Season finale! On our last episode we dive into what some may think is a controversial topic. However, we want to reassure everyone we are not giving medical advice, simply sharing Angela’s son Theo’s story about battling PANDAS! . LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

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S03 Epsisde 9 | PANDAS Interview With Angela Blymiller

On this episode we had the opportunity to chat with Amanda Kern, Mom of chance Kern, who has spina Bifida. Redefining Spina Bifida - www.redefiningspinabifida.org Redefining Spina Bifida Facebook - www.facebook.com/redefiningspinabifida Spina Bifida Association - https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/ Amanda Kern Photography Facebook - www.facebook.com/amandakernphotography Super Chance - www.facebook.com/superchancekern Allison Lefebvre story shared on SBA's page (including Haiti story that relates to the popular Holland poem) – https://www.facebook.com/spina.bifida.learn/posts/10155598641067019 Allison Lefebvre - http://anupwardreckoning.com/ Something So Worth It (the org founded by Allison Lefebvre mentioned) - https://www.somethingsoworthit.org/  LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S03| Episode 8 Spina Bifida Interview with Amanda kern

The dads are back for a special Q and A segment where we ask them the tough questions! LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S03 Episode 7 | Dad Q&A

On This Episode Steffi, Paige, and Sara sit down with Special Needs Financial Planner to chat about how to help plan for our children who have a disability financial.  Financial Planning isn't always something many families want to think about.  Imagining a life where your children may not have you anymore can be scary but it's such an important stepping stone to have readily available for your kids and their future.  We hope this episode helps guide you in the right direction on where to even start!  Podcast Links: https://specialneedsmomsquad.com/ Mom Squad Instagram Stephanie Thompson Instagram  LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S03 Episode 6 | Interview with Stephanie Thompson (Special Needs Financial Planner and Mom Squad Founder)

On this episode Steffi Paige and Sara share some of their favorite resources for children with disabilities in their areas!  Resources: GiGi's Playhouse Raising Special Kids Developmental Disabilities Division ALTECS LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S03 Episode 5 | Navigating Local Resources

This episode the Tulips gals dive into the importance of talking about Disability at home.  These important conversations should start in the home, and we are providing some awesome resources for helping to spark those conversations and get your loved ones asking questions. Disability Reframed: Instrgram  BiglittleFeelings: instagram Shows for children: Peppa Pig Sesame Street Daniel Tiger Float  Molly of Denali Books: Just Ask Different Eli, Included LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S03 Episode 4 | Talking About Disability at Home

Dr. Julie Wei is an internationally recognized award-winning Pediatric Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist for children), creator of online courses for parents, author of A Healthier Wei and co-author of Acid Reflux in Children, accomplished speaker, distinguished researcher and loving mother. As an advocate for children’s health, Dr. Julie Wei’s mission is to: •    Revolutionize the way we define and provide for children’s well-being. •    Help kids (and families) with chronic symptoms get healthy through diet and lifestyle solutions. •    Grow awareness, accountability and action amongst parents, caregivers, educators and medical professionals. https://www.drjuliewei.com/pages/about https://www.drjuliewei.com/pages/what-is-mcd https://youtu.be/R2C6bBNWGp0 LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S03 Episode 3 | An ENT's Perspective with Dr. Julie Wei

Traveling with kids? Is it really a vacation? We're spilling all our travel secrets, best accommodation practices for our kiddos, and overall our opinions on if traveling with kids is really worth all the hassle (spoiler, the answer is YES).   Car IPAD holder - https://www.target.com/p/scosche-rear-seat-headrest-mount-for-all-ipads-38-tablets-hrmt/-/A-16767919#lnk=sametab Wagon- https://keenz.us/ baby rentals for travel- https://babysaway.com/ LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S03 Episode 2 Vacation or a Trip? Traveling with Kids

We’re back! Did you miss us? Season 3 is officially here, and we thought we would start with a bang. One of our most requested topics has been to chat about potty training…So we invited Amara Castro (BCBA) to chat with us all about potty training, or as she likes to call it “potty learning.” Everyone is learning as we go, and there are so many skills involved in potty training. Amara shares her insight on signs to look for, and all the tips and tricks for a successful potty learning experience. Resources: OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel in Gray and Go Potty Refill Bags, 30 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WKCFV4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_67BTV68K1EKXW2J424PD Portable hand washing bottle https://www.mysuds2go.com Toilet Seat Covers Disposable - 20 pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085LNWCS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9RQ1PF4X879AHK3W3CWK Toilet Training Success: A Guide for Teaching Individuals with Developmental Disabilities https://www.amazon.com/dp/0983622612/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VFN64PWNSVXB4WHFZ0TH LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S03 Episode 1 | Potty Learning with Amara Castro (BCBA)

Can you believe it's already the finale of season 2! Those 10 episodes flew by! But don't worry we'll be on a short 6 week break and that back at It with an awesome line up for season 3!  On this weeks episode we chatted with Jenna Baker- older sister to Derek Baker of @bakerbanter.  The siblings have a popular TikTok page with 2.3 million followers where they share their everyday life of what it's like living with their brother Derek who happens to have down syndrome.  AD: Hy Fiber for Kids available on Amazon LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S02 Episode 10 | Life with Derek Ft. Big Sis Jenna Baker

On this episode we had the chance to chat with Sabrah, Paige's Mom who is a teacher for exceptional students in high school students. She teaches direct instruction to ESE students and a support facilitator with ESE students fully included in the general education classes.  Sabrah is such an inspiration coming to the U.S. all the way from Trinidad with a heart to teach students with disabilities and advocates for them daily in her field.  On this episode we talk about what the transition process looks like from high school to "the real world," IEPs, goal setting, and resources for High school students and beyond.  Resources: The Division of Developmental Disabilities   APD  AD: Hy Fiber for Kids also available on Amazon   LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S02 Episode 9 | The Transition from High school, IEPs, and More Ft. Sabrah Willard

This Is Part 2 of our 2 part Episode featuring Life coach Katie Kovaleski.  If you missed last Weeks episode be sure to give part 1 a listen! On this episode we dive into the meaning of trauma, what trauma looks life, and how to best deal with it.  Katie provides some insights on her PSYCH-K strategies for helping individuals process their trauma.  Katie’s Classes: https://katiekovaleski.com/ceowisdom/ “Amplify” - Bi-Monthly group support classes on a sliding scale featuring self-care tools, group discussion/sharing & trauma release/subconscious integration - live on Zoom. Upcoming dates: 4/28 6:30-8 p.m. EST 5/11 6:30-8 p.m. EST Katie & her partner, Elli also offer 6-week programs, customizable workshops (for 10 or more) and two-on-one private coaching. All offerings are available virtually through Zoom and Katie also offers private coaching in person in the Orlando area. Contact info: KatieKovaleski@gmail.com Instagram: Coach_KatieK Website: https://katiekovaleski.com/ceowisdom/ https://familysleepinstitute.com  LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S02 Episode 8: If Only Life Had a Coach Ft. Katie Kovaleski Part 2

We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Katie Kovaleski.  Katie is a certified growth mindset life coach and PSYCH-K facilitator. She has her masters degrees in both mental health and marriage and family counseling. On this episode we chatted about the importance of self care, and what exactly that looks like! We talked about dealing with mom guilt, making time for your self, and the benefits self care has on not just yourself but everyone around you!  Sponsor: Hy Fiber For Kids Available on Amazon Guest Host: https://katiekovaleski.com/ceowisdom/ “Amplify” - Bi-Monthly group support classes on a sliding scale featuring self-care tools, group discussion/sharing & trauma release/subconscious integration - live on Zoom. Upcoming dates: 4/28 6:30-8 p.m. EST 5/11 6:30-8 p.m. EST Katie & her partner, Elli also offer 6-week programs, customizable workshops (for 10 or more) and two-on-one private coaching. All offerings are available virtually through Zoom and Katie also offers private coaching in person in the Orlando area. Contact info: KatieKovaleski@gmail.com Instagram: Coach_KatieK Website: https://katiekovaleski.com/ceowisdom/ Yoga: Downdog.app - amazing yoga classes for all levels Tyler Elliot classes on YouTube Meditation: Insight timer app for meditatons Breath-work: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/breathwork-techniques-for-beginners LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S02 Episode 7: If Only Life Had A Coach Ft. Katie Kovaleski (Part 1)

This episode was so fun! we had the chance to sit down and let our husbands Jordan, Gabe, and Josh lead the episode by answering our questions.  We chat about what it was like for them receiving a diagnosis for their child, how they've coped with it, what their favorite things about their child are, and what their hopes and dreams are for the future moving forward!  Sponsor: Simple Spectrum  LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S02 Episode 6 : A Dad's Perspective

On this exciting episode we had the chance to sit down with Ironman Chris Nikic and his dad, Nic Nikic to chat about what it took to become an ironman.  We also dive into what it's been like for Chris after completing the ironman, and get Dad Nic's take on everything.  This is an episode you won't want to miss! LINKS: Instagram- @Tulipsintuscany | Website- tulipsintuscany.com | Support Tulips & get awesome perks- Patreon | Tulips Merchandise- Shop | If you are interested in advertising with us on our podcast please fill out the contact form on our website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tulipsintuscany/support

S02 Episode 5 | Making History Ft. Ironman Chris Nikic and Dad Nik Nikic

Everyone has a story. Each week we are bringing you a new Instagram Live on @TulipsinTuscany where we host a “live talk show” with a new guest host. We will be discussing topics such as disability, inclusion, therapies, family life, and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TulipsinTuscany/support

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