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If you've got small kids at home and are looking for a little relief or fun ideas for play and connection this episode is for you!

I'm talking with Beth Ann Tieche, founder of Low Lift Fun. We talk about the inspiration behind creating Low Lift Fun during covid while staying home with her 3 young children, parenting a spirited child and how sharing what you love and what comes naturally to you could potentially become a business that helps others.

Beth Ann is an elementary principal turned full time content creator and stay at home mom of three (twins plus one). She shares low lift (easy) activities to empower moms of spirited kids to have more joy and less stress in their days!

Through play based learning, low prep activities, and positive parenting methods, she helps moms connect with their kids, so that we can decrease power struggles, increase listening, and have more fun in motherhood!

With a focus on inclusivity, rather than one size fits all parenting methods, she support  moms of spirited kids in gaining a variety of respectful parenting strategies to confidently parent in difficult moments!

Go to her website www.lowliftfun.com for lots of free resources and inspiration. Follow on IG@lowliftfun

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Looking to end this season strong mentally and physically? Try my six favorite self-care swaps for this fall-winter season. Thank you for being with me at today's drawing board to create better tomorrows.💚KellyVessSLP P.S. Ready to roll up your sleeves and join me in the intervention? Check out my free, 30-minute, 3 Intervention Secrets Workshop.

Planning to homeschool your little one starting from the beginning? Tune in as we talk about homeschooling for Kindergarten and/or Preschool and what that can look like. What should you realistically expect of your little one? Does your Kindergartener have to sit at a desk for 7 hours, trying to read chapter books and write essays? No, silly, of course not! 

Beth & Emma share their insight and stories of homeschooling all their kids from the beginning and give realistic expectations along with lots of examples of how you can teach through hands-on, activity-based methods, unit studies, and tons of reading. 

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ScienceWiz

Find Your Homeschool Vibe 
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This week’s Katie’s Crib episode is dedicated to topics surrounding early childhood development - featuring child development specialist, Carol Provost! Join us as we dig into Carol's 40+ years of knowledge as a parent support expert.

We first explore how Carol found her passion for helping children learn and grow over the years. She then sheds light on understanding such things as handling tantrums and time outs appropriately. Carol also stresses how we can take a non-judgmental approach and help kids embrace their unique qualities (e.g., being shy, spirited, high sensory). 

Plus, why should we be careful when it comes to making narrative for our kids? Carol explains all: tune in for the answer!

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Casby Bias

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

NOTE: This episode was recorded on May 26, 2023.

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In this fourth Mama Tribe episode I was inspired to have a conversation about fostering independence in our kids since it's being released on America's Independence Day, July 4th (which also happens to be my sister's birthday!)

I'm sharing this conversation with my friend's Rachael Blair and Dinuka Ranasinghe who are mama's of different aged kids & who have both been on previous episodes of the show.

I initially brought to the table the topic of how to help our children become independent during different stages of their lives while moving away from dependence on us. The conversation then became about  "connection" and how it's all about us connecting with them which in turn brings about more independence and confidence in their lives.

Rachael Blair is a wife, mother of 3 and a nurse. By focusing on mind-body-heart awareness, how we create with our thoughts and using emotions as a feedback mechanism, she’s teaching parents and children how to connect to their inner voice.   When we align with that voice, we are able to follow our curiosity, passion, and find so much joy.  She hopes to uplift and inspire families to bring more imagination, creativity and playfulness into every home.

To connect with Rachael listen to her podcast Raising Vibrant Kids HERE. Connect with her on IG @RaisingVibrantKids 

Dinuka Ranasinghe is first and foremost the mother of 2 amazing boys ages 14 and 12. They have been her true teachers on this path of Conscious Parenting.

Having been admitted to the New York Bar in 2008 as an attorney she decided to follow her calling to work with children. She jumped right in and bought a Preschool, Kid Works Children’s Center. In search of more wisdom, she completed and graduated from the Conscious Coaching Institute of Dr. Shefali Tsabary and received her Conscious Parenting Method Certification in 2019, prior to which she certified in the Emotion Code Energy Healing Modality by Dr. Bradley Nelson, where the core Inner Child healing occurs and Generational Patterns are released.

To connect with Dinuka go to: The Parenting Evolution Website 
The Parenting Evolution Private Facebook Group
Follow Dinuka on Instagram
Podcast Ep 36- How to Step Into Conscious Parenting with Dinuka on Inspired Grownups

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In this episode of Katie’s Crib, Katie talks to Meg LeFauve, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter for the Pixar film Inside Out. Meg explains the process that came along with writing the film, and what she hopes the movie (and its successor) would teach about expressing emotions.

Meg digs into how she first got involved in the IO project, and how the character Sadness became the essential emotion of focus in the movie. The “The Screenwriting Life” podcast host also reflects on how she witnessed children and adult audience members react to the flick. Finally, Meg recalls how the movie influenced her own parenting styles.

Also, how did Meg’s own children respond to Inside Out, knowing that their mom wrote the movie? Push play for the answer!

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Casby Bias

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The universe is the biggest and oldest thing there is. It's every bit of everything that has ever existed. But what was there before there was anything? Nij and the kids meet Nobel Prize winning astrophysicist Professor Brian Schmidt to journey back to the beginning of everything to see how it all began.... 

Purring pussycats and panting pups... Pretty parrots and even fluffy farm animals... Our furry friends make our lives better in so many ways but how did this friendship start? Nij and the kids meet anthrozoologist Professor Pauleen Bennett to journey back in time to meet humankind's first pet...

As the sun sets and the sky gets dark, something else starts to happen... The lights come on! There are lots of different kinds of lights but what's happening inside an LED light bulb? Nij and the kids meet physicist Professor Chennupati Jagadish to shine a light on this tricky question...

If plants come from seeds but seeds come from plants then how do you get a seed to start off with? Nij and the kids meet ecologist Professor Angela Moles for a bushwalk to find some answers... 

At the end of each day, your arms and legs feel heavy and your eyes begin to close, your mouth stretches open to do a big yawn and you drift off to sleep.... But why? Nij and the kids meet Dr Jasneek Chawla to figure out what makes us sleep and why we have to!

Ruth Ann has a strong history in outside sales, and her expertise lies in executing hyperlocal marketing plans. She enjoys working with business owners to create, employ, and measure ROI for marketing strategies. However, even with the earnest desire to produce effective marketing, most small business owners lack the time to educate themselves on local store and optimized Internet marketing. And that’s where she shines.

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How to Use the Picture Walk Reading Strategy to Build Comprehension Skills

https://youtu.be/Hjb9BKicup8

It’s a funny name, but picture walks are real! When you know the story, you can narrate the story by viewing pictures. Young kids don’t need the whole story. They don’t need all the details. Just the basics. I use Goldilocks and the Three Bears to show you how to do the picture walk. 

Children who are reading, can read to young siblings. Depending on the younger child’s age, the child may need to learn how to do picture walks. My two year old used to read to her big brother (age 3) with picture walks. It was the cutest thing!

Please like and subscribe to the channel. I hope you have the desire to purchase the Read, Write and Listen books from me as I can share my reseller discount with you. And then, with a paid subscription, you can have the training videos on how to successfully use these books. Instructions are in the back of each book, but I am writing out detailed instructions for you…with words, and more details. 

Finally, be aware if your child struggles with these books. Only 45% of dyslexia is genetic. Developmental dyslexia can be avoided using the Science of Reading beginning with preschoolers and kinders.

Dr. Marianne Cintron earned her Doctorate in Education Leadership and Administration. She founded a nonprofit, Step By Step Dyslexia Solutions in 2018 and started the affiliate Cintron Orton - Gillingham Reading Institute in August 2022.

She has recently been invited to sit on the Board for FAB (Film Advisory Board) with President Michael Conley. She actively serves in a 4th term as board member for the International Dyslexia Association. 

In 2021, Dr. Marianne earned several awards: Social Impact Award Finalist - Lady in Blue, Lifetime Legacy Award Nominee - National Women of Influence, 100 Women Global Award - CD Wilson Events, and Certificates of Recognition from the California State Assembly, the California State Senate, and the County of Riverside.  

Dyslexia Book Titles:

Prisms of Brilliance: Closing the Achievement Gap and Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline.­­­­­ A Message of Hope: How Music Enhances Reading for Dyslexic Children

Dyslexia – A Trait of Genius: Unlocking the Genius of Your Dyslexic Child’s Mind

Connect with Dr. Cintron 

626-629-3024 or mcintron@stepbystepdyslexiasolutions.com

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You Tube Link to Dyslexia Solutions 
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Trait of Genius         https://amzn.to/33kVxCU

Prisms of Brilliance  https://amzn.to/3uO4zDA

A Message of Hope  https://amzn.to/3GI4wLN

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Teaching Reading to Students with Autism - Interview with Angele Cade

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Interview with Angele Cade, from Executive on the Go! Angele shares her story of having an autistic son and how he is learning in our program. Labels have to go! If students need reading intervention, this is the place your child will learn to read! Listen to this amazing interview. You will be encouraged. Please subscribe to our channel, and share this video! If this video has inspired you, please visit our website and consider donating so we can continue to bring these awesome messages to you. 

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Dyslexia – A Trait of Genius Forty percent of self-made millionaires in the United States are dyslexic. Thirty-five percent of entrepreneurs in the United States are dyslexic. Alexander Graham Bell, Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney, Henry Ford, and Leonardo Da Vinci all had Dyslexia. I am saddened when I see kids fail in school because of an empowering thing like reading because dyslexic children struggle with reading. I believe if an environment would embrace reading, we would open up a world of opportunity for dyslexic people. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Marianne Cintron is a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration, has two Masters Degrees and is a Dyslexia Specialist. She has twenty-three years of experience as an educator, is a speaker, an author, a YouTube and Podcast host. Dr. Cintron has over 200 hours of Orton Gillingham practicum hours with the Academy of Orton Gillingham for Practitioners and Educators (AGOPE). She tutors and speaks and enjoys training in OG. She speaks on “Dyslexia is a Trait of Genius - Unlocking the Genius of Your Dyslexic Child’s Mind. And Dr. Cintron is unique in her use with classical music when she teaches reading with her Step By Step Reading program. Connect with Dr. Cintron 626-629-3024 or mcintron@stepbystepdyslexiasolutions.com Amazon Store Trait of Genius

 https://amzn.to/33kVxCU Prisms of Brilliance https://amzn.to/3uO4zDA A Message of Hope https://amzn.to/3GI4wLN Social Media – Linked In - https://bit.ly/3LsPRIc https://www.facebook.com/mpcintron https://twitter.com/mpcintron16 https://www.instagram.com/mpcintron/ #Dyslexia #Marianne Cintron #Studentswithdyslexia Product Purchase https://bit.ly/3LG44kb See All the You Tubes Here https://bit.ly/38lR0SJ

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Why Puzzles are so Good for Kids Learning -  What Are the Benefits of Puzzles?

Puzzles are fun, colorful, and educational! They enhance and promote cooperative play. Many parents don’t know how to play with their kids, use puzzles and other educational toys. Did you know you can build your child’s vocabulary by playing puzzles with them? And of course they love to play with you too! Learning to read starts early, in preschool and kindergarten. It begins with play! Enjoy this video! I explain different puzzles, how to use them with the Science of Reading! They have tremendous educational benefits developing visual memory, motor memory, vocabulary, and early writing patterns.

I use my own reading program for dyslexic students and I train teachers in my program if you are interested. I use these puzzles with my mod severe students in a home hospital setting.  

https://youtu.be/pc5XjDaixuI

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Dr. Marianne Cintron earned her Doctorate in Education Leadership and Administration. She founded a nonprofit, Step By Step Dyslexia Solutions in 2018 and started the affiliate Cintron Orton - Gillingham Reading Institute in August 2022.

She has recently been invited to sit on the Board for FAB (Film Advisory Board) with President Michael Conley. She actively serves in a 4th term as board member for the International Dyslexia Association. 

In 2021, Dr. Marianne earned several awards: Social Impact Award Finalist - Lady in Blue, Lifetime Legacy Award Nominee - National Women of Influence, 100 Women Global Award - CD Wilson Events, and Certificates of Recognition from the California State Assembly, the California State Senate, and the County of Riverside.  

Dyslexia Solutions: Dr. Cintron has 174 YouTube and Podcasts where she interviews dyslexic adults and adults with dyslexic children. She also provides Orton Gillingham training in these videos and podcasts. Her Podcasts have over 7000 downloads in only 1-1/2 years.

Connect with Dr. Cintron 

626-629-3024 or mcintron@stepbystepdyslexiasolutions.com

 Landing Page for Scheduling and Subscribing You Tube
https://bit.ly/3qXAbo7

You Tube Link to Dyslexia Solutions 
 https://bit.ly/314YLGj

Podcast - Link to Dyslexia Solutions

https://www.stepbystepdyslexiasolutions.com/podcast/

Amazon Store 

Trait of Genius         https://amzn.to/33kVxCU

Prisms of Brilliance  https://amzn.to/3uO4zDA

A Message of Hope  https://amzn.to/3GI4wLN

Social Media – 

Linked In - https://bit.ly/3LsPRIc

https://www.facebook.com/mpcintron

https://twitter.com/mpcintron16

https://www.instagram.com/mpcintron/

#Dyslexia #Marianne Cintron #Studentswithdyslexia

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FREE Teaching Videos
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Want to feel like a kid again? Taking the time to be present with our kids and play with toys that spark their imagination can bring that out in us and ultimately bring us all more joy. 

Today we're talking with Nicole Berru. Nicole is a mom of two and the founder of, The Treehouse, an online store offering quality toys for imaginative play. 

She is on a mission to create a resource for parents looking to educate and inspire their children through play. She is changing the narrative from toys that entertain to toys that spark imagination and exploration. 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended UCLA and advanced her career in finance as a Sales and Efficiency Coach. She is now focusing on making a positive impact in the world through The Treehouse.

You can support her business on Instagram@TheTreehouse.Toys or visit her website: www.thetreehouse.toys and remember, at The Treehouse, it’s not any play, it's inspired play.

To connect with me, Alana Banana, follow on IG @TheAlanaBananaShow or join the Inspired Grownups Private FB Group. 

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Is it possible we're putting too much pressure on ourselves? This week on Imperfect, we discuss an article about being a bad mom.  Is there even such a thing as a bad mom? Let's discuss, on this week's episode of Imperfect.

Twice Jamee had tried to buy her dream boutique Bella Me—and twice the offers fell through. As the owner of a successful preschool, Jamee already had experience as a small business owner. But something about Bella Me kept her hoping that one day she could own that business as well. And when COVID-19 hit, Jamee saw a way to help save Bella Me while finally making her dream come true. Listen as Jamee shares how she became the owner of the Bella Me boutique.  

Tiny Treasures Preschool has been serving children in Northern California since 1997. Founded by owner Beth Fiori, Tiny Treasures’ goal is to develop the self-esteem, education, and social skills of young children. As Tiny Treasures began to grow, Beth saw a need to modernize lead management and parent communications.   

She searched for lead management software that could organize family contact information in one place, automate lead follow-up, and let parents schedule tours online. After looking at several options, Beth chose ChildcareCRM which helps her stay organized, reduce her daily to-do list, and save 10-hours of work every week. 

Learn more about Beth's use of ChildcareCRM here: https://blog.childcarecrm.com/tiny-treasures-modernized-lead-management-and-waitlist-communications

#Dyslexia #Dr. Marianne Cintron #Dyslexia-Specialist

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 You Tube  Day 2 here https://youtu.be/tEDDngJUf_w

If you didn’t listen to yesterday’s podcast, it is here. This is Day 2 of the Free Webinar I held in 2020.

You Tube of Day 1   https://youtu.be/6UlF51PPJQI

So many parents have shared concerns that their children are struggling now in Kinder because they missed preschool school last year and teachers just need help. I conducted a 2-Day Webinar in 2020 called Kinder Champs anticipating this crisis back then, never believing it would see us into 2022. Kinders need help – Parents you need help with your kids. Here are tools you can use yourself or reach out to me for the materials and I’ll get them to you. Anticipate we can turn things around for our kiddos in 2022. Always, I have dyslexia materials for kids when they learn the letter names and sounds. This is a great starting place.

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I got sad witnessing kids fail in school and seeing homes turn into battlefields over the most empowering thing like reading - because a child is dyslexic and struggles with reading.

I know many dyslexic people are gifted. I believe if the environment will embrace reading, it opens up the world of opportunity and brings peace to the household.

Education is Dr. Cintron’s third career, spring boarded from subbing in her children’s preschool to being a substitute teacher in a mental health hospital. She never dreamed of earning 5 degrees with a call to expose that “Dyslexia is a Trait of Genius!”  She’s been an educator for over 23 years and a classroom teacher for 10. She earned a Doctorate Degree and two Masters Degrees.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

     Discovered the link between music and reading and how it eases dyslexia

     Wants to unlock the genius mind of the dyslexic child 

     Created a music app, developed a reading program for dyslexic children 

     Founded a non-profit learning center in 2018, speaker, teacher trainer, author. 

     Podcaster celebrating First Year and 105 episodes

     Podcast guest on 12 other platforms

Dr. Marianne Cintron is a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration, speaker, and author. She has a Master of Education in General Education and in Special Education complementing her two California Teaching Credentials. She is a Dyslexia Specialist, President of Step By Step Dyslexia Solutions, and an International Teacher Trainer. She tutors students with Dyslexia and is currently in a Practicum to receive Orton Gillingham Associate Level Certification. Dr. Cintron is a curriculum developer “Step By Step Reading©” and an app developer CDSM intended to work together to help the dyslexic child read.

She has 23 years of experience in Education, ten years as a Classroom Teacher. She is a three-year board member of the International Dyslexia Association Tri-County Branch, the Vice President of Christian Business Partners in Upland, and a member of the Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs. She received an award for being a “Social Impact Award Finalist.” She is also nominated for the “Lifetime Legacy Award” for the Connected Women of Influence.  Dr. Cintron is a California native, has been married to Will for 32 years, and they have three adult children. 

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