How to Advocate for Your Child’s Needs at School

12/24/24 • 10 min

Podcast Episode Description: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Needs at School

Advocating for your child’s needs at school can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, or resistant school systems. In this episode of The Parenting Breakthrough, we dive deep into practical strategies to help you effectively advocate for your neurodivergent child.

Learn how to:

Understand and document your child’s unique needs.
Build collaborative relationships with school staff.
Navigate the complexities of IEPs, 504 Plans, and evaluations.
Overcome common roadblocks with persistence and focus.

Whether you’re just starting or seeking to refine your advocacy skills, this episode provides actionable tips and encouragement to help your child thrive.

Subscribe, share with another parent, and let’s work together to ensure every child gets the support they deserve.

You can always get my complete parenting system, and pay what you want for it at:
https://TheParentingBreakthrough.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingBreakthrough

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Podcast Episode Description: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Needs at School

Learn how to:

Understand and document your child’s unique needs.
Build collaborative relationships with school staff.
Navigate the complexities of IEPs, 504 Plans, and evaluations.
Overcome common roadblocks with persistence and focus.

Whether you’re just starting or seeking to refine your advocacy skills, this episode provides actionable tips and encouragement to help your child thrive.

Subscribe, share with another parent, and let’s work together to ensure every child gets the support they deserve.

You can always get my complete parenting system, and pay what you want for it at:
https://TheParentingBreakthrough.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingBreakthrough

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How to Let Go of What Other Parents Think and Focus on Your Family

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In this episode of The Parenting Breakthrough, we tackle a powerful topic that many parents struggle with—how to let go of what other parents think and focus on what truly matters: your family. Whether it’s the judgment you feel at school drop-off, in parenting groups, or from family and friends, it’s easy to get caught in the comparison trap.

Join me as I share practical steps to help you shift your focus away from others’ opinions and align with your own parenting values. You’ll learn how to clarify what matters most for your family, set boundaries with judgmental voices, and build your confidence as a parent. Plus, I’ll provide strategies for letting go of guilt and judgment, so you can fully embrace your unique parenting path.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

Why we care about others' opinions and how to break free from the comparison trap.
The cost of people-pleasing and how it impacts your parenting.
Practical steps to refocus on your family’s needs and your core values.
How to celebrate small wins and build confidence in your parenting.
Tips for letting go of guilt and judgment that can hold you back.

🌟 This episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start parenting with more confidence and clarity.

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Why ‘Why?’ Questions Don’t Work—and What to Say Instead

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Have you ever asked your child, “Why did you do that?” only to get a shrug or silence in return? It’s a common parenting reflex, but “Why?” questions often miss the mark—especially with neurodivergent kids. In this episode of The Parenting Breakthrough, we explore why these questions can feel overwhelming, accusatory, or unhelpful and what to say instead.

Discover practical strategies to foster connection and problem-solving with your child, including observation techniques, open-ended questions, and collaborative approaches. Learn how small communication shifts can improve your relationship, reduce conflict, and help your child express their feelings and needs.

Tune in to discover:

Why “Why?” questions don’t work and how they can backfire.
Alternative ways to communicate that encourage openness and emotional regulation.
Real-life examples and actionable tips to build stronger connections with your child.

Join us for this actionable and insightful episode—because how we ask matters.

Listen now and start transforming how you connect with your child! 🎧✨

You can always get my complete parenting system, and pay what you want for it at:
https://TheParentingBreakthrough.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingBreakthrough