We've talked a lot about the pressures of being a caregiver and how hard it can be for a family to find opportunities to get out into the community. Sometimes inclusion can hard when a person struggles with safety or the caregivers need a chance to recharge their own batteries. In this episode, we met with Rachel Flanagan from Flanaville and the Table For Five No Reservations Podcast to discuss unique inclusion opportunities through respite care and friendship. 

"It's so different to be the person that's entertaining someone versus the person that's everything to someone" - Rachel Flanagan. 

In this episode, we talk about how the roles of caregiving have changed our lives on both ends from caring for our children to visiting parents in the hospital. We talk about our careers, childcare, and trying to find ways to have a life outside of special needs parenting. Join us for this special episode! 

*This episode was interrupted by our children at least 3 times*

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In this episode, hosts Laura Wingler and Kirby Morgan reflect on the last year of making Inclusion a part of their children's lives by sharing their stories on this podcast. They continue brainstorming ideas for Season 2 topics as they gear up for another great year! 

In this episode, Laura and Kirby meet with their good friend Sheryl St Aubin from the blog Three Little Birds: Raising Kids on the Autism Spectrum to continue their discussion about ableism. Listen in as we talk about battling ableism and growing our minds to be more inclusive! Here we go, Episode 14! 

In this episode, Lisa Candera, the "Autism Mom Coach" is interviewed and shares enlightening advice about parenting and life. While many of us spend time trying to manage our children or the children that we work with, we should start with how we manage ourselves! Take a listen if you want to reflect on ways you can gain control of your own situation. Also, check out Lisa's brand new podcast, "The Autism Mom Coach Podcast."

In this episode, Laura and Kirby talk to Lindsay, the founder of the Pampered Parent subscription box for special needs moms and discuss self-care for caregivers. This subscription also includes a caregiver support group to add an extra element of support. As a thank you for listening to this episode, you can use the promo code "Yesday" to receive 15 percent off of your first box!

The topic for this episode is "ableism." Laura and Kirby will define it, explain it, and identify ways in which we can stop doing it! In order to be inclusive, we have to address this systemic issue within our society.

In this episode, we talked to Jessica from the blog "Z and me." We bonded over reaching 10-year anniversaries in our relationships and the beautiful things in life. Jessica's family just sold their house in #Georgia, paid off debts, and purchased a camper, and are heading out for a year to travel the United States! We talk about #traveling, #autism, #inclusion, #parenting, and more. Here we go, Episode 11!

In this episode, Laura and Kirby talk to Sarah Elizabeth Chapman from the blog "Sawyer's Voice, Our Imperfect Memoir" about inclusion in a #church setting in #Tennessee. They discuss the processes for finding the right church, volunteering, and building a community in #faith. Join us for episode 9!