In this final episode of the Parent Them Successful Podcast, I wanted to leave you with a reminder about your parent rights. Knowing your parent rights is crucial as you advocate for the best quality education possible in your child’s educational journey. You are truly their best advocate. Use your parent rights as a guide to help you hold schools accountable for providing your child with the education that they are supposed to receive. In this episode, I leave you with my final thoughts as I close out my podcasting journey. I discuss parent rights for children on IEP’s, 504 Plans, and for those not in a particular program (General Education). So, tune in until the end to hear my insights on what you need to hold fast to while you help your child thrive.*EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!FB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!
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#149: Could My Child Have a Hearing Defect?
In this episode of the Parent Them Successful Podcast, we uncover what to look for if you believe your child has an undetected hearing defect. In the IEP world, hearing defects, or as IDEA calls it, possible “Hard of Hearing” eligibility, is considered a low-incidence eligibility category. That means that this eligibility category is somewhat rare and special funding is set aside for these students to access equipment and other tools they may need to access the general curriculum. So, if you suspect your child is suffering from a hearing defect, I will share what to look for, misbehaviors that are often misdiagnosed, and treatment options. So, tune in until the end to learn more about what you need to know. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Professional Organizations:American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)*EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!FB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!
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#148: When I Was Growing Up, My Mama Said...
In this episode, I did something a little different. Have you ever looked at your own parenting style and compared it to how you were parented growing up? Maybe you have certain traditions or sayings that your parents used when parenting you or perhaps it’s how you nurture your child’s talents. Sometimes we also may notice some of the things our parents did that we may not want to carry on in our own parenting journey and that’s perfectly fine, too. If you are co-parenting, you must take on a style that joins both of your backgrounds together. If you are single parenting, you may have to make adjustments based on your particular circumstance using whatever support system you have. Well, growing up in a single-parent home allowed me to see many of the sacrifices my mother had to make but the way she parented me also made me the person I am today. So, I interviewed my mother, Linda Sagoe, in this episode to impart her wisdom to all of us.*EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!FB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!
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#147: How to Help Your Child Overcome Procrastination
In this episode, we talk about procrastination. Has your child ever come to you the night before a project is due or an event is scheduled only to tell you that they need supplies before tomorrow? So in your anger and haste, you run to the store to get them everything they need at the last minute. Or maybe your child simply starts getting ready for school or camp 10 minutes before it’s time to leave only to have you running late AGAIN!!! If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone. I’ve experienced this too, and it is so frustrating. That’s why I share practical strategies you can use to help your child overcome procrastination.Resources Mentioned in This Episode: BooksThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean CoveyA practical guide to help teens manage their time and set goals.How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up by Trevor RomainA fun and engaging book for younger children that offers practical tips for tackling homework.Get Organized Without Losing It by Janet S. FoxAimed at middle schoolers, this book offers tips and strategies for staying organized.The Procrastinator's Handbook: Mastering the Art of Doing It Now by Rita EmmettA helpful guide for teens to understand and overcome procrastination.WebsitesKhan Academy (www.khanacademy.org)Offers free resources and tutorials on various subjects, helping students manage their study time effectively.Common Sense Media (www.commonsensemedia.org)Provides reviews of educational apps, books, and websites for children.Smarter Time (www.smartertime.com)Offers tips and tools for better time management and productivity.AppsTodoistA powerful task manager app that helps students organize their tasks and set deadlines.ForestAn app that encourages focus by growing a virtual tree as long as the user stays on task.Focus@WillProvides background music designed to improve concentration and focus.MyHomeworkA digital student planner that helps track homework, assignments, and projects.TrelloA flexible project management tool that can help students organize tasks and projects visually.Additional ResourcesBig Life JournalA guided journal that helps children develop a growth mindset and set goals.The Organized Student by Donna GoldbergOffers strategies for middle and high school students to stay organized and manage their time effectively.*EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!FB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTo access more Podcast r
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#146: Managing Sibling Rivalry in Your Home
In this episode, we discuss the monster in the room…sibling rivalry. Whether you grew up with siblings or you have multiple children you’re raising, sibling rivalry is a beast that needs to be tamed! Sibling Rivalry at its core is simple competition. Children compete for many different reasons and your response to this competition will shape your child’s identity, personality, and view of the world. We dive deeper into the main reasons for sibling rivalry and what you can do to minimize the negative effects so your children develop a healthy sibling relationship.Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Don’t Feed the Monster (Amazon link)*EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!FB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!
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