Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast

By Annette Hines

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Episodes: 100

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Welcome to Parenting Impossible, the podcast dedicated to empowering and supporting the disability community. Hosted by Annette Hines, this podcast was born out of a mission to combat the scattered and sometimes inaccurate information that parents and caregivers of disabled adult children often face.

In each episode, we delve into the pressing questions and concerns that weigh on the minds of the entire special needs community including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and more. From navigating the complexities of special needs trusts and planning for the future to addressing the fundamental question of "How will my child be okay when I cannot do this anymore?"—we leave no stone unturned.

Attorney Annette Hines is a special needs mom, author of the best-selling book Butterflies and Second Chances, national expert speaker, writer and contributor to publications, and founder of the Special Needs Law Group based In Massachusetts. She shares personal insights and her guests (parents, siblings, and experts and sometimes parents who are experts!) discuss many issues facing the special needs community including raising children with different abilities, transitioning into adulthood, sibling challenges and how to effectively navigate the complex systems in our world. We're not just here to talk; we're here to make a difference.

In a society where the disabled and their caregivers are often devalued, Parenting Impossible stands as a beacon of advocacy and support dedicated to giving compassionate advice for all stages of life. Join us as we tackle the challenges, break down barriers, and strive to create a more informed and compassionate world for the disability community. Because when it comes to parenting in the face of impossibility, you're not alone—we're here with you.


Episode Date
226: CrossFit for Our Community with Karen Hurley
Apr 18, 2024
225: Highlighting the Year Ahead
Jan 18, 2024
224: Embracing the New Year with Advocacy, Empowerment, and Support
Jan 10, 2024
223: Embracing a Sabbatical Year: Reflections on Change, Growth, and Finding True Joy
Nov 23, 2023
Advocating for Universal Changing Tables: Changing Spaces Campaign
Oct 11, 2023
Housing for Adults with Disabilities: Shared Living Solutions
Sep 27, 2023
The Power of a Picture: Special Needs Portraiture
Sep 21, 2023
Transition Planning for a Special Needs Student: A Mom and Son's Successful Journey
Sep 12, 2023
National Suicide Prevention Month: The Healing Power of Kindness
Sep 07, 2023
Demystifying Sensory Processing Disorder: Tips to Help from Harkla
Aug 31, 2023
Growing Up as a Special Needs Sibling
Aug 29, 2023
Building a Supportive Community: The Power of Connection in Special Needs Parenting
Aug 24, 2023
Your Autism Game Plan with Joya Van Der Laan
Aug 22, 2023
Where to Start with Special Needs Estate Planning: Steps to Success
Aug 17, 2023
Back-to-School Checklist for Families with Disabilities
Aug 09, 2023
Remembering Elizabeth and the Joyful Moments
Aug 08, 2023
Raja Marhaba: A Mother's Fight for Special Education Justice
Aug 02, 2023
Fighting for Meaningful Inclusion with Tamara Taggart
Jul 27, 2023
How to Be Your Best Advocate with State Agencies When Fighting for Services
Jul 25, 2023
Bringing Behavioral Tactics From the Clinic to the House with Jessica Guzman
Jul 25, 2023
Transforming Reading Techniques: A Conversation with Susan Kahn
Jul 20, 2023
How to Fully Fund Your Estate Plan: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers
Jul 13, 2023
Designing a Disability Support Plan for Independent Living
Jul 05, 2023
Helping Autistic Students Find Their Voice with ABA SPEECH
Jun 29, 2023
Avoiding Burnout with Lisa Candera The Autism Mom Coach
Jun 22, 2023
Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities with Meg Zucker
Jun 14, 2023
Life Milestones and Getting Ready for Summer
Jun 07, 2023
Celebrating Pride Month and Advocating for the Transgender Community
Jun 01, 2023
Grit: Honoring the Legacies of Rick Hoyt and Elizabeth
May 24, 2023
Maximizing Resources for a Stable and Independent Future
May 18, 2023
Learning Family Financial Fitness with Children's Stories
May 04, 2023
The Next Step Programs & Employment for People with Disabilities
Apr 20, 2023
Living Courageously and Parenting With Chronic Illness
Apr 06, 2023
More Wisdom on Grit and Grace from Jess Ronne
Mar 22, 2023
Update: Tax Time - Special Needs Edition
Mar 15, 2023
Parenting Techniques for Neurodivergent Families
Mar 09, 2023
International Rare Disease Day & the Power of Positivity
Mar 01, 2023
Reduce Your Workload & Run Your Home Smoothly with Mama Systems
Feb 24, 2023
How Examining My Son's Reading Failures Brought to Light My Own Dyslexia
Feb 17, 2023
Advocating for Learning Disabilities as a Social Justice Issue
Feb 08, 2023
Juggling the Issues: Living with Asperger's Syndrome
Feb 02, 2023
Resource Roadmaps from True North Disability Planning
Jan 26, 2023
Maneuvering the Medical System with a Rare Disease
Jan 18, 2023
Taking a Sabbatical from Saying 'Yes'
Jan 11, 2023
Transforming Our 'Wants' to Reality with SMART Goals
Jan 05, 2023
Preparing for Your Best Year Yet with Mark Worthington
Dec 28, 2022
Charitable Giving: How to Make Planned Gifts to Your Beloved Charity
Dec 21, 2022
Institutionalized and Priced Out of Community-Based Services
Dec 15, 2022
Helping Neurodivergent Children Accomplish What Seems Impossible with Suzy Im
Dec 08, 2022
The Future of Diagnosis of Dyslexia and Other Learning Differences
Nov 30, 2022
The Benefits of Virtual Reality and Other Technologies for Children with Neurodiversity
Nov 23, 2022
The Bullied Brain
Nov 16, 2022
Getting Ready for the Holidays
Nov 09, 2022
Self-Care with Daily Mindful Breaks
Nov 03, 2022
Special Needs Trust Administration
Oct 27, 2022
Voice and Choice: Guardianship and Legal Decision-Making
Oct 20, 2022
Special Needs Awareness Month Series: Estate Planning
Oct 13, 2022
Developing Family Money Smarts through Telling Our Story
Oct 06, 2022
Emergency Preparedness for Children with Disabilities and Complex Medical Needs
Sep 28, 2022
Curbing the Tide of Abuse in Our Communities
Sep 21, 2022
A Family's Journey with Epilepsy with Marc Palmieri
Sep 14, 2022
How to Avoid Easy Parenting Pitfalls that Cause Misbehavior
Sep 08, 2022
Exploring the PDA Profile of Autism
Aug 31, 2022
Technology and a Neurodiverse Workplace
Aug 25, 2022
How to Talk about Money
Aug 18, 2022
When You're the Patient and the Parent with @RareDiseaseDad
Aug 11, 2022
How My 100-Year-Old Best Friend Redefined My Life with Judy Gaman
Aug 04, 2022
Self-Advocating for Career & Life Possibilities
Jul 28, 2022
Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness in the Disability Community
Jul 21, 2022
Dig Deep: Finding Hope in Special Needs Parenting with Kelly Speck
Jul 14, 2022
Autism and Family: Telling the Whole Story
Jul 07, 2022
Depression and Stress in Teens: What to Look for and When to Seek Help
Jun 30, 2022
Ninety-Day Goals and Tolerations
Jun 23, 2022
John Felageller, father, Special Education teacher, & blogger shares a dad's perspective on disability parenting
Jun 16, 2022
Ryan Rydzewski, co-author of When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids
Jun 09, 2022
Lenora Edwards, M.S. CCC-SLP of BetterSpeech.com
Jun 02, 2022
3 Things To Consider Before Retirement with A Disabled Adult Child
May 26, 2022
Vacation Strategies for Special Needs Families with Dawn Barclay
May 19, 2022
Raising Children with BIG Emotions
May 12, 2022
UPDATE: What's Happening in the World of Disability?
May 05, 2022
Teaching Kids Executive Function Skills with Gaming with Dr. Randy Kulman
Apr 28, 2022
How to Support Your Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing Child
Apr 21, 2022
Helping Your Child Be Successful In School with Jessika Shields
Apr 14, 2022
Service Animals with Rick Courtney
Apr 07, 2022
Tax Time-Special Needs Edition with Mark Worthington
Mar 31, 2022
The Narrative Method with Shari Foos
Mar 23, 2022
Telling Her Story - Part 3 with Annette Hines
Mar 17, 2022
Telling Her Story - Part 2 with Annette Hines
Mar 10, 2022
Telling Her Story with Annette Hines
Mar 03, 2022
The Neurodiverse Entrepreneur with Breon Thomas
Feb 24, 2022
Spotlight Series: A Focus on Education with Cat Weir & Debra Hart
Feb 17, 2022
Recognizing 'Burnout' in Hustle Culture with Dave Greenwood
Feb 10, 2022
Spotlight Series: A Focus on Education with Alexandra Ullrich - Co-Creator of the Easter Seals program College Navigator
Feb 03, 2022
Spotlight Series: A Focus on Education with Mary Sokolowski, Ph.D.
Jan 26, 2022
Loving You Big - Reprise with Leah Witman Moore
Jan 12, 2022
Episode 131: Set Goals, Not Resolutions For 2022 with Tracey Ingle & Sarah Reiff-Hekking
Dec 29, 2021
Episode 130: Year End Planning with Annette Hines
Dec 15, 2021
Episode 129: Legal Decisions and Person Centered Planning for the New Year with Annette Hines
Dec 01, 2021
Episode 128: Living With Sorrow & Joy This Holiday with Annette Hines
Nov 17, 2021
Episode 127: A Family Approach to Special Needs Financial Planning with James Grace
Nov 04, 2021