Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities

About Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities

Some people think of disabilities as "special needs." But as parents of children with disabilities, we know our kids just have needs... like everyone else. Settle in with our podcast for real talk about advocacy, friendships, developmental delays, evaluations, IEPs, sensory meltdowns, autism, and all the ups and downs that come with this gig. We don’t have all the answers, but we promise to try to figure it out with you. Join us.

Publisher

Exceptional Lives

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Dec 2021

Latest episode

1 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jan 2026

   Re-Release: New Year, Same Me

   Setting New Year's resolutions that you don't follow through with can leave you feeling defeated. Instead, focus on how amazing you are this year and share that with those around you! Where to find Exceptional Lives Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

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   11 Dec 2025

   Re-Release: Feeling holiday parent stress? We are too. Here’s our favorite trick for that.

   You know that ‘bored’ feeling? No? Oh right, you’re a parent. These days, our devices are a source of constant entertainment, information, and connection - but they can also increase our stress and take us away from our kids (even when we’re with them). Here’s the antidote. Resources mentioned in this episode If you give a mom a minute…Exploring Nature to find our CalmHow to Keep it Together: A GuideWhere to find Exceptional Lives Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn

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   11 Dec 2025

   Re-Release: How to handle overstimulation during the holidays

   Let’s talk about overstimulation, especially during the holidays. Here’s the interesting part though, this is about overstimulation for us parents. Here are 4 tips that have helped me a lot. Resources mentioned in this episode Overstimulated by Life? 20 Ways to Give Your ADHD Senses a BreakStudy shows overstimulation caused by smartphones, while they promise the oppositeDigital Overload: What Is It, and How Is It Affecting Our Mental and Physical Health?Sleep and healthJust Needs: Better pare...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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