What if the word “stop” is doing more harm than good?
As caregivers, siblings, and parents of neurodivergent and disabled children, we often ask behaviors to stop, not out of frustration or lack of love, but because we want our loved ones to be accepted, included, and safe in the world.
In this video, I talk about two essential steps when responding to beh ... Show More
Jan 7
Believe They Understand: How Expanding Expectations Builds Stronger Brains
Does my autistic or neurodivergent child understand what I’m saying? This is a question so many parents carry quietly, and one I’ve asked myself countless times, as a sister, mother and neurotherapist. In this episode, I share why believing that our children understand, truly und ... Show More
15m 40s
Jul 2025
The Epilogue: A Season of Growth
After 28 episodes, I’m closing this season with a quiet reflection on the voices that shaped this past year: parents, siblings, therapists, educators, and experts. And the ones I hope to hear more from in the next. You’ll hear moments from the most personal interviews, people who ... Show More
8m 42s
Jul 2025
The Music Teacher Who Broke the Rules — By Setting Them with Joan Koenig
Joan Koenig didn’t just teach music, she redefined how it should be taught. In this fun episode, I sit down with Joan in the heart of her music school, surrounded by pianos, harps, and joyful noise, to talk about what truly makes a child learn. From welcoming my deaf son into her ... Show More
45m 45s
Feb 2020
S1 E5 - All about anti-bias education, Montessori at different ages, and life as a Montessori child, teacher and parent
Today's episode is a positive and heartwarming conversation with Andy Lulka, a Montessori teacher, parent and child. As someone who has spent their whole life around Montessori, you'll hear about:growing up in a Montessori schoolwhat a middle school Montessori program l ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2024
How to Become a Better Human: Lessons on Kindness, Love, and Happiness (From a 10-Year-Old)
<p>In today’s episode, you’ll reframe your perspective on happiness, kindness, and friendship through a fresh lens—all thanks to a surprising source: Mel’s 10-year-old guest, Elton. </p><p>Mel is sitting down with this wise beyond his years kid for an impactful, profound conversa ... Show More
58m 50s
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2469774/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p> <p><span style='font-weight: 400;'>In this episode of </span><span style='font-weight: 400;'>That Music Podcast</span><span style='font-weight: 400;'>, Brys ... Show More
