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