Welcome to Season 2

09/24/18 • 1 min

Welcome to Season 2 of the Exceptional Parenting Podcast, brought to you by Torchlight. Tune in for helpful tips, practical advice, and strategies designed to help you solve today's toughest parenting challenges. Listen to find out what's ahead in the coming months.

Previous Episode

Why Anxiety is a Growing Problem for Our Kids

Recent studies show that 1 in every 5 kids now suffers from a diagnosable mental health disorder. And unfortunately, some of our most important institutions, like our nation’s schools, are unprepared to help them. Tune in as Torchlight’s Exceptional Parenting Podcast host, Stefanie Boucher, chats with Special Education Attorney, Courtney Spencer, about possible reasons why mental health conditions - such as anxiety or depression - are on the rise. Additionally, you'll also learn what parents can do when the school hasn’t been able to meet a child’s needs, as well as simple ways parents can rebuild lost self-esteem for themselves and their kids.
About Our Guest:
Attorney Courtney Spencer has represented children with a wide array of disabilities and has worked diligently to get her clients the services that they are entitled to under the law. She has successfully tried due process cases and handled federal appeals, working with families from towns throughout Connecticut. In addition to serving as a legal resource in her field, Courtney has given multiple presentations on special education law to a variety of parent groups and attorneys. She earned her law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law and also studied at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, where she focused her studies on human rights law.

Next Episode

Helping Your Child Overcome "Limitations"

Growing up can be a challenge for kids who struggle to “fit in.” But could your child’s biggest obstacles also become the source of his or her greatest strengths? According to inspirational speaker (and guest), Winston Clements, the answer is a resounding “yes” – especially if the right family supports are in place. Tune in as Exceptional Parenting Podcast host, Stefanie Boucher, chats with Winston about his remarkable journey towards self-acceptance and the family that helped him reframe his “limitations” as opportunities. Listen to learn how to:
- Foster your child’s resilience
- Help your child make friends when other kids view him or her as “different”
- Challenge your child to exceed cultural expectations
About Our Guest:
Winston Ben Clements is an award winning Inspirational Speaker with a mission to create a world where nobody feels limited in what they can achieve. His 2018 TEDx talk titled “Your Limitations Are An Illusion” has been a big hit rapidly rising to over 50k views thus far!
Born with a condition known as Brittle Bones disease, Winston suffered from frequent and painful bone fractures that disrupted much of his childhood. Despite his small stature and his use of a wheelchair, Winston’s story of resilience continues to inspire audiences to break through their barriers to live a richer and more rewarding life! Learn more at winstonclements.com.