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In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Sisällön tarjoaa Understood.org, Gretchen Vierstra, and Rachel Bozek. Understood.org, Gretchen Vierstra, and Rachel Bozek tai sen podcast-alustan kumppani lataa ja toimittaa kaiken podcast-sisällön, mukaan lukien jaksot, grafiikat ja podcast-kuvaukset. Jos uskot jonkun käyttävän tekijänoikeudella suojattua teostasi ilman lupaasi, voit seurata tässä https://fi.player.fm/legal kuvattua prosessia.

You Can’t Make This Up

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Apple Cider Vinegar - part two 31:42

9 päivää sitten31:42

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At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Discover In It, a podcast that explores the joys and frustrations of supporting kids with learning disabilities and ADHD. Join hosts Rachel Bozek and Gretchen Vierstra as they talk with parents, caregivers, teachers, and sometimes kids. They offer perspective, advice, and stories for and from people who have challenges with reading, math, focus, and other learning differences. Get tips on parenting kids with learning disabilities like dyslexia.

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In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Have a struggling reader? Try these tips 26:32

8 päivää sitten26:32

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What makes learning to read difficult? And how does having dyslexia make it even more challenging? In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome literacy expert Louise Baigelman. A former teacher, Louise is the co-founder and CEO of the literacy organization Storyshares. She explains why reading can be so challenging for kids who struggle with dyslexia, and shares tips and strategies to help. Tune in to get Louise’s expert advice on how to help struggling readers. Related resources 9 terms to know if your child has trouble with reading The difference between dyslexia and dyscalculia 9 free public library resources for your child (and you) What is explicit instruction? Listen: Dyslexia is more than mixing up letters Timestamps (1:08) Why reading is such a challenge for kids with dyslexia (2:06) The meaning of explicit instruction (2:37) Common reading struggles for kids with dyslexia (4:18) Reasons learning to read gets harder as kids get older (5:19) Ways to engage struggling readers (8:14) How audiobooks can help (12:16) The science of reading (17:11) Activities to help support reading (22:53) Next steps and tips for parents of struggling readers For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It episode page on Understood . We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@podcast.org . Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Feeling socially isolated as a parent? You’re not alone 14:08

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Parenting can often feel socially isolating. On this episode of In It, we hear from a few parents who have felt socially isolated while raising kids with learning and thinking differences. They share some of the challenges they have run into and talk about some strategies they’ve found for building relationships with other adults. Related resources 8 things I wish people knew about parenting a child with ADHD Why some kids have trouble making friends 7 ways to prepare kids for visiting relatives and family friends Listen: ADHD and puberty: What to expect Listen: Guided meditation for stressed parents Listen: Homework battles: What really matters Timestamps (1:10) Parent friendships (1:59) When your parenting style is misunderstood or judged (5:48) Finding parents who can relate (7:34) Realizing the risks that come with sharing experiences with other parents (8:49) Being friends with parents of kids who are not friends with your own kid (10:31) When the parent is neurodiverse For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the In It page on Understood We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at init@understood.org Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Signs of dyscalculia and other tips from a math expert 24:21

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What is dyscalculia? How can parents spot it? And is it anything like dyslexia? Find out about all of this and more from Brendan Hodnett. Brendan is a middle school special education and math teacher. He is also an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York City, where he offers courses on inclusive ways to teach math. Tune in to learn more about early signs of dyscalculia, how it affects kids inside and outside the classroom, and tips that can help. Related resources 10 surprising ways dyscalculia impacts kids Signs of dyscalculia at different ages Dyscalculia and managing money Listen: Math anxiety, dyscalculia, and other reasons math can be hard for kids Listen: What if the teacher has learning differences too? Timestamps (1:04) How to pronounce dyscalculia (1:38) How dyscalculia relates to dyslexia (2:48) How it affects a child’s concept of time and sense of direction (4:34) Early signs (5:29) Exploring a diagnosis (10:24) How dyscalculia shows up outside of math class (13:48) Understanding money For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the In It page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at init@understood.org Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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What were they thinking? An expert on teenage brains explains 24:30

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From school to friends to home, being a teenager is tough. Also tough? Raising one! On this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Karen Wilson. Karen is a clinical neuropsychologist, director of West LA Neuropsychology, and host of the Diverse Thinking, Diverse Learning podcast. Tune in to get Karen’s expert advice about supporting your child through the teen years. Related resources How to help high schoolers gain self-control Developmental milestones for teenagers What to do when your teen or tween is lonely Listen: When kids and teens have tantrums: how to help Listen: Unpacking the teen mental health crisis: How we got here and what to do about it Timestamps (01:35) What’s going on in teens’ brains (06:10) When teens want more independence (16:56) Sexual and gender identities (21:48) The awesome side of teens For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page on Understood.org We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Another lost sneaker? How to cover the unexpected costs of raising a kid 26:11

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Money. Budgeting. Savings. They’re all stressful. And when you factor in the added expenses that can come with raising a child with learning and thinking differences, it can feel like too much. In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome personal finance expert Kim Palmer. Kim is a mom to three kids and she writes for NerdWallet . She’s also the author of three books about money: Smart Mom, Rich Mom; The Economy of You; and Generation Earn. Tune in to get Kim’s expert advice about budgeting when you have kids with learning and thinking differences. For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page on Understood.org We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Related resources Long-term financial planning for a child with special needs Checklist: Saving for college Listen: Impulse buying, negative bank balances, and the ADHD tax Timestamps (1:38) Unanticipated expenses (5:54) Budgeting tools (10:53) Emergencies and the struggle to save (22:23) Letting kids in on the finances For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page on Understood.org We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Candy or money as a reward? The answer might surprise you 29:13

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We’ve all been there: Our child is refusing to do something that, to us, seems super reasonable. Do we offer them a reward to get them to cooperate? Where is the line between bribery and rewarding a child? Will we ruin them? In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Dr. Andy Kahn back to the show. Dr. Andy is a licensed psychologist and Understood’s associate director of behavior change and expertise. He’s also the host of the podcast Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn. Tune in to get Andy’s expert advice about bribes and rewards. Related resources What are positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)? 7 ideas for using rewards and consequences The power of motivation for kids who learn and think differently How to give praise that builds kids’ self-esteem “I’m not yelling—you’re yelling!” Tips for staying calm when kids act out Timestamps (1:22) The difference between a bribe and a reward (5:08) Pairing verbal praise with reinforcement (8:31) How close to the behavior should the reward be (16:03) Money as a reward (21:08) Behavior charts and LTDs (25:14) Helping kids change behaviors For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page at Understood.org We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Parental burnout? What to do before you lose it 25:05

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Sometimes, parents and caregivers can feel overwhelmed or burned out. Caring for children can feel exhausting and add up without us even realizing it. What’s a parent to do? In this episode of In It, we talk with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond. Hammond is a psychologist, executive function coach, and motivational speaker. She specializes in helping people navigate burnout and exhaustion, as well as how to build resiliency. During our conversation, Nekeshia shows us ways to answer the following questions: How am I doing? What do I need? What steps can I take today to make some improvements in my life? She also talks about the importance of finding support you can lean on and understanding that you, as a parent or caregiver, don’t have to do everything . Timestamps (02:08) Taking a minute (04:47) Adult time-outs for managing parental burnout (06:28) Long-term strategies for your mental health and finding boundaries (11:11) Delegating tasks and accepting help (14:07) What to do when we lose it (17:10) Knowing when to walk away (20:25) Feeling isolated Related resources Parenting guilt: Tips to get past it A personal conversation about being a mom (and woman) with ADHD “I’m not yelling—you’re yelling!” Tips for staying calm when kids act out Building self-compassion skills 32 examples of workplace accommodations For a transcript of this episode and additional resources, visit the In It page on Understood.org . We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Do parenting podcast hosts always take their own advice? 19:19

15 weeks sitten19:19

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This week on In It, a crossover episode! Co-host Rachel Bozek chats with Mallory Yee, PhD, who is a host of Shining With ADHD, a parenting podcast from The Childhood Collective. Mallory is also a licensed psychologist specializing in kids with ADHD. On this episode, the two talk about how they handle moments and situations when their personal and professional lives meet. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page on Understood.org. Timestamps (04:30) Relating to our kids’ teachers (09:20) Being able to look back and laugh (12:54) Mallory on our personal vs. professional selves (14:29) Rachel on taking experts’ advice in real life (16:00) Thinking about our own advice and expectations Related resources Shining With ADHD from The Childhood Collective Hygiene battles: Tips from an ADHD expert Social media and parenting: How much is too much? Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Is the news stressing your kids out? Tips for getting through it 28:17

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The news is often scary, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. And kids who learn and think differently may have an especially hard time with intense news cycles. In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with returning guest Dr. Kristin Carothers. Kristin is a clinical psychologist based in Atlanta and New York City who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral interventions. She’s also an adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at Morehouse School of Medicine and an expert contributor for Understood. Kristin offers tips and strategies to help parents and caregivers navigate difficult news cycles with kids who learn and think differently. To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the In It podcast page at Understood . We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Related resources How scary news can impact kids who learn and think differently What is perseveration? Racism and violence: How to help kids handle the news ADHD parenting tips from a Black clinical psychologist Timestamps (3:18) Understanding the effect the news is having on your child (6:45) Flexible thinking (9:50) Respecting different points of view (13:32) Perseveration (17:08) Managing the impulse to overshare (17:44) Understanding levels of disclosure Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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ADHD and addiction: Knowledge is power 28:46

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You may have read or heard that kids with ADHD are at a higher risk for addiction. Is this true? If so, why? And what can we, as parents and caregivers, do about it? In this episode of In It , hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Roberto is a Massachusetts-based clinical psychologist. He has spent years evaluating people for learning and thinking differences including ADHD. And he was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. He shares helpful information to help families understand the relationship between the risk of addiction and ADHD. To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the In It podcast page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Related resources Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Suicide and Crisis Hotline 5 common concerns parents have about ADHD medications for kids Study finds that ADHD medication reduces risk of drug abuse for people with ADHD ADHD medication misuse, sharing, and abuse: What you need to know Timestamps (02:01) Chemistry of ADHD (02:40) Helpful statistics about risk and ADHD (06:15) Self-medication studies (13:28) Risk of addiction (15:34) Talking to younger kids (21:22) The importance of communication (22:16) Assertiveness skills for kids Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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The “more” kids (from the “Good Inside with Dr. Becky” podcast) 36:14

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This week on In It , we’re sharing an episode of another podcast we love called Good Inside with Dr. Becky . The show’s host, Dr. Becky Kennedy, is a clinical psychologist and mom of three. Each week, she talks to parents, experts, and trusted friends and colleagues about strategies and tips for the stickiest parenting situations. We’re sharing an episode called The ‘more’ kids , featuring Dr. Becky in conversation with Debbie Reber, the founder of Tilt Parenting . The two define what it means to have a “more” kid. These are kids we might describe as “deeply feeling.” From resistance to tears and meltdowns, “more” kids have big reactions, and yes, usually more often. Listen to learn about strategies for navigating life with a “more” kid. Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Nonverbal learning disabilities in the national spotlight 17:31

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If you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today. Gus Walz is the son of vice presidential nominee Tim Walz. You may have seen him cheering for his dad at the Democratic National Convention in August. At that time, many of us learned that he has a nonverbal learning disability or NVLD. In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Dr. Andy Kahn. Andy is a psychologist, and he’s the associate director of Expertise and Strategic Design here at Understood. He also hosts the Understood podcast Parenting Behavior . Listen as Andy explains what it means to have an NVLD. He also talks about the relationship between NVLDs and ADHD. To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the In It podcast page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Related resources What are nonverbal learning disabilities? Classroom accommodations for nonverbal learning disabilities Video: A young woman opens up about growing up with NVLD Timestamps (02:16) Defining NVLD (03:44) More details about NVLDs (07:21) ADHD and NVLDs (08:30) Neurodivergence in the news Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Why kids with learning differences can thrive in STEM 26:13

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If you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today. You might have heard or seen the acronym STEM in education circles. It stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. And it can be very helpful for kids with learning and thinking differences. In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Kara Ball. Kara is the author of 50 Strategies for Teaching STEAM Skills. She has been a science and special education teacher, and a STEM education specialist for Baltimore public schools. She was also a finalist for National Teacher of the Year in 2018. To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the In It podcast page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Timestamps (1:18) Defining STEM (3:16) Kara’s dyslexia and dyscalculia diagnoses (5:07) Why Kara became a special education teacher (8:23) Understanding where STEM and learning and thinking differences meet (20:31) Working on communication and collaboration Related resources: What is dyslexia? What is dyscalculia? Video: Are boys better at math than girls? What if the teacher has learning differences, too? Kara’s book: 50 Strategies for Teaching STEAM Skills Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Hygiene battles: Tips from an ADHD expert 25:24

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Brushing their teeth. Taking a shower. Cleaning up after themselves. What’s going on when kids seem to ignore these must-do tasks? And what can parents and caregivers do to change that? In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Brendan Mahan. Brendan is an executive function coach and the host of the podcast ADHD Essentials. He offers tips and strategies to help parents and caregivers understand why some kids avoid working on their personal hygiene. To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the In It podcast page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Related resources Washing hands: How to get kids in the habit ADHD and messiness A day in the life of a child with slow processing speed Brendan’s podcast, ADHD Essentials Timestamps (01:51) Cleanliness and self-care (06:43) Executive function, room cleaning, and more (18:07) Social concerns (21:07) Reward systems (23:07) Hygiene late bloomers Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

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Back-to-school checklist: Everything but the books 21:19

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Gearing up for a new school year can feel overwhelming. As the first day of school gets close, kids have so much to think about. And so do parents and caregivers. In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Kate Garcia. Kate is a high school teacher with lots of back-to-school experience and tips. For a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the In It episode page at Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at init@understood.org . Related resources Bedtime battles: Why won’t my child just go to sleep? The best way to ease the back-to-school transition Check out Understood’s back-to-school support guide Download: Backpack checklist GoblinTools: Magic ToDo Timestamps (1:22) Getting back on a sleep schedule (3:36) Picking out clothes (6:40) Getting organized (9:55) How to communicate with the school (13:24) Helping kids have good food to fuel their day Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give…

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