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Merry Christmas! Today, we're flashing back to a holiday episode that first aired on December 16, 2016.06:02 'Tis the Season — Family traditions rule this time of year, but sometimes they change with time and sometimes new members (or overzealous teachers) make for new rituals.21:37 Speed Round: Wishful Wishing — Wouldn't you really love to find a nice nap all wrapped up for you?25:16 Parenting Roundabout Roundup — Terri is still digging Apple Music; Catherine's excited to be able to download stuff from Netflix; and Nicole is all about that Panera Bread app.29:30 Interview of the Week — On our monthly visit with Robert Rummel-Hudson (author of Schuyler's Monster), the topic under discussion is protest fatigue. (For more of Rob's thoughts on the subject, and a link to Schuyler's video mentioned in our conversation, read his post on Support for Special Needs.)46:43 Shameless Self-Promotion — Terri suggests you go check out the Friendship Circle blog; Nicole gave away books on inclusion by Julie Causton on her Inclusive Class website; and Catherine shares holiday-themed games for kids.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.
On this, the final episode of Traitor Radio, we're talking disability and the 'r' word with Schuyler and Robert Rummel-Hudson, the father-daughter pair behind Fighting Monsters with Rubber Swords, a brilliant blog and writing project dedicated to disability advocacy. Rummel-Hudson's book, Schuyler's Monster, is a must-read. Schuyler, who'll graduate from high school this year, and Robert discuss how it felt the first time they heard President Donald Trump mock a reporter with a disability, how they've overcome clashes with institutional resistance to ability accommodations, and what to say -- and do -- when someone uses the "r" word as a slur. RESOURCES: - Miracle League - Special Olympics - The Arc of the United States - American Disabled for Attendant Programs
00:38 Homecoming: Nicole gets to visit Canada, and the season of autumn. She packed sweaters!06:33 The Romantic Lives of Our Teens and Young Adults: How much do we, can we, and should we oversee and intervene in our kids' dating lives? We're not sure, but Terri does have a business idea that just might take off.30:06 Friday Speed Round: Warning Labels: Contents under pressure!36:22 Interview of the Week: Terri has a very cheerful chat with Robert Rummel-Hudson, author of Schuyler's Monster and blogger at Support for Special Needs.53:56 Shameless Self-Promotion: Too Old for Cool, What You Didn't Know About Common Core Curriculum in the Inclusive Classroom, support your local museums.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.
00:31 Reno Report: Terri's master bath is getting a makeover, and we get a progress report (there is some!).07:57 Pupper Parenting: We recount just a few of the many ways that caring for our pets is remarkably like caring for our kids. For example, we feel like we're not that good at it.32:14 Friday Speed Round: Family Conversations: Hey, another thing we're not that great at!39:01 Interview of the Week: Terri chats with Robert Rummel-Hudson, author of Schuyler's Monster and blogger at Support for Special Needs, about small victories that can feel pretty big.51:18 Shameless Self-Promotion: Our Emmys live-tweet (the correct hashtag is #EmmysPRP); You Don't Think You Are an Inclusion Teacher? Think Again; and 11 Words and Phrases Smart People Never, Ever Use.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.
00:31 Bathroom Beautification: Terri's master bath is getting a spruce-up, to ensure that the floor doesn't cave in.06:22 You Win Some, You Lose Some: Nicole brings us this week's rant, about parents who elbow other kids out of the way to help their own offspring get ahead.25:11 Friday Speed Round: When Kids Want to Change Their Names: Terri's daughter found out the hard way that Facebook doesn't look too kindly on name changes made just for fun. (Wondering how Nicole's daughter likes her name? We're waiting on a text. Check back at 45:54.)31:23 Interview of the Week: Robert Rummel-Hudson: Terri chats with Robert Rummel-Hudson, author of Schuyler's Monster and blogger at Support for Special Needs, about his daughter's summer internship.46:33 Shameless Self-Promotion: Terri wants you to Get a Running Start on Your Back-to-School Advocacy; Nicole wants you to follow her on Twitter; Catherine wants you to contact her if you're a children's book editor or agent.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.
00:31 Travel Report: Catherine is back from Iceland, which she loved despite the prevalence of dried fish; and she recommends the tour company Pink Iceland to anyone who's thinking of visiting.09:42 Terms and Conditions Apply: We welcome visitors to our homes ... sort of. We prefer that they not stay too long, require us to take them to Disneyland, or venture out of their assigned areas.27:41 Friday Speed Round: Parenting Failures: Way back in Episode 97, we patted ourselves on the back for some strong parenting skillz. This time around, we're admitting to what's not going so well.35:06 Interview of the Week: Terri chats with Robert Rummel-Hudson, author of Schuyler's Monster and blogger at Support for Special Needs (and, recently, the Friendship Circle blog too)..50:56 Shameless Self-Promotion: Terri found 16 Special-Needs T-Shirts for Your Warm Weather Wardrobe; Nicole rounded up 10 Twitter Accounts to Follow for Inclusion Inspiration; Catherine has an essay in the July issue of Parents magazine.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.
Before there were computers and smartphones and fancy prefab fidget spinners, we kept ourselves distracted with ... taking apart pens. Peeling pencil paint. Unwinding paper clips. Doodling. So much doodling. (For more on fidget spinners, listen to our interview with Robert Rummel-Hudson on Episode 169.) For quotes, links, and more, visit us at http://parentingroundabout.com.
00:32 Holding a Grudge: Nicole has a bone to pick with a high school boy.06:25 Well, That's a Bummer: There's a very fine line between encouragement and overselling, and between our kids' disappointment and our own. We try to walk it ... very carefully. (Shout-out to our live studio audience: Nicole's dog.)22:42 Friday Speed Round—Our Kids' Best Qualities: From fantastic memory to nerves of steel, we celebrate the qualities we admire in our kids.29:38 Roundabout Roundup: Terri enjoyed this video from the junior Gaffigans, Catherine enjoyed this podcast ep on high-school and college search stress, and Nicole enjoyed shopping at Kirkland's.32:35 Interview of the Week: Terri talks with Robert Rummel-Hudson about what happens when something that's an accommodation for kids with special needs catches on and becomes a fad (ahem, fidget spinners). Mentioned: "When Disability Is Misdiagnosed as Bad Behavior."46:06 Shameless Self-Promotion: The PR Podcast Instagram feed, 8 Favorite Special Education Websites for Teachers and Parents, Mother's Day Medals for Moms.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.
00:31 Beverly Hills Mammogram — Nicole actually had a very positive experience getting a mammogram! PSA: You should get one too, even if you can't have the boutique experience she did. (Mentioned: Bedford Breast Center.) 06:21 You're Not the Boss of Me! — Terri had a major meltdown about a potential delegation fail, which got us wondering (and whining) about why it's so hard to hand off responsibilities to other members of our households. 25:38 Friday Speed Round: Advice to Our Younger Selves — Watch out, Young Terri, because More Mature Terri has some strong words for you. 31:15 Roundabout Roundup — In praise of Playworks' game library, Spotify, and the TV Avalanche podcast. 34:55 Interview of the Week — Nicole chats with regular guest Robert Rummel-Hudson and his daughter, Schuyler, about their recent experience as panelists at SxSWedu. 49:37 Shameless Self-Promotion — March special needs news roundup; 10 Ways to Be Nicer to Yourself; a revamped Inclusive Class (coming soon!). Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.
00:32 Nicole's SXSWedu: It may be all cutting-edge and stuff, but SXSWedu needs to step up its snack game. 06:16 That Ain't No Way to Treat My Baby: A Facebook post by frequent podcast guest (and one of Nicole's SXSW co-panelists) Robert Rummel-Hudson reminded us of those things people say or do to our kids that make us want to scream. Cut it out, y'all. (Also mentioned: being annoyed by people eating, Wall Street Journal article) 23:18 Friday Speed Round: Favorite Family Photos: Terri's captures a post-adoption moment of exhaustion and relief; Catherine's, a moment of harmony between baby and pup; and Nicole's, some fancy posing. (Take a look!) 30:38 Roundabout Roundup: "Keeping Students with Disabilities Safe in Lockdowns, Evacuations, and Other School Crises"; "Muggle Studies 101"; "Resources for Inclusive Schools." 35:23 Interview of the Week: Terri chats with Greer Gurland, author of How to Advocate Successfully for Your Child: What Every Parent Should Know About Special Education Law, about IEP season. 48:38 Shameless Self-Promotion: "12 More Sensory-Friendly-Style Events We’d Like to See in Our Communities"; "Learning the Undeniable Truth About Inclusion"; "7 Reasons Every Kid Should Grow Up with a Big Dog." (Also mentioned: Catherine's goldfish) Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you’re reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience
On this week's group chat, we discuss holiday traditions, list some things we wish we could put on a wish list, share some stuff we love on the Roundabout Roundup, have a chat with Robert Rummel-Hudson, and do some shameless self-promotion. Here's your road map to the episode: 05:31 'Tis the Season — Traditions rule this time of year, but sometimes traditions change with time and the nearness of family, and sometimes new members (or overzealous teachers) make for new traditions. We share our family traditions and wish Catherine all kinds of luck on that big card-sending dream. 17:20 Speed Round: Wishful Wishing — Terri's post on the Friendship Circle blog listing things we wish we could get as gifts inspired this week's special Speed Round. Wouldn't you really love to find a nice nap all wrapped up for you? 24:45 Parenting Roundabout Roundup — Terri is still digging Apple Music; Catherine's excited to be able to download stuff from Netflix; and Nicole is all about that Panera Bread app. 29:02 Interview of the Week — On our monthly visit with Robert Rummel-Hudson (author of Schuyler's Monster and blogger at Support for Special Needs), the topic under discussion is protest fatigue. Is it worth all the anger and upset to call out every case of injustice against people with disabilities? How can we possibly draw a line about which ones aren't worth caring about? (For more of Rob's thoughts on the subject, and a link to Schuyler's video mentioned in our conversation, read his post today on Support for Special Needs.) 46:14 Shameless Self-Promotion — Terri already did her shameless self-promotion up in the Speed Round, but she suggests you go check out the Friendship Circle blog anyway and see what else she's been up to; Nicole is still giving away books on inclusion by Julie Causton on her Inclusive Class website, so get to it; and Catherine has an article on VeryWell on holiday-themed games for kids. Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.
Terri Mauro and Nicole Eredics Guest: Robert Rummel Hudson Experiences with Inclusive Education Robert Rummel-Hudson's memoir, Schuyler’s Monster: A Father’s Journey with His Wordless Daughter, tells the story of raising a little girl with a disability and learning to become the father she needs. It was published in February 2008 by St. Martin's Press and was released in trade paperback in January 2009. In February 2008, Rummel-Hudson's article about Schuyler, “Love Beyond Words,” was published in Good Housekeeping. Schuyler’s Monster was positively reviewed in People and was excerpted in Wondertime in March 2008. He and his family have been featured on American Public Radio’s "Weekend America", WFAA’s "Good Morning Texas" and KERA’s "Think with Krys Boyd".
Terri Mauro and Nicole Eredics Guest: Robert Rummel Hudson Experiences with Inclusive Education Robert Rummel-Hudson's memoir, Schuyler’s Monster: A Father’s Journey with His Wordless Daughter, tells the story of raising a little girl with a disability and learning to become the father she needs. It was published in February 2008 by St. Martin's Press and was released in trade paperback in January 2009. In February 2008, Rummel-Hudson's article about Schuyler, “Love Beyond Words,” was published in Good Housekeeping. Schuyler’s Monster was positively reviewed in People and was excerpted in Wondertime in March 2008. He and his family have been featured on American Public Radio’s "Weekend America", WFAA’s "Good Morning Texas" and KERA’s "Think with Krys Boyd".
Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.
All kids need parents to advocate for them. Special needs kids need especially loud and pushy parents to go to bat for them at school and help them get what they require to succeed. In this podcast I talk with Robert Rummel-Hudson, author of "Schuyler's Monster - A Father's Journey with his wordless Daughter. (St. Martin's Griffin 2009). In this totally engaging memoir, Rob tells the story of a family struggling to find the answers to a child's dilemma, while chronicling of their unique relationships, formed without traditional language against the expectations of a doubting world. About Robert Rummel-Hudson Robert has been writing online since 1995. During that time, his work has been recognized by the Diarist Awards and has been featured in articles in the Austin Chronicle, the Irish Times, the New Haven Register, the Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He has been featured on American Public Radio's Weekend America, WFAA's Good Morning Texas and KERA's Think with Krys Boyd. The Rummel-Hudson family was the subject of a feature story by Fox 26 Houston's Greg Groogan. Robert was the featured keynote speaker at the 2009 Texas Speech Language Hearing Association Convention in Austin. You can reach Rob at robert@rummelhudson.com More info at: schuylersmonster.com Subscribe to Family Confidential on iTunes: http://bit.ly/famconf Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
Our guest is Robert Rummel-Hudson, blogger and author of "Schuyler's Monster: A Father's Journey with His Wordless Daughter" SPEND: President Not Princess T-ShirtSAVE: BabyPlays Toy Rental ProgramGIVE: What To Do When a Charity Calls AUDIBLE PICK: Beloved by Toni Morrison Hosts: Megan Morrone and Leo Laporte Guest: Robert Rummel-Hudson Full show notes available on Megan's blog, JumpingMonkeys.com. Bandwidth for Jumping Monkeys is provided by CacheFly. The Jumping Monkeys theme is by Paul Minshall.