Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kerre Burley,
a parental development specialist with over 50 years of experience helping
families overcome challenges and build harmony at home. Kerre shares her
groundbreaking SleepTalk® process, which has transformed families around
the world by providing simple, effective tools for overcoming dysfunction and
stress. She also discusses the importance of laughter, emotional well-being,
and the power of seeing dysfunction as an opportunity for growth.

Whether you're a parent feeling overwhelmed or a
professional looking for innovative approaches to support families, this
episode is packed with practical advice, inspiring success stories, and
actionable insights to help you elevate your parenting game.

Topics Covered

• How
  the SleepTalk® process empowers families and strengthens
  relationships

• Tips
  for parents feeling like they’re “failing” and how to rediscover joy in
  parenting

• The
  role of laughter and play in fostering connection and harmony

• Transforming
  family dysfunction into personal growth and resilience

• How
  the Goulding Institute provides training for professionals and
  parents alike

• Practical
  strategies to improve communication and build emotional well-being

About Kerre Burley

Kerre Burley is a globally respected parental
development specialist, speaker, and trainer. She is the founder of Creating
Functional Families and CEO of the International SleepTalk® Training
Academy. Over her impressive 50+ year career, Kerre has worked with
thousands of families, creating innovative solutions like the SleepTalk®
process to help parents and children thrive. She continues to inspire and
educate through her consulting, training programs, and international speaking
engagements. Learn more about her work at creatingfunctionalfamilies.com.

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Step into the world of Jennifer Celeste Briggs, an
extraordinary mother and writer who inspires change and connection through her
powerful memoir, Watching Sarah Rise. This heartfelt conversation dives
into her journey raising her daughter, Sarah, who was diagnosed with autism,
and how the Son-Rise Program transformed their lives.

Topics Discussed:

• What
  is the Son-Rise Program? Learn about this unique approach that fosters
  social connection and potential in children with autism.

• Parenting
  Outside the Box: Jennifer shares pivotal moments, breakthroughs, and
  lessons from her experiences as Sarah’s mom.

• The
  Power of Community: Uncover the integral role that volunteers and a
  supportive network played in Sarah’s progress.

• Advocating
  for Neurodiversity: Jennifer discusses why celebrating individual
  potential is key to unlocking a thriving future.

• Tips
  for Parents and Caregivers: Insightful advice to support those
  navigating similar journeys.

Jennifer’s openness and unwavering love provide hope and
practical wisdom to parents, educators, and anyone touched by autism.

About Our Guest

Jennifer Celeste Briggs is the author of Watching Sarah
Rise, a moving memoir that chronicles her life as a mother raising her
daughter with autism. Through the Son-Rise Program, Jennifer embraced
creativity, patience, and play to help Sarah achieve incredible milestones.
Passionate about neurodiversity and acceptance, she continues to inspire others
with her story of hope, love, and connection. Learn more about Jennifer at watchingsarahrise.com.

Get Your Copy of Watching
Sarah Rise:

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• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1647428246

• Links and Resource

• Explore
  Jennifer’s work and mission at watchingsarahrise.com.

• Learn
  more about the Son-Rise
  Program at https://autismtreatmentcenter.org/

• Get
  parenting tips, ideas, and inspiration from Jennifer’s story.

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This episode features the inspiring T.L. McCoy, a dedicated author and publishing pioneer on a heartfelt mission to bring disability representation to children’s literature. Inspired by her granddaughter who lives with Dravet Syndrome, T.L. wrote Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim to give kids with disabilities a hero they can see themselves in. The story follows Delilah, who, after a life-threatening seizure, is thrust into a magical world where she must unlock her hidden strengths to survive and help others.

We learn about T.L.’s personal connection to this story, why disability-inclusive storytelling matters, and the creative process of bringing this magical adventure to life. Whether you’re a parent, a writer, or an advocate for inclusivity, T.L.’s passion and purpose will leave you inspired and ready to make a difference.

Topics Covered

The inspiration behind Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim and how T.L.’s granddaughter influenced the storyThe importance of disability representation in children’s literatureHow the fantastical adventure mirrors real-world challenges for kids and familiesT.L.’s experience launching her own publishing company, Blue Round Book GroupAdvice on storytelling and fostering inclusivity in creative worksAbout T.L. McCoy

T.L. McCoy is the founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC, and the author of Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim, a magical middle-grade fantasy inspired by her granddaughter and her experience with Dravet Syndrome, a rare seizure disorder. Passionate about crafting stories that empower kids with disabilities, T.L. creates vivid, inclusive worlds that inspire empathy and strength in readers of all abilities. Learn more about her work at blueroundbookgroup.com.

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