For Our Special Kids

Jen Lansink

For Our Special Kids is simply that...For Our Special Kids.
When you realize you have a magic child on your hands, you do everything you can for them. So...I started a podcast to honor and highlight the magic and the mess of raising a child with special needs.
What I have learned over the past 6 years is profound.
1. My child is WAY smarter than me.
2. She has opened me up to the incredible world of intuition, psychic abilities, mediumship, healing, telepathy, galactic travel, the angel realms, spirit guides, and a whole lot more.
3. If we can learn to let go of expectations, the universe will blow your mind.
4. I wouldn't want to spend another day of my existence without her in my life.
5. I am a better person because she chose me as her mom.
So...while I originally intended to focus on providing tools and therapies and amazing stuff for parents/caregivers with a child with special needs...this has really morphed into a podcast for parents that are curious about new and innovative ways to better connect with their child. How can you use CranioSacral Therapy to be a better parent? How might crystals help soothe the energy within your home?How can your child's birth chart help you become a better home schooling parent?What is the best way to maneuver an IEP while celebrating the differences your magic child brings to the school?
So, thanks for joining me...it's gonna be a fun ride and I promise we'll make mistakes along the way. But hell...that's parenting for ya!!!
Smooches,Jen

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The Journey AFTER a Non-Fatal Drowning with Annemarie Miller

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05/21/23 • 47 min

In this week's episode, Annemarie shares her journey with us about her and her son's life after a non-fatal drowning at the young age of 17 months. Choices make all of the difference and Annemarie speaks openly how her choices each day shaped the life they would live as a family.
We hope you enjoy and let usknow what you think.

We love to hear from you. Send emails to [email protected] if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us!
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Creating Positive Attachments with The Attachment Nerd

For Our Special Kids

04/17/23 • 44 min

In today's episode, Eli Harwood, a licensed therapist introduces us to EMDR and TBRI. Two methods to help children work through their trauma with the overall intention of providing a safe place for children to eventually land. Our conversation defines trauma, looks at why and how our nervous system influences our child's experiences. We dive into tips for creating better connection with your child, signs to look for to determine if your child has had a traumatic experience, labels and so much more.
We certainly dig deep into some of the mess of this parenting journey. I hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think.

The Scoop on Poop with Dr. Jen Minor

For Our Special Kids

12/11/23 • 38 min

In today's episode, Jen and Dr. Jen talk about the scoop on poop and how, especially with a non-verbal child, poop can be an amazing communication tool. Dr. Jen discusses the primary things to look for in your child's poop and the hidden messages within. She also goes through 2 techniques we can use to help our child when they are constipated or experiencing the "runs!"
As always, please enjoy and let us know what you think!

A Father's Love Through Extremely Challenging Times with Lee Tonks

For Our Special Kids

01/23/24 • 42 min

This week’s episode is honest, vulnerable, raw, tearful, extremely challenging, brave, heart breaking, and also hopeful.

This is Lee Tonk’s 1st time telling his story. He is a private person and for most of Remy’s life he traveled this journey of parenting a child with a disability in silence and alone. And, it is emotional. We both cry. We laugh a little too.

But, a lot of what Lee shares is brutally honest. At times, I cringed at his experiences and my heart felt the tug of sorrow and grief.

This episode might be really hard for some of you to listen to but I really encourage you to take the time needed to hear Lee, understand his journey, and know that if you’re going through a similar situation, there is hope. As Lee says towards the end of our discussion, I’d give it all up to have her back.”

Thank you for listening. I hope you know you aren’t alone. Please let me know if this episode helped you feel a little more connected to our community of parents and children.

When Expectations Don't Match a Parent's Reality with Michelle Gauthier

For Our Special Kids

12/04/24 • 37 min

Today's episode with Michelle Gauthier, host of the Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast goes from professional recording to a chat among friends really quick.
However, we do cover some great content:

· When to control and what to control

· The skill of the pause

· Expectations and when to lower them

· Hope

· Society’s role with our children

· What to throw over the boat

We also chat about my junk piles and at times, this turns into a little therapy/processing session for me.

In the end, Ihope you enjoy and let me know what you tthink.

Magical Moments with Music with Jim Gaven of Key of Awesome Music

For Our Special Kids

04/01/24 • 25 min

We talk all things music in today's episode with Jim Gaven of Key of Awesome Music!
In our discussion, Jim references a book by Oliver Sacks called Musicophilia, I've attached a link to this book if you are interested in learning more about how music can effect the brain.
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain, Revised and Expanded Edition: Sacks, Oliver: 9781400033539: Amazon.com: Books
I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think.

All Things Tongue and Breathing with Dr. Verano

For Our Special Kids

06/02/25 • 44 min

Today's episode will hopefully positively impact your entire family. Jen learned so much with Dr. Verano today. They discussed the important of our tongue and tongue posture, how to "diagnose" a tongue tie, the impact on children as they grow, nursing, bed wetting, misdiagnosed ADHD, patterns to look for, nose vs. mouth breathing, sleep disorders and so much more!!

Enjoy and please let us know what you think. Your reviews and positive ratings help our little podcast get found!!!

What's It Like? with Candela

For Our Special Kids

10/03/22 • 20 min

What a treat to get to interview my Spanish daughter! Candela joined us in August of 2021 and she brought so much joy and light to our family. She also connected really well with our family and especially with Teal. She shares her perspective with us today and openly discusses how adults and teens as questions about Teal's diagnosis. I love how she gets into details with us all about how Teal has impacted her life and her views.
It was an honor to have her in our home for a year (we miss you...come visit) and it was a true pleasure to learn from your perspective and wisdom.

Processing from Grief into Love with Alexis McGlynn

For Our Special Kids

01/16/23 • 37 min

In today’s episode, Alexis McGlynn and I give you a sneak peek into our future intentional and intuitive parenting course. We discuss the surprise and shock of having a child that didn’t initially meet our expectations and how that causes grief and anger even depression. She then goes into how acceptance doesn’t have to mean loving your situation but that it does mean that you are willing to let it be and to go on living. Alexis gives us examples of her gratitude practice and lets us in on how it allowed her to create unconditional love and positive regard for herself. That love then rolled into and onto her family.

This conversation was deep and heartfelt and I certainly hope you enjoy.

Radical Compassion with Teacher Mrs. G

For Our Special Kids

05/12/25 • 46 min

Meet Mrs. G, a passionate 3rd grade teacher who’s redefining what it means to create an inclusive classroom. 💛 From asking brave questions to celebrating every child's uniqueness, her philosophy reminds us that curiosity, compassion, and a good book can change everything.📚✨

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FAQ

How many episodes does For Our Special Kids have?

For Our Special Kids currently has 145 episodes available.

What topics does For Our Special Kids cover?

The podcast is about Intuition, Parenting, Sleep, Magic, Kids & Family, Challenge, Energy, Podcasts, Education, Neurodiversity, Disability and Innovation.

What is the most popular episode on For Our Special Kids?

The episode title 'Meet Amazing with Loren: Red Skin Syndrome, Steroids, Anaphylaxis, Advocacy & Inclusion' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on For Our Special Kids?

The average episode length on For Our Special Kids is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of For Our Special Kids released?

Episodes of For Our Special Kids are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of For Our Special Kids?

The first episode of For Our Special Kids was released on Mar 17, 2022.

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For Our Special Kids

Jen Lansink

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