Unconditional

Why is connection with our children so important? How can we build lasting, trusting relationships with our kids, especially when they are neurodivergent? Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

No, episode 22 wasn't our poop episode like we had planned. We are sorry. It's coming. We promise. Instead enjoy this compilation of bloopers from previous episodes that got cut for time.Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Well, what started as a light, short episode on awkward conversations quickly became an awkward episode itself. Join E and L in this slightly unhinged episode, which does eventually address awkward conversations. No really, it does. Eventually.Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E & L coclude their conversation with K. If you haven't listened to episodes 18 and 19, please do that first.If you've got a child who is neurodivergent and in school, this episode is for you! Join L, E, and special guest, K, to discuss IEPs and 504s! What are all these strange names? Let us help you chase away the fear surrounding all these complex-sounding legal supports for your child.Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E & L continue their conversation with K. If you haven't listened to episode 18, please do that first.If you've got a child who is neurodivergent and in school, this episode is for you! Join L, E, and special guest, K, to discuss IEPs and 504s! What are all these strange names? Let us help you chase away the fear surrounding all these complex-sounding legal supports for your child.Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

If you've got a child who is neurodivergent and in school, this episode is for you! Join L, E, and special guest, K, to discuss IEPs and 504s! What are all these strange names? Let us help you chase away the fear surrounding all these complex-sounding legal supports for your child.Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Want a quick way to help regulate your children's (and your own!) nervous systems? Enter: routines!Resources include:Five Ways to Build Consistent Routines for Neurodivergent Teens at Home and School7 Ways Kids Benefit When You Use RoutinesCanvaTime TimerTeachers Pay TeachersGot a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Laugh along as L & E's brains slowly melt using their remaining one brain cell to talk about...potty humor! Why is it important to tell kids why? What can you do to get through this phase? And are you yet at the age where getting new appliances is exciting? Join them for this truly unhinged (and a little unplanned) episode.Ms. Rachel Potty Training EpisodeRealistic Training PottyGot a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Thinking of braving the magical overstimulation that is the Disney parks with your neurodivergent kiddos? In this episode, E and L explore the accommodations and program available at the parks for guest who are neurodivergent (kids and adults!) They share their personal experiences, tips, successes, and failures (don't forget to pack those noise-reducing headphones).Resources from this episode include:Trip with Special Needs ArticleDisney World Guests with Disabilities HomepageDisney World Disability Access ServiceTemporary Information TattoosGot a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

This episode is brought to you by the letter S, for SESAME STREET! A huge shout out to the street for their tips and info on this particular episode. E and L discuss ways to talk to your child about heavy topics, including but not limited to the ICE raids in Minneapolis. They also talk about ways to take care of yourself given scary news stories, including some banana bread.Disclaimer: This episode does not reflect any political views of the show hosts and is for informational purposes only.Resources from this episode include…https://sesameworkshop.org/tough-topics/#https://www.apa.org/topics/journalism-facts/talking-childrenhttps://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/starting-conversations/how-to-start-conversations-with-neurodiverse-kidshttps://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/starting-conversations/talking-to-kids-about-financial-stress-and-money-worriesGot a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E and L are back with their longest episode yet. We tried. But this episode is chalked full of things like snow plows, autism causes, what autism can look like in girls vs. boys, and labels: should we use them? Resources in this episode include:https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disordershttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-diagnostic-criteria-dsm-5https://autismsociety.org/screening-diagnosis/https://www.autismspeaks.org/signs-autism-womenhttps://www.isthisautism.com/Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E and L are back with their midwest mom energy to talk about Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. It’s been in the news a lot lately…so what exactly is it? What does a diagnosis of ASD mean? What does it look like? Lots of questions! And, as always, not a lot of buts.Resources in this episode include:https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disordershttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-diagnostic-criteria-dsm-5https://autismsociety.org/screening-diagnosis/https://www.autismspeaks.org/signs-autism-womenhttps://www.isthisautism.com/Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E and L are continuing the conversation on overstimulation…and understimulation! And remember, everybody stims!Resources from this episode include…https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-activities/Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E and L discuss overstimulation. What is it? What does it look like? And what can we do about it?Oh, and they once again talked for too long, so this will be a two part episode. Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E and L are joined by special parent guest and Master's student, A, to discuss self care. What does that even mean? What does that look like? Why do we need it? And what do chickens have to do with any of it?Resources for this episode:Spoon TheoryWhy is Self Care ImportantChickens!Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] and L are back to talk about isolation in parenting. It’s real. And yes, it blows. And yes, you do need multiple hugs each day…how many? Check out this article from Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2020/08/22/are-you-getting-enough-hugs/Resources from this episode include…https://www.parents.com/parenting-can-be-isolating-youre-not-alone-7098051https://brightandquirky.com/uniquely-bright-life-guide-to-thrive/https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsdhttps://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/54014/your-kid-belongs-here?srsltid=AfmBOoqjwknsQK5TuBBtBS-4f5wYnRpU9VC5VdhJ0vtlLM7tAcIaCjyhPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E & L introduce the sensory system! Guess what, you have more than five senses. How do they all come together? What happens when we are overstimulated?Here are some links and resourceshttps://neurodivergentinsights.com/the-power-of-sensory-regulation/?srsltid=AfmBOoqxAvpRdejySDyxC2wk9NnOuZox61tyzZUVYkrcH2HXnC0Hgrc7https://sensoryhealth.org/https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/your-8-senseshttps://www.amazon.com/Your-Kid-Belongs-Here-Neurodiverse/dp/1421453355https://www.theselfcarespot.com/post/understanding-your-sensory-needs-a-guide-to-creating-a-sensory-profileGot a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E and L are back to talk about neurodivergence in their longest episode yet [we deeply apologize, we tried, we really did]. What is it? What does it mean? Why is it important? E and L provide tips and suggestions for parents of neurodivergent children as well as resources, which are linked in the show notes.What is your cup filled with? E’s and L’s are filled with pie!Resources from this episode include...Cleveland ClinicTips and Strategies for ParentsTime Timer!Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E & L dive right back into their conversation with Dr. B for part 2 of Ask a Pediatrician!Get into 3 more common questions about kids’ health with Dr. B! [This is not medical advice]. Do you have a picky eater? What about those pesky winter bugs? And how high is TOO high for a fever?Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at mailto:[email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm (http://transistor.fm/). Learn how to start a podcast (https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/?via=music) here.

A huge thanks to Dr. B for being our first guest on the podcast! She answers some medical questions we have [but this is not medical advice], explains what a general pediatrician does, and even tells us her favorite dinosaur!Do you need help talking to your doctor about concerns with your child? Check out this handy pdf.https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/help_pdfs/cdc_talktodoctor.pdfGot a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Maybe it's Maybelline? Maybe it's DBT?In a little longer than we planned episode, L & E explore many of the acronyms and initialisms you might encounter on your journey with neurodivergence. While we'll get into the specifics of each in separate episodes, this serves as a crash course to get you started wading through all that alphabet soup! Watch for a Part 2!What is:OT-Occupational TherapyPT-Physical therapySLP-Speech & Language PathologistMT-BC-Music Therapist-Board CertifiedDBT-Dialectical Behavioral TherapyCBT-Cognitive Behavioral TherapyART-Accelerated Resolution TherapyIFS-Internal Family Systems (not to be confused with Family Systems)PTSD-Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderCPTSD-Complex Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderEMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization & ReprocessingADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderASD-Autism Spectrum DisorderPDA-Pathological Demand Avoidance (Persistent Drive for Autonomy)IEP-Individualized Education ProgramIDEA-Individuals with Disabilities Education ActIFSP-Individualized Family Service PlanHere's a handy PDF [another acronym] for reference on these letters!https://www.parentcenterhub.org/wp-content/uploads/repo_items/legacy/partc/handout10.pdfDon't forget to call 211 for resources in your local community.Got a suggestion for a topic? Or an amazing dad joke? Did your kid say something hilarious? We want to know! Send us an email at [email protected] theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

E & L are back! And we are ready to address our why! Why did we do this? Why is it called "Unconditional"? We also discuss a bit about behavior, what it is, and why it happens [hint: it's communication!]Some highlights include L saying "moist" [sorry], we accidentally 6 7 you [sorry], and there are technical difficulties [also sorry!].Resources!https://imaginationlibrary.com/https://go.genmindful.com/Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

It's our first episode! This podcast has been in L's brain for quite a while, and now it is out in the world! Join L & E on as they explain the reasons behind the podcast, what they hope the podcast will be, & what they hope you will get out of it!Got a great dad joke? We would love to hear it! Email us at [email protected]