Navigating Transitions How I did it!
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Chantai Snellgrove 
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3 Moms share about navigating transitions with their child
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On today’s podcast, 3 Moms share about navigating transitions with their child
The moms shared about going from preschool to a mainstream class, about putting her son in a residential home, while a third mom explained to us the “transitioning” from high school to a vocational day program.
I asked them to share exactly how they did it and to please make sure they included any challenges or tips that may help others.
Erin Harris is our first guest [0:00 to 9:49]
Erin shares two transition tips she learned and we can all benefit by putting her tips into our child’s transitions.
Our Next Mom is PJ [9:49 to 17:49]
Paige Jennifer (PJ) Nein and her husband have been together for 40 years and have five children: One Biological child, three adopted children with special needs, and they are helping to raise their friend’s daughter.
Related: Improving Transitions: When it’s Time to Change, You’ve Got to Rearrange
The last mom I spoke with was Sandra Cariker
[17:49 to 01:12:02] Her 13-year-old son, Nathan, has an intellectual disability and epilepsy. He also struggles with behavior issues. Sandra shares about putting Nathan in a residential placement at the age of 10 and feeling like it was the only option available to be able to help Nathan on a long-term basis.
I am sharing our entire conversation, although long because I think it is worth listening to (put in your earbuds and listen when you’re cooking dinner, exercising or taking a walk). There is something to learn from every experience and to understand what others might be dealing with based on their child and where they live.
Related: Transitions Your Child Will Need to Handle
What were your takeaways? Anything to Add?
Leave me a comment about what you learned from this podcast (or any of our podcasts). I might give you a shout-out in the next episode.
https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/family-chat-navigating-across-the-lifespan/
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