In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
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School refusal
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
09/21/23 • 32 min
Why do kids sometimes refuse to go to school? And what can families do about it, both in the moment and to help avoid it in the future?
In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek hear from Erin, a returning guest whose family has struggled with school refusal challenges for years.
The hosts also talk with psychologist and Understood expert Dr. Andrew Kahn, who shares some of the reasons that could be behind a child’s school refusal. He also offers tips and strategies for turning the situation around.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
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Related resources
- Download: Find out why your child doesn’t like going to school
- Self-care for kids: 6 ways to self-regulate
- Listen to Erin’s first conversation on In It, about her son’s school refusal journey.
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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Bullying and being bullied: Why it happens and what families can do
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
10/05/23 • 37 min
Why do some kids bully others? And why do some kids seem to be targets of bullying, time and time again?
In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with parenting coach Caroline Maguire, author of Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive. She specializes in social-emotional learning and raising kids with ADHD.
Tune in to learn about both sides of bullying, and what families can do to help. Plus, hear Caroline share her own story of being bullied, and how that experience shapes her work.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Related resources
- Bullying, learning differences, and how to help
- What to do when your child is the bully
- StopBullying.gov
- Plus, check out Caroline’s book, Why Will No One Play With Me?
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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What is the “opportunity gap”? A discussion about race, income, and disability
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
03/03/22 • 25 min
Kids of color who learn differently face unique challenges. One of those challenges is something called the “opportunity gap.” What is this gap? Why does it exist? And what can we do about it?
In this episode, Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra talk with Julian Saavedra, host of The Opportunity Gap, a new podcast in the Understood Podcast Network. Julian is a longtime educator who’s now an assistant principal in Philadelphia. Listen as Julian talks about issues of privilege, race, and disability — and the opportunity gaps he’s seen firsthand. Hear him explain why we need to focus on the causes of the gap to help kids reach their full potential.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
Related resources
- Listen: The Opportunity Gap podcast
- Check out Julian’s article: Let’s improve how schools and families talk about race
- Read a young adult's perspective: To be Black in America with a learning disability
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
Bringing sensory differences into kids’ books with Lindsey Rowe Parker
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
03/14/24 • 22 min
From the colors of the classroom to the noises of the playground, school can be overwhelming for kids with sensory processing challenges. One author has turned these experiences into a new picture book. The book aims to help kids who have trouble processing sensory information.
In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Lindsey Rowe Parker, author of Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School. It’s the second in a series of picture books about sensory differences for kids.
Lindsey was a child with sensory differences. And now she’s a parent to a daughter with autism and a son who is neurodivergent.
Lindsey begins by reading a section of the book. Then she talks about the importance of representation in children’s books. She also shares some of the sensory challenges she faced as a kid, and other real-life stories she included in the book.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Related resources
- Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes: Calming My Jitters at School
- Sensory processing challenges fact sheet
- Surviving the holidays with sensory processing challenges
- Summer survival guide: Hacks to help your family thrive
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
Olympian Michelle Carter talks ADHD and dyslexia
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
03/28/24 • 28 min
Michelle Carter is an athlete and businessperson. She was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a young child.
With her parents’ support, she discovered her talents in track and field, going on to compete in three Olympic Games: in 2008, 2012, and 2016. Michelle won gold in 2016. Now she runs You Throw Girl, a camp that helps girls build confidence.
Michelle believes that for kids who are struggling with a learning or thinking difference, sports can be a big help. “It gives them a moment to just get that energy out, let their brains be free while they’re making their bodies work,” she says.
In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Michelle about the challenges she faced in and out of school. They also learn about her experiences as a world-class athlete and entrepreneur.
Michelle shares tips for kids to build their confidence. She also offers advice to help parents and families of kids with learning and thinking differences.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Related resources:
- How to get your child involved in sports
- Video: Michelle Carter wins Olympic gold with dyslexia and ADHD
- Podcast: Understood Explains on evaluations for special education
- Read: All about careers for kids who learn and think differently
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
Bedtime battles (from “Parenting Behavior” podcast)
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
08/01/24 • 9 min
Bedtime can be a struggle for parents and caregivers of kids of all ages. Maybe your child needs an extra glass of water — three times before bed. Or maybe they want you to read that story “just one more time,” for hours. No matter what roadblocks you face at bedtime, you’re not alone.
On this bonus episode of In It, we’re sharing an episode of another Understood podcast called Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn. Listen as Andy, a licensed psychologist and parent, explains the many ways bedtime can go for families.
Listen as he talks about:
- Understanding what your child is telling you at bedtime
- Learning about different ways to settle your child to prepare them for sleep
- Recent research findings that will probably make you feel better about your child’s sleep routine
To get a transcript of this show and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. Or follow Parenting Behavior wherever you get podcasts.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
How to talk to your child’s pediatrician about ADHD and learning differences
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
01/04/24 • 22 min
If your child is struggling at school or at home, and you think it may be related to ADHD or a learning difference, communication is key. Talking with your child’s pediatrician can be a first step to getting support. But sometimes it’s hard to know what to say to your child’s doctor.
In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome behavioral pediatrician Dr. Nerissa Bauer. Dr. Bauer offers tips and strategies for talking with your child’s pediatrician about ADHD, anxiety, and more. Tune in to get her advice on questions to ask, materials to bring, and how to make the most of your appointment.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Related resources
- 5 steps to work with your pediatrician when your child is struggling
- How to organize your child’s IEP binder
- Learning disabilities and ADHD: Resources for patient education
- Take N.O.T.E.: Are you wondering why your child is struggling?
- Check out Dr. Nerissa’s website, Let’s Talk Kids Health
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
Can we talk? Omicron, school, and our parenting fears
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
01/06/22 • 13 min
Living in a pandemic is hard. With the latest surge in COVID-19 cases, it feels even harder — and not just for parents of kids who learn differently. In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra invite you to join them in a collective scream about Omicron, school, and parenting. Listen as they ask themselves how to start off — and make it through — yet another year in a pandemic. While they don’t have answers, they hope you find comfort in knowing you’re not in this alone.
Related resources
- Tips to build kids’ empathy
- How the stressful news affects how kids learn and think
- Why we’re not calling it learning loss
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
ADHD and siblings: Tips from an expert
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
02/01/24 • 23 min
When siblings have different needs, what’s a parent to do?
In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with Dr. Ari Tuckman, a psychologist who works with families and couples. He shares tips for finding balance in parenting kids when one has a learning or thinking difference. And he talks about the importance of the idea that “fair doesn’t always mean equal.”
This is part two of a two-part series. In part one, we talked to Becca, a mom of two raising one child with ADHD and one without.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Related resources
- A kid with ADHD. A kid without. One mom’s story (Part 1 of this two-part series)
- 6 tips for helping kids understand siblings who learn and think differently
- How to deal with sibling rivalry when one child learns and thinks differently
- ADHD runs in the family (Michelle’s story)
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
Is the news stressing your kids out? Tips for getting through it
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently
10/24/24 • 28 min
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The news is often scary, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. And kids who learn and think differently may have an especially hard time with intense news cycles.
In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek talk with returning guest Dr. Kristin Carothers. Kristin is a clinical psychologist based in Atlanta and New York City who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral interventions. She’s also an adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at Morehouse School of Medicine and an expert contributor for Understood.
Kristin offers tips and strategies to help parents and caregivers navigate difficult news cycles with kids who learn and think differently.
To get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the In It podcast page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Related resources
- How scary news can impact kids who learn and think differently
- What is perseveration?
- Racism and violence: How to help kids handle the news
- ADHD parenting tips from a Black clinical psychologist
Timestamps
(3:18) Understanding the effect the news is having on your child
(6:45) Flexible thinking
(9:50) Respecting different points of view
(13:32) Perseveration
(17:08) Managing the impulse to overshare
(17:44) Understanding levels of disclosure
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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FAQ
How many episodes does In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently have?
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently currently has 101 episodes available.
What topics does In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, How To, Family, Podcasts, Adhd, Education and Dyslexia.
What is the most popular episode on In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently?
The episode title 'School refusal' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently?
The average episode length on In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently released?
Episodes of In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently?
The first episode of In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently was released on Dec 13, 2018.
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