SEND Parenting Podcast
By Dr. Olivia Kessel
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Episodes: 168
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Welcome to the Send Parenting Podcast. I'm your neurodiverse host, Dr Olivia Kessel, and, more importantly, I am a mother to my wonderfully neurodivergent daughter, Alexandra, who really inspired this podcast.
As a veteran in navigating the world of neurodiversity, I have uncovered a wealth of misinformation, alongside many answers and solutions that were never taught to me in medical school or in any of the parenting handbooks.
Each week on this podcast, I will be bringing the experts to your ears to empower you on your parenting crusade.
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EP 167: Late-Diagnosed Autism in Girls: The Cost of Being the “Good Girl”
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May 13, 2026 |
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EP 166: Beyond the Label empowerning parents of ADHD Girls
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May 07, 2026 |
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EP 165: When Love and Rage Share the Same Roof : ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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EP 164: EHCPs Made Simpler: The Tool Every SEND Parent Needs to Know About
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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EP 163: When Parenting Feels Relentless: Easter Survival for ADHD Mums
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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EP 162: Why rejection hits so hard...ADHD & RSD explained
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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EP 161: Raising ADHD Teenagers with Jheri South
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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EP 160: ADHD Meds, Demystified
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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EP 159: When Puberty Hits ADHD: The Perfect Storm
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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EP 158: Shut the Fluff Up: The Parenting Shift That Transforms Behaviour
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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EP 157:GCSE Choices, Neurodiversity, and the Bigger Picture
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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EP 156: Choosing the Right ADHD or Autism Diagnosis Pathway
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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EP 155: Sleep, Melatonin, And ADHD Explained - Dr Olivia
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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EP 154: ADHD Brain Fuel: Why Kids Crash with Lucinda Miller
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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EP 153: EHCPs, Demystified
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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EP 152: ADHD is not an attention problem
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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EP 151: Mum Burnout
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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EP 150: Holiday Sleep Survival For Neurodiverse Kids
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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EP 149: Surviving the Holidays
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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EP 148: Parenting PDA: Strategies That Actually Work
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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EP 147: Neurodiverse Futures: Work That Works
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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EP 146 Why Pregnancy Hits Harder for Neurodivergent Mums
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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EP 145: Finding Their Tribe
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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EP 144: When School Doesn't Fit: The Homeschool Solution
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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EP 143: Stop Mothering Me! Understanding Your Teen’s Push for Independence
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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EP 142 Saying yes until she failed changed everything
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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EP 141 Unschooling Yourself: Letting Go of the ‘Shoulds’ in Parenting
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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EP 140: Meltdowns, Decoded
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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EP 139: Why Punishments From 1846 Still Don't Work Today
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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EP 138: Anxiety, PDA and self-regulation with Caryn Price & Georgina Benger
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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EP 137: The broken UK SEND system with Rebecca Harrison, founder of SEN Home Ed Circle
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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EP 136: Education systems fail neurodivergent children with Julia Silver, founder of Qualified Tutor
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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EP 135: ADHD affecting emotions - a girl's story
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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EP 134: ADHD and sleep struggles
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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ADHD Medication: a teen's experience
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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EP 132: Mother and Daughter Navigate ADHD Together
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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EP 131: Self-regulation for neurodivergent children with Nicola McAllister from The Regulated Child
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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EP 130: Why are neurodiverse girls being ignored with Sara Donnelly, former headteacher
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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EP 129: Protecting your child online with Emily Keeney of the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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EP 128: Most children have multiple diagnosis with Lizzie Shearing and Liz Britton from Learning DNA
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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EP 127: Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child with Diane Dempster, co-founder of Impact Parents
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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EP 126: ADHD Parenting: Heal Yourself, Help Your Child with Randy Free of Aspire Coaching
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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EP 125: Financial protection for neurodivergent children with Lisa Chauhan & Cara Roughani of Send Protect
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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EP 124: When your child slips away with Guy Shahar of Transforming Autism
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May 26, 2025 |
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EP 123: Creating calm in the classroom with Lisa Danahy, Founder & Director of Create Calm
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May 19, 2025 |
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EP 122: When educators and parents work together with WITH Lynn How of Positive Young Mind & Izzy Felton, host of the SEND Network Podcast
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May 12, 2025 |
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EP 121: Medication for your ADHD child with Dr Olivia Kessel
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May 05, 2025 |
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EP 120: The legal lifeline for SEN families with Richard Orr, CEO of SOS SEN
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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EP 119: The reality of a neurodivergent household with Greer Jones, Host of The Unfinished Podcast
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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EP 118: Caregivers self-care guide with Eleonora Magri, founder of Inclusi
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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EP 117: Beyond Labels: Navigating Neurodiversity as a Parent
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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EP 116: Sensory Processing Disorder with Julie Davis of Future Steps
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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EP115: Parenting while autistic with Jessica Whalley, author of The Autistic Mom
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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EP 114: EOTAS Casestudies with Joanna Gibbs, Founder of Sensational Tutors
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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EP 113: The legal side to alternative education (EOTAS) with Adam Friel and Douglas Hamer of Geldards
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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EP 112: Neurodiversity in families with Amy White
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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EP 111: Building resilience in adolescent girls with Kim McCabe, founder of Rites for Girls
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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EP 110: Underdiagnosis of ADHD in girls and women with Rosie Turner
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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EP 109: Supporting teen mental health with Alicia Drummond, Wellbeing Hub for Teens
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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EP 108: Navigating family stress and neurodiversity with Lisa Chan
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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EP 107: Supporting stressed teens with Dr. Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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EP 106: Celebrating inclusivity in theatre with Chicken Shed Theatre
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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EP 105: Special Needs Education with Kelly Jarvis and Chrissa Wadlow
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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EP 104: Raising Resilient Kids with Dr. Maryhan
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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EP 103: Dealing With Conflict At Home with Sarah Fisher
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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EP 102: Disengaged In School with Dr. Chris Bagley
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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EP 101: Nutrition for Neurodivergent Children with Lucinda Miller
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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EP 100: RSVP to the Celebration event 🥳
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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EP 99: Supporting Neurodiverse Children with Amanda Ashy
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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100th Episode Celebration Event Announcement! 🎉
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Ep 98: Rethinking Language Development with Cathy Schilling
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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EP 97: Effective Communication and Emotional Regulation with Dr. Gilly Kahn
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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EP 96: Empowering Neurodivergent Artists: Accessibility and Inclusivity with Stephen Bailey
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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EP 95: Understand Your Genetics & Improve Your Nutrition with Dr. Jill Crowfoot of Renude Health
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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EP 94: Challenging Traditional Parenting with Dr. Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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EP 93: AI and Assistive Tech: A New Era in Education with Brian Friedlander
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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EP 92: How hormones affect neurodiversity with Dina Siman, founder of Menopause Pilates
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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EP 91: Legal Help for SEND Parents with Alex Stafford of charity IPSEA
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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EP 90: Back to School Hacks for Neurodiverse Children
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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EP 89: Using AI to help neurodiverse children with Davey Jones from Open Genius
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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EP 88: Self-Care Strategies For Parents with Dr Olivia Kessel
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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EP 87: Summer Sleep Struggles & Solutions with Dr. Olivia Kessel
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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EP 86: Managing emotional and physical outbursts during the summer holidays with Dr Olivia Kessel
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Ep 85: Summer Holidays - Easing The Transition
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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EP 84: Sheep Therapy - Bitesize Summaries
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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EP 83: Empowering Technology - Bitesize Summaries
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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EP 82: Dyspraxia Advocacy with Rosemary Richings
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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EP 81: EHCP Implementation & School Choices with Jenny Hooper
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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EP 80: School Support for SEND Children with Jenny Hooper
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Ep 79: ADHD Advocacy with Leanne Maskell
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Ep 78: Neurodivergent Friendly Swimming with Nicole Martin
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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EP 77: Speech & Language Therapy with Olly Stewart
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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EP 76: Transforming Childhood Anxiety with the Nixon Sisters
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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EP 75: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) - Bitesize Summaries
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May 27, 2024 |
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EP 74: Creating Supportive Nurseries with Amber Jayne
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May 20, 2024 |
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EP 73: ADHD Symptoms & Solutions
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May 13, 2024 |
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EP 72: ADHD Myth Busting with Dr. Olivia Kessel
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May 06, 2024 |
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EP 71: Navigating Diagnosis & Assessments with Dr Dolly Agrawal & Jenny Hooper
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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EP 70: Acupuncture for Neurodiversity with Rebecca Avern
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Ep 69: Parental Empowerment with Esther Freeman
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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EP 68: Occupational Therapy - Bitesize Summaries
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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EP 67: Cultivating Resilience with Dr. Maryhan
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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EP 66: Navigating Education with Kate Steer
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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EP 65: PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Parenting with Tina MacGillivray
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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EP 64: Embracing ADHD, Autism and Uncovering Passions with Matt Gupwell
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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EP 63: School Attendance Challenges with Chrissa Wadlow
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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EP 62: Being Failed by the System and Advocacy with Chrissa Wadlow
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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EP 61: Empowering Dyslexics Through Stories with Lynn Greenberg
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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EP 60: Play Therapy - Bitesize Summaries
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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EP 59: Emotional Regulation & Violent Outbursts with Sarah Fisher
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Ep 58: Parent-Carer Identity & Navigating Education with Caro Giles
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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EP 57: Innovative Techniques for Dyslexic Learners with Russel Van Brocklen
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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EP 56: Comedy, Creativity, & ADHD with Rory Bremner
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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EP 55: "How Not To Screw Up Your Kids" Dr Maryhan - Bitesize Summaries
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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EP 54: "Your Child is Not Broken" - Bitesize Summaries
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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EP 53: A Festive Message
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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EP 52: Self-Directed Learning - Bitesize Summaries
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Episode 51: Gentle Parenting & Neoliberalism with Sarah Ockwell-Smith
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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EP 50 Disability Care in eSwatini/Swaziland with Nqobile & Frances
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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EP 49: School Detention and Exclusion with Dr. Chris Bagley
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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EP 48: Being a Neurodivergent Parent with Eliza Flicker
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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EP 47: Child-Led Speech Therapy & Language Therapy with Cathy Shilling
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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EP 46: Neurodivergent Superpowers with Anya Lautenbach A.K.A The Garden Fairy
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Ep 45: Demystifying ADHD and Medication with Dr. Giovanni Giaroli
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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EP 44: Understanding and Improving "Bad" Behaviour with Adele Bates
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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EP 43: "Anxious Mothers" & School Refusal - Bitesize Summaries
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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EP 42: Sheep Therapy with EWE Talks (Emma Redman & Pippa Ashton)
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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EP 41: Happiness in Schools w/ Adrian Bethune
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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EP 40: ADHD and Autism Private Assessments
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Ep 39: Neurodiversity in Sport with Ex- Olympian Caragh McMurtry
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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EP 38: ADHD & Nutrition with Lucinda Miller
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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EP 37: SEND Support in Mainstream Schools with Tamsyn Hendry
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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EP 36: SENDCO Tips for Changing Lives with Ginny Bootman
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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EP 35: Emotional Freedom Technique with Emma Wildgoose
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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EP 34: Rethinking Education with Dr. Chris Bagley
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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EP 33: Self-Care for Parents with Kate Flowerdew
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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EP 32: Advocating for Your Child Against the Odds with Nikita Walls
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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EP 31: Neurodiverse Families in the Summer with Tamsyn Hendry
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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EP 30: Supporting Children with ADHD
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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EP 29: Eating Disorders and Neurodiversity with Bernie Wright and Lisa Smith from NEDDE
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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EP 28: Empowering Parents with the SEND Unlocked Directory CEO, Polly Elworthy
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Ep 27: Independent Learning for Neurodivergent Children
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Ep 26: How Not To Screw Up Your Kids
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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EP 25: The Power of Play Therapy
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Ep 24: Neurodivergent Parenting Tips with Tamsyn Hendry
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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EP 23: Anxiety in School & Isolation as a Behavioural Intervention
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May 29, 2023 |
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EP 22: "Anxious Mothers" and the UK System of Care
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May 23, 2023 |
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EP 21: The Neurodivergent Barber, Craig Henderson
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May 15, 2023 |
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EP 20: Never Give Up
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May 09, 2023 |
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Life changing neonatal diagnosis with Olivia Gordon
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May 02, 2023 |
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Neurodivergent Children and Occupational Therapy with Rachael Horner
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Tips To Create An Accessible Classroom with Kate Bodle
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Self Directed Learning: How children can take control of their own learning
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Neurodivergent children at Easter with Emma Salt
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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The Role of the SENCO in Supporting Your Child in School
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Late ADHD Diagnosis with Heidi Mavir best selling author of Your Child Is Not Broken
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Dyslexia Support with Andy Cook, CEO of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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A Dad's Perspective of Autism
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Inspiration for SEND Parenting Dr. Kessel and her daughter Alexandra's journey
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Dyslexia uncovered through the personal lens of a mother, daughter and dyslexic assessor
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Harnessing technology to empower children who struggle with reading or writing
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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EHCP first steps and insights into navigating the local authority
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Educational psychological assessment with educational psychologist with Dr Jemma Levy
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Autism and ADHD a Mother and Daughter’s Journey
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Advocating for your child in the education system with Dr Natalie-Jan MacDonald
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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EHCP (Educational Health Care Plan) - Does your child need one? with Adam Friel
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Independent specialist schools for your SEND Child with Andrew Day
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Welcome to the S.E.N.D. Parenting Podcast with Dr. Olivia Kessel
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Nov 21, 2022 |