Nothing’s sure but… well, you know the end of that sentence. If your family includes a child or adult with a disability, here are 5 important things to know before you file your 2024 taxes. Resources mentioned in this episode 5 Things to Know Before Filing Taxes for People with Disabilities ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts Special Needs Alliance: Attorneys for Special Needs Planning Tax Help for People with Disabilities Living and Working with Disabilities (IRS)  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): free tax preparation help for taxpayers who qualify Where to find E ..read more

This week, Christina chats with Dr. Nilong Vyas of Sleepless in NOLA, on the importance of sleep in early childhood. They’ll answer questions like, “Why is sleep important?” and “My child is a terrible sleeper. Is it me or something else?” Listen along for helpful information and tips and tricks around sleep.   Resources mentioned in this episode What is a sleep consultant and how do they help families? Sleep Disorders in Children Autism Awareness & Sleep Melatonin for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers Sleepless in NOLA Dr. Vyas’ Bedtime Checklist Thank you Dr. Vyas for offer ..read more

Nothing’s sure but… well, you know the end of that sentence. If your family includes a child or adult with a disability, here are 5 important things to know before you file your taxes in 2022. Resources mentioned in this episode 5 Things to Know Before Filing Taxes for People with Disabilities ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts Special Needs Alliance: Attorneys for Special Needs Planning Tax Help for People with Disabilities Living and Working with Disabilities (IRS)  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): free tax preparation help for taxpayers who qualify Where to fin ..read more

Flying with kids with disabilities can be stressful and overwhelming. This week’s podcast episode has 5 tips to make the trip easier for you and your child. Resources mentioned in this episode Better parenting using self-regulation What is self-regulation and how can it help me be a better parent? ¿Qué es la autorregulación y cómo puede ayudarme a ser un mejor padre? Co-regulation: Your secret tool for managing meltdowns How can co-regulation help my child’s behavior? Strategies for parenting children with disabilities ¿Cómo puede ayudarle a mi hijo la corregulación? Estrategias para ser pad ..read more

In this bonus episode, Christina discusses doing a pediatric sleep study with her son and his sensory needs.   Resources mentioned in this episode The importance of sleep in early childhood with Dr. Nilong Vyas Sleepless in NOLA Our Lady of the Lake Sleep Medicine Where to find Exceptional Lives Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn ..read more

This week, Christina chats with Dr. Nilong Vyas of Sleepless in NOLA, on the importance of sleep in early childhood. They’ll answer questions like, “Why is sleep important?” and “My child is a terrible sleeper. Is it me or something else?” Listen along for helpful information and tips and tricks around sleep.   Resources mentioned in this episode What is a sleep consultant and how do they help families? Sleep Disorders in Children Autism Awareness & Sleep Melatonin for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers Sleepless in NOLA Dr. Vyas’ Bedtime Checklist Thank you Dr. Vyas for offer ..read more

What do you do if you just found out your child has medically complex needs? Do you know how to be a great health care advocate for your complex kid? Christina gets helpful information and insight from Julia Roberts, parent and long-time advocate, in this week's episode.  Resources mentioned in this episode Julia Roberts Children with Medical Complexity Health Insurance for a Child With Disabilities: Easily Navigate Coverage and Services How to get medical insurance for a child with a disability How to get the most out of health insurance for your child with disabilities Frequently Asked ..read more

Speech Apraxia vs Autism: Are they related? If a child is speech delayed what can you do? Christina gets helpful information and insight from Kacy Woodson, a speech-language pathologist, in this week's episode.  Resources mentioned in this episode Who Are Speech-Language Pathologists, and What Do They Do? Childhood Apraxia of Speech Is my child different? Six steps to assessing your child’s development. Understanding child development milestones CDC’s Developmental Milestones Is My Child Developing OK? What are Early Intervention Services? Can they help my child? The Special Education Ev ..read more

Mr. Raymond A. Jetson says, “... If our children are going to feel present and valued and able to be the best version of themselves in the world, we have to be intentional about impacting the world in a way that creates space for that to happen.” In this week’s episode, Christina gets practical advice on how to build community for children with disabilities. Resources mentioned in this episode Meet Raymond A. Jetson Building a Village of Support with Raymond A. Jetson (webinar) Children with disabilities need a village of support. Here are 3 ways to build that village for yours. (blog) Buildi ..read more

In this week’s episode, Christina gets back-to-school tips from Julie McIsaac, Learning and Mental Health Consultant. Get some real-life tips to support your child and their teacher as we head back to school. Resources mentioned in this episode Meet Julie McIsaac, Ph.D. Introduce your child with F-Words; it’s not what you think (podcast) How Can I Prepare for My Child’s Transition into School-based Services at Age 3? Is your child having behavior problems at school? Here’s how to help Fellow Parents, Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Mental Health and Children with Disabilities: a Webinar Why i ..read more