Calling ALL parents and kids, this episode is for YOU! We are thrilled to have Jerry Kolber on this week’s episode, creator and advocate for some of the most successful and beloved children’s “edutainment” programming in the world.

We chat with Jerry about his own struggles growing up within the traditional public education system, his interest and journey towards TV and other visual media, and to all his latest projects. Jerry has worked with HBO, E!, Bravo, Disney/ABC, Nat Geo, Discovery ID, MTV, Animal Planet, and A&E…wow!

His current passions involve programs to help children around the world develop a love for curiosity and learning, especially in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics. Check out his shows on Disney + and Netflix, and don’t forget his, not one, but two podcasts FOR KIDS! We’ve got a bonus episode of “Who Smarted?” on our podcast feed, go check it out.

We have loved watching and listening to Jerry’s shows with our own families and hope you will listen to our conversation and then go check them out for yourself.

Nat Geo on Disney +: Brain Games

Netflix: Brain Child

Podcasts- “Who Smarted?” and “Mysteries About True Histories”

Links:

Jerry’s BIO

Linked In for Jerry

FB: Who Smarted?

Website: whosmarted.com

Instagram: Who Smarted?

Who Smarted? podcast

Mysteries About True Histories podcast

Surprise! It’s a bonus episode this week! We are so excited to introduce you to one of our favorite podcasts FOR KIDS!

Who Smarted? is a fun and educational podcast specifically for kids and their families. There are episodes and topics for everyone’s interests and the recordings are really entertaining with lots of cool sound effects, voices, trivia games, and music. It’s a great way to learn or discover a new interest!

We thought an episode about a faraway time and place would be perfect for this week, paired with our interview and talk about traveling and autism. Go check out this bonus episode and head over to Who Smarted? to see the whole catalog of topics and podcast episodes. Next week, we will have the show's creator on for a chat, so stay tuned!

Want to be a “smarty pants”?

Listen to more Who Smarted? HERE

Check out their social media HERE

Today we had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Stuart Butler and Peter Prokop, two gentlemen who were instrumental in creating and directing a new series called Traveling The Spectrum. Both advocate and share a personal connection to the disability community. They believe all families deserve to vacation and create quality memories together. Traveling the Spectrum is a 6 part series that offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of three families living with autism, showcasing their heartfelt journeys toward understanding, acceptance, and the joy of creating memories and discovering the world together. We are so excited about the launch of this series and feel blessed to have had an opportunity to speak with the creators.

Please watch the trailer here: https://travelingthespectrumshow.com/

Links referenced in the episode:

Visit Myrtle Beach:

https://www.facebook.com/VisitMyrtleBeachSC/

https://www.instagram.com/mymyrtlebeach/?hl=en

Traveling The Spectrum:

https://www.facebook.com/travelingthespectrumshow

https://www.instagram.com/travelingthespectrumshow/?hl=en

Personal:

https://www.facebook.com/stuartbutler

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-butler-50aaa45/

Dr. Alisa Elliot, founder, owner and operator of the Chrysalis Spectrum Foundation, www.chrysalisspectrum.com, is back to tell us about her latest venture. Which was a glowing success, Check out www.disabilitycomiccon.com, the theme was "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility"

It was an exciting and inclusive event celebrating the power of diversity in the world of comics! At Disability Comic Con, they believe that representation matters. The event aimed to showcase the talents and creativity of artists, writers, and cosplayers with a disability. Join us as we dive into a world where people with disabilities are celebrated, and superheroes come in all shapes and sizes.

We recommend you watch the documentary first, but it is not required to enjoy this conversation. Links below.

We are honored to talk with Beth today, the co-star of the documentary, “You Have No Idea”. Beth and her son, Evan, are featured in this amazing film, giving us a real glimpse into autism life for their family and community. Beth opens up about the struggles, joys, and challenges they faced over the years and how she continues to forge a path for Evan. We dive into the origin of the film and Beth shares some wise and life-altering truths that she came to realize over the years. This is one to remember and share.

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Learn more about the documentary HERE

Welcome to the Tashie and Shannon show! Totally kidding, but today’s episode IS just the two of us and we’re answering some specific questions y’all have. Per usual, we are no experts, but we will always share openly about where we are in our journey and what has or is (or isn't) working for us. Some of the topics we cover today are:

*High pain tolerances in our kids

*Knowing when our non-speaking kids are sick

*What supports we use for our kids with ADHD in relation to their IEP

*Transitions with more ease particularly in the car between therapy sessions

*Therapy dogs or having a dog for companionship for our kids

*What summer will look like for us

These are some of our favorite episodes to record, so keep the questions coming! Remember no question is too silly and we probably have some advice between the four of us!

Today we chat with Joni Brown about her family’s journey with not only autism but also PCDH19, a rare epilepsy disorder. Today Allie is 20 years old, and Joni discusses their diagnosis story. We dive into the heartache of the life-changing diagnosis, Joni’s tenacity in finding answers, and the triumphs they have made as a family. We also discuss Joni’s book, Don’t Sing Happy Birthday, which has quickly become one of our favorites! We shed some tears, but there is also laughter. Come and join us in the convo!

Find Joni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dontsinghappybirthday/

Find “Don’t Sing Happy Birthday”: https://a.co/d/1i3HHZ6

Welcome to our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. Brittney and Jean are having this week's conversation, diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue or are we getting in our own way at times? We break it down into four main areas of resistance when asking for help as moms:

1. Fear of missing out
2. Struggle for control
3. The weight of responsibility
4. Judgment from others and ourselves