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Complex Kid, Simple Solutions is the go-to podcast for parents raising neurodivergent and medically complex kids. Hosted by Michelle Choairy, a seasoned advocate and mom of a complex child, this podcast delivers clear, actionable strategies to help you navigate the chaos with confidence. Each episode breaks down overwhelming challenges into simple, practical solutions—whether it’s advocating for your child, navigating the school system, or finding the right support team. You’ll hear expert i ...
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The Rare Life

Madeline Cheney

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This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface fo ...
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Hydro Heroes Unite is a podcast for parents and caregivers of children with hydrocephalus. Hosted by Taisha Cameron, Season One shares stories from families navigating pediatric hydrocephalus and insights from medical professionals. New episodes every other Wednesday. Created in partnership with the Hydrocephalus Association.
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We call ourselves the 4am Mom Club because more nights than not, our kids are awake at 4am. We both have very medical, complicated, rare, beautiful children. This is a podcast for medical and disability mamas (and the people who love them) who are facing a life they never expected. We share hope-filled stories of families, all shapes, colors, sizes and abilities, all in different phases of their medically complex or disabled caregiving journey. When Autumn Comes Podcast is a program of the A ...
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Kids are not just ‘little adults’ who need smaller sized medical options. True pediatric medical excellence is tailor made. Twice a month, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital experts offer insight into the fascinating world of a top children’s hospital, the complex cases that reinforce their purpose and innovations on the health care horizon. If you’re interested in medical mysteries, sound medical advice and new practices changing lives for our future generation, this is the podcast for you.
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MOMgienists podcast

Beyond the Prophy LLC

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FRIENDSHIP. HEALTHCARE. MOTHERHOOD. Meet Christie, Jasmin, and Karen. Dental Hygienists + Friends + Moms = MOMgienists. Healthcare moms who understand the struggles, the joys, and the self-doubts of raising kids, staying sane, and working. Listen to our regular conversations about everything except the kitchen sink.
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As a new parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, I was lost. There was no guide. There was no rulebook. This was not what I had imagined. As I navigated my way through this new reality, I realized something that should have been simple, but was not. A truth that had always been there, but that I had lost sight of for a time - I am not alone. And neither are you. These are the stories of my family, and of families like ours. These are the stories of how we have persevered, cried, bond ...
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Are you ready to take charge of your health and explore what’s possible beyond the limits of traditional healthcare? Do you ever wonder if there’s a better way to feel great, live longer, and connect with a doctor who actually “gets it”? Dr. Rock’s Family Practice with Dr. Matt Kettman is the weekly podcast that delivers actionable health advice with a dose of humor, real talk, and out-of-the-box thinking. Hosted by Dr. Matt Kettman—a relatable family practitioner, rock musician, and self-pr ...
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Balanced FI Podcast

RaLea Harbrige

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The Balanced FI podcast is all about practical, real-world ways to pay off debt, save money, and balance life with financial goals. Each week your host, RaLea, dives into a family finance topic that will improve your life: the steps to financial security, debt payoff methods, easy ways to save money on everyday expenses, and more... all with a dose of intentional living, a dash of minimalism & a splash of the realities of parenting a child with disabilities.
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Join us as we navigate the complexities of child health, one chapter at a time. Each season, we dive deep into a specific area of pediatric care, featuring a new host with specialized expertise. We address your concerns, answer your questions, and provide valuable information to help you raise healthy, happy children.
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AVM Alliance Podcast

Raylene Lewis

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The AVM Alliance Podcast was created for parents who are taking care of a medically complex child including those who have been diagnosed with epilepsy or rare disease. This podcast has a slight focus on pediatric stroke, Brain AVM / Aneurysm (brain vessel disease) and traumatic brain Injury (TBI). The goal is to provide helpful information and remind other parents they are not alone on this difficult journey. Thank you for joining us.
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Overwhelmed, lost, dismissed in IEP/504 systems — seeking help, clarity, and support? You're not alone! Hosted by Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, a certified educational therapist, IEP coach, and parent advocate with over 20 years of experience helping families navigate special education. Wendy is the founder of Learning Essentials and a trusted voice in decoding IEPs, literacy challenges, and executive function needs. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, Wendy brings compassionate ...
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The Mental Load

Katlynn Pyatt and Angie Cantrell

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Two millennial moms explore the mental load. Here’s the deal, we’re the first generation of women who saw both of our parents work outside the home. And, because kids are oblivious to how much work it takes to actually raise them, we naturally assumed that our parents split everything else it took to run our households. Then we grew up, got married and were like what the f***? You know this conversation. You probably have it with your mom friends all the time. It’s your never ending to-do li ...
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Join Dr. Rock and special guest Crystal Schrader, nurse practitioner and co-founder of Evolve, as they dive into the world of medical aesthetics and wellness. Crystal shares her inspiring journey from hospital medicine to building a thriving med spa, revealing how her background in family practice and nephrology shaped her approach to patient care …
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Today, Amanda joins us on the comfy couches of the pink beach house. Amanda Griffith-Atkins is a licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, author, and guest lecturer. She is famous in the medical motherhood community for giving a voice to the lived experience that is caregiving. Guys, Suz fangirl’d hard on this one. Amanda came to the Aprici…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Dr. Emily Levy, founder and director of EBL Coaching, to explore how customized, multi-sensory instruction can transform outcomes for students with dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences. Emily shares: Why no one-size-fits-all works. With 22+ research-based meth…
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Jovie meets a new friend at the Hideaway… Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Katrina: @kattymac Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on our upco…
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Sometimes the path to parenthood looks nothing like we planned. For Kristen, years of infertility led to adoption... and ten days after bringing her daughter home from the NICU, a cystic fibrosis diagnosis turned her world upside down again. In this episode, she shares what it’s been like to navigate open adoption alongside the realities of raising…
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The time has come, friends. Susan has written a book. Here on the podcast, we aren’t much for self promotion. But today is a day for just that. Susan has worked her fingers off, and used all of the words in her head to share her story, her lessons, her truths. Today, Suz and Katrina sit down to discuss the book. They discuss the evolution of the st…
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In this episode of Once Upon a Gene, Effie sits down with Dr. Maya Gosztylafrom Brainstorm Therapeutics to explore one of the most exciting frontiers in rare disease research - organoids. These “mini brains in a dish” are clusters of real human brain cells grown from a child’s stem cells. They’re giving researchers and families new ways to study di…
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In this heartfelt and often funny episode of Hydro Heroes Unite, I sit down with Melissa, a fellow NICU mom and twin mom, whose daughter Abagail lives with hydrocephalus, hemiplegia, cortical visual impairment, and epilepsy. Melissa shares her heart and her humor as she reflects on their family’s journey — from the early NICU days to navigating the…
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Ready to supercharge your wellness routine? In this episode, Dr. Rock dives into the world of cutting-edge healing technologies. Think red light therapy, PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy, and infrared wellness. Whether you’re a health enthusiast or just curious about the latest trends, you’ll get the inside scoop on how these powerful to…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with parenting coach Jeanine Mouchawar to unpack why the strategies that worked for little kids fall apart in the teen years—especially for neurodivergent teens—and how small shifts in tone, timing, and language rebuild connection without power struggles. Jeanine shares: The teen transition = a parent transi…
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In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, host Wendy Taylor is joined by Dr. Rebecca Fritsch, Psy.D., licensed clinical and school psychologist, to explore how parents can document their child’s strengths and challenges at home—and translate those insights into measurable IEP goals. Parents will learn how to connect observations to “educational…
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The Oxford dictionary defines respite as “a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant”. Respite care provides relief to caregivers of medically complex children. This sounds simple and easy, but let’s think through all of that. What does it mean to have a stranger in your home several days a week, caring for your vulnera…
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Summer was great, but autumn is here and the girls are back together…from a distance. Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Katrina: @kattymac Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Make sure you hit…
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From the moment Ashley learned she was carrying twins, her life took a turn she would never have imagined. A diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome set off a chain of events: heart-wrenching decisions for her twin daughters, another complicated pregnancy ending in an emergency C-section at 24 weeks, and more than a year in the NICU with her…
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Join Dr. Rock and special guest Nick Anderson, a firefighter and paramedic, for an eye-opening conversation packed with life-saving tips and real-world emergency advice. In this episode, Nick shares his frontline experience, offering essential guidance on emergency preparedness, CPR, fire safety, and how to handle medical crises at home or on the r…
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New updates here at When Autumn Comes. We are so excited!! Links and resources: Follow Suz: @suzgeoghegan Follow Katrina: @kattymac Join the conversation: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesSociety Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhenAutumnComesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @WhenAutumnComesPodcast Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t mis…
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Beyond the medical procedures, growing up with a complex heart condition brings a distinct set of mental health considerations. This episode explores the emotional struggles that often accompany congenital heart disease (CHD), including the isolation many experience and the profound question of "why me?" We discuss the important role of specialized…
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Feeling overwhelmed by constant IEP meetings, doctor visits, and behavior struggles? Join Wendy Taylor as she interviews developmental-behavioral pediatrician Dr. Amir Miodovnik—an expert who trained at Boston Children’s and Kennedy Krieger—on how medical factors like sleep, anxiety, and ADHD shape learning and behavior. Discover how to transform y…
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Making friends as a disability parent sounds like it should be easy. We’ve already got so much in common. But in reality, it’s complicated. In this episode, Alyssa and Madeline share community stories about what makes these friendships so hard to build and sustain: the comparisons that creep in, the exhaustion that leaves little room for connection…
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In this powerful episode, Michelle sits down with former child psychotherapist and author Nicole Runyon to tackle a controversial question every modern parent faces: Is technology quietly hijacking our kids’ mental health—and what can we do about it? Nicole shares: 📉 The silent epidemic no one saw coming. In 2014, Nicole began seeing a wave of chil…
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What every parent needs to know about helping kids with hydrocephalus thrive at home and school. Today’s conversation with neuropsychologist Dr. Jennifer Queally explores the impact of hydrocephalus on learning and development, how parents and schools can collaborate, and the challenges children face in self-advocacy. The conversation also dives in…
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Today at Dr. Rock’s Family Practice, Dr. Matthew Kettman welcomes longtime friend and colleague Dr. Poock for a candid conversation about the realities of modern medicine. Dr. Poock shares his journey from paramedic to family physician, reflecting on the values that have shaped his career and the importance of practicing medicine “outside the box.”…
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In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, host Wendy Taylor sits down with pediatric neuropsychologists Dr. Yael Rothman and Dr. Katia Fredriksen—co-authors of the Different Thinkers children’s book series—to explore how families can help children understand diagnoses with compassion and clarity. With a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming…
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When your child has complex medical needs, the question of more children isn’t always simple. And for some parents of disabled children, the decision to stop at one might not even feel like a decision at all. In this episode, Alyssa shares responses from hundreds of parents who live in this reality: the sadness of not giving their child a sibling, …
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In this episode, Dr. Rock dives deep into the science and real-world benefits of three powerhouse supplements: creatine, fish oil (omega-3), and magnesium. Discover how these widely researched nutrients can support muscle growth, brain function, heart health, and overall wellness—whether you’re an athlete, aging adult, or simply looking to optimize…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with clinical psychologist and co-parenting coach Dr. Karalynn Royster to unpack one of the most loaded questions parents of complex kids face: What happens when the marriage isn’t working—but your child still needs both of you? Dr. Karalynn shares: 💔 Why 80% of parents with complex kids report marriage stra…
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In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, Wendy Taylor sits down with Kristin Lombardi, MA, BCBA, founder of Zeal Behavior Analysis, and Dr. Christine Drew, BCBA-D, Assistant Professor at Auburn University, to discuss their groundbreaking book, Spectrum of Independence: How to Teach Your Neurodiverse Child Daily Life Skills. Kristin and Christi…
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What happens when your child’s rare disease doesn’t look “serious enough” to the outside world? For Ali Platt, the invisibility of her daughter’s Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) meant battles with doctors, endless appeals to Medicaid, and colleagues who refused understand as Ali spent months and years trying to prove that her daughter’s suffering is…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Andréane Gaulin, a rare dual-licensed SLP + BCBA, to unpack the gut-wrenching moment many parents of neurodivergent kids face: when their toddler still isn’t talking—and no one seems to have real answers. Andréane shares: 🧠 Why “wait and see” is often the wrong advice. Pediatricians mean well, but if yo…
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This episode of Once Upon a Gene is a little like a cafeteria tray - pick what feeds you and leave what doesn't. Chatting with the zesty, vivacious, and wildly insightful Emma Nadler - psychotherapist, author of The Unlikely Village of Eden, rare mom, and truth teller. Emma has a way of cracking you open with honesty and tenderness, then making you…
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Join Dr. Rock as he dives deep into the science behind vitamin D and probiotics, two of the most talked-about supplements. Discover the crucial roles vitamin D plays in bone strength, mood regulation, and immune defense, and learn why deficiency is so common and what you can do about it. In this episode, Dr. Rock breaks down the differences between…
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What is hydrocephalus? How is it most commonly treated? And what should families know about living with this complex neurological condition? In this episode we’ll hear from Dr. Ramin Eskandari, a leading neurosurgeon, about the realities of hydrocephalus care. We discuss: What hydrocephalus is and how it affects patients The most common treatment o…
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For the sister of a complex care patient, growing up with a brother born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and undergoing a heart transplant profoundly shaped her life. In this episode, she shares the raw, emotional, and often unexpected journey of her family's experiences with chronic illness and frequent hospital visits, revealing how these ch…
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In this episode, Dr. Jared Hogan, a dedicated pediatric pulmonologist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, shares insights about his journey into pediatric medicine and the unique challenges and joys of working with young patients. Tune in to discover how his passion for helping children with respiratory issues shapes his practice. Learn more about J…
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Season 12 is here and, once again, the theme is all about relationships: the relationships we have with our children, our partners, our children’s medical teams, and even each other. We’ll be sharing episodes featuring incredibly tender stories, exploring the difficulty around making friends with other disability parents, and discussing the many wa…
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In this conversation, Wendy Chung discusses the evolution of understanding genetic conditions, particularly in relation to autism, and the role of Simons Searchlight in patient advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of community support, global inclusion, and the hope for future therapies. The conversation highlights the significance of family con…
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In this episode of Better Outside the Box Healthcare, Dr. Rock (Dr. Matthew Kettman, MD) tackles the “silent killer”. High blood pressure. You’ll learn what hypertension really is, why it’s so dangerous even when you feel fine, and how it can lead to serious health issues like heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and more. The conversation cover…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Samantha Foote—music therapist, mom of three autistic children, and host of the Every Brain Is Different Summit—to explore how sound, structure, and self-compassion can transform the neurodivergent parenting journey. Samantha shares: 🎹 How a piano prodigy became a therapy trailblazer. When Samantha real…
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In this episode, Dr. Rock welcomes Dr. Melissa Garrett, a general surgeon, to discuss the realities of surgery, patient education, and common conditions such as gallbladders, hernias, and colon health. Dr. Garrett shares her personal journey in medicine, offers practical advice for patients, and explains when surgical care is necessary. The convers…
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Crystal’s story is one of resilience, faith, and hope. After her daughter Natalie was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, additional challenges followed: cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. In this episode, Crystal opens up about walking through the valley of the shadow of death, leaning on her faith, and finding strength as a parent in the most diffic…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with speaker, podcaster, and creator of the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, Ryann Watkin, to unpack the tug-of-war between strength and softness that every mom of complex kids knows too well. Together, they explore how to step out of “CEO of the household” mode and reconnect with the feminine energy that fuels …
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Does your child with a heart condition dream of playing sports? In part two of our discussion on sports clearance, we help parents understand how doctors make sure playing is safe for each child. Our experts highlight valuable resources that offer support, like the TJ Carrie Foundation and Project Adam. We also explain why AEDs and CPR training are…
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In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Los Angeles speech-language pathologist and author Jeaneen Tang to unpack why some kids stay stuck at “grunts and grabs”—and the everyday tweaks that turn requests into real words. Jeaneen shares how to build language without fancy tools: honor a child’s “no,” engineer practice into snacks and play, and…
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Therapists come and go, but that doesn’t make it easy. When a beloved therapist leaves, it can feel like losing a member of the family. And when it’s a bad fit, it can be arelief, but it’s still exhausting to start over. In this mini episode, Alyssa reads your experiences ofloving and losing great therapists, finding the courage to end relationship…
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Join Dr. Rock as he welcomes Chief Danny Banks for an honest conversation about mental health, resilience, and leadership in law enforcement. Chief Banks shares his journey from the football field to the front lines of policing, opening up about the challenges of PTSD, the importance of finding healthy outlets, and how faith and family have shaped …
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In this solo episode of The Special Ed Strategist, Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, unpacks a question many parents whisper with concern: How will the general education teacher know—and follow—my child’s IEP? Discover what the law requires, what often happens in practice, and proactive ways you can bridge the gap between the IEP document and daily classr…
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Talking about disability with kids can feel like walking a tightrope. What do you say? How much do you explain? And when do you just… not? In this episode, Alyssa and I share how we each approach these conversations with our own kids, from siblings and cousins to the curious child at the park. We talk about usingneutral language, why we skip the su…
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