Michael Weingarth founded the first neuro-psychological tutoring company. He and Emily discuss why the quest for measurable outcomes has steered us away from fostering...
Episodes
Show Finale: Celebrating 100 Episodes | Emily Melious, Cameron Suorsa, Olivia Whiteman
Apr 05, 2022
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The M.O.M. Team celebrates reaching 100 episodes of the Mothers of Misfits podcast and reminisces about their journey. You don't want to miss this final send off from Emily!
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94: Mastering the IEP Process | Shelley Kenow
Feb 15, 2022
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Master IEP Coach, Shelley Kenow, tells us what to expect in the IEP process and how to successfully advocate for our child's unique needs in school.
Quotes:
- "Some people don't...
87: Effective Homework Strategies | Christina Forgeron
Dec 28, 2021
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With a Masters in Education Leadership, Christina Forgeron has been an educator on three continents across grades 2-9 over the last 25 years. Christina and Emily talk about how...
51: How to Help Our Kids Excel in School | Alexis Peterson
Feb 16, 2021
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Alexis Peterson is a Stanford- and Harvard-educated private tutor with over 19 years of professional tutoring experience. She scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT as a junior in...
44: How to Navigate IEPs in Virtual School | Patty Maxwell
Dec 29, 2020
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Some IEPs just don’t translate well to virtual schooling. Patty Maxwell, a licensed behavioral specialist, provides strategies for families to effectively engage the...
43: The Importance of Neurodiversity | Corey Hollemeyer
Dec 22, 2020
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Corey Hollemeyer is an HR & Inclusion Consultant and mother of two beautiful girls. Her oldest is autistic and her youngest is likely autistic as well. Corey shares how...
32: A Mom’s Open Letter: The Struggles of Virtual Learning | Tori Mikos
Oct 06, 2020
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Tori Mikos is a SAHM and the author of the Politics of Parenting blog. She was blown away when her open letter about the struggles of virtual went viral, even garnering...
27: How to Make Homeschooling a Lifestyle | Claire Osborne
Sep 01, 2020
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Claire Osborne decided to homeschool her kids – now 16 and 13 years old – from the start of their education, and she never looked back. Claire shares how her...
24: A Teacher’s Outlook on the 2020-2021 School Year | Kristin Weaver
Aug 11, 2020
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Kristin Weaver is a German teacher in the public school system and a mom of four. With the upcoming school year being far from normal, Kristin and Emily talk frankly...
21: An Educator on a Mission to Inspire Fellow Moms | Christine Furman
Jul 21, 2020
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Christine Furman‘s motto is support, inspire, educate. She began her career as an elementary special education teacher and spent 10 years in the public school...
5: How to Instill Confidence in Your Kids | Amanda Yarger
Mar 31, 2020
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Summary:
Amanda Yarger speaks about her “misfit” educational and career track, particularly her experiences as a homeschooler. She credits the confidence...
