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How to Support Kids with Disabilities | Life Skills from a Special Ed Teacher & Sibling

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 27/06/2025

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shari Pierce—retired special education teacher, author, and sibling of an adult with developmental disabilities. Shari shares powerful insights from her 33 years in the classroom and her personal life, offering practical tools and compassionate wisdom for parents, teachers, and caregivers. We talk about the importance of inclusion, what true support looks like, and how life skills can be taught with love, patience, and creativity. Whether you're raising a child with special needs or simply want to foster more empathy in your home, this episode is for you.

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Making Family Travel Easier: Lee Friedman on Traveling with Kids

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 20/06/2025

In this episode of Imperfect Mommying, I chat with Lee Friedman, a former lawyer turned mompreneur and founder of Mango Tree Travel. Lee shares how her unexpected transition from a 15-year legal career to launching a family travel company came from a mix of motherhood, COVID, and frustration with how hard it was to travel with kids. We talk about embracing imperfect parenting, navigating career changes, and how following your curiosity can lead to something even better than you imagined.

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No One Knows What They're Doing: The Truth About Parenting Expectations | Lynda Martin

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 13/06/2025

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Meltdowns, Music, and Managing Emotions: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids with Confidence | Samantha Foote

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 06/06/2025

💥 Is your child melting down—and taking you with them? 😩 You’re not alone. In this week’s Imperfect Mommying podcast, I’m joined by board-certified music therapist and parent consultant Samantha Foote, and we’re talking all things emotional regulation, neurodivergence, and how to stay grounded when everything feels like too much. 🎶 We explore how music can help shift emotions (for both you and your child), the power of breaking things down into small steps, and why getting curious instead of furious might be your new parenting mantra. If you’re parenting a child with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities—or just feeling overwhelmed navigating big emotions—this episode is full of tools and encouragement. 💛

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