This is a podcast for parents to grow their confidence and skills in communicating, interacting and understanding their children so that they can be the empowered parents they are destined to be for their children! I speak with many inspiring and knowledgeable parents, therapists, community leaders who understand children and parents and provide a treasure trove of information and ideas for parents to think about and try at home! We cover topics such as school readiness, play, how different ...
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Episode 18: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist) - Can one person be your Child's Therapist and your Coach at the Same Time?
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Send us a Text Message. Your Child's Therapist wants to help you and your child to the best of their abilities and sometimes it's hard to meet the needs of the child and the needs of the parent in the same session at the same time. During this episode I talk about the role a therapist plays as the Child's Therapist where they are coaching the paren…
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Episode 17: Cassie Day (Parent and Business Specialist) - The Importance of helping yourself before helping others!
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine the courage it takes to navigate the stormy seas of parenting while steering the ship of your own business—especially when your child's needs are as unique as their fingerprints. That's the reality Cassie faced, and she's here to share the map she drew through it all. From the inception of The Carer's Place to its he…
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Episode 16: Sarah Lovett (Social Worker) - Embracing Neurodiversity and PDA
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Send us a Text Message. As a mother and social worker with a profound connection to the world of neurodiversity, Sarah's story is both a testament to personal strength and a guidebook for those navigating similar paths. She unpacks her journey from paramedic to social work, spurred by her son's autism diagnosis, and how this led her to identify and…
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Episode 15: Part 2: Sandy Booysen (Dietician) - Strategies for Smoother Mealtime with Neurodivergent Children
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Send us a Text Message. This is a great 'how to' episode providing parents with 6 steps to effective and happy mealtimes with neurodivergent children. Sandy Booysen talks through each step in detail and provides parents with strategies they can try at home to support their fussy eaters. Sandy runs feeding groups at Glenelg Allied Health Clinic www.…
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Episode 14: Part 1: Sandy Booysen (Dietician)- Embracing the Mealtime Adventure with Neurodivergent Kids
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Send us a Text Message. Part 1. Many parents struggle with supporting children around mealtimes and healthy food choices. Sandy Booysen, a very experienced Neurodivergent bietician, speaks about the importance of forming relationships, regulation, environment, gut health and understanding how many factors contribute to children's Neurodivergent foo…
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Episode 13: Karen Baker (Parent)- Navigating Epilepsy, Autism and COVID
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Send us a Text Message. Every parent's journey is unique, but some stories resonate with the profound strength of the human spirit. Karen's unwavering resilience shines through as she opens her heart about life with her son Lachie, a spirited boy with the dual diagnosis of epilepsy and autism. From the initial shock of his first seizure to the dail…
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Episode 12: Gloria Debba (Parent) - Love, Advocacy and Building a Support Network
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Send us a Text Message. Gloria, a mother of a neurodiverse young adult and someone who has worked in advocating for children all of her career, speaks about parenting a child who was a sensory seeker from birth. She speaks about using the DIR Floortime approach to support her son become the young man he is today - a professional dog walker, dancer,…
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Episode 11: Casey Pritchard (Foster Parent) - The Heart of Fostering
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine opening your home and heart to children in desperate need of love and stability. That's the reality for our remarkable guest Casey, who has transformed her life and countless others through her journey as a foster parent. Casey delves deep into the insa nd outs of foster parenting. Definitely worth a listen to for al…
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Episode 10: Dr. Emily Carroll (General Medical Practitioner) - Choosing a Medical Professional
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Emily Carroll a General Medical Practitioner (GP) and one of the founders of Pear Tree Family Practice and Little Pears in Glenelg, South Australia. Today Dr. Emily talks about the importance of treating the whole family and taking time with children and their parents during medical consults. She talks about finding the …
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Episode 9: Sam Paior (Support Coordinator) - The Journey of Parenting Neurodivergent Children and Advocating for Change
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Send us a Text Message. Sam, a mum, Support Coordinator and Founder of The Growing Space, talks about her journey with two neurodiverse children, who have now grown into confident adults. Through her experience as a parent and Support Coordinator who runs a successful business helping other parents, she shares the challenges and highlights of her j…
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Episode 8: Andrew Stephen (Parent)- Healing Through Music in the Parental Journey
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Send us a Text Message. Andrew, a dad, musician and now an NDIS Support Carer, grew up in a family where he didn't feel liked. This resulted in him feeling he did not understand what his responsibility was as a father. When his son was 7 years of age, Andrew was left to support his son as a single dad. Life became confusing and overwhelming. Andrew…
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Episode 7: Rose Kollias (Play Therapist) - Anxiety in Children and Adults
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Send us a Text Message. Rose, a Play Therapist, talks about her journey with anxiety and how this informs her work practices with clients who present with anxiety. Anxiety is prevalent in today's society not only for children but also their parents. Rose speaks about an anxiety group for women she supported, as well as her own journey with anxiety …
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Episode 6: Henk Damiaans (Personal Trainer) - Blending Fitness, Family and Business into Success
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Send us a Text Message. Henk, a dad and Personal Trainer, migrated from the Netherlands to Australia. He set up his business as a Personal Trainer while being a single dad. Henk believes physical fitness is very important for all parents to support them to be the best they can be for themselves and their children. Henk discusses what keeps him goin…
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Episode 5: Louise Trinkle (Parent) - Navigating the Neurodiversity of Twins
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Send us a Text Message. Louise a mum and passionate saxophone player, shares her journey with neurodivergent twins and how she navigated through the education and health systems to provide the right support for them. Today, she can rest and enjoy learning a new skill, knowing she has done everything she could to support both of her boys on their jo…
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Episode 4: Graham Clark (Parent) - Celebrating Milestones in Parenting
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Send us a Text Message. Graham was a stay at home dad for 24 years. Recently his neurodivergent son moved out into Supported Accommodation. Graham shares his triumphs and challenges through his journey of parenting his now independent son. danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://ww…
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Episode 3: Alyssa Cummings (Occupational Therapist) -Embracing Sensory Profiles
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Send us a Text Message. All of us have a sensory profile - it is the way we understand and interact in the world based on our senses. Alyssa, an Occupational Therapist unpacks what a sensory profile is and why it is important for parents to understand their own and their children's profiles for successful relationships. https://www.alyssacummingsot…
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Episode 2: Kerry Herbert (Early Childhood Educator) - Navigating the New School Year
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Send us a Text Message. Kerry, an Early Childhood Educator and Development Through Play Therapist at My Therapy House talks about what to look out for when your child starts or returns to school during the new school year. Kerry has worked in classrooms and shares strategies to support parents, teachers and children start the school year on a posit…
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Episode 1: Dana Baltutis (Speech Pathologist) - Empowered Parenting
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Send us a Text Message. Dana, a Speech pathologist and Parent Coach, talks about Empowered Parenting. A great introduction to the Podcast Series. https://www.danabaltutis.com/about danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services…
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