Surviving Back to Back Vacations, Back-to-School Blues, and Building Confident Kids

Tylenol, Life Updates, and the Curse of 6-7

In this episode, Laura and Kirby dive into the absurdity of the viral claim that Tylenol causes autism, sharing their unfiltered thoughts on how such misinformation takes root and why it’s so frustrating. They catch listeners up on life updates—Laura opens up about her work on inclusion and the progress she’s making on her memoir, while Kirby brings her own updates to the table about school and parenting. And just when you think things are settling down, the two tackle the mystery of “6-7”—what does it mean, why are their kids obsessed with saying it, and how has it taken over their households? Expect laughs, honesty, and plenty of side tangents along the way.

Good Until It’s Not: Dismantling the DOE and Life in Motion

In this episode, we unpack the irony of how things seem to fall apart just when they feel stable. We dive into recent updates from the President's Executive Order to dismantle Department of Education, with a focus on special education and the ongoing challenges in enforcing IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). We share our personal concerns and frustrations about the lack of accountability and support in the system, and close the conversation with honest reflections on navigating life, parenting, and the unpredictability of it all. For the first time ever, we slipped and said the F-word, sorry! #2025

Back from Hiatus: Gen A Slang, and Self-Advocacy in the School Year

In this episode, we’re back from our hiatus with updates on how the school year is going as our kids wrap up their final years of elementary school. We dive into the latest Gen A slang, discuss the importance of self-advocacy, and share some of the minor behavioral challenges we’ve encountered along the way. Join us as we reflect on growth and navigating these transitional school years with our kids. #bigbacks #sigma #beta #rizz

Special Episode: AI on ABA Therapy, Abelism, and Behavior

We shared an article with AI and it created a podcast discussing that article: Rethinking Behavior in Education (Beyond ABA) [https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/rethinking-behavior-in-education-beyond-aba-d49880c83754] This is a special episode that doesn't include Laura and Kirby's banter, but enjoy it anyway. AI is quite empowering for our kiddos! Disclosure: This is an experimental use of Google's Notebook LM AI tool.

Surviving Back to Back Vacations, Back-to-School Blues, and Building Confident Kids

In our very first episode of the season, we dive straight into some of the hottest topics on every parent’s mind! 🌟 Ever wondered if a back-to-back Disney vacation and cruise is just too much magic to handle? 🌴🎢 Find out if Kirby survived the whirlwind adventure, and hear all about her tips, tricks, and unexpected moments from her Disney extravaganza! But it’s not just about vacations – we’re also talking about the reality of transitioning back to school. 🏫📚 How do you keep that summer vacation vibe going while getting back into the school routine? We’ve got some thoughts, and you won’t want to miss them! Plus, we’re having a heartfelt conversation about one of the most important topics: building confidence and self-esteem in our children. 🧒💖 How do we support them in becoming their best selves? And as parents, are we giving our kids enough space to make mistakes and learn from them? 🤔 We’ll share some personal reflections on handling criticism and how those moments shape us and our parenting styles. It’s honest, real, and full of insights that will resonate with every parent out there.