on her own. Gain a perspective from both Gracie's view and her mom when you listen today!

Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)
If your child is 16 or over, register now!
How to access services:
https://www.dsontario.ca/how-to-access-services

Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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Join Melanie as she shares an honest confession about raising a child with exceptionalities. Caregiver burnout happens to all of us and it's important to know you aren't alone.  Please seek help if you need it.

Resources:
Self-Care Booklet and Information on Caregivers:
https://www.caregiversnetworkek.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/255/2018/09/selfcarebooklet.pdf

Family Caregivers - Taking Care of Yourself:
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/taking-care-you-self-care-family-caregivers/

The Ontario Caregiver Organization:
https://ontariocaregiver.ca/helpline/#who-can-use-helpline

Online Webinars for Self-Care, Emotional Regulation, Healthy Relationships:
https://cfssc.ca/mindself/

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Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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On today's episode, Gracie gives an update on her Christmas holiday in Florida, hitting a black bear in West Virginia on the way, starting a new (and her last) semester at College, and the anxiety this has all brought. 
Thank you for being on this journey with us! 

Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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Today's episode is all about the busyness of the holidays! Anxiety of transitioning from school to home for the holidays, large crowds, lights, smells and more! Join Grace and Mel as they share their lived experiences together.

Walt Disney Disability Access Service (DAS)
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/guest-services/disability-access-service/register/

Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Cover art photo by Sharon Light Photography

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