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In this episode, we discuss the nuanced world of ADHD, exploring its spectrum nature and how it uniquely affects individuals. Join me as we sit down with Sivan Hong, an author and illustrator renowned for her children's book series that champions neurodiverse children. Sivan shares her personal and professional journey, highlighting her family's experiences with ADHD and the motivations behind her impactful stories.Episode Highlights:[0:00] The impact of ADHD on children, with a focus on Sivan's personal experience and the creation of children's books to help normalize[4:18] Halloween prep for children with anxiety.[10:53] ADHD management and personalized approaches.[17:24] ADHD diagnosis and its impact on family dynamics.[24:29] Education, and resources for parents and children.Links & Resources:You can find Sivan's books and connect with her via her website, www.sivanhong.com or on Instagram @sivan_hong_author Thank you for tuning into "Successful with ADHD." If this episode has impacted you, remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach and help more individuals navigating their journeys with ADHD.Are you a high-achieving adult who still struggles with the chaos of your ADHD, wants a hard reset to create structures and routines that stick, to ultimately build greater confidence? Check out our 12-week signature process, small group for adults with ADHD or suspected ADHD, 3C Activation, starting Tues, May 7 @ 7pm EST ▶ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/3cactivation
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Influence of Kids' Friends" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day”, and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", plus "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4", and her latest release, "Joey T. and the Holiday Worries". We will also discuss the fact that her books are now translated into Spanish, too! FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Influence of Kids' Friends" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day”, and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", plus "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4", and her latest release, "Joey T. and the Holiday Worries". We will also discuss the fact that her books are now translated into Spanish, too! FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, Paul discussed the arrest of an assistant principal in Virginia for negligence that led to a 6-year-old student shooting his teacher, and he played Part 1 of his interview with SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day”, and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", plus "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4", and her latest release, "Joey T. and the Holiday Worries". We will also discuss the fact that her books are now translated into Spanish, too! FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, Paul discussed the arrest of an assistant principal in Virginia for negligence that led to a 6-year-old student shooting his teacher, and he played Part 1 of his interview with SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day”, and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", plus "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4", and her latest release, "Joey T. and the Holiday Worries". We will also discuss the fact that her books are now translated into Spanish, too! FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Sivan Hong is both the author and illustrator of the top-selling children's series, The Super Fun Day Books. Her acclaimed titles, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day, Avery G. and the Scary End of School, and Joey T. and the Winter Holiday Worries, depict the victories of neurodiverse children as they tackle difficulties with perseverance and bravery. Furthermore, The Super Fun Day Books are available in Spanish and as audiobooks, ensuring they resonate with all kinds of learners. Her influential work has garnered attention from multiple news outlets. In addition to her literary pursuits, Sivan actively serves as a Trustee on the Board of the Rita Allen Foundation, using her vast expertise and passion to effect positive change. Away from her professional endeavors, Sivan cherishes her roles as a wife and mother to two delightful children. The family, which includes their beloved dog and cat, lives in Connecticut. Listen in to hear Sivan share: What her life as a neurodivergent woman and mother to two neurodivergent children looks like A comparison of the academic structures of traditional classroom settings and classrooms specifically for neurodivergent kids How the term neurodiverse came into common use, what it means, and what it doesn't mean Why it's so important for “neuro-typical” people to understand neurodiversity The tremendous losses that occur societally when we aren't open to creating accommodations for neurodiversity The importance of being a proud self-advocate as a neurodivergent person The role of “neuro-typical” people in advocating for neurodivergent people The problem with framing diagnoses from a position of deficits rather than strengths or uniqueness Links mentioned: Get Sivan's Books: The Super Fun Day Books Connect with Sivan: sivanhong.com Sivan on IG Sivan on FB We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in this week as Jess sits down with Sivan Hong, author and illustrator of the top-selling children's series, The Super Fun Day Books, which focus on the experiences of neurodivergent children. Sivan is also a mother to two wonderful children that are neurodivergent, and so she shares her experience in the hopes of helping educate and support others who are also parenting similar kiddos. Our hope this episode is to share one perspective and life experience to support MORE conversations with your kiddos about what it means to be neurodivergent, and how to support their peers and friends who might be. More from Sivan: IG: @sivan_hong_author FB: @sivanhongauthor LinkedIn: sivan-hong-author sivanhong.com ******************************* Join us on Patreon! Thank you to our Sponsors! Paleovalley - Head to paleovalley.com/modernmamas for 15% off Needed - Use code MODERNMAMAS for 20% off your first month Wellnesse - Check out Wellnesse HERE for 15% off your order Foria Intimacy Products - Get 20% off your first order of CBD based intimacy products by visiting foriawellness.com/MODERNMAMAS OR use code MODERNMAMAS at checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-modern-mamas-podcast/support
SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day”, and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", plus "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4", and her latest release, "Joey T. and the Holiday Worries". We will also discuss the fact that her books are now translated into Spanish, too! FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day”, and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", plus "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4", and her latest release, "Joey T. and the Holiday Worries". We will also discuss the fact that her books are now translated into Spanish, too! FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Discover what's possible when stories shape behavior. Sivan Hong is the author and illustrator of the best-selling children's book series Super Fun Day Books, which celebrates the triumphs of neurodiverse children as they face challenges with determination and courage. Her titles include Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day, and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Sivan is also the mother of two neurodiverse children, and she herself has ADHD. In this conversation, we discuss: Sivan's discovery of her neurodivergence at age 47 How audiobooks opened her up to the world of reading Neurodivergent traits that help her writing The difference between social stories and traditional children's books Why social stories are effective in teaching neurodiverse children to navigate challenging situations The benefits of social stories for every student in the classroom, including neurotypicals An excerpt from one of Sivan's books about Halloween Why she focuses on strengths with her family Tips for other parents To learn more about Sivan Hong, please visit her website at sivanhong.com. ----more---- Resources: A Novel Mind - A database for educators and parents who are looking for the right book for the right child. Dyslexia Linked to Visual Strengths Useful in Astronomy - The study Sivan mentions during the conversation. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey
Sivan, a mother of two boys, is the author and illustrator of the bestselling children's book series Super Fun Day Books, which shares social stories about kids with neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). Despite having ADHD, Sivan's remarkable career includes esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and a former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Sivan's latest venture in children's books is an Amazon best seller and was featured on NBC and News 12. Her books are available in Spanish and via audiobooks to promote inclusivity for all types of learners. She provides free teacher guides to create meaningful teaching opportunities with kids and students. Sivan is a serious advocate for neurodiverse and underrepresented children. She is an active Trustee on the Board of the Rita Allen Foundation and is a Director Emeritus on the Board of Educators For Excellence. Although she writes her books for neurodivergent kids, Sivan also wants to reach educators and other people interested in neurodiversity. https://sivanhong.com/ ________________________________________ We would love a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Audible If you have any question, would like to be a guest: Contact us - email: inclusion@autismmastermind.co https://www.autismmastermind.co/
Join Claire and her special guest, Sivan Hong. This week's topic "Writing about Neurodiversity".
Growing up, Author Sivan Hong struggled to focus on reading long enough to connect with the text, until she discovered audiobooks and a whole new world opened up for her. Years later Sivan was diagnosed with ADHD and she finally understood why visual reading had been such a challenge for her and had caused so much unnecessary shame. Sivan's diagnosis opened her eyes to how much easier things could've been if her different learning style had been encouraged and she was inspired to start writing books that show how neurodivergent differences can be turned into strengths if given the right supports. Her books, which are of course offered in both written and audiobook format, focus on helping neurodiverse children face changes and challenges with courage, and just as importantly, they aim to normalize different behaviors and supports for all children. In her words, “We normalize these differences. And then it becomes okay, right? It becomes something that isn't seen as different.” Sivan's journey from struggling reader to bestselling children's author along with the incredible work she's done through her books is truly inspiring and I'm so delighted to share her story with you this episode. Resources: Instagram: @sivan_hong_author Website: LinkedIn:
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Dad/Daughter/Jesus!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played his interview with SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", as well as her latest release, "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Dad/Daughter/Jesus!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played his interview with SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", as well as her latest release, "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Some days we can feel bogged down with the struggles that come with having an ADHD brain, but that's when I want you to remind yourself of the ways your brain learns differently and how you can respond to that difference to potentially enjoy something you once found boring. You are very cabable of doing anything you set your mind to, but you just may need to find an alternate route to get there! In this episode, you will hear from fellow author Sivan Hong, who has written a series of children's books called "The Super Fun Day Series" geared towards kiddos up through about 3rd grade. This series covers a variety of topics around navigating how neurodivergent kids overcome challenges they are faced with, like going to school on Monday morning!! Such a relatable series that you should check out and share with your child's school too. Sivan shares her story and how she personally faced the challenge of reading and spelling as a child, but through investigating different ways her brain learned best (reading audio books) she discovered a newfound love for reading, later becoming a college professor!! Her message is simple...you CAN do ANYTHING when you put the right tools and strategies in place that work best for YOUR brilliant brain!! You can find Sivan on IG @sivan_hong_author or on her website at www.sivanhong.com. You can also visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to get my children's book, chech out coaching opportunities with me, or to stay connected via social media platforms. Have a wonderful week! Love you all!
This week's guest Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and a former partner at The Bridgespan Group. However today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. The Super Fun Day Books have even been featured on NBC and News12. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day, and the ASPCA. Find Sivan here; www.sivanhong.com
Welcome to this powerful episode of the podcast where Mom and Author Sivan Hong shares her heartwarming stories about neurodivergent children and how we can help them learn and adapt to change. With her insightful and empathetic approach, Sivan sheds light on the challenges faced by neurodivergent children and provides practical tips for parents, educators, and caregivers to help these children thrive. In this episode, Sivan's experiences and insights will inspire you to rethink your approach to learning and adapting to change, as she offers a unique perspective on the power of empathy and compassion. Her stories demonstrate that understanding and acceptance are key to unlocking the potential of neurodivergent children. So, join us for this insightful conversation as Sivan Hong delivers valuable insights that will touch your heart and inspire you to make a positive difference in the life of your child. Sivan Hong's Story Sivan Hong is a dedicated professional with over two decades of experience across multiple industries and roles. Her remarkable career includes esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and a former partner at The Bridgespan Group. In her current endeavor, Sivan is the talented author and illustrator of the best-selling children's book series, The Super Fun Day Books. Her popular titles, such as Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day, and Avery G. and the Scary End of School, celebrate the triumphs of neurodiverse children as they face challenges with determination and courage. Her inspiring work has been recognized by NBC and News12. Beyond her writing, Sivan is an active Trustee on the Board of the Rita Allen Foundation, where she contributes her expertise and passion for making a positive impact. Outside of her professional life, Sivan takes great joy in being a devoted wife and mother to their two lovely children. Along with their cherished dog and cat, the family resides in Connecticut. About Theresa Inman A wife and a mother to two children, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! Theresa is also an author, having published “How Can I Help My Child Communicate?” in 2022. Connect with Theresa today! Instagram | Theresa Inman LinkedIn | Theresa Inman BabyBoomer.org | Theresa Inman YouTube | Parenting with Confidence Tiktok | Parenting Bytes Spotify via Anchor.fm | Parenting with Confidence About Parenting with Confidence Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/support
Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with children's author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG; and author/musician, DAVID E. FELDMAN. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", as well as her latest release, "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com DAVID E. FELDMAN, an author, musician, and painter from New York, will join us to discuss his work as a musician, as well as all of his books, including his "Dora Ellison Mystery Series". FROM HIS WEBSITE: I write mysteries, crime fiction and the occasional standalone novel, which might be called literary fiction, historical drama or family saga. Social justice is often a theme or a backdrop or figures in some way in my stories. Along the way I have overcome drug addiction, spinal problems that were heading for paralysis, 2 hip replacements, intestinal resection with colostomy and cancer, all with God's and my doctors' help. I am also a working musician and painter. I have many favorite authors. They include but are not limited to Ray Bradbury, John Steinbeck, Emma Straub, Anne Tyler, Arthur Miller, Lee Child, Harlan Coben, John Sandford, Lisa Gardner, Sue Grafton, and Tana French. I consider John Steinbeck, Arthur Miller and Pete Seeger to be American heroes. https://www.davidefeldman.com/books.shtml https://www.davidefeldman.com/press.shtml
Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with children's author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG; and author/musician, DAVID E. FELDMAN. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", as well as her latest release, "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com DAVID E. FELDMAN, an author, musician, and painter from New York, will join us to discuss his work as a musician, as well as all of his books, including his "Dora Ellison Mystery Series". FROM HIS WEBSITE: I write mysteries, crime fiction and the occasional standalone novel, which might be called literary fiction, historical drama or family saga. Social justice is often a theme or a backdrop or figures in some way in my stories. Along the way I have overcome drug addiction, spinal problems that were heading for paralysis, 2 hip replacements, intestinal resection with colostomy and cancer, all with God's and my doctors' help. I am also a working musician and painter. I have many favorite authors. They include but are not limited to Ray Bradbury, John Steinbeck, Emma Straub, Anne Tyler, Arthur Miller, Lee Child, Harlan Coben, John Sandford, Lisa Gardner, Sue Grafton, and Tana French. I consider John Steinbeck, Arthur Miller and Pete Seeger to be American heroes. https://www.davidefeldman.com/books.shtml https://www.davidefeldman.com/press.shtml
SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", as well as her latest release, "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School", as well as her latest release, "The School Collection: Super Fun Day, Books 1-4". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 12th episode of Season 3! Let's talk about exploring neurodiverse parenthood! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest, Sivan Hong, fellow ausome mom and a neurodiversity advocate. Your comadres discuss what it is to be neurodiverse and a special needs parent, and Sivan's journey to becoming an author for children's books. More about Sivan, she is an author/ illustrator of the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut. Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation. If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com. NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Sivan's Links: Website: https://sivanhong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/ Amazon Books Super Fun Day Books: https://amzn.to/3YFVSHR TICKETS FOR 1st COMADRE HAPPY HOUR of 2023. This is our second event ever... get ready to dance, have a drink and chop it up with our community of comadres. Save the date. Friday January 6, 2023 from 5-9PM at Suyo Gastrofusion in the Bronx. There is parking available. Get your tickets by clicking the link below. Comadre Happy Hour Get Together
Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 12th episode of Season 3! Let's talk about exploring neurodiverse parenthood! Join your comadre Marcy and special guest, Sivan Hong, fellow ausome mom and a neurodiversity advocate. Your comadres discuss what it is to be neurodiverse and a special needs parent, and Sivan's journey to becoming an author for children's books. More about Sivan, she is an author/ illustrator of the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut. Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation. If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com. NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 Sivan's Links: Website: https://sivanhong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/ Amazon Books Super Fun Day Books: https://amzn.to/3YFVSHR TICKETS FOR 1st COMADRE HAPPY HOUR of 2023. This is our second event ever... get ready to dance, have a drink and chop it up with our community of comadres. Save the date. Friday January 6, 2023 from 5-9PM at Suyo Gastrofusion in the Bronx. There is parking available. Get your tickets by clicking the link below. Comadre Happy Hour Get Together
Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with children's book author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Welcome to our newest show at Impact Radio USA, "INTERVIEWS and MORE", the show that features past interviews from our guests on "Dr. Paul's Family Talk" radio show. In addition to continuing to promote our guests, this show also gives our listeners another opportunity to hear the great information that our guests have provided. As for the "More", we will cover everything from food, to cars, to Bible verses, to music, and so much "MORE"! NEW SHOWS ARE DROPPED EACH MONDAY AT 10:00 AM ET. On today's segment, we will play the interview with children's book author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Welcome Sivan Hong to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. During this inspiring conversation, Sivan shares how she created a children's book series that focuses on inspirational social stories to help young children learn how to work through and overcome challenges. Sivan shared her process from concept through illustration and the loving and purposeful choices she made to ensure she made her books accessible to all types of learners. Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut. Visit - sivanhong.com Book purchase links: Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween George J. and the Miserable Monday Emily D. and the Fearful First Day Avery G. and the Scary End of School
Today I'm talking with Sivan Hong, author and illustrator of the “Super Fun Days Books” series. Her work focuses on inspiring neurodiverse children in overcoming challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan is here to speak loud about the power and benefits of neurodiversity and how cool it is to be different. Supporting Kids with NeurodivergenceSivan believes that books are incredibly powerful tools in helping someone feel that they're not alone. The structure of her books was based on social stories that are often used in special education, taking the educational framework and bringing it home for families. Sivan's first book was published three years ago, based on a true story she shared with her oldest son. Sivan doesn't want her children to grow up with the challenges that her generation did when it came to neurodivergence. Rather than seeing their struggles as a failure of their ability, she wants kids now to know that “Different is OK,” and know that they have the support they need. Identifying Neurodivergence EarlySivan's first two books featured her two sons, but her last two have had female characters. This was intentional, she explains, as girls are identified with ADHD much later in life than boys—in their middle age as opposed to a boy in second grade. Girls of color have the lowest level of diagnosis. Sivan hopes to help the underserved population of neurodivergent women by offering representation through her books. Rates of ADHD in adults have also been going up, Sivan explains, because of increased diagnoses in children. This was how she identified her own neurodivergence, seeking a diagnosis after seeing similarities between herself and her kids. Sivan believes the best way to help is to share the message with kids when they're young so that they can bring confidence and self-understanding into their adult lives. Functioning With NeurodivergenceLife with neurodivergence is all about finding what works. Sivan shares that audiobooks opened up the world of literature for her after struggling with reading and spelling in school. As an adult, she's developed her own unique structure that allows her to function day-to-day. Neurodivergence manifests itself in a spectrum and can look different from person to person. Sivan believes that a diagnosis alone can help with someone's mental health: understanding and having a name for the way your brain works can give a sense of peace and clarity. She hopes that listeners know that there is power in being neurodiverse and that it is okay to be different. Listen in to hear the story behind Sivan's first book, her upcoming projects, and where to seek out a medical diagnosis for neurodivergence. Resources MentionedJoin Me on Speak Loud PlatformSpeak Loud Podcast on the webFind Sivan's work on her websiteSpread the message of Speak Loudly Podcast and share this episode with a friend!Please review our podcast disclaimer on our website
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Rules and Limits" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and more, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with children's author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Rules and Limits" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and more, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with children's author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Rules and Limits" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and more, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with children's author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Sivan Hong is a neurodivergent author and mom. She is an author and illustrator of the Super Fun Day Books Series which focuses on social stories and neurodivergent children. Sivan is passionate about advocating for her own neurodivergent children as well as the neurodivergent children of others. She believes that when we, as parents, advocate together, we can really make a difference in the lives of our neurodivergent loved ones. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michele-portlock/support
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, ""Slurpees From 7-11" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and more, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with children's author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, ""Slurpees From 7-11" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and more, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with children's author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, ""Slurpees From 7-11" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and more, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with children's author and illustrator, SIVAN HONG. SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
Interview with Sivan Hong, author of 'Emily D. and The Fearful First Day.'
Maci Nelson is a landscape designer, educator, and podcaster. She launched the Landscape Nerd Podcast in 2020, and has collaborated with leaders in landscape architecture, ecology, and art. She is also an avid reader, and she joined me today to talk about “Howl's Moving Castle,” a book she loves because the landscapes in the animated movie deeply inspired her. Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast. Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram Guest: Maci Nelson Website/Instagram/Podcast Discussed in this episode: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Howl's Moving Castle Film Comic by Hayao Miyazaki (this is the graphic novel based on the art of the 2004 animated film from Studio Ghibli) There is also this beautiful companion book of the sketches and concept art from the movie: The Art of Howl's Moving Castle Howl's Moving Castle Movie Spirited Away Movie Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes Best Book Ever Episode 098 – Sivan Hong on “The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)
SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
SIVAN HONG, a bestselling children's book author and illustrator from Connecticut, will join us to discuss her bestselling series, "The Super Fun Day Books", including the titles, “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday”, “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” and "Avery G. and the Scary End of School". FROM HER WEBSITE: "Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut." sivanhong.com
A neurodiverse author and mother, Sivan Hong is inspiring people everywhere with her series the Super Fun Day Books which focuses on neurodiverse children. Having had a career that included different industries, she is now writing and illustrating a series that is not only inspiring but showcases neurodivergence in a relatable way for all children. --
We Don't All Need to Talk About Proust Sivan Hong was a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, she authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, which focus on neurodiverse children who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan joined me to talk about “The Sense of An Ending” by Julian Barnes, a book that is really short but packs a real punch. Then we veered into talking about the 900-page doorstopper she is currently reading, and the value of sticking with books even when you don't love them. Sivan's determination to finish all books runs counter to my “give it 50 pages and then quit” philosophy, and it was wonderful to hear her reasons why she doesn't quit the hard books. TW: This book discusses suicide Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast. Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram Guest: Sivan Hong Website/Facebook/Instagram Discussed in this episode: The Sense of An Ending by Julian Barnes Books by Sivan Hong: George J. and the Miserable Monday Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween Emily D. and the Fearful First Day Avery G. and the Scary End of School The Books of Jacob by Olga Tocarczuk Ann Patchett Westport Public Library Bookstore – they have an online shop, so you can support their mission no matter where you live! (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)
We Don't All Need to Talk About Proust Sivan Hong was a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, she authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, which focus on neurodiverse children who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan joined me to talk about “The Sense of An Ending” by Julian Barnes, a book that is really short but packs a real punch. Then we veered into talking about the 900-page doorstopper she is currently reading, and the value of sticking with books even when you don't love them. Sivan's determination to finish all books runs counter to my “give it 50 pages and then quit” philosophy, and it was wonderful to hear her reasons why she doesn't quit the hard books. TW: This book discusses suicide Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast. Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram Guest: Sivan Hong Website/Facebook/Instagram Discussed in this episode: The Sense of An Ending by Julian Barnes Books by Sivan Hong: George J. and the Miserable Monday Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween Emily D. and the Fearful First Day Avery G. and the Scary End of School The Books of Jacob by Olga Tocarczuk Ann Patchett Westport Public Library Bookstore – they have an online shop, so you can support their mission no matter where you live! (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)
Thank you Sivan Hong for joining me on my Born To Talk Radio Show Podcast. Sivan. As a mother of two neurodiverse kids, it was critical for her boys to grow up feeling a sense of pride about their brain differences. It was not enough that she is neurodivergent herself. There are so many strengths... The post Sivan Hong appeared first on Born To Talk.
Sivan Hong returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Avery G and the Last Day Of School. For so many kids the last day of school means an end to the structured routine that helps them to feel grounded and safe. Sivan tells us how we can give those kids who thrive with structure the support they need to shine. Click here to visit Sivan's website - https://sivanhong.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Episode 71 with Sivan Hong. "After my diagnosis, I felt anger and sadness and joy all at the same time because it explained so very much." Sivan's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Sivan lives in Connecticut with her husband and their two neurodiverse sons, and is the author and illustrator of the Super Fun Day Books, a children's book series that includes: “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween” “George J. and the Miserable Monday” “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day” Her inspiring picture books focus on neurodiverse children who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. (And big congratulations are in order to Sivan, because “George J. and the Miserable Monday” recently hit #1 on Amazon in its genre!) We talk all about parenting neurodiverse kids while being neurodiverse moms, and we also discuss some of the unique difficulties faced by ADHD women when it comes to balancing careers and motherhood. Website: sivanhong.com Instagram: @sivan_hong_author - - - - - Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com - - - - - Reserve your spot in the next book club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub - - - - - Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching - - - - - Exclusive deals for listeners: Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. betterhelp.com/womenadhd - - - - - Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 20% off your order at magicmind.co/womenadhd. Use the code ADHD at checkout. - - - - - Women & ADHD listeners can now receive 10% off your order at HelpfulHemp.com/womenadhd. Use the code WOMENADHD at checkout. - - - - - If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you'd like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast@gmail.com. Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcast Twitter: @womenandadhd Facebook: @womenandadhd Tiktok: @womenandadhdpodcast
Listen in today as Reid Miles, from Inside the Aspergers Studio, hosts a show where he welcomes author and advocate, Sivan Hong. Sivan is the author of Super Fun Day Books. Her books include “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday” and “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day“. They are inspiring books that focus on neurodiverse children who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Reid talks to Sivan about why she began writing books that focus on the neurodiverse, how she came to also be the illustrator among many other topics. They also discuss the pandemic, wearing masks, and how she and her family dealt with lockdown. This is one of Reid's favorite episodes, so sit back and enjoy. Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G., and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Westport Public Library, the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children's Book Day, and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut.https://sivanhong.com/https://www.facebook.com/sivanhongauthor/https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/
Welcome to a very special episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio. Today I talk wtih Sivan Hong, author of Super Fun Day Books. Sivan authors and illustrates the children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday” and “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day“. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. She is such a facinating person to talk to. We went over many things, like the fact the books are based of her kids experiences, why she decied to illustrated the books herself and many more issues at hand such as we talked about masking, and dealing with lockdown and how her kids dealt with it. She is one incredible women with a wonderful story. This is one of my most favorite episodes and please listen to all of it. I know I enjoyed talking to her and I know you will enjoy listen to us talk about everything. https://sivanhong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sivanhongauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/
Welcome to a very special episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio. Today I talk wtih Sivan Hong, author of Super Fun Day Books. Sivan authors and illustrates the children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday” and “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day“. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. She is such a facinating person to talk to. We went over many things, like the fact the books are based of her kids experiences, why she decied to illustrated the books herself and many more issues at hand such as we talked about masking, and dealing with lockdown and how her kids dealt with it. She is one incredible women with a wonderful story. This is one of my most favorite episodes and please listen to all of it. I know I enjoyed talking to her and I know you will enjoy listen to us talk about everything. https://sivanhong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sivanhongauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/
Sivan Hong authors and illustrates the children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday” and "Emily D. and the Fearful First Day". Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Westport Public Library, the Rita Allen Foundation and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat, and live in Connecticut. You can follow Sivan on Instagram at @sivan_hong_author. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sivan Hong authors and illustrates the children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday” and "Emily D. and the Fearful First Day". Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Westport Public Library, the Rita Allen Foundation and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat, and live in Connecticut. You can follow Sivan on Instagram at @sivan_hong_author. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining Jill Devine this week on the podcast is Sivan Hong. Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday” and “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day”. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Westport Public Library, the Rita Allen Foundation and the ASPCA. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live in Connecticut. https://sivanhong.com/ IG @sivan_hong_author FB @sivanhongauthor Jill would like to acknowledge and recognize the hard work moms put in on the daily. It can be a thankless job at times, and Jill wants these moms to know their worth, so she created the Supermom Shoutout, brought to you by Addy's Way. Each recipient will receive a custom designed Supermom tote from Addy's Way, in addition to the Shoutout. This week's Supermom Shoutout goes to Allie Corey of St. Louis, MO. Her friend, Jeanie, nominated her and said: I am nominating Allie Corey for the Supermom Shoutout. 4 months ago, she had her second child. Having a baby and a toddler while working full-time is no easy feat. Can you imagine getting up in the middle of the night to take care of a baby and then having to be on television hours later? She makes it look so easy! Allie - YOU are seen and YOU are supported! To nominate a Supermom (or you can nominate yourself) email hello@jilldevine.com. Submit the name of the Supermom, where they're from, and a brief description as to why Jill should shout out this particular Supermom. Two Kids and A Career Website: https://www.jilldevine.com/ Two Kids and A Career Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilldevine/?hl=en Two Kids and A Career Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillDevineMedia/ Thank you to our sponsor: Elemental Esthetics
Sivan Hong authors and illustrates the children's book series, The Super Fun Day Books. These inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Listen in as Sivan and Emily talk about the power of books to normalize neurodiversity. Learn more about this episode on our website: www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/83-normalizing-neurodiversity-sivan-hong If you haven't already, sign up for our Episode Insider's newsletter before next week's episode to be entered to win a FREE signed paperback copy of Sivan's book, George J. and the Miserable Monday!
We had a fascinating conversation with Sivan Hong, the author of the Super Fun Day Book Series. This is a collection of social stories about neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.) kids. They can be used as teaching tools to learn empathy and kindness for all different kinds of kids. Click here to visit Sivan's website - https://sivanhong.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Sivan Hong's Super Fun Day series of children's books celebrate neurodiversity and help kids understand themselves and others. In this episode, Sivan and Jessie talk about Emily D. And the Frightful First Day, a book that explores the feelings that arise foe Emily before the first day of school. Learn more about Sivan and her book here: https://sivanhong.com/ (https://sivanhong.com/)
Hosted by long time radio reporter, anchor, editor, producer, director, and host, Larry Matthews, "Matthews and Friends" brings you the best interviews with guests from whom you want to hear! Join Larry Matthews today to hear his work with New Jersey Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, "The funniest lawyer in New Jersey," on his book, "Why People Don't Like You"; children's author Sivan Hong on her book, "Emily D and the Fearful First Day"; British music journalist Paul Sexton from London on his book, "Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories & Memorablia." "Matthews and Friends" can be heard at 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, ET, seven days/nights a week on Impact Radio USA!
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Tons and tons of interviews, and we keep bringing in new ones every week so head over to https://rally.io/creator/SHANK/?campaignId=1f99a340-203f-498e-9665-24723a5f8b7a make it yours, we'd love to have you, thanks so much for listening! Now to this week's episode, we hope you enjoy it! —— Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business and former partner at The Bridgespan Group. Today, Sivan authors and illustrates the children's book series The Super Fun Day Books, including “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday” and “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day”. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Sivan also occupies seats on the Board of several foundations and non-profits. When she's not working, Sivan enjoys being a wife to her lovely husband and a mother to their two wonderful children. They have a dog and cat and live a quiet and contented life in their home in Connecticut. Today we learn what caused her to make such a drastic career switch and the inspiration behind her newfound love as an Author. Enjoy! ---------- In this episode Peter and Sivan discuss: 2:10 - Intro and welcome Sivan Hong!! 3:04 - So how in the world did you go from being a Professor at NYU Stern and a partner at Bridgespan, to writing children's books for neurodiverse kids? 3:34 - Why Sivan changed careers 4:00 - What did Sivan do over COVID? 5:05 - On the ever-changing definition of neurodiversity. Tell us how your experience has been getting the “ADHD is a gift! “message across to people, which is not always something people want to hear. 6:27 - On the challenge of undoing ‘social programming'/branding 7:21 - On Peter's struggle when his book first launched. 8:26 - Though we're trying, not everyone considers neurodiversity, or even being ‘not the same' truly a gift, not a curse. How do you teach your children about it? 10:03 – On playing into your strengths and using them as superpowers, as opposed to focusing on any negative. 11:05 - Tell us about your books and more about how they were inspired? (Links to ref's below) 13:28 - Where can everyone find you, and buy your books? Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween George J. and the Miserable Monday Emily D. and the Fearful First Day. You can get them, [above], on Amazon and also via her website https://sivanhong.com/ Sivan on the Socials: sivan_hong_author on INSTA and @sivanhongauthor on Facebook 14:00 - THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH BOOKS LIKE THESE! Awesome work & thank you Sivan! 14:12 - Guys, as always, we are here for you and we love what the responses and the notes that we get from you. So please continue to do that, tell us who you want to hear on the podcast, anything at all, we'd love to know. Leave us a review on any of the places you get your podcasts, and if you can ever, if you ever need our help, I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! 14:29 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits TRANSCRIPT: — Hi guys. My name is Peter Shankman. I'm the host of Faster Than Normal. I want to thank you for listening, and I also want to tell you that if you've listened to this one, you probably listened to other episodes as well of Faster Than Normal. We are the number one ADHD podcast on the internet, and if you like us, you can sponsor an episode. Head over to shank.mn/sponsor - that's shank.mn/sponsor. It is alot cheaper than you think. You'll reach... God about 25….30,000 people in an episode and get your name out there, get your brand out there, your company out there, or just say, thanks for all the interviews we brought you over 230 interviews of CEOs, celebrities, musicians, all kinds of rock stars all around the world from we've had... 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We have a guest today who somehow managed to go from being a Professor at https://www.stern.nyu.edu/... to author and illustrator of children's books for neuro-diverse children. So we're going to talk to Sivan Hong, and we're going to figure out how one goes from being a professor at NYU and a former partner at the https://www.bridgespan.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiLGGBhAqEiwAgq3q_tuyxlwvwXJvl6cltkhHAbTye-zgYPQfad_79-Fp8jqPIQ6QI4y0nxoCbDwQAvD_BwE to authoring and illustrating children's books, which is pretty cool. She also sits on several non-profits and does a bunch of stuff and lives in Connecticut and says... says she has a lovely husband and is a Mother to two wonderful children. They have a dog and a cat and they live a quiet and contented life, in Connecticut. How…. uh, we'll talk later about how it's possible to be content in Connecticut, cause I've never, I don't understand that, but either way, Sivan, welcome to Faster Than Normal. Thank you so much for having me Peter. So, okay, so, you know, just living your life, professor at https://www.stern.nyu.edu/ the partner at https://www.bridgespan.org/…. and one day you just wake up said, “Hey, you know, I'm bored, I'm gonna start doing children's books for neuro-diverse kids, sort of exactly how it happened?” Exactly how {laughter} exactly how it happened. Um, no. I had this fast track career. And then I became a Mother of a kid who was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, nd I realized that I couldn't have this fast-track career and give him all the attention that I needed to give him. And then I had another kid with ADHD and so I set up, OK, I did the career thing. I was a professor, I was a partner. I did all of this other stuff, right now I'm going to focus a lot of my attention on being a Mom, um, which is very kind of 1950's of me, but I'm totally at peace with that. And over COVID instead of making sourdough bread and, um, and doing all those other things that people were doing, mm, my undiagnosed ADHD came out and I wrote three children's books about neuro diversity. And so my hyper-focus was on that, because I realized as my kids are growing up and they're still young, they're seven and nine, there weren't a lot of books out there that highlighted how cool it was to be neurodiverse and talked about characters with neuro-diversity and showed how successful they were in the problems that they faced. And I felt like this was something that I needed to do. I am a big proponent of the fact that neuro-diversity is a gift, right? Like my kids refer to themselves as X-Men and that's what, um, I wanted to share. So that's how I went from professor to children's book author. I love that X-Men, that's very very cool. Tell me about, you know, it's interesting, so the concept of neuro-diversity it is changing, right, and podcasts like this and, and books like yours, things like that, we're starting to figure out, sort of the fact that it's not so much a diagnosis, right? There's….there's a gift to it, um, if you understand how to use it. What has been your experience, um, trying to get that message across, because it is a difficult message sometimes that people don't necessarily wanna hear. So it's interesting. I think you look at it from a couple of different directions. So in beautiful Westport, Connecticut, where I live, there is a separate PTA for special education parents. And you have a group of parents in this town who say, you know what, we're going to embrace the differences in our kids and we are going to do everything we can to advocate for them and to create this community where, when a parent get a diagnosis for their kid and it can be super isolating and really, really scary… this group of parents is there to kind of show them the way to be like, no, you know, there's a path to move forward and it's such a kind of cross to bear. What struck me as really interesting, and I'm fairly new to social media, which is embarrassing, but true. Um, when I started to post a lot about being, um, proud proud of your neuro-diversity and showing it as a gift, there were some people who really took offense to it. Oh yeah, I believe you. There were people who were, you know, who are like, no, it's a disability or no, it has to be this deficit, and the world needs to view us as people with a deficit. And, uh, I'm so taken aback by that way of thinking, right? When you step back and you think about the incredible geniuses that we have in this world today, and then frankly, that we've had in the past, we could not be where we are as a society today without neuro-diversity. No question about it… and it's so true what you say though... because, you know, for whatever reason, some people are stuck in this opinion that, oh my God, it's a curse, and you know, it's a negative diagnosis and it, it goes against, uh, the good and, and, and, and you're broken. I remember when Faster Than Normal came out, the book... when the book came out... actually wasn't allowed to post, I got banned from the ADHD https://www.reddit.com/subreddits/... on https://www.reddit.com/... because they don't look at it as a gift, and they're like, oh, well, you know, he, he thinks that it's positive and it's really not. And, and, and we don't want to, have this conversation. I'm like, you guys, you're being so obtuse, it's incredible. Well, and it's a huge disservice to our kids, right? Like I don't want my kids walking around feeling like there's something wrong with them, in fact, my seven-year-old said the other day, he's like, “Mom, I'm not telling a lot of people that I have ADHD because I don't want to brag.” And I'm like…. Ah, I love it! …., that is the right attitude. That is what we want our kids to feel, right. Because that's the only way they are going to capitalize on the gifts they have. If they walk around feeling terrible about themselves, because they're different, and that their brain is wired differently, they're never going to succeed. They're never going to be able to achieve all the things that they should be able to achieve. That is awesome. I love that. I don't want to tell people, cause I don't want to brag. That's wonderful. Have there been…. talk about the negatives. Um, cause I'm, I'm assuming it hasn't been, uh, uh, you know,,,, perfect the entire time. So what is your, what is your kid has had to learn and adapt to? It's not perfect, because any elementary school kid, frankly, middle school and high school kids, they want to be the same, right? Like... different isn't a good thing, and, um, my kids are bi-racial, so they look different to begin with, um, and then I'm adding this additional layer of complexity around their identity, um, and, and that causes problems right? In the same way that my nine-year-old has said to me, I wish I was white. There have been times where he said, I wish I was normal, right? And, and he's like, you know, his autism impedes his ability to be the kind of athlete that he wants to be, you know, like he dreams about being in the NBA and he'll say things like, I think my autism is going to prevent me from being in the NBA. And in my mind, I'm like, it's pretty much because you're half Jewish that's going to prevent you from being in the NBA… {laughter} ..., but in that kind of mentality is, is the heart breaking part. But it's our job as parents. It's our job as a community, it's a job as society to turn it around and I'm like, you know, you may not be an NBA player, but one day you have the opportunity to own a team and that's way cooler. So like how do you turn it around and make it a strength even when they have those heartbreaking moments? Yeah, no question about it. And you know, it's, it's, it's interesting because the, um, I mean, sports is never my thing either, uh, uh, but you know, I discovered acting right and then discovered singing, other things that I love to do. I'm being on stage. I mean, I get paid now to speak in front of thousands of people, and I'm amazed that every single time I do it, that, you know, that it works so well and I enjoy it so much, but it's, it's exactly that it's, it's playing into it, the strengths, right? And not looking at the negatives, but focusing on playing into the strengths. Right, and the same way that there are differences across the board in people, you never want to focus on the negative side of those differences. You recognize that it's there, but that's not what the focus is supposed to be on. The focus is supposed to be on, what do we do to succeed, right? And if that means that you have to wear headphones because you have a sensory issue and loud noises is a problem, so you wear headphones, but then you move on and you succeed right? That's what we need to be focusing on. No question about it. Tell us about the books. So, um, the two that are published already, one is called, um, https://www.amazon.com/Benny-Horrible-Halloween-Sivan-Hong/dp/B08W7DWJ8Z and it's a true story of, my now... nine year old being terrified of being in the Halloween parade in kindergarten., and, um, the true story is, is that he didn't actually go.. Like it, it felt way too overwhelming for him to participate in something like that and so the following year with the help of his special education teacher, we came up with a plan and he found a way to do it, and now he loves Halloween. And so it's, it's a book about kind of overcoming your challenges, and what I love about it, is that you do see a character in this book wearing headphones, right? I have yet to find a children's book with that kind of illustration and it totally normalized the difference. And then the second book, um, is really kind of the story of my seven year old with ADHD who every Monday, hates school right? And has this incredible school anxiety, because as we know, it can be overwhelming. It can be hard, everything could possibly change and the things that he does in order to overcome and turn those Mondays around to being a good day. And then the book that's coming out this summer, it's called https://www.amazon.com/Emily-Fearful-First-Super-Books-ebook/dp/B094S9RSJ3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=emily+d+and+the+fearful+first+day&qid=1624048339&s=books&sr=1-1 and that one's about, you know, starting a new class and, and that character also is neuro-diverse. And now I have to kind of slow down writing and illustrating these books because my publicist is like, no, no, no, no, you can't release a book every 3 months, but, but I, for me, I'm in introvert and I meant, um, I'm fairly positive that I have dyslexia and ADHD and actually, today, I'm going for my neuro psych evaluation because my kids were like, we did it, you should do it, Mom…. … there you go…. and I was like, yup, I'm all in. I'm all in. Um, but it's really easy to step back and just hyper-focus on this. Um, but I realized that in order to be a, uh, an author that you have to take some time to market your books and, and talk about them and do podcasts like this, which are really, um, cool. So that's where my focus is on right now. Awesome. I love it. So let's, uh, tell me, then tell us the name of the books again and where can people find them,,, I know one is https://www.amazon.com/Benny-Horrible-Halloween-Sivan-Hong/dp/B08W7DWJ8Z and then https://www.amazon.com/Emily-Fearful-First-Super-Books-ebook/dp/B094S9RSJ3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=emily+d+and+the+fearful+first+day&qid=1624048339&s=books&sr=1 Right, and you can get them on Amazon and you can get them on my website at https://sivanhong.com/ and then, um, you can follow me on social media at https://www.instagram.com/sivan_hong_author/ um, on Instagram and then on Facebook as well. Awesome, Sivan Hong, thank you for taking the time to be on Faster Than Normal Sivan, I really appreciate you're…. you're you're doing great stuff that the, there are not enough books out there that explain to kids that they are not broken, that they're gifted, and so I love the fact that you're doing that and you're, you're filling it very, very needed uh, niche. Thank you so much for having me, Peter, this was a blast. By all means. Guys as always, you're listening to Faster Than Normal. If you like what you hear, drop us a review note, uh, leave us a note, drop me a note, let me know you're out there. It gets lonely here in my apartment sometimes, so always happy to hear from everyone, but that being said, thank you for listening, we'll see you again soon. —— Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at petershankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were composed and produced by Steven Byrom who also produces this podcast, and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week.
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