Stress-Free IEP™

About Stress-Free IEP™

Frances Shefter is an Education Attorney and Advocate who is committed to helping her clients have a Stress-Free IEP® experience. Each week you will hear from inspiring people to share information, educate you, empower you and help you get the knowledge you need.

Publisher

Frances Shefter

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2022

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

166 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   EP 167 | Is school hard for my autistic child? Learn why | Dr. Jeff Kranzler

   What does life feel like for an autistic person at school, at work, and into adulthood? Frances Shefter welcomes Dr. Jeff Kranzler, founder of Kranzler Autism Programs and Services, to explore these experiences, including the female experience of autism and parenting an autistic child. This conversation brings a neurodiversity-affirming perspective to understanding your child’s world and needs as they grow.Shefter Law: https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/ (https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/)Dr. Jeff Kranzler: https://www.kapscommunity.com/ (https://www.kapscommunity.com/) Book: The Crimson Protector (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GC8XDB8?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback)

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   EP 166 | Does My Child Need PT? Learn What It Can Do | Dr. Eena Kapoor

   What does pediatric physical therapy involve, and why might a family choose to have it at home? Dr. Eena Kapoor, founder of Baby Steps Pediatric Physical Therapy, joins Frances Shefter to explain how PT supports children’s movement and development, and how in-home sessions let parents take part in their child’s care.Shefter Law: https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/ (https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/)Baby Steps: https://babystepspt.com/ (https://babystepspt.com/)

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   EP 165 | Is My Child Acting Out? Learn Why Belonging Matters | Jennifer Awesome

   What if the behaviors adults try to correct are really signs that a child needs more connection, purpose, or belonging? Jennifer Awesome, founder of Awesome Consulting & Educational Services, joins Frances Shefter to explore how schools can move beyond compliance and create environments built around curiosity, agency, courage, and meaningful learning.Jennifer also discusses why failure should be treated as information, how leaders can challenge “the way we’ve always done it,” and why creating a better future in education requires the courage to imagine—and build—something different.Learn more from Shefter Law: https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/ (https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/)Learn more about Jennifer Awesome: https://awesomeconsulting.org/ (https://awesomeconsulting.org/)

Who has been a guest on Stress-Free IEP™

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Casey Joseph
• Melinda Niland
• Dr Steve Truch
• Debbie Harris
• Michela Laverty

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

16,223

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

27

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