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HOPE - Parenting Kids Who Learn Differently

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by Jimelle Carlson

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You are not alone in your parenting journey, and there truly is HOPE for your child (and you as a parent) to have a great future! Welcome to the "HOPE: Parenting Kids Who Learn Differently" podcast! Jimelle Carlson is the Co-Founder and School Director of Foundations Cognitive Schools. In addition to having degrees in both Psychology and Special Education, she is also a certified Amen Clinics Brain Health Specialist. Jimelle's heart is to not only support the growth of the amazing students she works with, but also to bring hope and encouragement to their parents. Join us each Wednesday as Jimelle shares insights and tips from her personal and professional experiences of working with children who learn differently.

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February 11, 2026

Is Something Off? First Steps When You're Concerned About Your Child's Learning

<span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> In this episode, Jimelle Carlson sits down with Dr. Shinn, a clinical child psychologist who has spent years helping kids and families navigate learning and developmental challenges. Their conversation feels less like an interview and more like a reassuring chat for parents who are wondering, <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> "Is something off with my child, and what do I do next?" <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Dr. Shinn breaks down practical first steps—like checking vision and hearing before assuming a learning disorder—and explains why sensory input plays such a big role in how kids learn. They also talk about when to seek evaluations, the difference between public and private testing, and why discovering challenges in middle or high school is actually a gift, not a failure. <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The big takeaway? It's never too late to get support, and the right environment can make all the difference. Parents aren't alone, and small, informed steps can lead to big breakthroughs<span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Listen to learn more: <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">[0:06:24] Before You Panic: Simple Checks Every Parent Should Do <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> [0:14:06] Public vs. Private Evaluations: How to Choose Your Path <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> [0:19:56] It's Not Too Late: Why High School Is Still the Perfect Time <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> [0:31:53] Small vs. Big Schools: Finding the Right Fit for Your Child <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Connect with Dr. Shinn <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "http://variationspsychology.com"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">variationspsychology.com</a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Connect with Jimelle Carlson: <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://foundationscognitive.com/"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://foundationscognitive.com/</a> <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> @jimellecarlson</a><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en</a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">

November 20, 2025

Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain and Loss: Tools for Healing and Developing Resilience

<span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Grief changes us—but it doesn't have to define us. In this moving episode of the <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> HOPE Podcast<span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, host Jimelle Carlson shares her personal journey through loss after her sister's passing and the powerful lessons she's learned about resilience, faith, and healing. <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> With honesty and warmth, Jimelle outlines simple yet transformative steps—such as releasing negativity, practicing gratitude, and finding renewal in nature—that help rebuild strength after heartbreak. She also explores the link between lifestyle and mental health, from the impact of sleep and nutrition to the importance of community and support. <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone seeking light, balance, and hope in the midst of pain. <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Listen to learn more: <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">04:01) Replacing Negativity With Positivity <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (06:45) The Power of a Prayer Box <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (14:34) Overcoming Hard Times With Positive Habits <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Connect with Jimelle Carlson: <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://foundationscognitive.com/"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://foundationscognitive.com/</a> <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> @jimellecarlson</a><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en</a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "http://instagram.com/foundationscognitive"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">@foundationscognitive</a> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "http://instagram.com/foundationscognitive"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://instagram.com/foundationscognitive</a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">

November 5, 2025

Beyond ADHD: How Trauma and Technology Impact Kids' Focus and Behavior

<span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Are we missing the real story behind the rise in ADHD diagnoses? <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> In this episode of the <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> HOPE Podcast<span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, host Jimelle Carlson explores how underlying trauma, stress, and digital overload may mimic or intensify ADHD symptoms. Jimelle invites parents to look deeper—beyond labels and quick fixes—to uncover what their children truly need for healing and focus. <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Through empathy and experience, she shares how to navigate evaluations, manage screen time, and restore balance at home. This conversation offers both clarity and comfort for families feeling overwhelmed by behavioral challenges, reminding parents that with patience, understanding, and hope, brighter days are absolutely possible. <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Listen to learn more: <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #374151; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (00:02) - Exploring ADHD and Childhood Trauma <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #374151; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (07:55) - Hope for Parents of Struggling Children <span style= "font-size: 13pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Connect with Jimelle Carlson: <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://foundationscognitive.com/"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> https://foundationscognitive.com/</a> <a style= "text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> @jimellecarlson</a><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.instagram.com/jimellecarlson/?hl=en</a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a style="text-decoration: none;" href= "http://instagram.com/foundationscognitive"><span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Raleway,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; 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What is HOPE - Parenting Kids Who Learn Differently?: You are not alone in your parenting journey, and there truly is HOPE for your child (and you as a parent) to have a great future!

Welcome to the "HOPE: Parenting Kids Who Learn Differently" podcast!

Jimelle Carlson is the Co-Founder and School Director of Foundations Cognitive Schools. In addition to having degrees in both Psychology and Special Education, she is also a certified Amen Clinics Brain Health Specialist. Jimelle's heart is to not only support the growth of the amazing students she works with, but also to bring hope and encouragement to their parents.

Join us each Wednesday as Jimelle shares insights and tips from her personal and professional experiences of working with children who learn differently.
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