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FASD Family LifeSeason 5 Episode 1 - Be The ChangeSend us a textWelcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale, FASD specialist, with more than 25 years experience raising kids with prenatal alcohol exposure and trauma . I hope that as we spend this time together, you will know you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your loved one with FASD.Can I invite you to subscribe right now so you never miss an episode? Season 5 is going to be the best yet! You won't want to miss my conversations with REAL PEOPLE making REAL CHANGE!
2024-03-0107 min
FASD Family LifeThe IntermissionSend us a textWelcome to Season 4, episode 23 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids wer...
2023-05-3015 min
FASD Family LifeWORLD TOUR in Holland: FAS-PROJECTSend us a textWelcome to Season 4, episode 22 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. It is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a constellation of disorders resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol; the...
2023-03-0428 min
FASD Family LifeFASD World Tour in Canada with Dr Jaqueline Pei - The Power of Positive RelationshipsSend us a textWelcome to Season 4, episode 21 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids wer...
2023-02-241h 07
FASD Family LifeFASD World Tour: New Zealand Research on Caregiver Stress and ResilienceSend us a textFASD is a significant global health issue that needs attention which is why I decided to go on a WORLD TOUR to highlight the issue of FASD around the world as well as the tremendous work being done to re-educate society of the risks of consuming alcohol during pregnancy, to advocate for systemic changes that would recognize FASD as a permanent disability, and provide support for individuals, and their families, impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure.Kia Ora and welcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only...
2023-02-1755 min
FASD Family LifeFASD World Tour in Atlantic Canada - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for CaregiversSend us a textWelcome to Season 4, episode 19 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids wer...
2023-02-1549 min
FASD Family LifeFASD WORLD TOUR: New Zealand Care Action Network (FAS-CAN)Send us a textKia Ora and welcome to Season 4, episode 18 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I h...
2023-02-1032 min
FASD Family LifeWorld Tour: in Australia Learning How To Keep Kids Safe OnlineSend us a textWelcome back to Season 4, episode 17 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kid...
2023-02-0331 min
FASD Family LifeMedical Crisis to a Miraculous Recovery through Dietary ChangesSend us a textWelcome back to Season 4, episode 16 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my...
2023-01-2751 min
FASD Family LifeThreats to Emotional Health: SUGAR Sweetened Beverages with Dr Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome back to Season 4, episode 15 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had...
2023-01-2051 min
FASD Family LifeThreats to Emotional Health: SUGAR with Dr Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome back to Season 4, episode 14 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had...
2023-01-1353 min
FASD Family LifeReconnection- the Key to Healthy RelationshipsSend us a textWelcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success. I hope that by sharing my experiences with you that you will no longer feel alone on your journey raising your children with FASD.This podcast is supported solely by listeners like you. ...
2022-12-3031 minFASD Family LifeMy Twelve Tips for a Christmas Everyone Can EnjoySend us a textWelcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the 105th episode of THE show for caregivers by a caregiver. I am Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.This podcast is supported solely by listeners like you. Consider being a monthly sponsor or giving a one time gift to Su...
2022-12-1849 minFASD Family LifePrenatal Alcohol and Neuroimmunity Study: NEW Canadian ResearchSend us a textWelcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the 104th episode of THE show for caregivers by a caregiver. I am Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.I just wanted to let you know that this podcast is supported solely by listeners like you. Check out the link in the sh...
2022-12-0846 minFASD Family LifeThreats to Emotional Health: Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis with Dr Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome to Season 4, episode 10 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Click here to Support the show
2022-11-2548 minFASD Family LifeParkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz: FASD, Facts, Fiction, and StigmaSend us a textWelcome to Season 4, episode of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.I am thrilled to be with you today! Thanks for taking me along with y...
2022-11-0455 minFASD Family LifeWORLD TOUR: First Stop - FASD IrelandSend us a textWelcome to Season 4, episode 7 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.I am thrilled to be with you today! Thanks for taking me along with...
2022-10-141h 01FASD Family LifeThreats to Emotional Health Series with Dr Jerrod Brown: IrritabilitySend us a textWelcome to Season 4, episode 6 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Click here to Support t...
2022-10-081h 04FASD Family LifeLife with FASD & 428 Comorbid Health ConditionsSend us a textWelcome to Season 4 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Click here to Support the s...
2022-09-301h 11FASD Family LifeDaring To Dream Big; My Life With FASDSend us a textWelcome to Season 4 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. the show for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.Enjoy listening to FASD Family Life Podcast while you are walking, running errands, as part of...
2022-09-2329 minFASD Family LifeBuild a Life You Can Be Proud of; My Life With FASDSend us a textWelcome to Season 4 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.SEASON 4 of the FASD Family Life Podcast kicks off with FASD Awareness month, before I embark on my VIRTUAL World Tour in October to speak with FASD Researchers, Service Providers, and Individuals...
2022-09-1937 minFASD Family LifeAll About FASD Q & A - A Panel Discussion with Dr. Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I know the the struggle is real and so is success.This podcast is supposed by listeners like you Support the show SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. SEASON 4 of the FASD Family Life Podcast kicks off with FASD Awa...
2022-09-091h 13FASD Family LifeWhat Is Driving Your Child's Pesky Behaviour? with Special Guest Patricia KasperSend us a textWelcome to Season 4 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.This podcast is supposed by listeners like you. Click here to Support the show and buy me a coffee for $5. SEASON 4 of the FASD F...
2022-09-061h 02FASD Family LifeIt's Ok To Be You: Living Well With FASD & Other Disabilities, special guest Kenny LaJoySend us a textWelcome to back to Season 3 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success.Love the FASD Family Life podcast? Click the link below to show me some love and buy me a coffee. Support the showWhether you enjoy listening to...
2022-08-2436 minFASD Family LifeMomTalk with Melissa of Chasing MasonSend us a textWelcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is that the struggle is real and so is success.Love the FASD Family Life podcast? Click the link below to show me some love and buy me a coffee. Support the showThis third season of the FASD Family Life podcast is...
2022-08-1950 minFASD Family LifeMomTalk with Shana Mohr of the FASD Network of SaskatchewanSend us a textWelcome to Season 3 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is that the struggle is real and so is success.Love the FASD Family Life podcast? Click the link below to show me some love and buy me a coffee. Support the showThis third season of the FASD Family Li...
2022-08-1257 minFASD Family LifeMomTalk with Christy Conner of The Nesting LifeSend us a textWelcome to Season 3 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is that the struggle is real and so is success.This third season of the FASD Family Life podcast is a lot of fun. It's called MomTalk. I invited other mom's raising children and youth with FASD to join me for a coffee...
2022-07-301h 07FASD Family LifeMomTalk with Kristen Eriksen & Laura Bedard of MassFASSend us a textWelcome to Season 3 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is that the struggle is real and so is success.This third season of the FASD Family Life podcast is a lot of fun. It's called MomTalk. I invited other mom's raising children and youth with FASD to join me for a coffee...
2022-07-2236 minFASD Family LifeMomTalk with Betty Cornelius of CanGrandsSend us a textWelcome to Season 3 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is that the struggle is real and so is success.This third season of the FASD Family Life podcast is a lot of fun. It's called MomTalk. I invited other mom's raising children and youth with FASD to join me for a coffee...
2022-07-1544 minFASD Family LifeMomTalk with Jillana Goble, "A Love Stretched Life"Send us a textWelcome to Season 3 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is that the struggle is real and so is success. This third season of the FASD Family Life podcast is a lot of fun. It's called MomTalk. I invited other mom's raising children and youth with FASD to join me for a coffee...
2022-07-081h 19FASD Family LifeMomTalk with Sandra Flach of Justice For OrphansSend us a textWelcome to Season 3 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I am your host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people, including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is that the struggle is real and so is success. This third season of the FASD Family Life podcast is a lot of fun. It's called MomTalk. I invited other mom's raising children and youth with FASD to join me for a coffee a...
2022-07-0143 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resource Edition: Elizabeth Fry Society with Avnit DhanoaSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of five children, three of who are diagnosed with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. Whether this is your first episode, or your 83rd, I invite you to settle in and join me for a cup of coffee as we learn about a very special resource in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Res...
2022-06-2749 minFASD Family LifeTogether for FASD 2022 Conference summary and moreSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of five children - three disagnosed with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success.In this podcast we talk about parenting children and youth with FASD, mental health, school challenges, stress and care for you - the one who is working so hard. I see you. I've been you. But there is another way...
2022-06-1822 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: Catulpa Community Support Services in Ontario CanadaSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of five children, three of who are diagnosed with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. Whether this is your first episode, or your 75th, I invite you to settle in and join me for a cup of coffee as we learn about a very special resource in Ontario Canada. Resea...
2022-06-061h 10FASD Family LifeLearn About Theory of Mind with Dr. Jerrod BownSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of five children - three have been diagnosed with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.I welcome you to join me with a hot...
2022-06-0339 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: The Reel Hope Project with Abby MarinoSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of five children; four of whom I adopted through foster care and each one was prenatally exposed to alcohol. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. Whether this is your first episode, or your 75th, I invite you to settle in and join me for a cup of coffee as we discover how we can c...
2022-05-3053 minFASD Family LifeEncouraging Words From One Parent to AnotherSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of five children - three disagnosed with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success.I get that some days we don't want to hear about strategies and challenging behaviours. Some days we want to hear good news and have light conversations. That's what this epsiode is all about. I invite you to...
2022-05-2713 minFASD Family LifeRearch & Resource Edition: Together for FASD - An Atlantic Canada Conference with Audrey McFarlaneSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. Whether this is your first episode, or your 75th, I invite you to settle in and join me for a cup of coffee. Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast are designed to giv...
2022-05-2338 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: Together for FASD - An Atlantic Canada Conference with Alicia MunnSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. Whether this is your first episode, or your 60th, I invite you to settle in and join me for a cup of coffee. Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast are designed to giv...
2022-05-1720 minFASD Family LifeContinuing the Conversation with Kat Griffin & CJ Lutke about Interdependence, Adulting, Health & HopeSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success.I am grateful to be spending this time with you! Please join me with a hot cup of coffee for part two of our conversation with CJ Lutke and Kat Griffin, two extraordinary women with FASD, members of the Adult Lead...
2022-05-1353 minFASD Family LifeLearning about Alexithymia with Dr Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee and you...
2022-05-0645 minFASD Family LifeLet's Talk About Adulting with FASD, Research, FASD App and more with CJ Lutke & Kat GriffinSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success.I am grateful to be spending this time with you! Please join me with a hot cup of coffee, or two, as we learn about adulting with FASD from two extraordinary women, CJ Lutke and Kat Griffin of the Adult Lead...
2022-04-2943 minFASD Family LifeLet's Talk About Adolscent Substance Use with Rand TeedSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success.Whether this is your first episode, or your 68th, I am grateful to be spending this time with you. Please join me with a hot cup of coffee as we listen and learn about the risks of substance use and scre...
2022-04-2559 minFASD Family LifeHope: Passion For What Is Possible with Paul Thompson and Glenda JansenSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success.Whether this is your first episode, or your 65th, I am grateful to be spending this time with you. Please join me with a hot cup of coffee as we listen to the remarkable story of Paul Thompson and Glenda Jans...
2022-04-2249 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: DiG FASD StudySend us a textThe FASD Family Life podcast is the podcast for parents and caregivers who want to learn more about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale, FASD educator and mom of four individuals with FASD. I know the struggle is real and so is succes. SUBSCRIBE NOW to make sure you never miss an episode!In this Research & Resources Edition of FASD Family Life Research & Resources edition I am delighted to speak with Aby, Janine and Leah of the DiG FASD study. DiG FASD is a fe...
2022-04-1846 minFASD Family LifeLet's Talk About Self Injurious BehavioursSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. Whether this is your first episode, or your 60th, I invite you to settle in and join me for a cup of coffee as we talk about SIB: Self Injurious Behaviour. To help us understand this topic I have...
2022-04-151h 00FASD Family LifeResources & Research Edition: Innovative FASD Support Groups with Nancy Lockwood and Pascal GagneSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. Whether this is your first episode, or your 60th, I invite you to settle in and join me for a cup of coffee. Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast are designed to giv...
2022-04-1150 minFASD Family LifeBehaviour, Discipline and Aggression. . .Send us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. Whether this is your first episode, or your 60th, I am grateful to be spending this time with you today. I remember longing to have a friend who understood what it was like to raisie a child with con...
2022-04-0939 minFASD Family LifeBuidling Resilience with Dr. Jerrod Brown: Part 3Send us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee and you...
2022-04-0145 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: A Conversation with Dan Dubovsky, FASD Specialst & Parent (part one)Send us a textWith more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community and bring you Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast. These Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life Podcast will give you information on a variety of FASD networks, r...
2022-03-2142 min
FASD Family LifeEmbrace Our Journey - FASD Awareness with Jeremy & WilliamSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.Have you ever dreamt of lauching your own FASD Awareness campaign? You are goi...
2022-03-1141 minFASD Family LifeFASD: Understanding HPA Axis Dysfunction with Dr. Jerrod Brown (Stress Series Part 2)Send us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee and you...
2022-03-0446 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: WRaP 2.0 - FASD Coaching Partnership Project with Cathy CrossSend us a textWith more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community and bring you Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast. These Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life Podcast will give you information on a variety of FASD networks, r...
2022-03-0223 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: Becoming Extraordinary with Gilberto SpencerSend us a textWith more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's why I have embarked on a new initiative to interview the movers and shakers in the FASD Research and Resources community and bring you Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life podcast. These Research & Resource Editions of the FASD Family Life Podcast will give you information on a variety of FASD networks, r...
2022-02-2836 minFASD Family LifeMy FASD Abilities with Gina SchumakerSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.Whether this is your first episode or your 50th I am grateful to be...
2022-02-1833 minFASD Family LifeThe Struggle Is Real: Answering Your Most Challenging QuestionsSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.Whether this is your first episode or your 50th I am grateful to be...
2022-02-1132 minFASD Family LifeLet's Talk About Toxic Stress with Dr Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.I welcome you to join me with a hot cup of coffee as we...
2022-02-0439 minFASD Family LifePlaying The Long Game, Special Guest Craig PetersonSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.Whether this is your first episode or your 50th I am grateful to be...
2022-01-2859 minFASD Family LifeReal Moms. Real Talk. with Rebecca TillouSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.Here we are, my friends, the 4th episode of season 2 of the FASD Fam...
2022-01-2144 minFASD Family LifeSome Days, It's All Too Much!Send us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.Here we are, my friends, the third episode of season 2 of the FASD Fam...
2022-01-1941 minFASD Family LifeRising from the Ashes. Birth Mom & FASD Advocate, JJ Dunham ReedSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD.Here we are, my friends, the second episode of season 2 of the FASD Fam...
2022-01-1434 minFASD Family LifeFASD & Screentime with Dr. Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. Here we are, my friends, the first episode of season 2 of the FASD Fam...
2022-01-0740 minFASD Family Life"I am a Survivor!", Special Guest Tim MansonSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. Here we are, my friends, episode 46 of the FASD Family Life podcast. Whether this...
2021-12-3133 minFASD Family LifeFASD & Cognitive Supports with Nate SheetsSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to f...
2021-12-1354 minFASD Family LifeHow Do I Get My Family & Friends to Understand?Send us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. Here we are, my friends, episode 43 of the FASD Family Life podcast. I am g...
2021-12-1026 minFASD Family LifeFASD & Sleep Issues with Dr. Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. In this episode of FASD Family Life Podcast we welcome back our friend Dr...
2021-12-0345 minFASD Family LifeHelp! I Hate The Way My Kid Speaks to Me.Send us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. Here we are, my friends, episode 41st of the FASD Family Life podcast. I am...
2021-11-2631 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: South Alberta FASD Network, Debbie DeakSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. With more than 20 years lived experience I know it can be a struggle to f...
2021-11-221h 04FASD Family LifeChristmas Season Survival GuideSend us a textHere we are, my friends, episode 39 the FASD Holiday Survival Guide. I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today wherever you are. I am Robbie Seale, parent of five kids, four via adoption each prenatally exposed to alcohol and trauma. I know the struggle is real and so is success.Whether this is your first episode or your 39th, I invite you to grab a nice hot cup of coffee with me, as we chat parent to parent. Today we are doing to get REAL as we...
2021-11-1938 minFASD Family LifeFASD Research & Resources Edition: NACAC FASD ConferenceSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. Welcome to the third episode of the FASD Family Life Podcast - Research & Reso...
2021-11-1722 minFASD Family LifeFASD Research & Resources Edition: Ready or Not StudySend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. Welcome to the second episode of the FASD Family Life Podcast - Research & Reso...
2021-11-1523 minFASD Family LifeFASD: Toddlers & PreschoolersSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. I am grateful to be spending this time with you again today. Whether this...
2021-11-1239 minFASD Family LifeResearch & Resources Edition: PGX - Spark Study with Chad Bousman Ph.D.Send us a textWelcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast - Research & Resource EditionFASD Family Life is the podcast for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am you host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mother of five children, four with FASD with more than 20 years experience. I know the struggle is real and so is success.It can be a struggle to find resources and research to support you, your family, and your child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. That's wh...
2021-11-0820 minFASD Family LifeFASD & Abstract Reason, with Jerrod Brown, PhDSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am you host, Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mother of five children, four with FASD with more than 20 years experience. I know the struggle is real and so is success. Whether this is your first episode or your 34th I invite you to settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee as we hear from my special guest Jerrod Brown, PhD and I as we dis...
2021-11-0553 minFASD Family LifeSuccess with Structure and RoutineSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. And I have great news to share with you! FASD Family Life podcast has...
2021-10-2953 minFASD Family LifeA Dark Night of the SoulSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. And I have great news to share with you! FASD Family Life podcast has...
2021-10-2241 minFASD Family LifeParenting Teens with FASDSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast for families by families where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I’m your host, Robbie Seale, FASD Educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real, but so is success. I hope that sharing my experiences can help you feel that you are not alone and that there is hope for you and your child with FASD. Whether this is your first episode of FASD Family Life or your 31st, I am...
2021-10-1531 minFASD Family LifeCaregiver Stress; Causes and Consequences with Dr. Jerrod BrownSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Whether this is your first time listening to FASD Family Life podcast, or your 30th, I am thrilled that you are here with me. I am Robbie Seale, YOUR HOST, I am also a parent of four children with prenatal alcohol exposure, an FASD educator and advocate. I know the struggle is REAL and so is SUCCEESS.Parents and caregivers raising children and youth are reported to have very high l...
2021-10-0745 minFASD Family LifeMy FASD Success Story, starring Paula McPhailSend us a textIn this episode of FASD Family Life I speak with the lovely Paula McPhail of https://www.oshaysfasd.org/ about her experience and her SUCCESS as a person living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Getting a diagnosis of FASD at age 16 instantly transformed Paula's life. In her own words Paula went "from zero self esteem to 1000!" when she received her diagnosis because then she knew her struggles were not her fault, they were a result of the injury to her brain from prenatal alcohol exposure. Today Paula McPhail together with her mot...
2021-09-3018 minFASD Family LifeAiring the Dirty Laundry with Christine BofenkampSend us a textIn this episode of FASD Family Life I speak with Christine Bofenkamp, of Kansas FASD, about care giver stress. It doesn't take long before our conversation gets REAL and we start airing some dirty laundry. Whether this is your first time listening to FASD Family Life podcast or your 28th time I want you to know that I am glad you are here. I am Robbie Seale, host of the podcast, and parent of 5 children; four via adoption, each prenatally exposed to alcohol. With more than 20 years experience I know the s...
2021-09-241h 09FASD Family LifeCaregiver StressSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I'm your host, Robbie Seale, FASD educator, advocate and mom of five children; four by adoption, each prenatally exposed to alcohol. I know the struggle is real and so is success. Thank you for inviting me into this part of your day. I hope you can settle in for a nice hot cup of coffee as we take a look at caregiver stress. I won't promise 1 - 2 - 3 magic to re...
2021-09-1718 minFASD Family LifeSeparate for SuccessSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life! The podcast where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am Robbie Seale, FASD educator, advocate and mom of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real and so is success!This episode, Separate for Success, was inspired by a listener who sent me an email asking that I expand on this strategy; where and how I use it with my own children. I learned this strategy from a parent in a support group many years ago. I...
2021-09-1015 minFASD Family LifeFASD Awareness on the Rise in ScotlandSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am your host, Robbie Seale, mom of five children; four by adoption, each prenatally exposed to alcohol, substances, and trauma. My kids and I know the struggle is REAL and so is success. I hope that by sharing my experiences and training you will not feel so alone. There is hope for you and your child with FASD. Let me tell you how one episode at a time. We a...
2021-09-0916 minFASD Family LifeSummer Series: Talk to the Experts - Lauren RichardsonSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life podcast where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am Robbie Seale, your host. I am an FASD Educator and Advocate with more than 20 years experience raising my four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real and so is success. Join me now for sharing a cup of coffee as we tune into another inspiring Talk to the Experts episode, featuring Lauren Richardson. Lauren is an amazing young woman with FASD who is passionate to live her bes...
2021-08-2045 minFASD Family LifeSummer Series: Talk to the Experts - Chris FillionSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life, the show where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am Robbie Seale your host, FASD educator, advocate and mother of four with FASD. I know the struggle is real, and so is success. In this 21st episode of FASD Family Life my guest, Chris Fillion, a 36 yr old with FASD and ADHD will share his perspective on growing up in foster care and the unfortunate events that unfolded when he aged out of care. Without adequate supports Chris struggled, and...
2021-08-1344 minFASD Family LifeSummer Series: Talk to the Experts - My Daughter, ChristineWelcome to FASD Family Life, the podcast where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am Robbie Seale, your host, FASD educator, Advocate and parent of four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real and so is success.I have a very special guest, my eldest and only biological child, Christine joined me for this 20th episode of FASD Family Life podcast. Together Christine and I will address some common questions about adoption, having siblings with FASD, and more from Christine's perspective. Support the sho...
2021-08-0659 minFASD Family LifeSummer Series: Talk to the Experts - Lauren RichardsonWelcome to FASD Family Life podcast where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am Robbie Seale, your host. I am an FASD Educator and Advocate with more than 20 years experience raising my four children with FASD. I know the struggle is real and so is success. Thank you for sharing a cup of coffee with me as we tune into another inspiring Talk to the Experts episode featuring Lauren Richardson. Lauren is an amazing young woman with FASD who is passionate to live her best life and she is taking the...
2021-07-2245 minFASD Family LifeSummer Time Set Up For SuccessSend us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life podcast episode 16. In this episode Robbie shares her summer time struggles and the accommodations she learned for summer time success with you; the parents, grandparents, and caregivers raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Robbie Seale is a parent of four children prenatal alcohol exposure with more than 20 years lived experience. Robbie is also an FASD parent educator, advocate and conference speaker. Robbie encourages you to connect with her on Facebook at Robbie Seale. Support the show
2021-06-251h 04FASD Family LifeSpecial Episode: Robbie Answers Your QuestionsSend us a textWelcome to the FASD Family Life podcast with host Robbie Seale. FASD Family Life is the podcast where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. In this special episode Robbie draws from her email inbox and answers your questions; everything from toothpaste in the sink, accepting "no" as an answer, bad attitude, to refusal to do chores. Sound familiar? If so, Robbie invited you to settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee and listen in to this important conversation.Support the s...
2021-06-1855 minFASD Family LifeA Message From The Heart.Send us a textWelcome to FASD Family Life the podcast where we get real about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Robbie Seale, podcast host, is the mother of five amazing kids; four of whom were adopted and prenatally exposed to alcohol. Robbie is also an FASD Educator and Advocate passionate to help families raising children with FASD thrive. Robbie knows the struggle is real and so is success.Support the show
2021-06-1126 minFASD Family LifeTransition TroublesSend us a textWelcome to the 13th episode of FASD Family Life! In this episode our host, Robbie Seale, answers your questions about transitions and why they are so difficult for child and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Using her 20+ years experience raising children with FASD Robbie gives parents and caregivers an understanding of what makes transitions so difficult. Robbie also shares practical examples of how parents and caregivers can build "bridges of support" to enable their children with FASD to make transitions safely and confidently.Do you have children that cannot accept "No" f...
2021-06-0427 minFASD Family LifeLivin' the DreamSend us a textIn episode 11 of FASD Family Life, the podcast for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, host, Robbie Seale, focuses on YOU the grandparent or parent. A parent herself and an FASD Educator, Robbie knows the struggle and the heavy burdens carried by parents and grandparents raising children with this invisible disability. What if there is a way to shift perspective, to alleviate some of the burdens and create a life where success is possible? Join Robbie for a cup of coffee and a chat about the possibilities. ...
2021-05-2129 minFASD Family LifeWhy I do, what I do.Send us a textWelcome to episode #10 of FASD Family Life, a podcast for families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This episode features Robbie Seale's guest appearance on the ORPHANS NO MORE podcast, hosted by Sandra Flach. Orphans No More is a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care, and family preservation. Robbie shares with Sandra her personal journey of building her family through foster care and adoption. Robbie reveals some of the darkest days of her journey and how she found her way...
2021-05-141h 09FASD Family LifeDysmaturity DemystifiedSend us a textFASD Family Life episode 9 Dysmaturity Demystified. Want to reduce stress, build you're child's capacity and improve family cohesion? In this episode Robbie Seale, mother of 5, FASD Educator, Advocate and Podcast Host talks about Dysmaturity; that is the gap between developmental age and chronological age as it relates to children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Robbie addresses parent's questions and illuminates the impact that dysmaturity has on the daily life of children and youth with FASD. Robbie provides effective strategies to setting expectations according to the children's developmental age, rather than chronological age...
2021-05-0723 minFASD Family LifeFASD: Primary DisabilitiesSend us a textIn this 8th episode Robbie Seale examines the relationship between challenging behaviors and the primary disabilities inherent in FASD; and askes "What if it's brain, not behavior?" Together we explore a number of common friction points experienced by families along with creative solutions to alleviate family stress.Support the show
2021-04-3023 minFASD Family LifeTackling the Morning MayhemSend us a textIn this episode Robbie Seale, mother of five, explains why typical parenting DOESN'T WORK and reaches back into her own personal experiences raising three young children with FASD to give listeners tips and tricks to tackle the morning mayhem. Robbie answers your questions and helps parents transform their chaos to calm. Support the show
2021-04-2321 minFASD Family LifeSpecial Episode: Featuring Robbie's story shared on FASD HopeSend us a textWant to know more about Robbie's story from adoptive mom to FASD educator and podcast host? We've got it here. Tune in to hear Robbie Seale share her story when she was a guest on FASD Hope podcast, hosted by Natalie Vecchione.Support the show
2021-04-2051 minFASD Family LifeSuppertime Struggles and SuccessesSend us a textIn episode 5 Robbie Seale answers your questions and explores some tried and tested accommodations that will reduce the daily struggles for you and your child with FASD.Support the show
2021-04-1621 minFASD Family LifeFASD: Talk to the ExpertsSend us a textIn this fourth episode of FASD Family Life Robbie talks with an expert. who has FASD. Robbie's teen daughter will answer some frequently asked questions about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with wisdom and insight. Be sure to listen to this fun mother daughter conversation. The struggle is real and so is success.Support the show
2021-04-0924 minFASD Family LifeThe Struggle is Real, but so is success!Send us a textIn this episode Robbie Seale shares stories from her 20 years experience raising four children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Robbie provides a definition of FASD and explains that many of the challenging behaviours are symptoms of the brain injury caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Robbie shares strategies that will address the root cause of challenging behaviors, reduce stress, and improve family life immediately.Support the show
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