Mama Bear Podcast

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80. Bill Gates Docuseries to Lash Extensions- Let’s Talk About Things Other than Motherhood Today Sep 25, 2019

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80. Bill Gates Docuseries to Lash Extensions- Let’s Talk About Things Other than Motherhood Today by Conversations w/ Women Raising Children with Special Needs

79. Why is X Happening? The Incessant Brainstorming of Special Needs Parenting Sep 20, 2019

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In this episode Mary Susan speaks about the incessant brainstorming that can happen when you're raising a child with special needs. She also shares other mothers' "Why is X Happening?" stories.

78. Let's All Hang Out & Raise a Toast Together: Mama Bear Soiree + Live Taping of the 100th Episode Sep 16, 2019

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77. Trauma-Informed Practices w/ Leading Expert, School Principal, & Fellow Parent Mathew Portell Sep 12, 2019

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In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell speaks with friend and educational advocate Mathew Portell about his work as principal of a nationally recognized innovative model school for trauma-informed practices. Find Mathew here: Edutopia Video Series: https://www.edutopia.org/school/fall-hamilton-elementary Website: www.paradigmshifteducation.com Twitter: @principalest Instagram: @principalest

76. The NICU + Not Fitting In the Special Needs World OR Typically Developing World w/ Katie Hovell Sep 09, 2019

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September is NICU Awareness Month. In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with listener turned guest, Katie Hovell about her experience in the NICU and life thereafter. Follow Katie on instagram: @kmhovell Follow Mary Susan: - instagram- @marysusanmcconnell - Sign up for newsletter at www.marysusanmconnell.com

75. Eight Awesome (AND CHEAP) Special Needs Products We Use Daily Sep 02, 2019

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In this episode, Mary Susan talks about 8 low-cost, high-impact special needs items that make a big difference in her daily life. Shop these products here: https://www.marysusanmcconnell.com/stuff-i-use

74. The Power of a Timer in My Life Aug 29, 2019

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Mary Susan speaks on how a timer has changed the way she gets stuff done- allowing her to plow through the MANY tasks associated with normal adulthood AND special needs parenting--- giving her more time to play and participate in things she actually WANTS to do.

73. Do I Ever Blow Up? Ummm Yes Aug 22, 2019

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In this episode, host Mary Susan talks about how she handles stress.

72. Mom Not Raising Child w/ Special Needs Talks Inclusion & Being an Ally (Bethany Spragins Lutz) Aug 19, 2019

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In this episode, Mary Susan speaks with one of her dearest friends, (and maid of honor at her wedding) Bethany Spragins Lutz. Bethany is the mom to five children and a published writer. She is the first guest to be on the show who does not have a child with a diagnosis. (With the exception of experts who have been on to discuss topics in the field of special needs). Mary Susan and Bethany talk about what it was like for her kids to be a part of an inclusive classroom, and how moms who are not on the special needs journey can be allies with those who are. Bethany can be found at: www.bethanyspraginslutz.com IG: @bethanyspraginslutz FB: It's Fine with Bethany Spragins Lutz Twitter: @bethanylutz5 Sign up for Mary Susan's newsletter below: www.marysusanmcconnell.com IG: @marysusanmcconnell fb: @marysusanmcconenll

71. Listener Questions w/ Host Mary Susan McConnell Aug 16, 2019

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In this episode, host Mary Susan McConnell answers questions sent in by listeners. Find Mary Susan here: IG: @marysusanmcconnell www.instagram.com/marysusanmcconnell FB: @marysusanmcconnell www.facebook.com/marysusanmcconnell www.marysusanmcconnell.com Sign up for the newsletter here: https://www.marysusanmcconnell.com/newsletter Get your free copy of the Dream Team Inclusive Coloring Book here: https://www.marysusanmcconnell.com/dreamteamcoloringbook/

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