In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

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Discover In It, a podcast that explores the joys and frustrations of supporting kids with learning disabilities and ADHD. Join hosts Rachel Bozek and Gretchen Vierstra as they talk with parents, caregivers, teachers, and sometimes kids. They offer perspective, advice, and stories for and from people who have challenges with reading, math, focus, and other learning differences. Get tips on parenting kids with learning disabilities like dyslexia. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about In It and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2018–2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.

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School refusal

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

09/21/23 • 32 min

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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.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].

Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about In It and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.

09/21/23 • 32 min

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Bullying and being bullied: Why it happens and what families can do

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think 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].

Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about In It and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.

10/05/23 • 37 min

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This is how we make it through

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

05/19/20 • 21 min

In an article for the New York Times, Andrew Solomon wrote, “The fact that you wouldn’t have chosen something doesn’t mean you can’t find joyful meaning in it.”

In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Bob Cunningham hear from families about the (sometimes unexpected) ways that joy creeps into everyday life — even on the most challenging days. From learning to ride a bike (as an adult!) to making fart noises at the dinner table, this is how families with kids who learn and think differently make it through.

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].

Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about In It and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2020 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.

05/19/20 • 21 min

When your kid is hard to like

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

05/19/20 • 17 min

Parents rarely admit it, but sometimes our kids are hard to like. As much as we love our children, they don’t always act in ways that match our expectations. In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Bob Cunningham talk about how having trouble connecting with your child is a perfectly normal part of parenting.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

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05/19/20 • 17 min

Why let your child fail?

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

05/19/20 • 16 min

Is it ever OK to let your child fail? It can be difficult to see your child try something and fail. But sometimes FAIL stands for “First Attempt At Learning.” In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Bob Cunningham speak with a mom, Meg, about how her son declined his IEP, allowing him to step back and learn from his failures. Meg also talks about the difference between being accountable for your mistakes and being at fault for them.

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].

05/19/20 • 16 min

Let’s hear from the dads

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

05/19/20 • 17 min

What’s it like to be a dad who’s “In It”? In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Bob Cunningham take a moment to hear from and celebrate dads of kids who learn and think differently. Find out how some dads are treated differently than moms (and by moms).

We also hear from Khalil, a dad with dyslexia, on how he’s parenting differently than his father did.

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].

05/19/20 • 17 min

Dyscalculia, more than “bad at math”

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

03/12/19 • 23 min

When does being “bad at math” mean something more? For Lily, a Missouri teen with dyscalculia, math struggles go a lot further than math class. On this episode, we go inside Lily’s world and experience the unexpected challenges that pop up because of her math learning disability. Amanda and Lexi talk with expert Daniel Ansari about why dyscalculia is underdiagnosed. And they hear from parents who called in to share what math challenges are like in their family.

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].

03/12/19 • 23 min

When gifted kids need accommodations, too

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

03/27/19 • 33 min

Twice-exceptional (or “2E”) kids have learning and thinking differences AND are gifted. In this last episode of Season 1, Lexi and Amanda speak with guests Penny Williams, a parenting trainer and coach, and Debbie Reber, author and creator of TiLT Parenting, about the unique challenges of meeting the needs of 2E children. For these moms, their kids’ giftedness doesn’t make things easier — it adds a layer of complexity.

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].

03/27/19 • 33 min

To disclose…or not?

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

02/20/19 • 26 min

Who do you tell? When? Telling people your child has ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning challenges is a big, complicated decision. Hosts Amanda Morin and Lexi Walters Wright talk with families whose experiences range from triumphant to cautionary. Gimlet Media’s Wilson Standish shares why he’s still cautious about disclosing. And expert Manju Banerjee explains how to pass the disclosure torch to your young adult child.

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].

02/20/19 • 26 min

ADHD in girls: Overlooked?

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently

05/19/20 • 17 min

ADHD is just as common in girls as it is in boys. So why are girls diagnosed less often? And why do signs of ADHD in girls tend to get overlooked? In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Bob Cunningham hear from parents who initially missed signs of ADHD in their daughters.

They also hear from a fellow Understood team member about being diagnosed with ADHD when she was 30 — and how it changed her perception of herself.

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].

05/19/20 • 17 min

FAQ

How many episodes does In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently have?

In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently currently has 74 episodes available.

What topics does In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, How To, Family, Podcasts, Adhd and Education.

What is the most popular episode on In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently?

The episode title 'School refusal' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently?

The average episode length on In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently released?

Episodes of In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently?

The first episode of In It: Supporting Kids Who Learn and Think Differently was released on Dec 13, 2018.

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