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  • Episode 11: Misfit or Missed Fit: Shifting Our Thinking To Help Kids Thrive, Especially When They’re Outside The Box
    2025/05/06
    In this episode, Sam Archibald shares his deeply personal story of being a kid whose strengths didn’t fit into the typical school mold. While classrooms left him feeling boxed out, Sam reflects on the talents and perspectives he carried all along and how they’ve shaped his work and parenting today. Now a professional who creates environments where others can thrive, Sam talks about what he wishes adults had known back then, and how we can unlock the potential of kids who don’t fit the mold. Whether you’re a parent, or teacher, this conversation will help you see struggle through a new lens; and recognize the brilliance that lives beyond the box. To learn more about the magnetic jacket Alana and Sam discussed, and to truly understand what we mean when we say "Click Clack Just Like That," click here.
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    38 分
  • Episode 10: Sense & Sensorybility: Raising Regulated, Focused & Balanced Neurodivergent Kids
    2025/04/01

    What do you do when your child melts down over a sock seam? Or can’t sit through a story, much less a school day? In this episode, we chat with the amazing Lisa Chan (@lisaparentcoach), a pediatric occupational therapist and parent coach, who specializes in helping families support neurodivergent kids struggling with sensory processing, executive function, and emotional regulation. Lisa shares the tools, mindsets, and magic moments that help kids feel safe in their bodies, manage big feelings, and build the skills they need to thrive at home and school. Whether your child is constantly on the move or emotionally stuck, this conversation is packed with real talk and real strategies.

    You can learn more about Lisa Chan at https://www.thelisachan.com/.

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    52 分
  • Episode 9: Decoding the Struggle: Supporting and Unlocking the Potential of Kids with Language-Based Learning Disabilities
    2025/03/11
    Language-based learning disabilities can make school a daily struggle but with the right support, children can thrive. In this episode, I sit down with Ilana Ruskay-Kidd and Rebecca Ritter, founders of the Shefa School, to explore how to identify these challenges early and what truly works in supporting kids with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. We discuss the power of specialized instruction, fostering confidence, and how parents and educators can create environments where every child can succeed.

    Plus, I’m joined by my daughter Rosie, who has a diagnosis of dyslexia, to share her own insights on what helped her overcome challenges and grow into a confident learner. Her firsthand experience offers an inspiring perspective for families navigating similar journeys.

    Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with expert guidance, real life experiences from a student with a language based learning disability, actionable strategies, and a hopeful vision for all learners.

    Shownotes: understood.org Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
    The Shefa School website: https://www.shefaschool.org/ Instagram accounts: @theshefaschool @theshefacenter
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    55 分
  • Episode 8: Toddlers, Trust & Tiny Yeses: Building Real Relationships with Kids
    2025/02/11

    In this episode, Alana chats with Dr. Noah Hichenberg about his new book and how we can build reciprocal, trusting relationships with toddlers. Noah challenges the traditional adult-child dynamic, emphasizing collaboration over control and the power of being an ally in a child’s world. They explore how small shifts—saying “yes” instead of “no” and truly listening—can foster connection, trust, and social growth. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this episode offers practical strategies to deepen your relationship with young children.

    To get in touch with Dr. Noah Hichenberg, to read his Substack, or to order his book A New Vision for Early Childhood: Rethinking Our Relationships with Young Children, go to noahhichenberg.com. To order Julie Lythcott-Haims's book, How to Raise an Adult, click here. Claire Lerner's article, "How 'Two Great Choices' Prevents Power Struggles" can be found here.
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    45 分
  • Episode 7: Habit Hackers: Mastering the Art of Family Routines
    2025/01/24

    January is the perfect time to refresh your family’s routines! Whether you’re returning from vacation or reflecting on habits that didn’t quite stick, this episode is here to help. Join host Alana Rifkin Gelnick and social worker Yael Shayne as they explore the benefits of routines for young children, and offer practical strategies for committing to new habits or recommitting to the ones that have fallen by the wayside. From morning madness to bedtime battles, you’ll gain tools and insights to create routines that bring more ease and connection to your family’s daily life.

    You can find Carol Gray Social Stories here.

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    43 分
  • Episode 6: Your Gift is Ever Present: Kids, Gifts, and Teaching Gratitude During the Holidays
    2024/12/18

    Today’s podcast features the dynamic Dr. Sarah Roer. Together, we shed preconceived notions dictating holiday expectations and celebrations in favor of prioritizing physical presence and a recommitment to our core values. Through this new lens we hope to reframe the holiday experiences.

    The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, by Gary Chapman

    The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, by Dr. Aliza Pressman

    Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

    Raising Good Humans Podcast with Dr. Aliza Pressman

    Chalympics (Chanukah Olympics) on Danielle Renov's @peaslovencarrots Instagram

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    34 分
  • Episode 5: Therap-Ease - PCIT Unpacked; Simply and Easily
    2024/11/24

    Dr. Jennifer Allen joins Stream of Dreamearly to unpack the essentials of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and how its strategies can transform relationships. Learn simple, effective tools to build connection and support positive behavior with kids at home and in the classroom.

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    51 分
  • Episode 4: Brave Goals
    2024/10/31

    In this episode, Corey Costella, a gifted BCBA, shares strategies to extinguish behaviors that aren’t working for your child or family. Learn how to set family goals that guide supportive practices in your home, fostering a more balanced family environment.

    Visit Corey's website at https://progressive behavior support pllc.com/about-corey.

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    44 分