Tag Archives: parenting

11-14-2012- Brain Gym for Everyone! presented by the experts~ Joseph Schechtman & Nancy Whyte Sherman

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

Melissa introduces our expert guests, here is their bio followed by the description of the show Joseph Schechtman is a national consultant to schools and school districts. He does leadership training for superintendents and principals, trains and coaches teachers, counselors … Continue reading →

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Podcast 1.22.12 Christine on Autism and Sophie’s Promise

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Christine on about her journey with her daughter on Autism and how she started – Sophies Promise~ a local fundraiser organization working on raising money towards IPADS for children that need them to communicate!  Facebook Page: http://tinyurl.com/73fcvuq Email her at:  SOPHIESPROMISE@COMCAST.NET [Click … Continue reading →

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Podcast 1.8.12 Joe Pereira: Stress and the Caregiver

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Prevalence of stress on caregivers, symptoms of stress, effects of exercise on on stress, positive effects of exercise and health, positive effects of exercise on the immune system. Does stress impact chronic illness and are caregivers at risk? Signs and … Continue reading →

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Podcast 12.18.11 Review of 2011 and plans for 2012

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Lisa and Melissa discuss: A reflection of our shows of 2011 and our plans for the future! Video 1 Video 2 Photo Credit: Storm Watcher © 2008 David A. Dube used with permission. davedub@gmail.com, http://davedube.megashot.net

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Podcast 12.4.11 Jan from CAR and Michelle on Autism

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Jan from Community Autism Resources (CAR) on Autism resources and her personally journey on raising a child now and adult with Autism and PANDAS.  Also, a local mom, Michelle, beginning her journey with her preschool aged autistic son. Video 1 … Continue reading →

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Podcast 11.27.11 19 Year Old Adam with Asperger’s Syndrome Shares his Journey

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

11/27/11 – 19 year old Adam shares his journey and insights on having Aspergers Syndrome/ADHD and with him is his “Super Mom” to help parents everywhere on how she has encouraged her son reach his greatest potential with this diagnosis. … Continue reading →

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Podcast 12.11.11 Risa on CHARGE Syndrome (multiple birth defects)

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Special needs ethics… Value of life… Stress on families… Hope and faith. How does a mom make it through with a child that was born with 14 birth defects (CHARGE Syndrome)? Listen in to Risa who worked in the corporate … Continue reading →

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Podcast 11.13.11 Brenda Venice of NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Melissa and Lisa interview Brenda Venice NAMI Coordinator for Southeastern Massachusetts gives resources, advocacy tips, and inspiring journeys of navigating the maze of Mental Illnesses including suicide prevention, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. http://www.nami.org: The mission of NAMI Massachusetts is to … Continue reading →

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Podcast 11.6.11 Wilms’ Tumors: a form of Kidney Cancer

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Melissa and Lisa interview Lisa and Wayne and their children Karen and Dylan who share their journey of strength and struggles with Dylan’s Wilms’ tumor, a form of kidney cancer. Wilms’ tumor or nephroblastoma is cancer of the kidneys that … Continue reading →

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Podcast 10.30.11 All About ADHD

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Melissa and Lisa interview Sherri Silverstein ADHD coach on Organizing skills and with Roberta Schneider from CHADD Massachusetts (Children and Adults with AD/HD). Video 1 Video 2 Photo Credit: Storm Watcher © 2008 David A. Dube used with permission. davedub@gmail.com, http://davedube.megashot.net

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