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For Our Special KidsA Message from Jen's Deceased Dad on His One Year AnniversaryIt's been a while since we last chatted and today I'm coming at you with something very different!! I did a shamanic journey to talk with my dad who passed a year ago today.I hope you find some meaning in his words!Enjoy and let me know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @F...
2025-07-2913 minFor Our Special KidsAll Things Tongue and Breathing with Dr. VeranoToday's episode will hopefully positively impact your entire family. Jen learned so much with Dr. Verano today. They discussed the important of our tongue and tongue posture, how to "diagnose" a tongue tie, the impact on children as they grow, nursing, bed wetting, misdiagnosed ADHD, patterns to look for, nose vs. mouth breathing, sleep disorders and so much more!!Enjoy and please let us know what you think. Your reviews and positive ratings help our little podcast get found!!!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, to...
2025-06-0244 minFor Our Special KidsPart 2 with Ditte Young - Animal Communicator and Telepathy ExpertToday, we are talking about the podcast Kate and Jen did with Sacred Soul Sisters, celebrating the incredible news about our Kickstarter campaign, and finally giving you Part 2 of my conversation with intuitive expert, Ditte Young where we explore:How communication around intuition has evolvedNavigating being an intuitive in a skeptical worldUnderstanding the 7th sense How our children mirror our emotions and issuesHow Ditte teaches telepathy We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have qu...
2025-04-2537 minFor Our Special KidsThe Story Behind Clair’s Magic with Kate and JenToday, Kate and Jen talk about their new children's book, Clair and Her Magical Friends and how it can help to guide you as a parent and your children as well. If you’ve ever looked at your child and thought, “I want to protect that light…” Then we invite you to help us bring this book to life.There’s details below about the Kickstarter campaign we have going on right now to fund the printing and distribution of Clair and Her Magical Friends. Because…well, we can’t do it without you.
2025-04-0819 minFor Our Special KidsTeal's Behavior Analysis by Teal's Higher Self!This week Jen is sharing a channeled message from Teal's Higher Self. Teal shared with Jen why she was acting out at school and how she could be soothed. This episode is a reminder that we can connect with our verbalish children in a variety of ways. To learn more, reach out to Jen at jen@forourspecialkids.com to a reading.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/christopher-galovan/viae-repriseLicense code: E6BXGQJWLXAOZH95We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.co...
2025-02-2610 minFor Our Special KidsAll Things CBD Oil with Rhona...xIn today's fast-talking episode, Rhona and Jen discuss the impact an organic CBD oil has had on 3 children with disabilities and a mom. Rhona started using CBD oil over 7 years ago and hasn't looked back. She now has her own line of oils and works 1-on-1 with many families to get this solution "just right!" To learn more about Rhona and her oils, go to:Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/ourcbdjourneybyrhonax?igsh=MWZ0OWdxOHI1czdhag== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonacullinan?_t=8rNrRv283Kz&_r=1 Facebook: https://www.face...
2025-01-0842 minFor Our Special KidsThanksgiving Updates, Gratitude, and A Channeled Message from Jen's OhanaGiving thanks to all of you this week. We've had some very fun new listeners...so welcome to the community. The card I pulled today was from the book Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams and David Carson. You can learn more at Medicine Cards – The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals.The team I connect with is called my "Spirit Ohana." They have specifically requested that I call them my family in Hawaiian. There is a short podcast covering this discovery if you have interest.I hope you take a few bits o...
2024-11-2723 minFor Our Special KidsPre-Election Grounding Tips with Jenny Gwinn McGlothernAs the 2024 election looms, Jen finds herself feeling ungrounded, anxious, and flighty. She's asked Jenny, author of Mama Needs a Refill, to join her again this week to review some easy tips to stay grounded. Jenny covers ways to Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually ground. And Jen adds her ideas on oils and crystals. They talk about journaling, how to process anger, and a lot more!We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, to...
2024-10-2820 minFor Our Special KidsMama Needs a Refill with Jenny Gwinn McGlothernThe author of Mama Needs a Refill joins Jen today to talk all things self, soul, and sips. Jenny is honest and real about her journey through parenthood and why taking care of the one who gives is so very important.We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @F...
2024-10-2443 minFor Our Special KidsGone Fishing!!Jen had some snafus this week with editing...so, she's gone fishing!Check out her quick message to see what epiphany she had while searching for her lost files!!!!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journeyLicense code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E
2024-10-0207 minFor Our Special KidsGetting a Universal Nudge: Jen's ThoughtsJen got a couple nudges this week and she decided to share!If you'd like to receive her .pdf 6 Steps to Enhance Your Intuition or if you're interested in her Intuitive Parenting Course, shoot her an email!!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king...
2024-09-1913 minFor Our Special KidsFall and Recovery with Author, Joanne De SimoneIn this week's episode, Jen and Joanne talk about the struggles and challenges presented in Joanne's newest book, Fall and Recovery. Joanne is an extremely honest writer who sheds light on the way movement and dance helped her recover from the perceived fall of having two children with different disabilities.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://w...
2024-09-0943 minFor Our Special KidsTeal's Surfing & TruDOSE Experience!This week Jen provides an update on her last 2.5 weeks. Surfing in Santa Cruz with High Fives Foundation and her IV PRP with Dr. Carlos Rios' in Capitola. While there were many incredible things to share, she does end with some sad news about her father's unexpected passing. Thanks for understanding the delay on publishing episodes as she took some time travel home to celebrate her dad.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend o...
2024-08-1214 minFor Our Special KidsTeal's TruDOSE Experience - The Pre-Dose AnnouncementWe are excited to share that Teal will be getting her 1st IV-PRP dose with TruDOSE on Tuesday, July 23rd! Jen talks through the preparation process with you and anxiously awaits Tuesday morning!Please send good energy as they travel and prepare!Enjoy!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com...
2024-07-2205 minFor Our Special KidsSetting Expectations with your Spirit Ohana: A Channeled MessageJen hadn't connected with her spirit ohana for a while and today, they were very present with her. They wanted to send this message to help you not have to be so thoughtful when asking for their guidance, love, support, and positive energy they want to offer you. Let the spirit smoke guide you!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or...
2024-07-1506 minFor Our Special KidsWill YOU ever be enough? A conversation with Jen and Noelle...In this episode, Jen and Noelle just talk all sorts of things. You'll get to contemplate your soul's journey and purpose, the existence of past lives and their role in our journey, what we are doing here as moms and caregivers, telepathy, the definition of fully functioning, and so much more!Enjoy and send Jen an email if you got a little nugget of info that'll positively impact your life.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. A...
2024-06-1019 minFor Our Special KidsA 33 Second Meditation ChallengeCan you commit to meditating 33 second a day? Take the challenge with Jen and see what happens.Enjoy.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journeyLicense code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E
2024-05-2704 minFor Our Special KidsTransitional IEP Preparedness with Wendy AndersenThank you!! Jen asked for some ideas for future episodes and one listener asked for guidance on how to approach transitional IEPs. Wendy Andersen joins Jen today to discuss the best ways to approach IEPs in general and how making a few requests can improve a child's transition from school to school.We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about u...
2024-05-2231 minFor Our Special KidsHigh Fives Foundation: Making a World of Difference with Roy TuscanyToday Jen interviews Roy Tuscany of High Fives Foundation. His story and attitude and generosity and so much more will blow your mind! What Roy is doing for the community of athletes with disabilities is life-altering and quite profound.We hope you enjoy the interview!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.com
2024-05-1335 minFor Our Special KidsConnecting with your Higher Self...with Jen!In this episode, Jen helps you learn to connect with your higher self and your child's too! Dive into the wisdom and guidance of your truest self through meditation, journeying, journaling, and nature. Discover the joy of this spiritual journey with me.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.comhttps://uppbeat.io...
2024-05-0623 minFor Our Special KidsThe Attachment Nerd...Revisited!Jen had a very busy week and didn't get a podcast recorded. So, we are playing revisiting and episode from 2023 with Eli Harwood, The Attachment Nerd.Thanks for understanding.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journeyLicense code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8...
2024-04-2943 minFor Our Special KidsRaw Truths: How did a diagnosis change Jen's positive outlook on life and her manifesting power?In this extremely raw episode, Jen opens up about how her positive vibrational energy and hope has shifted since Teal's diagnosis; something she is very much ashamed to admit. Jen openly shares the raw truths about feelings no one likes to discuss and looks at the heaviness of guilt.However, in the end, she shares two profound truths and provides you with a 4-minute guided meditation (if you choose to join her) that will help shift those heavy emotions back to a lighter, higher vibration.We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.
2024-03-1826 minFor Our Special KidsInside Out Healing with Shira Averbuch, NPShira Averbuch joins Jen today to talk about how our gut health, energetic body frequencies, supplements, and diet can help our kids with their disabilities. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journeyLicense code: E3DYP1B4L21HSX8E
2024-02-2926 minFor Our Special KidsGiving to ourselves with JenJen jumps on today to share some thoughts on her recent 2-days-away and why she wasn't quite sure she was deserving of the time.Then, she shares some inspired words on love.Enjoy!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids.comhttps://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/journeyLicense code: E3...
2024-02-1410 minFor Our Special Kids"How can I SUPPORT my child in THIS moment?" with Andrea PollackAndrea Pollacks’s main focus is on helping parents better parent their autistic child. But, the information she provided Jen on this week's episode had nothing to do with any diagnosis. Her insights on self-worth, measuring effort, self-regulation, and support vs. discipline were extremely valuable, easy to implement and tangible. We're excited for you to walk away with some very real solutions for your parenting journey.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or...
2024-02-0725 minFor Our Special KidsDisabled vs. Special Needs and SO MUCH MORE with author, Kelley Coleman In today’s episode, Jen and Kelley talk about topics we’ve never covered here at For Our Special KidsKelley Coleman gets Jen to talk about some not-always talked about concepts and issues. Using the words special needs vs. disabled is just one example. They talk about ableism and why there is a negative stigma around this entire community. They get into staring and when our children are just being themselves in public and how easy it can be to openly address the behavior and not the disability.Kelley is really good at usin...
2024-01-2938 minFor Our Special KidsTeal Interviews Jen with Noelle DeaneIn today's episode, Jen shares more of her story as Teal's mama. Noelle Deane starts the interview and then as things would go...Teal jumps in and begins asking questions herself. Mind you...the questions she asked were harder than the questions Noelle probably would have asked!We hope you enjoy this episode. And, as always, let us know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us!
2024-01-1849 minFor Our Special KidsYour Spirit Ohana: A Channeled Message from Jen's Spirit Ohana!Happy New Year!!This quick episode is posted to remind you that you are surrounded by a family that far surpasses your physical world! You are loved beyond anything you can imagine. You are held in the highest regard with the highest energies! Ask them in. Ask them to help guide you. They have so much more than love for you!Enjoy. And let us know what you think!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. A...
2024-01-0908 minFor Our Special KidsTurning the Tragical into the Magical: Tips to begin seeing a little more magic in your life with Noelle DeaneThe holidays can be a very difficult time to see magic when you've been living with so much tragedy. Today, Noelle and Jen go through a few tips and processes that might help you see the world through a different lens.Wishing you all the best this holiday!!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https...
2023-12-2625 minFor Our Special KidsThe Scoop on Poop with Dr. Jen MinorIn today's episode, Jen and Dr. Jen talk about the scoop on poop and how, especially with a non-verbal child, poop can be an amazing communication tool. Dr. Jen discusses the primary things to look for in your child's poop and the hidden messages within. She also goes through 2 techniques we can use to help our child when they are constipated or experiencing the "runs!"As always, please enjoy and let us know what you think!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, o...
2023-12-1138 minFor Our Special KidsWarning: Potentially Life Changing Episode with Tapley Holland and TruDOSEWe're not gonna lie,...some of this information may rock your reality! Tapley Holland, from TruDOSE, joins Jen today to discuss the reasons why platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hasn't always worked and how TruDOSE is changing the playing field and the therapy strategy for the better!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids or go to https://www.ForOurSpecialKids...
2023-12-0453 minFor Our Special KidsMeet Amazing with Loren: Red Skin Syndrome, Steroids, Anaphylaxis, Advocacy & InclusionToday, Jen talks with Loren about her unique journey with her son, Kline. Kline came out of the womb with a rash and for the next 8 years Loren, her husband, Denny, and Kline fought doctors to remove the steroids from his treatment plan. It wasn't an easy road for anyone in their family...especially Kline. Loren talks openly about the horrible skin sores, scabbing, and oozing, the battles with doctors, the tears and turmoil, and the horrible unknown they all still live with today.There is hope, however! And, we are happy to say Kline is living h...
2023-11-2834 minFor Our Special KidsThe Guilt of GratitudeHappy Thanksgiving week to those celebrating. Jen takes a moment to talk about the guilt many of us feel as we sit and give gratitude for our many blessings. She asks that you try and think differently about the negative energy we sometimes associate to our own blessings when so many around the world are suffering. Jen also shares a short message from her Spirit Team on why our positive action, thoughts, and vibrations help and don't hinder those who are suffering.We hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think.We lo...
2023-11-2008 minFor Our Special KidsColor Striping Your Kids with Kristin KozlowskiIn today's episode, Kristin introduces Jen to a new type of energy work to positively influence our kiddos. The energy and movement of color is used in an easy technique called Color Striping. Kristin walks us through how to use this simple process with our kids to help reestablish balance and ease within their little systems.We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please te...
2023-11-0617 minFor Our Special KidsMom Rage (Part 2) with Jen's Mom, DianeThis is a continuation of the Mom Rage conversation Jen had with Joi last week. We realized that there is the sad but true darker side of rage that can at times turn physical. This episode talks about when the verbal rage gets physical. But, it more importantly talks about what we can do as moms to take better care of ourselves and get in front of a situation.Diane Ernst gives great tips for all of us who struggle every now and again with extreme exhaustion, isolation, and overwhelm. We are not at all...
2023-10-2441 minFor Our Special KidsMom Rage with JoiIn this episode, Jen and Joi talk openly and honestly about the internal boiling point of emotions when raising children with special needs. Where does the rage come from, how can they anticipate it, how do they repair after unleashing the verbal rage on a person, and so much more!We hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us!
2023-10-1752 minFor Our Special KidsPart 2: Chinese Medicine Applications and Dolphins with Dr. Jen MinorWelcome back to part 2 of Jen's conversation with Dr. Jennifer Minor. Today they talk more about applications with children and how Dr. Jen approaches her patients. She dives into Cranio Sacral and how there are quite a few similarities between Chinese medicine and CST. At the end of the conversation, Jen talks about the work she does with the dolphins in the Bahamas. We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we...
2023-10-0928 minFor Our Special KidsPart 1: The Basics of Chinese Medicine with Dr. Jen MinorIn this week's educational episode, Dr. Jen Minor introduces us to the basics of classical Chinese Medicine. She covers the 8 major parts of Chinese Medicine, the meridians, qi, and so much more.Next week, Jen and Dr. Jen discuss different ways to use this information with your kiddos.We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us!
2023-10-0322 minFor Our Special Kids"What's Wrong With Her?" with Kristen O'mearaIn this week's episode, Jen and Kristen (returning mama) talk about how Jen can better handle the question, "What's her diagnosis?" Jen tends to sway toward anger when this question comes out of stranger's mouths and she reached out to her friend, and former therapist, for some answers.Together they brainstorm unique ways to address this question. They also dive into the deeper meaning behind this question and why people feel they can ask it. What does it say about them? And why do people think they can just ask?Kristen also openly shares how stares are so...
2023-09-1929 minFor Our Special KidsSomething New! A Channeled Message from Jen's Spirit TeamThis episode is a 1st for Jen as she is sharing a channeled message from her spirit team today. If this isn't your cup of tea, then please come back again next week or scroll down to find some "not-so-woo-woo" content!!We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & FaceBook, @ForOurSpecialKids o...
2023-09-0409 minFor Our Special KidsOvercoming the "Overwhelm" with Annemarie MillerAs we head back into the school year, we all need to have tools in our toolbox to handle the overwhelm. This week, Annemarie talks with Jen about the ways she’s changed over the years to help with the chaos of raising 5 children and having a young man with special needs.Annemarie talks about how her "Remove, Reset, Reconnect" model has transformed her interactions with chaos and the overwhelm that comes with it.We discuss breathing techniques, essential oils, and so much more.We hope you enjoy and let us know what you t...
2023-08-2829 minFor Our Special KidsEssential Oils & Our Kiddos with Jen and Teal!While Jen is on holiday, she wanted to share an interview she did with Samantha Lee Wright of The Essential Oil Revolution Podcast. Jen was a guest on their show last year and spoke about how she uses essential oils in her daily life for self-care and how she uses them with Teal!We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver...
2023-08-0747 minFor Our Special KidsWhat's It Like with Jolie GriffinIn this episode, Jen's mind is blown with the raw emotion and honesty that Jolie shares with the world today about her life as a sister of a 16 year old with special needs. There are moments with tears and moments with laughter. But, we hope you all feel the moments of understanding and compassion. Please be prepared for amazing things from this incredible woman who has much to teach parents of children with special needs!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we...
2023-07-3132 minFor Our Special KidsHonesty about Sexual Abuse & Trauma with The Attachment NerdIn today's episode Eli Harwood and Jen openly talk about sexual trauma and abuse occurring within our community of children with special needs. Yes, it happens. And, Eli is very honest about how we can't control everything that happens but we can prepare our children and ourselves in the very best ways possible. Eli talks about the 3 most common areas that sexual violence/abuse can happen. How we can minimize the chances and increase the confidence within ourselves and our children. She gives us lots of usable phrases and responses to use to prepare and ways in wh...
2023-07-1747 minFor Our Special KidsTangible Tools for Using our Chakras for Education: Part 3 with Maureen BurfordToday Jen and Maureen conclude their 3rd episode in the 3 part series regarding the best ways to incorporate balanced chakras within an education environment for children with special needs. Maureen walks Jen through the Tadd Technique and they determine a unique way to introduce math to Teal in a way that inspires her and opens her connection between her root and 3rd eye chakras.They brainstorm new ways to approach children with autism. And in the end, they help us all understand that each child is unique in their learning and as a result, a t...
2023-07-1052 minFor Our Special KidsYou gotta fall before you walk! with Sylvia ShordikeThis week's episode is with Sylvia Shordike, founder of NeuroHorizons, and mentor to Jen and teacher to Teal. Sylvia dives into why having the ability to fall down is just as important as knowing how to stand and walk. Jen and Sylvia discuss the evolution of the brain and why children need time on their backs to map their bone structure in the brain. Sylvia gives us lots of examples as to why "tummy time" isn't necessarily a good decision for infants and so much more!We hope you enjoy and let us know what yo...
2023-05-1546 minFor Our Special KidsMeet Amazing with Kristin MicalizziIn this Meet Amazing episode, Jen and Kristin cover quite a bit of content. Kristin is very real in this episode about the tough stuff and also the moments to celebrate. She openly talks about not wanting to be on this journey and the struggles she had after learning more about her son's condition. But, the biggest message we hope you take away is that we need to pat ourselves on the back more. We need to celebrate the triumphs that perhaps no one else will understand. And we certainly need to keep looking for the sweetness.
2023-05-0834 minFor Our Special KidsFree Spirited with Suzanne FalterIn this week's episode, Jen interviews Suzanne Falter. In their chat, they talk about grief, mourning, and self care. Suzanne discusses how each of us can connect with someone in spirit, the default mode and why doing nothing so important to healing and connection, and some ways to raise your vibe so you can find and keep those connections. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, ple...
2023-05-0131 minFor Our Special KidsHearing Voices, Clearing a Room, and Energy with my friend, Kristen O'mearaJen's is on holiday this week in the Alps so we wanted to share with you a quick look into one of her best friendships with Kristen O'meara. Yes, they talk about this stuff on any given day. It's just what they do! This little snippet of their chat was just perfect. They both share their thoughts on people's energy, setting up boundaries, clearing a room, hearing voices, IEPs and lots more.We hope you enjoy!Let us know what you think!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you...
2023-04-0310 min
Intuition Talks"The Magic and The Mess" with Jen Lansink: Host of For Our Special Kids PodcastIt is my pleasure and honor to introduce you to Jen Lansink, host of the podcast: For Our Special Kids. Jen is the angel that brought Tina and I together after being interviewed on her podcast, and we were thrilled to chat with her about the "magic and the mess" of raising a child with special needs. Jen's daughter Teal inspired her to launch For Our Special Kids, which inspires parents every week with relative content and lots of humor about how to navigate the unique journey parents are on with their special kids. But truly, anyone can benefit...
2023-03-0637 minFor Our Special KidsRaising Spiritual Children with MarenOur episode today is with Maren, a new friend of mine and a parent to 2 amazingly spiritual children. During our chat, Maren gives us lots of tangible, easily implementable strategies if you want to raise children in a more spiritual way. She’s honest about how she perhaps used her words without understanding the impact of them on her then 2 year olds' “imaginary friend.” She gives lots of real life examples of how she now supports and validates her boys’ experiences and observations. And, those scenarios reall helped me with my interactions with Teal. She shares steps we can all...
2023-02-2734 minFor Our Special KidsForever Boy with Kate Swenson and Her Journey with AutismToday’s interview is with Kate Swenson, author of Forever Boy. A mother’s memoir of Autism and Finding Joy. In this episode, we talk about:Hitting that emotional and physical bottom, Grief and unpacking our emotions, Why we hate playgrounds, and Kate's advice on how to navigate the great chasm between diagnosis and joyKate writes and talks with a natural ease so I know you'll enjoy our time together.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highligh...
2023-02-1939 minFor Our Special KidsA Mother's Love with Deborah LapkinJen interviews her neighbor, Deborah Lapkin, in this week's episode. Deborah gave birth to Haley almost 40 years ago. They did not know at the time of her delivery that Haley has Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease.In this episode, Deborah discusses their journey as a family within a small community and how they both helped to transform much of how our school operates today. She gives us tips on what helped her get out from under the solitude and loneliness of parenting a child with special needs.Jen gets honest about how she doesn't...
2023-02-1221 minFor Our Special KidsMindfulness and Transformer Action Figures with Kristen O'MearaCan you have a spiritual, mindful practice when playing for hours on end with transformers? Kristen can!How do we take our every day and make it more connected? How can we take the perceived mundane and make it magical? How can we make moments into memories?In today's episode, Kristen O'Meara and Jen chat about her 16 year old son, Austin, and how her relationship with him has progressed over the years and how her mentality around her time with him has progressed over the years!Be sure to check out Kristen and Tina on th...
2023-02-0517 minFor Our Special KidsMeet Amazing: Tiffany Goodchild and her Kourageous KarterWe are excited to add another episode to the Meet Amazing series of For Our Special Kids. Today, Jen talks with Tiffany Goodchild about her incredible son Karter. This is a raw look into the real life of a beautiful family and their journey from a traumatic birth injury to celebration.Tiffany is a strong advocate for her son, his inclusion in this world, and the right of every child to live their best life no matter what it takes.Yes, we cry. We cry because our discussion is genuine and heart felt. We talk about...
2023-01-3046 minFor Our Special KidsSpiritual Parenting with AloraHow do you have a life to thrive in?We drop right into this great chat between Alora and Jen, who have been spiritual friends for years now after connecting over the Abraham-Hicks, Law of Attraction content. We begin chatting about how to work spirituality into your daily conversations with your children. She encourages us to keep things bite sized and don’t try to make every moment magical.Alora has some profound mama tips to share with you. How do you apologize to your children?How do you talk about stress and i...
2023-01-2329 minFor Our Special KidsProcessing from Grief into Love with Alexis McGlynnIn today’s episode, Alexis McGlynn and I give you a sneak peek into our future intentional and intuitive parenting course. We discuss the surprise and shock of having a child that didn’t initially meet our expectations and how that causes grief and anger even depression. She then goes into how acceptance doesn’t have to mean loving your situation but that it does mean that you are willing to let it be and to go on living. Alexis gives us examples of her gratitude practice and lets us in on how it allowed her to create unconditional love and...
2023-01-1637 minFor Our Special KidsSquare Peg Foundation with Joell DunlapJoell Dunlap introduces us to her non-profit organization called Square Peg Foundation. But, Joell also shares her life lessons, from having a son at 16, embracing her “judgey self” as she says , and her absolute adoration of horses and the magic they provide the world. While Square Peg works primarily with autists, I think you’ll gain quite a few life lessons of your own.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us!
2023-01-0952 minFor Our Special KidsA New Year to Celebrate and Pause: An Interview with JenIn this episode, Jen shares more of her and Teal's journey. Just as for Our Special Kids was being launched, Denise Correll interviewed Jen for her and Samantha Fey's podcast, Enlightened Empaths in 2022. So, we thought it might be fun to share this interview with you to help you better understand more of Jen and Teal's story as you begin your new year.Enjoy!We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or careg...
2023-01-0248 minFor Our Special KidsA Christmas Thank YouJen gives you a little piece of her heart's gratitude tonight on this quiet Christmas night. May you know you are valued. May you know you are special and important.May you know that you are loved.Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/the-magic-of-christmasLicense code: IQPMPGPEVQKIZIJCWe love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please te...
2022-12-2601 minFor Our Special KidsBack to Astrology Basics with Jenifer EdwardsIn this episode, we are joined by Jenifer Edwards to go back to the basics of astrology. Jen talks about the moon and what we should be doing when the moon waxes and wanes. (A quick little trick for remembering what waning and waxing means...a waNing moon is getting smaller and is heading to the New moon. The 'N' in both helps me remember.) Jen talks about the energy of the moon, the sun sign, your moon sign, and your rising sign and how a better understanding of those signs helps you to understand how to best sup...
2022-12-1940 minFor Our Special KidsAnnouncing Our 1st Community Zoom with Behavior DudeSteven Forth joins Jen again to introduce another aspect of ABA, Self Monitoring! He covers some simple techniques on how to reinforce our child's behavior. Whether you create a series of goals or just start incorporating a conversation at the end of the day about behaviors throughout the day, you'll want to listen in.Also, please join Steven and Jen for our 1st Community Zoom. December 14th at 5 pm PT/8 pm ETSteven will take your personal questions about how to better work with your child and to create a more beneficial re...
2022-12-1218 minFor Our Special KidsCan Online Speech Therapy Work with Lenora EdwardsLenora and Jen discuss online speech therapy in this episode.Have you ever wondered how much time you spend driving to therapy? Do you want to be more involved in your child's therapies?Can therapies be conducted online successfully?Why is speech therapy so important for neurologic development?We get into all of this and more during our episode today.We do want to apologize for the audio quality...and promise we are working on it for the new year episodes. Thanks for your patience.I hope you enjoy and let me know what y...
2022-12-0544 minFor Our Special KidsMama Systems with Laura HernandezIn this episode, Jen gets way out of her comfort zone. Over the past 6 months she has shared quite a bit about her family, her life, and Teal with you. You may have realized that she likes to be spontaneous. It is true. So, today, Laura Hernandez pushes Jen to think differently about how she runs her life and her family’s life. Laura pushes Jen to look at her patterns, priorities, systems (or lack thereof) and her rhythms.Laura provides lots of simple ways to add some peace to your heart and space in your home. We h...
2022-11-2842 minFor Our Special KidsGratitude with Teal's Dad: AlexAs we approach Thanksgiving, I wanted to spend a little time talking with Teal's dad, Alex, about gratitude. This journey we are on can be challenging. And pausing for a moment to remember what we have to be thankful for is simple and extremely rewarding. This Thursday, regardless of where you're from or what country you're in, take a pause and tell those around you why they are important, why you love them, and how their presence in your life has made a difference.I hope you enjoy!We love to hear from you...
2022-11-2139 minFor Our Special KidsA Journey Into Being with Christine Ramos, RNHave you ever wondered if you could communicate with your child before they were conceived? Or if their spirit could come to you prior to conception? Do you ever think about how your connection with your chakras can impact your physical well-being or the confidence and security of your child?In this episode, Christine and I discuss her amazing book, A Journey Into Being. She is thoughtful and passionate about how we can positively impact our children from pre-conception through our pregnancy and far after.I hope you enjoy this interview...and as always, let...
2022-11-1453 minFor Our Special KidsApplied Behavior Analysis with the Behavior Dude, Steven Forth, M.Ed., BCBASteven and I dive into the many facets of a child's behavior and how really...it all comes down to the parent's interaction, response, reaction, and reinforcement to their child's ultimate behavior. Wow...this episode is intense and I know you'll want to pull that car over and take some notes!!Join us live on December 14th at 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET for a Community "For Our Special Kids" Zoom to ask questions directly of Steven!!I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think.We love to hear from y...
2022-11-0748 minFor Our Special KidsInto Her Mind with Author of Out of My Mind, Sharon M. Draper.In this easy and light-hearted discussion with Sharon M. Draper, we talk about how much of an impact Melody has had on the world. As she writes her 3rd book in the Out of My Mind series, she knows how important it is to continue to tell the powerful story of this beautiful and intelligent girl with CP.Sharon gives us some insight as to who is playing Mrs. V. and Melody in the upcoming movies. Hopefully we'll be able to watch them in 2023. I loved my chat with Sharon, and I hope you do as...
2022-10-3130 minFor Our Special KidsLet's do Halloween with Susan G...hostess of When Autumn ComesAre you dreading Halloween? Does the thought of coming up with costumes for your kiddos make you sweat? Is the idea of taking your child out in the dark in her wheelchair a nightmare all on it’s own? Well, then, this episode is for you. Special Thanks to:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tutti-fruityLicense code: GDNC7AAIJGNFVG8PWe love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And...
2022-10-2419 minFor Our Special KidsAuthor of The Horse Boy and The Long Ride Home - Rupert Isaacson: Part 2In this 2nd episode with Rupert Isaacson, we dive into neuroplasticity and BDNF, shamanism, the Horse Boy Method and it’s evolution. Rupert answers a couple of our listener questions and shares a really profound answer to "What is one word that describes a child with special needs?" I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follo...
2022-10-1724 minFor Our Special KidsEverything from Autism to Mentorship with Rupert Isaacson: Part 1In this episode, part 1 of 2 with Rupert Isaacson, we talk about his experiences with the bushman in Africa, his belief in the power of mentorship, how Temple Grandin influenced his life, the stress of being a parent to a child with special needs, and so much more!I hope you enjoy. And, let me know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us...
2022-10-1036 minFor Our Special KidsWhat's It Like? with CandelaWhat a treat to get to interview my Spanish daughter! Candela joined us in August of 2021 and she brought so much joy and light to our family. She also connected really well with our family and especially with Teal. She shares her perspective with us today and openly discusses how adults and teens as questions about Teal's diagnosis. I love how she gets into details with us all about how Teal has impacted her life and her views.It was an honor to have her in our home for a year (we miss you...come visit) and i...
2022-10-0320 minFor Our Special KidsExploring Music Therapy with The BenAnna BandWho knew that music therapy was so scientific?In this episode, we explore the magic of music and how we can use it to make new and unique neural connections in the brain to increase our children's ability to learn. Ben and Anna's positive energy and love for children comes through in their music. And we're thrilled to share it with you in this episode.I hope you enjoy. And, as always, let me know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have que...
2022-09-2635 minFor Our Special KidsAccessing the Akashic Records with Kate TrotterKate Trotter, of Akashic Elements, reveals to us what the Akashic Records are, how she accesses them, and what the records can teach us.The Akashic Records can uncover how to enhance your relationship with your child, what foods are best and most comforting, what past lives are impacting your current life, and so much more. We talk about how to use the Akashic Records to determine when you might schedule a surgery or medical procedure for your child. I referenced our 1st episode with Jenifer Edwards in which we discuss birth charts. If you wan...
2022-09-1922 minFor Our Special KidsMeet Amazing: Our 1st Dad Interview with Kelly Melerine from I'MPossibleWhile Kelly and I had an extremely hard time connecting, mercury is in retrograde, I think you'll love this interview. His poor puppy, Bruce Wayne, was having seizures and pooping all over the floor, he lost phone and computer connection 3 times, his son, Cade, was stimming just as we started the interview, and well...as he said, just another day in his home.What an amazing father, husband, advocate, and champion. We discuss the grief we have as parents and also the joys each of us experiences daily. He hates BINGO and believes that everyone wants to be...
2022-09-1228 min
For Our Special KidsHuman Design with Kaydee DesjarlaisIn today's episode, we dive deep into Human Design with Kaydee Desjarlais. She introduces what human design is, how it was discovered, and how we can access it. While it is a pretty detailed chart that she discusses for both Teal and me, there are a ton of tangible nuggets that I walked away with that will immediately impact my and Teal's world.Did you know you can use a Human Design Bodygraph to tell when your child may want to eat or what they may want to eat?How can the messages in the chart he...
2022-09-0542 minFor Our Special KidsWhat's It Like? with Diane ErnstThe reason behind the series, "What's It Like?" is to highlight the experiences other people have with our children. I think very often we are so entrenched in our daily lives on this journey that we forget this journey has a village. And our child’s village has to watch as we struggle or process or grieve or rejoice but we forget that the amazing people in our village also have their own joys and struggles and challenges and…….. magic. In today’s episode…Diane and I get into some pretty heavy, but honest conversations. What was It Lik...
2022-08-2841 minFor Our Special KidsAngel Poems with Kristin KozlowskiDid you know that your angel team has messages for you? Did you know that your angels are with you every moment to support you on this journey of parenting? Kristin is here to speak with us about her journey to receiving these messages, how her angels speak with her, and how she connects with your angel team to provide you with the message you most need to hear in her Angel Poem Readings.This episode is full of laughter but there are also some pretty profound moments. I read some of Teal’s poem from her angel...
2022-08-2136 minFor Our Special KidsExhaling with Mary BellIn this episode, we really look at how something as simple as how we breathe can impact the life we live, the freedom we experience, and the relationship we have with our children. We explore:How breathwork can positively effect the nervous systemHow we can use breathwork to be better parents while helping our children better cope.How we can use breathwork to help our children be more present within themselves, feel less anxiety, and focus more on the tasks at hand.Mary provides easily accessible tools to implement immediately with our children and, perhaps mo...
2022-08-1533 minFor Our Special KidsExamining Our Ego with Noelle DeaneNoelle Deane talks in a positive way about the ego and how we can get more support in our life through connecting more fully with our ego. She changes my perspective from the very beginning as she openly discusses the difference between how we were previously introduced to the ego and how she uses her ego positively today. She established a relationship with her ego and says that we too can establish a relationship with our ego to help us better parent.· How can you talk with your ego to strengthen your relationship?· How can you...
2022-08-0824 minFor Our Special KidsLimiting Toxins & Boosting Immunity with Kate RoseKate Rose provides lots of in depth information and scientific research regarding 4 toxins, fluoride, glyphosate, EMFs (5G), and aluminum, that she recommends we investigate further to determine the best approaches to health and wellness for your family.We examine how neurological development can be inhibited by these toxins and natural ways to decrease our exposure. Do you know what's in your laundry room and how it is impacts your home? What does research say about toxins in our toothpaste, infant formula, and water? We also have an interesting dialogue around natural birth, breastfeeding, and donated bre...
2022-08-0139 minFor Our Special KidsRainbows, Diamonds, & Goldens...OH MY!This is a pretty “woo-woo” episode. But, I hope it opens your eyes to how our children truly are here to share their magic and change our world.Lila Lotus has an extremely diverse background. Her journey to spirituality started at age 11 when she was enrolled in a mystery school. After 10 years of training, however, she takes a turn in the corporate world where she finds immediate success but loses the essence of herself along the way. Everything flipped when, as she describes, a beautiful being brings her a message. It was a message from Archang...
2022-07-2428 minFor Our Special KidsMeet Amazing with Medical Mama and Podcast Hostess of When Autumn ComesEven if you aren’t a rare disease medical mama, YOU NEED TO LISTEN. In this episode, whoa, wow, what?? Susan is the podcast hostess of When Autumn Comes. She is also the medical mama of 2 children with the extremely rare form of mitochondrial disease. In our discussion today, she gives voice to the struggles and the joy of raising children with a life expectancy of 2-5 years. I am so honored to talk with her. We get into issues like:· How long does it take to get to a place of “okay-ness” with everything you hear and have to deal...
2022-07-1950 minFor Our Special KidsOops...Paris Happened and the Episode did NOTHi Everyone,We've been on holiday the past 3 weeks and I've been able to keep up with the episodes. However, this weekend, I just didn't get it done. We had a messed up flight and well...it just didn't happen. I'll launch the next AMAZING episode with Susan, a rare disease medical mama, on Tuesday.Thanks for understanding.JenWe love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! F...
2022-07-1801 minFor Our Special KidsThe Power of Crystals with Samantha FeySamantha Fey joins us today to talk everything crystals. I would highly recommend getting a paper and pen out or taking notes into your phone today because she covers a lot of solutions in a really short amount of time. I definitely re-listened and took plenty of notes for Teal and our entire family. Samantha talks about the “higher ups” in the beginning of our conversation and I interpret that as god and the angels. We get a little bit into the science of crystals and why their vibration influences our’s and she gives wonderful examples of why cer...
2022-07-1139 minFor Our Special KidsMickey on the Move with Michelle WagnerIn today’s episode, Michelle and I speak about Mickey and how his bilateral cochlear implants helped him to live a more typical life within his environment. Michelle talks about the fears around surgery, the intimate times of therapy, the 2 books they wrote highlighting how Mickey is in school and at home on the farm. And towards the end we look into why it is so important for a child to have purpose. I hope you enjoy. And let me know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if...
2022-07-0325 minFor Our Special KidsMeet Amazing: Tania Ginsberg-Jambou ... a gentle mom to 3 children, 1 of whom has Cerebral PalsyTania is an incredibly gentle and loving mom to 3 children, 1 of whom has special needs. Our discussion is filled with honest, love, and compassion. I adore Tania and hope you enjoy our lovely conversation. And perhaps you'll take a few nuggets away to positively impact your life as a parent or caregiver.I hope you enjoy...and, let me know what you think.JenWe love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or car...
2022-06-2751 minFor Our Special KidsIntroducing Feng Shui and How It Can Effect Your Life and Home with Kerstin TracyWell, get excited for a very informative episode about Feng Shui and the power it has on your home and life. In this episode Kerstin Tracy talks about everything from the dragon and tiger at your front door to why a head board needs to be solid and up against a wall. Did you know that passionate red isn't the best color for your bedroom and the moonlight shining on your child's face during the night can be detrimental to their sleep? Or what about your life energy number and the 4 best directions for you, your child, and...
2022-06-2042 minFor Our Special KidsUnique Speech Therapy with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist Rebecca Bailey-TorresWe're back to the science and therapy discussions!!In this episode, Rebecca gives us insight into how important the oral health of our children truly is for their overall development. I had no idea that breathing through our nose helps the organs function best. Did you know that a tongue-tie can negatively impact a woman's milk production? These are just two of the lessons I learned on today's show.In this "not-so-woo-woo" episode, Rebecca discusses how she meets a child where they're at to create a long lasting change in how the tongue and facial mus...
2022-06-1332 minFor Our Special KidsMindfulness & Meditation for Better Parenting with Kristen O'mearaHow can finding a hawk feather lead you to a better understanding of your desire for freedom? Can you be mindful while washing the dishes? In this episode, Kristen and I talk about meditation and mindfulness and how it positively impacts our soul and our ability to parent. The 1st step to increase your mindfulness is to have a practice that calms your mind and your nervous system. Next, pay attention to your breath and have a deep awareness of your body and your consciousness in the present moment.Kristen acknowledges that her 1st attempt to...
2022-06-0639 minFor Our Special KidsMeet Amazing: Lexi Weinberg - mom to a beautiful, magical son with autismLexi Weinberg and I talk about the shock of the “diagnosis” and how both of us were quite dumbfounded when we got the news from the doctors. It certainly rocked both our worlds. She gives us insight as to how she was using her intuition, without even knowing it, to understand and then communicate with her son which is partly why she didn’t really see her son’s early signs.We celebrate the amazing “honesty without judgment” her son shows in every moment of his life be it with his words or how he gazes into your soul. She...
2022-05-3031 minFor Our Special KidsAchieve Tahoe with Haakon Lang-ReeToday, I highlight an incredible organization that has changed the life for our daughter, Teal, and I know for so many other families in the California area. Achieve Tahoe provides Skiing and Snowboarding during the winter months and Archery, Climbing, Equestrian, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Sailing, Waterskiing and some Sea-Doo rides on special water sports day in Lake Tahoe, California. Achieve Tahoe’s mission is to “Build Health, Confidence, and Independence” with people with disabilities through outdoor recreation and sports. Haakon defines “Adaptive Sports” and says, after the 1st interaction the focus for Achieve...
2022-05-2232 minFor Our Special KidsThe Spiritual Awakening of an Analytical Mind with Tina MoodyIn this episode Tina and I cover self judgment, awareness, shamanism, spirit guides, genealogy, gratitude, and tips and tricks for being present. Tina did not write her book for parents of children with special needs but I gleamed so many nuggets of information that I thought it was important to share. I hope you enjoy."Losing a little of ourselves happens over time, like erosion. It is time for all of us to reclaim ourselves, learn more about ourselves, and grow into the whole person we love…" Tina Moody The Spiritual Awakening of an Analy...
2022-05-1630 minFor Our Special KidsChanneling Your Child's Higher SelfKristen O'Meara will open your eyes to the world of channeling. Is it possible to "talk" with your child's higher self? Or anyone's higher self for that matter? YES IT IS!! In this episode, Kristen and Jen have a deep conversation about her journey from depression thru healing and finally to acceptance of her son, Austin's, autism diagnosis. They address how to openly discuss the "differences" that a child with special needs has and how preconceived notions actually limit the amazing abilities of these children. Jen gets quite emotional as she reads snippets of the channe...
2022-05-0943 minFor Our Special KidsCranioSacral Therapy with Kimberly PainterKimberly Painter introduces us to how CranioSacral Therapy can positively impact every part of your body and every part of your child. What is CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and why haven’t you heard of it? Is it a “real science” or “quackery?” How does all this anatomy talk actually relate to real people? And what did you say about an orange, snags in your sweater, belief patterns, pregnancy and babies?Kim covers how CST helps to release strain patterns which frees up tissues in a child and thus allows him or her to reach their growth potenti...
2022-05-0242 minFor Our Special KidsIntuitive Parenting with Denise CorrellDenise Correll, a psychic, intuitive, medium, podcast host, and former Special Education Teacher discusses how we can “use our intuition to be the most supportive in our role as a parent, an educator, a family member, or a friend to these amazing rays of light that are coming onto the planet or are already here.”Denise defines intuition and auric fields and the energy each of us has around us. Even if you feel like you’re a newbie to all of this “woowoo” stuff, you do have that inner knowing that keeps you deeply connected to your child...
2022-04-2440 minFor Our Special KidsYour Child's Brain, Movement, & Neuroplasticity with Sylvia ShordikeSylvia Shordike introduces us to her company NeuroHorizons and how working with neuroplasticity can positively impact our children. She discusses how using movement to communicate with the brain and our child’s nervous system allows the child to make new connections, which is neuroplasticity. All of this helps a child more fully understand who they are as a growing, loving, curious human being. In order to make a difference for a child when they don’t develop as easily as a typical child, we must connect with the child through movement and be full embody so the...
2022-04-1737 minFor Our Special KidsBirth Charts with Jenifer EdwardsJenifer Edwards jumps right up into the stars, the moons, the planets, the transits, and so much more. Her in depth knowledge of astrology may seem complicated at 1st, but she does a brilliant job showing us how, as parents or caregivers, we can use this ancient science to help better live our lives with our children. Jenifer takes us on a journey in which the questions many of us are asking are already answered. I hope this episode opens your eyes to the amazing possibilities this universe has for us all. By better understanding our child's birth...
2022-04-1037 minFor Our Special KidsIn This SeasonJen gets real with her doubts in starting her podcast. Once she pushed the record button...well, it's all history. She takes a few moments to introduce you to her daughter, Teal. And before you leave, you'll hear clips from 4 episodes that combine the beauty of the Woo-woo and the Science in For Our Special Kids.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & Fa...
2022-04-0706 minFor Our Special KidsThe Magic and The Mess!Let's take 2 minutes and connect! Do you worry as a parent? Do I even need to ask that question?Are you doing enough?Are you doing too much?Are you present enough for the joy?Do you want the world to see your child for who they are and not their "label?" Do you want your community to see the magic in your child? This podcast will hopefully create a community for you...a moment in time for you to learn and grow and share and laugh and cry...with me.Can't wait to...
2022-03-1702 min