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Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast, 275 episodes. Page 1 of 3.

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274: Parenting in the Age of AI | Abby Brody, ​​Speaker, Author & Founder of the N=1 Movement

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273: A Mother's Day Reflection: Making Space for Joy After Loss

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272: Pooled Trusts 101: What Every Special Needs Family Should Know

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271: More Than A Babysitter: Redefining Support for Families with Special Needs | Susan Asay, CEO & Founder of Apex Social Global Exchange Foundation

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270: Play-Based Learning: How to Nurture Your Child's Unique Abilities with Jenny Nechvatal, Early Childhood Teacher, Author, Disability Advocate, & Support Coordinator

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269: Embracing Imperfection: Parenting Through Chaos with Cynthia Di Filippo Elomaa, Author of Nicky's Very Messy Room

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268: How Embracing Culture Transforms Inclusion with Christa Preston, Founder & Executive Director of Embrace Kulture

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267: Proactive Caregiving: A Practical Guide to Fiduciary Responsibilities

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266: Passion vs. Purpose: Driving Change for Individuals with Disabilities

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265: The Ultimate Checklist for Updating Your Estate Plan

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264: Avoid the Scarcity Trap: How the Disability Community Can Thrive Together

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263: Building Letters of Intent: Your Guide To Safeguarding The Future of Your Children

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262: Patient vs. Profit: The Shooting That Exposed a Broken Healthcare System

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261: Ending the Year Strong: Securing a Well-Managed Financial Future

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260: The Impact of Authentic Representation of Disabilities in Hollywood | Jay Silverman, Filmmaker, Director, & Producer

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259: Healing After Heartbreak: A Guide to Coping with Grief During the Holidays

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258: A Guide to Trustee Selection & Protectors

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257: Why Caregiving Moms Deserve Community & Care ​​| Jessica Patay, Author, Founder, & Executive Director at We Are Brave Together

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256: How to Support Children in Times of Crisis | Celia Landman, Author, Nonviolent Communication Trainer, Mindfulness Educator & Counselor

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255: All About Trustees: Navigating the Ins & Outs of Special Needs Trust Administration

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254: Prioritizing Mental Well-being in the Modern Era | Lauren Perna, Writer, Speaker, & Advocate

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253: Finding Balance: The Dance of Advocacy & Parenting | Joanne De Simone, Author & Advocate

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252:Empowering Parents with Practical Tips for Raising Deaf Kids | Alaine Jacobs, Founder & Advocate

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251: Breath by Breath: How We Do It | Jessica Fein, Author, Podcast Host, & Speaker

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250: The Sound of Success: Breakthroughs in Music Education & Disability Support| Annie Ray, Annandale High School Orchestra Director, Performing Arts Department Chair, & GRAMMY Winner

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249: Changing the Narrative on Disabilities in Kenyan Society | Thitu Muiruri, Filmmaker, Writer, & Director

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248: A Guidebook for Thriving Marriages & Sustainable Disability Parenting | Dr. Todd & Kristin Evans, Authors, Speakers, & Disability Parents

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247: What's Possible: A Roadmap to Success for Young Adult with Additional Needs | Graham Caldow, Author & Co-Founder of Red Giraffe

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246: A Caregiver's Guide to Nurturing Resilience | Michelle Mercier, Business Growth Consultant

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245: IEP vs. 504 Plan: Making the Best Choice For Your Child's Education | April Rehrig, Special Education Advocate and Parent Coach

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244: Your Back to School Checklist for Children with Special Needs

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243: Tailored Financial Planning for Children with Disabilities | James Lange, CPA/Attorney, Author, & Parent of Daughter with A Disability

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242: No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child | Kelley Coleman, Author, Advocate, Mom

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241: Estate Planning in 3 Not So Easy Steps: Social Security Basics

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240: Empower the Next Generation: The Person-Centered Approach | Christina Gravina CEO & Founder of BILT

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239: Overcoming the Invisible Challenges of Disability

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238: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities in Sexuality Education | Katherine McLaughlin

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237: Disability & Divorce: Planning for a Secure Future | Circle of Care

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236: Preserving Family Legacies | Angela Todd, Archivist, Historian, Activist

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235: Decoding Social Security: Navigating the Latest Updates

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234: Fun with Taxes | Circle of Care Talk

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233: You Are Not Alone

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232: The Magic of Inclusivity | Debi Arsenault

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231: There Will Be Butterflies in Alaska

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230: Thriving with Disabilities at MIT | Jenny Huang & Ben Lou

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229: What My Daughter Taught Me About Life

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228: Interior Design for Sensory-Friendly Homes | Beatrice Tokayer

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227: Building Support Networks for Special Needs Families | Julie Foge

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226: CrossFit for Our Community with Karen Hurley

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225: Highlighting the Year Ahead

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224: Embracing the New Year with Advocacy, Empowerment, and Support

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223: Embracing a Sabbatical Year: Reflections on Change, Growth, and Finding True Joy

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Advocating for Universal Changing Tables: Changing Spaces Campaign

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Housing for Adults with Disabilities: Shared Living Solutions

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The Power of a Picture: Special Needs Portraiture

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Transition Planning for a Special Needs Student: A Mom and Son's Successful Journey

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National Suicide Prevention Month: The Healing Power of Kindness

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Demystifying Sensory Processing Disorder: Tips to Help from Harkla

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Growing Up as a Special Needs Sibling

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Building a Supportive Community: The Power of Connection in Special Needs Parenting

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Your Autism Game Plan with Joya Van Der Laan

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Where to Start with Special Needs Estate Planning: Steps to Success

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Back-to-School Checklist for Families with Disabilities

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Remembering Elizabeth and the Joyful Moments

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Raja Marhaba: A Mother's Fight for Special Education Justice

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Fighting for Meaningful Inclusion with Tamara Taggart

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How to Be Your Best Advocate with State Agencies When Fighting for Services

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Bringing Behavioral Tactics From the Clinic to the House with Jessica Guzman

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Transforming Reading Techniques: A Conversation with Susan Kahn

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How to Fully Fund Your Estate Plan: You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers

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Designing a Disability Support Plan for Independent Living

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Helping Autistic Students Find Their Voice with ABA SPEECH

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Avoiding Burnout with Lisa Candera The Autism Mom Coach

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Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities with Meg Zucker

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Life Milestones and Getting Ready for Summer

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Celebrating Pride Month and Advocating for the Transgender Community

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Grit: Honoring the Legacies of Rick Hoyt and Elizabeth

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Maximizing Resources for a Stable and Independent Future

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Learning Family Financial Fitness with Children's Stories

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The Next Step Programs & Employment for People with Disabilities

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Living Courageously and Parenting With Chronic Illness

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More Wisdom on Grit and Grace from Jess Ronne

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Update: Tax Time - Special Needs Edition

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Parenting Techniques for Neurodivergent Families

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International Rare Disease Day & the Power of Positivity

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Reduce Your Workload & Run Your Home Smoothly with Mama Systems

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How Examining My Son's Reading Failures Brought to Light My Own Dyslexia

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Advocating for Learning Disabilities as a Social Justice Issue

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Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger's Syndrome

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Resource Roadmaps from True North Disability Planning

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Maneuvering the Medical System with a Rare Disease

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Taking a Sabbatical from Saying 'Yes'

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Transforming Our 'Wants' to Reality with SMART Goals

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Preparing for Your Best Year Yet with Mark Worthington

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Charitable Giving: How to Make Planned Gifts to Your Beloved Charity

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Institutionalized and Priced Out of Community-Based Services

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Helping Neurodivergent Children Accomplish What Seems Impossible with Suzy Im

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The Future of Diagnosis of Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences

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The Benefits of Virtual Reality and Other Technologies for Children with Neurodiversity

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The Bullied Brain