Connecting for Kids

Nov 26 2024 100 ep. 44 mins 11

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Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses.

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Episode 121: Autism 101

Nov 26 2024 43 mins

Did your child recently receive an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis? Or, are you trying to navigate new territory with a child previously diagnosed? How can you best support your child in whatever stage they are currently in? Join Nathan Morgan, MSSA, LSW, of Milestones Autism Resources, as they present facts, debunk myths and provide the most up-to-date terminology cu

Episode 120: Adolescence and Advocacy: Healthcare Transition Planning for Puberty

Oct 24 2024 32 mins

Do you know how a parent’s role in the healthcare process changes during puberty? Join Nikki Montgomery, M.A., M.Ed., GPAC, Director of Strategy and Communications for Family Voices National, as she leads a discussion on how to begin to involve your child in planning and decision-making now to prepare for future self-advocacy. As part of her work with Family Voices, Nik

Episode 119: Perfectionism in Gifted and Anxious Kids

Oct 14 2024 41 mins

Does your child feel the pressure to be perfect? Do they feel stress about academics or earning good grades? Is their self-esteem tied to being the best in an extracurricular or sport? Join Kate Boylan LPCC-SUPV, MS, of Larchmere Center for Well-Being, to discuss how parents can help alleviate this pressure through healthy communication and attachment. Learn how to boost your

Episode 118: Navigating Shared Struggles: Tools for Parents and Children

Oct 03 2024 38 mins

Are you a caregiver dealing with your own struggles while supporting a child facing similar challenges? Could you use some practical tips to help both you and your child? Join Sarah Saunders, MA, LPCC-S, of Purposeful Growth & Wellness, who will help families learn strategies to prioritize self-care, manage stress effectively and establish healthy boundaries. She will als

Episode 117: Picky Eating & Problem Feeding

Sep 12 2024 46 mins

Does your child avoid certain foods, textures or entire food groups? Or do you have a child with more complex feeding needs? Whether you’re worried about a child who won’t eat vegetables or a child diagnosed with a feeding disorder, this discussion will give you tips you can put to use during your next meal.

Episode 116: Less Screaming and More Talking: Discipline in 2024 - for Black American Caregivers

May 06 2024 21 mins

Are you a Black American caregiver who needs help learning new and supportive ways to provide discipline for your child? Join Anna Jones, LISW-S, of Cleveland State University and Up the Steps, and learn: Generational differences that make discipline difficultHistory of discipline in the Black communityHow to know what types of discipline may work for your child.Calming strate

Episode 115: Social Skills for the Neurodivergent Child

Mar 07 2024 24 mins

How can you build social skills that honor the unique neurodiversity of your child? What are some of the common mistakes parents make when trying to teach social skills to an elementary-aged (6- 12) child with ADHD, anxiety or autism? Join Lisa Mortensen, of Spectrum Social Club, as she shares skill-building techniques that make it easier for a neurodivergent child. She will

Episode 114: Conquer the Chaos: Empowering Families with Executive Function Coaching

Feb 09 2024 51 mins

Do you find yourself in a never-ending struggle with your child over homework, chores and daily routines? Maybe you feel like you've tried everything and you could really use more support. Join Katie Greenleaf, MA, LPCC, of Anchored Unbound Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, for a discussion on using executive function strategies to create a supportive family environme

Episode 113: Behavior Chat: Special Sensory Edition

Feb 02 2024 50 mins

Does your child struggle with behavior when they become overwhelmed or overstimulated? Join Christine Chambers, MEd, OTR/L, of Abilities First, LLC, for a special edition of Behavior Chat, where you will learn what a sensory bucket is and some tools you can use to empty your child’s bucket to promote positive behavior.The content in this program is geared toward caregivers of chi

Episode 112: Engaging Children Who Need Support in Literacy Activities

Dec 22 2023 36 mins

In this podcast, designed for librarians and library staff, Kathy Nash, MEd., of Connecting for Kids, explains how to use movement, touch and sound to engage children who may otherwise have trouble participating in literacy activities. Throughout the podcast, Nash gives specific examples of multi-sensory engagement that facilitators can incorporate into storytimes and other inclusi