The Raising Confident Kids with SEN podcast journey
We are delighted to announce that the Raising Confident Kids with SEN podcast is here. It is a new show where parents can find solace, understanding, and valuable insights into the world of parenting children with special educational needs (SEN). This podcast aims to ease the frustrations that often accompany the journey of raising children with SEN, while providing a platform for parents to connect and learn from the experiences of others. In this blog, we will cover what the podcast is all about.
Why did I create a podcast for parents with SEN children?
In the first episode of our podcast, I share my motivations for creating a podcast focused on raising confident kids with SEN. As an educator specialising in supporting children with speech and language difficulties, I bring over two decades of experience to the podcast. My work with parents seeking support for their children has highlighted the challenges they face when they to try to navigate the complexities of their children's needs. I understand and recognise the isolation and the difficulties parents can face when trying to get the right support. This is one of the main reasons why I wanted to create a platform dedicated to supporting children with SEN and their families.
Support for parents on their SEN journey
SEN Parents often go on a profound emotional journey and many struggle with the fear of judgement and struggle to find the right support. This often makes them feel isolated and uncertain about where to turn for help. I will also delve into the challenges parents face in accessing timely and appropriate support for their children. The Raising Confident Kids with SEN podcast aims to bridge this gap, offering parents a space to listen, learn, and realise they are not alone in their journey.
A holistic approach to parenting SEN children
It’s important to support the entire family unit, from parents to siblings, in the context of raising a child with SEN. The podcast will be exploring the need for integrated services that consider the overall well-being of the family. It will also be offering valuable insights into what it means to nurture healthy family dynamics.
Powerful support for busy parents of SEN children
Future episodes of the podcasts will cover a range of topics, from practical tools for supporting children with SEN and navigating educational systems to nurturing the well-being of parents and the dynamics between siblings. Most notably, the podcast will serve as a platform for parents to share their inspiring stories, offering invaluable insights, advice and support to fellow parents on a similar journey.
The Raising Confident Kids with SEN podcast is designed to offer strength, guidance, and understanding to parents navigating the rollercoaster of raising children with special educational needs. My aim is to make this podcast a hub of education, inspiration and support for families, using humour, expert knowledge, interviews and parents’ stories.
Parents, caregivers, and allies, please tune in, support one another, and learn from the shared experiences that will shape the episodes to come.
Are you ready to navigate neurospicy family life?