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This is what youth empowerment and ownership looks (and sounds and feels) like! Besides the benefits from immersing students in authentic design, development, and project-based learning activities, opportunities to move from passive consumption mode to active producer roles is the way to genuinely engage and level up children with technology, responsibly. Pre thru post: kids need to get in the sandbox and learn by doing, making, experimenting, and reflecting.

In our latest episode of Beautifully Complex, we dive into the heart of parenting neurodivergent kids with life coach and author Shari Leid. The conversation pivots around celebrating our kid's unique journeys and teaching them to embrace their individuality in a world that often expects conformity. 🔑 Three Key Takeaways: - Embrace Imperfections: Learn about the power of recognizing and celebrating not only your children's uniqueness but also your own imperfections as a parent. - Strengths-Based Approach: Discover how encouraging your kids to understand and appreciate their strengths builds confidence and resilience for the challenges they face. - Reject Perfection: Find out why rejecting the pressure of perfection and focusing on progress can lead to a more fulfilling experience and family dynamic. 👉 The conversation takes you through practical advice, personal reflections, and the understanding of why allowing your kids to embrace their “weirdness” might just be their fate. ▶️ Listen at https://lnkd.in/gBtXYV3q or wherever you get your podcasts. #BeautifullyComplex #Neurodiversity #Parenting #ProgressNotPerfection #Inclusion

Repost >> In our latest episode of Beautifully Complex, we dive into the heart of parenting neurodivergent kids with life coach and author Shari Leid. The conversation pivots around celebrating our kid's unique journeys and teaching them to embrace their individuality in a world that often expects conformity.

🔑 Three Key Takeaways:
- Embrace Imperfections: Learn about the power of recognizing and celebrating not only your children's uniqueness but also your own imperfections as a parent.
- Strengths-Based Approach: Discover how encouraging your kids to understand and appreciate their strengths builds confidence and resilience for the challenges they face.
- Reject Perfection: Find out why rejecting the pressure of perfection and focusing on progress can lead to a more fulfilling experience and family dynamic.

👉 The conversation takes you through practical advice, personal reflections, and the understanding of why allowing your kids to embrace their “weirdness” might just be their fate.

▶️ Listen at https://lnkd.in/g7DrW3Gx or wherever you get your podcasts.

#BeautifullyComplex #Neurodiversity #Parenting #ProgressNotPerfection #Inclusion

What are the key types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and why are they so important for children, youth, and families? HOPE Director Robert Sege sat down with Stephanie Patton, HOPE Champion and host of Where's My Handbook podcast, to discuss why positive childhood experiences matter and what they can look like for teens and tweens. Where's My Handbook is a show to support parents of kids going through the teen and tween years. Listen to the recent episode featuring Dr. Sege: https://lnkd.in/e5Bza_5B

Raising Independent Thinkers: Nurturing Individuality in Kids Watch the latest episode of the Falling for Learning Podcast - https://lnkd.in/gu6CR3vb. Discover how to foster critical thinking and individuality in children. Learn the importance of embracing their unique qualities and interests, rather than conforming to societal expectations. Engage with your children to understand their perspectives and stay connected with their evolving identities. #IndependentThinkers #NurturingIndividuality #CriticalThinkingSkills #RaisingKids #EmbraceUniqueness #ChildDevelopment #ParentingTips #IndividualityMatters #StayConnected #EmbracingDifferences

Thanks to Colleen O'Grady MA, LPC for having me on the Power Your Parenting podcast for parents with teens. We talked about the incredible pressure parents feel to make sure their teens are achieving and not missing out on any opportunities in their efforts to realize a good future. I shared how the principles in my book, SIGH, SEE START: how to be the parent your child needs in a world that won't stop pushing, can help parents through this stage of their children's lives. Listen to the episode via https://lnkd.in/gsvAnqvr #sighseestart #parentingadvice #parentingteens

In today's fast-paced culture, nurturing healthy, happy, and resilient children poses a significant challenge. Join me this week on the True Man Podcast as I discuss with author Jeff Nelligan strategies for fostering successful kids. #truemanpocast #startyourcomebackstory

Episode 83 is live today! “Technology creates an equal platform for all of our children to be able to share their ability.” Schools may be reticent to adopt technology in their classrooms, but the difference it can make to student lives, particularly neurodivergent children, is huge. Wondering how to empower your neurodivergent child in the classroom? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in to episode 83 here: https://lnkd.in/eHurmkZP or search 'SEND Parenting Podcast' on all podcast platforms. #SENDParentingPodcast #SENDParenting #EmpoweringTechnology #NeurodivergentChildren #InclusiveEducation

🎥 How does the journey from childhood's Coping Mechanisms to adult Creative Strategies shape your professional life? 🤔 Growing up means reparenting ourselves and stepping out of our childish archetypes. This is not just about responsibility but harnessing our lifetime of experiences and using these to run our lives rather than reacting using the programming we created as children. - Challenges are not coping mechanisms anymore; they are Creative Strategies. - We can use our past experiences as lessons to guide us and provide clarity in adulthood. Taking responsibility for actions allows us to redefine our story. Clip from my Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eCPSJEfF #PersonalDevelopment #AdaptiveStrategies #BusinessGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #ProfessionalJourney #LinkedInCommunity #

It's been an exciting couple weeks as I've recently had the honour of being featured in not just one, but two awesome podcast episodes, and I'm super excited to share them with you! The first episode, on BloomingCurious hosted by Edwina Cottino, dives deep into strategies for nurturing children's curiosity. You'll hear from myself and April Zajko where we share our favourite tactics for keeping those little minds engaged and endlessly curious. Make sure to check out the other episodes too! The second episode, featured on Childcare Business Growth, is all about curating a professional development plan that not only attracts but also retains early childhood educators. We tackled the issue head-on: while there's no shortage of PD opportunities out there, it's often a challenge to create a cohesive plan that aligns with your interests, addresses current challenges, and fosters personal and professional growth. Together, we explored the power of intentional planning in maximizing the benefits of PD. Check out these two guest podcast episodes! https://lnkd.in/gkBiG8cP I can't wait for you to listen to both episodes and share your thoughts. Happy listening!