It can be frustrating when you aren’t sure how to best support your child; especially when it comes to schoolwork. If you have a child who gets some type of specialized services and therapies, that makes it even more complicated. The good news is that strong communication with the professionals helping your child can make…
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EP 019: How to support your dyslexic child (with Nicole Holcomb)
In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Nicole Holcomb from Dyslexia Mom Life. Nicole is a lawyer, and educator (she’s worked as a teacher, school counselor, and school administrator); but most importantly, she’s a mom of a dyslexic daughter and the host of the Dyslexia Mom Life podcast where she provides information and support for…
EP 018: What popular TV gets wrong about autistic people
In this episode, I share my thoughts on two popular shows: “Love on the Spectrum” and “Atypical”. *Please note: This episode is marked “explicit” because I discuss certain topics that may not be suitable for young children. Being someone who’s spent a lot of time working with autistic people (as well as someone who doesn’t identify as neurotypical),…
EP 016: How much “school” practice do kids need in the summer?
In the spring, I often get a lot of questions about what parents should be doing with their kids over the summer to keep them from regressing. That’s why in episode 016 of the Are they 18 yet?™ podcast, I shared my tips and recommendations for summer “school” work, so the back-to-school routine doesn’t throw…
EP 015: Building communication skills in nonverbal children and late talkers (with Rebecca Robbins)
In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Robbins, a pediatric speech-language pathologist who specializes in working with young children with autism, apraxia, and other conditions that impact communication. You’ll find this conversation extremely helpful if you’re a parent of a toddler and you want to know how to interact with them in a way…
EP 014: Am I neurotypical? I’m not sure.
When I was growing up, the idea of being diagnosed with a mental health condition or a disability had a certain negative stigma associated with it. So did the idea of going to therapy or receiving any type of specialized intervention (both which I’ve received, as a child and an adult). Unfortunately, many people still…
EP 013: Talking to your partner and your kids about money
In episode 013 of the Are They 18 Yet?™ Podcast, I sit down with my husband Joe as we share how we handled conversations on some difficult topics when we first got together. Joe was a single dad when we met (Olivia was 3), and having a child in the picture had a huge impact the…
EP 012: Body image and media: What stories are we telling our kids? (with Dr. Kate Browne)
In this episode, I sit down with writer and speaker Dr. Kate Browne to talk about the narratives being told in the media, the impact it has on our beliefs, and the way it’s effecting our kids’ health and well-being. In this interview, Dr. Browne shares both her personal experiences that led to her becoming…
EP 11.5 Burnout, boundaries, and systems
In this special pop-up episode, I take a break from the regular content to talk about burnout and boundaries; and specifically how I use systems to help me set healthy boundaries and reduce burnout. Back when I started working as an SLP in 2004, I found there was one area of my life (work-related) that…
EP 011: Your mental health: Why it’s impacting your kids (with Katherine Endy)
In episode 011 of the Are They 18 Yet? Podcast, I sit down with Katherine Endy from The Family Life Coach. Katherine is a social worker, mom of 3, and doctoral candidate at the University of Maryland. If you’re a parent, you’ve likely spent a lot of time thinking about your kids’ behavior and mental…