When Special Education Works with Adrian Wood
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST Ep 12 — What if inclusion in schools didn’t have to be a constant fight? Adrian Wood, PhD, shares what actually helped her son with autism…
Mamma Mia on Broadway
Penny and her friend Rachel have had a regular Saturday night “watch party” since they were both stuck at home during Covid. There’s a good chance those watch parties started…
The Birthday Emotions I Didn’t Expect
I didn’t expect turning the corner from 19 to 20 to feel like such a big deal. Our daughter Penny came into this world two decades ago, on December 30th,…
A Lifeline for Disability Parents: Your Feedback, Our Future
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST BONUS — Feeling alone in the hard parts of parenting a child with a disability? Hear how other families are finding support, encouragement, and practical…
Grateful for the Gifts of an “Unperfect” Season
Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve heard so many people lately say that Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday because it comes with less of the stress and intensity of Christmas and Hanukkah. There’s…
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When the Holidays Feel Disappointing {Especially for Disability Families}
As we move into the holiday season, I’m so thankful for this invitation from psychotherapist Niro Feliciano to approach these weeks with gentleness, flexibility, and honesty about the lives we’re…
The Help Disability Parents Actually Need (But Rarely Ask For) with Jordan Arogeti
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E8 — Asking for help shouldn’t feel impossible. In this episode, Jordan Arogeti, CEO of SupportNow, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about why asking…
What If I’m Just Exhausted? {Questions from Disability Parents} with Matt Mooney
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E7 — Q+R: How do I take care of myself and avoid burnout? How do I make sure siblings aren't overlooked? Is it okay to grieve?…
PSA: Trick-or-Treating and Disability
As I think about Halloween, I keep coming back to what makes it so magical for our kids—not just costumes and candy, but being part of a group, laughing down…
From Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability Narrative with Heather Avis
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E6 — What if one powerful way to advocate for your child is simply to delight in who they are? Author and advocate Heather Avis…
