Thriving in the Midst of Chaos: Parenting With Special Needs Kids
Welcome to Thriving in the Midst of Chaos! This show is about surviving parenthood while having a child with special needs, while attempting to keep your self and your sanity intact. We share our experiences and discuss how we survived, what worked for us, and what didn’t work for us. This is a nonjudgmental space, to realize that we all actually WILL live through this and to make thriving in parenthood an actual possibility. We will also be sharing fails, nails, and comical tales, as well as one self-care strategy each week that helped keep us sane.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder With Guest Natalie Vecchione
Episode 66: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder With Guest Natalie Vecchione
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Guest Natalie Vecchione has an adopted son …
Mindful Mama Mindful Child With Guest Josephine Atluri
Episode 65: Mindful Mama Mindful Child With Guest Josephine Atluri
In this episode, we discuss surviving quarantine with kids, while keeping your mind and relationships intact. Guest Josephine Atluri…
Raising a Child With Down’s Syndrome Into Adulthood With Guest Yvonne Pierre
Episode 64: Raising a Child With Down’s Syndrome Into Adulthood With Guest Yvonne Pierre
In this episode, we discuss raising a child with Down’s Syndrome into adulthood. Guest Yvonne Pierre’s younges…
Overcoming Special Needs Stigma with Guest Leah Moore
Episode 63: Overcoming Special Needs Stigma with Guest Leah Moore
In this episode, we discuss self-care, coping, stigma, advocacy, and helpful teaching techniques that parents can use at home. Guest …
Coping With Loss While Raising a Special Needs Child With Guest LaTanya Sothern
Episode 62: Coping With Loss While Raising a Special Needs Child With Guest LaTanya Sothern
In this episode, we discuss navigating loss, while also raising a child with special needs. LaTanya Sother…
Transition To Adulthood Part 2: Employment, Socialization, Self-Regulation, and Daily Living Skills With Guest Dr. Matt Segall
Episode 61: Transition To Adulthood Part 2: Employment, Socialization, Self-Regulation, and Daily Living Skills With Guest Dr. Matt Segall
In this episode, returning guest Dr. Mall Segall discusses t…
Injustices Of Special Education For Dyslexia In The Time Of COVID With Guest Micki Boas
Episode 60: Injustices Of Special Education For Dyslexia In The Time Of COVID With Guest Micki Boas
In this episode, we discuss dyslexia in the school system and distance learning for children with l…
Sky Full Of Stars: Battling Murphy's Law in the Special Needs World With Guest Meg Apperson
Episode 59: Sky Full Of Stars: Battling Murphy's Law in the Special Needs World With Guest Meg Apperson
In this episode, we discuss coping with life when everything that could go wrong, does go wrong…
Standing Strong For Your Child With Guest Jessica Barisano
Episode 58: Standing Strong For Your Child With Guest Jessica Barisano
In this episode, we discuss bumpy journeys to diagnosis and treatment, advocating for your children, and making lemonade out of …
Opposite Ends of The Spectrum With Guest Michele Doss
Episode 57 : Opposite Ends of The Spectrum With Guest Michele Doss
In this episode, we discuss opposite ends of the special needs spectrum: from nonverbal to giftedness. Guest Michele Doss's oldest…
The Invisible Disability With Guest Bonnie Wiscombe
Episode 56: The Invisible Disability With Guest Bonnie Wiscombe
In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges that come with kids who don’t “look” like they have special needs but still need extr…
Diagnosis and Treatment Across The World With Guests Jao and Jyothi Tekwani
Episode 55: Diagnosis and Treatment Across The World With Guests Jao and Jyothi Tekwani
In this episode, we discuss we discuss growing up with disabilities in different countries and continents, and …
Searching For Diagnosis and Treatment With Guest Keikilani Jackson
Episode 54: Searching For Diagnosis and Treatment With Guest Keikilani Jackson
In this episode, we discuss having difficulty getting proper diagnosis and treatment. Guest Keikilani Jackson noticed di…
Understanding Special Education Law With Guest Jennifer Price
Episode 53: Understanding Special Education Law With Guest Jennifer Price
In this episode, we discuss special education law. A special needs attorney is someone who represents the child/family and ca…
Implementing The IEP With Guest Anna Distefano
Episode 52: Implementing The IEP With Guest Anna Distefano
In this episode, we discuss the nitty gritty of implementing your child's IEP. Guest Anna Distefano noted that a child can be "flagged" for …
Coping With NICU Stays While Abroad With Guest April Wilhelm
Episode 51: Coping With NICU Stays While Abroad With Guest April Wilhelm
In this episode, we discuss managing NICU stays while attempting to return home abroad and also managing your newborn's specia…
Finding Special Needs Resources With Guest Contessa Louise Cooper
Episode 50: Finding Special Needs Resources With Guest Contessa Louise Cooper
In this episode, we discuss having adult children with autism and developing resources for others. Guest Contessa Louise …
Beating Burnout in 2020
Episode 49: Beating Burnout in 2020
In this episode, we discuss beating burnout in this crazy year of 2020. Burnout can happen in many ways but is super common due to crazy work schedules or raising …
Supermom Is Getting Burnt Out With Guest Torie Henderson
Episode 48 : Supermom Is Getting Burnt Out With Guest Torie Henderson
In this episode, we discuss burnout in special needs parents and how to combat burnout. Guest Torie Henderson defines supermoms a…
Emotion Regulation in Children With ADHD and Autism With Guest Dr. Claire Thomas-Duckwitz
Episode 47: Emotion Regulation in Children With ADHD and Autism With Guest Dr. Claire Thomas-Duckwitz
In this episode, we discuss emotion regulation in children with ADHD and autism. Guest Dr. Claire…