In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

Introducing “Everyone Gets a Juice Box”

Discover a new show on the Understood Podcast Network: Everyone Gets a Juice Box, hosted by Jessica Shaw!  This series explores the real challenges parents face raising

Building a village for neurodivergent families (with Jessica Shaw of the “Everyone Gets A Juice Box” podcast)

In this final episode of In It, we talk with Jessica Shaw, who’s launching a new podcast called TBD — it’s about the beautiful roller coaster that is parenting neurodiver

When teachers say your child is “too smart” for special ed services

When a teacher says your child is “too smart” for special education services, it doesn’t feel like a compliment — it’s more like a roadblock! Parent advocate Danielle Wa

How to make mornings easier for ADHD brains

Mornings can be chaos, especially when neurodivergence is part of the mix — for your kids or for you. This week, we’re joined by Jon Zeitlin from HabitCoach, who’s been i

When kids say “I’m stupid”: How to rebuild confidence and self-esteem

As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to hear your child say “I’m stupid.” Whether it comes after a tough day at school, a frustrating homework session, or a comment that hit

How a teen with dyslexia found her voice

What happens when we stop talking about kids with learning differences — and start listening to them? Kids are the experts in their own experience. When we truly listen,

Child psychologist explains how kids' therapy works - and if your child needs it

There’s a lot of talk these days — on social media and in parenting circles — about kids and therapy. But with all the noise, it can be hard to know what’s true and what

From the archives: Back-to-school action plan

It’s hard to believe, but back-to-school is almost upon us! We’re bringing back a favorite episode to help kick off the school year. Hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bo

From the archives: Summer survival guide

Summer’s in full swing and routines are out the window, which can be both fun — and frustrating! That’s why we’re replaying this episode with psychologist Dr. Andy Kahn,

Parenting Behavior: Is melatonin safe to give to kids?

We’re taking a quick summer break for the holiday weekend here at Team In It. Instead of a new episode this week, we’re sharing a great episode from our sister show, Pare

From fidget to focus: Why movement matters for kids with ADHD

It’s no secret that physical activity can make a big difference for kids with ADHD. The hard part is figuring out how to give kids the time and space to move when they ne

When your child is labeled the “bad kid”

What happens when a child with learning and thinking differences gets labeled as the “bad kid”? In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome

Where do I start? Talking about sex to your kid with ADHD

In this episode, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Amy Lang. Amy is a sex educator who works with kids with learning and thinking differences. She is also

Hyperfocus: Did my ADHD make me more likely to have postpartum depression?

This week on In It, we’re sharing an episode from another Understood podcast. It’s called Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson, and we’re big fans. When she first became a paren

Sorry not sorry: Why you shouldn’t apologize for your kid

In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Christina Cipriano, PhD, MEd. Dr. Chris is a psychologist, and an associate professor at the Ya

Clean up this mess! Or don’t? Advice from an expert

In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome author and therapist KC Davis. KC is a therapist who hosts the podcast Struggle Care. Her new b

Need help advocating for your kid at school? We talk to a pro

In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome professional parent advocate Danielle Ward. Danielle started out advocating for her own kids, s

Parenting’s a lot. Especially when you’re a lot

In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome parenting coach Mary Van Geffen. Mary offers online classes including a special one for moms of

Trouble with skill-building for ADHD? Here’s help

For kids who struggle with ADHD, building skills like executive function and self-advocacy can be difficult.  In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rache

Have a struggling reader? Try these tips

What makes learning to read difficult? And how does having dyslexia make it even more challenging? In this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek wel