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The KIND Families PodcastWhen KIND-ness Overcomes Challenges with Ann KagariseAs the parent of an autistic child, one of the most affirming experiences you can have is meeting an autistic adult who has overcome many of the challenges your child currently faces, and is thriving personally, professionally and spiritually. Today’s guest is all that and more and is a KIND mama herself to three autistic children.
Ann Kagarise is a prolific author, podcaster, speaker, journalist, and photographer, just to name a few of her professional endeavors. She is the co-host of "Real Talk with Tina and Ann," where they explore mental health topics and overcoming challenges. Af...2025-03-1833 min
Real Talk with Tina and AnnNavigating Invisible Differences: Empowering Parents and Children on Unique Journeys with Kari Baker part 2Kari Baker joins us for a heartfelt conversation that reveals the hidden layers of parenting children with invisible neurological differences. From wrestling with the emotional intricacies of isolation and uncertainties to navigating the special education system, we promise you'll walk away with practical tools and a refreshed perspective. Kari's insights are not just theoretical; they're born from experience, making her guidance on IEP meetings and parental rights invaluable. Together, we explore how nurturing passions can illuminate new paths for children, forging fulfilling life journeys.Parenting is a journey with both challenges and joys, especially when guiding children...2025-01-2234 min
Real Talk with Tina and AnnFinding Kind with Kari Baker: Parenting Children with Invisible Neurological DifferencesJoin us for an inspiring and heartfelt exploration into the world of parenting children with neurological differences. Our guest, Kari Baker, shares her courageous journey from a thriving career in financial services to her new path as an advocate for invisible neurological differences. Through candid anecdotes, Kari reveals how her son Brady’s diagnosis of autism and ADHD reshaped her family’s life and led her to establish Kind Families, a community aiming to support parents navigating similar challenges. Together with Ann, who’s raising three adopted children with various neurological differences, we uncover the significance of embracing life's unpred...2025-01-1557 min