Acorn to Tree Family Podcast

Today, we spoke with Adithya Narayanan from Computer Geeks. Adithya is the Business Intelligence Lead. He is a certified Implementor for ISO 27001:2013 Standards and a Certified Data Protection Officer. The Computer Geeks are on Instagram and TikTok. You will find posts about videos on preventive measures for staying safe from hackers, computer tips and tricks, secret AI websites, and helpful software for productivity. Currently, Adithya is accepting ad-hoc marketing and promotions from companies on Fiverr.

Today, we spoke with Dr. Blaine Leeds.

Dr. Blaine Leeds is the leading provider who helps people smile and sleep! He has treated more telehealth patients than any provider in the world. He’s a practicing general dentist of 28 years, licensed in 12 states, and an expert provider of clear aligner teeth straightening.  He is an expert in sleep health and has co-authored the much-anticipated book What Happens When Your Child Doesn’t Sleep: Unlock the Secret to Happy, Healthy Children. By embracing new technology and AI, Dr. Leeds has pioneered new treatments that have offered millions of Americans more access to dental care.

Dr. Blaine Leeds 

Contact Information:

Phone Number: 479-754-0459

Email: askdrleeds@gmail.com

Skype ID: blaineleeds

Today, we met with

Dr. Steve Hodges, a Professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, is a leading authority on childhood toileting issues. He is dedicated to debunking common myths surrounding enuresis (bedtime and daytime wetting) and encopresis (poop accidents), emphasizing that these issues are never a child's fault. With his family, Dr. Hodges, residing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has authored eight books for parents and children, such as "The M.O.P. Anthology" and "Bedwetting and Accidents Aren't Your Fault." He shares valuable insights through his blog at BedwettingAndAccidents.com.

Guest Information:

Today, we spoke with Ashmeeta Madhav, author of :

“What’s Your Story? #1 Way to Create a New Reality With Your Thinking” Ashmeeta Rama Madhav is an educator, grief support

advocate/expert, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong learner. She

has been intimately acquainted with grief since her early

twenties, having experienced miscarriage, rejection, and the loss

of her parents and husband, which exposed her to a range of

profound emotions. Her story is one of love, acceptance,

forgiveness, gratitude, growth, and self-discovery, a narrative

that resonates with those who have faced loss or are on a path of

self-discovery following a loss. At the heart of her book, "What’s Your Story?" is her passion for helping others and sharing her

experiences. Through this book, she shares her journey

through grief and self-discovery to provide comfort and inspiration to those confronting similar experiences.

A word from Ashmeeta:

 "Some information about my mission:

I am Ashmeeta Rama Madhav, a resilience and grief support advocate, educator, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong learner. I have encountered many life-changing experiences from my early twenties. Miscarriage, rejection, and death of my parents and husband have exposed me to emotions of intense grief. I felt stuck and lost, so I ventured onto the path of self-discovery. I've come to appreciate the importance of personal growth and understand how my thoughts shape my reality.

My passion for helping others and sharing my experiences is at the core of my book, “What’s Your Story?” Through it, I share my journey with grief and self-discovery; my ⁠message is to offer comfort, inspire, and guide others going through difficult times to find the strength and resilience to move forward and create a meaningful life. Experiencing loss does not mean the story of your life is over. It is the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. This experience does not have to define or destroy you. There is hope!”

Ashmeeta's social media links are:

Website

Caroline Rennison - Co-founder

I have been involved in teaching for over 25 years and have experience across the complete primary age range. I moved from classroom teaching to work as a Senco. After completing the OCR Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties, I became a Specialist Teacher working across primary and secondary schools. The role involved assessing pupils, training school staff to deliver tailored support programs, and devising and running courses for teachers and teaching assistants.

Throughout my career, I have had a particular interest and passion in helping with literacy skills, including assessing and delivering programs that motivate and encourage children to read and spell. This led me to develop Got It Learning reading and spelling games that provide a quick and straightforward pick-up-and-play resource for use in the classroom and a way for parents and carers to have fun while helping their children. Games provide the repetition and reinforcement vital to support literacy skills and make learning enjoyable.

Joe Rennison - Co-founder

I have dyslexia, and growing up in school was challenging at times. Traditional learning methods like spelling lists and reading books differed from what I looked forward to. I remember playing a particular reading card game in an intervention group and really enjoyed it – and subsequently, my reading improved. Following college, I went to Bournemouth University to study for a BA in Business with Enterprise. After graduating with a first-class degree, I wanted to start a business to make a difference and help children like me. Starting a company with someone you can trust and a suitable skill set is always essential. Fortunately, my mum has over 25 years of experience in teaching and special educational needs. Together, we decided to start Got It Learning.

Dahlia Rizk

Raising three kids in New Hampshire, Dahlia Rizk experienced many parents' struggles in the colder months.

Bundling kids up for the cold, only to have to take their coats off in the car because experts say it's not safe for kids to wear a coat in the car seat.

It was a daily hassle, and her kids weren't thrilled either. Dahlia believed that car safety for kids shouldn't be a struggle and set out to create a solution.

The Buckle Me Baby Coat was born in 2016 and has made cold weather outings easier and safer for thousands of families.

Since then, Dahlia has been innovating new solutions that make everyday life with your kids easier. Please Check her website and social media for more information about Buckle Me Baby Coats.

https://www.bucklemecoats.com

https://www.instagram.com/bucklemebabycoats/

https://www.facebook.com/bucklemebabycoats

https://www.linkedin.com/company/buckle-me-baby-coats/

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Today, we spoke with Kelly Carter, Nutrition Coach CNP and Entrepreneur.

Kelly helps busy humans stay MOTIVATED to feel AMAZING in their bodies. Nutrition & Mindset Coach/ UGC creator 

Vintage Mama | Creating a community for mamas who had a child or children later in life. Coco started a podcast called Vintage Mama, dedicated to women who had their first child at age 35 or older.

Today, we spoke with Nicole Black. She is a recovering elementary school teacher, a mom to three super busy kids, who mainly survives on strong coffee. Nicole's Instagram is Coffee and Carpool: Raising Kind Kids; she shares the best parenting resources and strategies for intentionally raising kind kids, creating a stronger family connection, and bullying prevention.

And since this parenting gig isn't for the faint of heart.

For wonderful resources, please check out Nicole's Instagram and Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store!

Nicole Black's Instagram, Teachers Pay Teachers Store, and Website

Today, we spoke with April McMurtrey, a certified reading and dyslexia specialist and developer of The Learn Reading Program. We discussed how her program is a multisensory approach to reading. We discussed specific methods for teaching reading, including learning words with precise vowel placement at certain times to encourage children to feel confident in their reading. April has recently written a book available in January about evaluating your child for dyslexia at home. If you would like to be put on the waitlist for that book, you can follow the link here.

Adithya Narayanan from Computer Geeks is the Business Intelligence Lead in Singapore. He is a certified Implementor for ISO 27001:2013 Standards and a Certified Data Protection Officer. Adithya has an Instagram Page called Computer Geeks with 680K Followers and a TikTok Page with 200K Followers. He posts videos about preventive measures for staying safe from hackers, computer tips and tricks, secret AI websites, and helpful software for productivity.

Currently, Adithya is accepting ad-hoc marketing and promotions from companies using my Fiverr account; the prices and the details are available in the Fivver link.

Today, we spoke with April Rehrig. We discussed The Initial Voyage: How to Land Your Child's First IEP.

April Rehrig 

M.Ed., BCEA, LEP, PPS, CASDCS

Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting, LLC. 

Founder

We dug deep into all things IEP. We discussed an IEP and parents' and caregivers' role in IEP development. April explained how she has navigated the IEP process as a parent, a teacher, and an educational advocate.

She has developed a series of courses that explain step by-step with templates to help caregivers start and implement the process of IEP creation for their child. Below is her social media and contact information, and links are below to learn more about her courses and resources.

We spoke to Amanda Hunt about how information literacy affects how she facilitates students as a librarian. We discussed why including books from authors of diverse backgrounds is essential because by doing this, students can relate to books that represent their unique backgrounds. The concept of "Windows, Mirrors, and Doors" is vital to book collection development.

Today, we spoke with April McMurtrey, a certified reading and dyslexia specialist and developer of The Learn Reading Program. We discussed how her program is a multisensory approach to reading. We discussed specific methods for teaching reading, including learning words with exact vowel placement at certain times to encourage children to feel confident in their reading. April has recently written a book available in January about evaluating your child for dyslexia at home. If you would like to be put on the waitlist for that book, you can follow the link here.

Today, we spoke to Camille Kirksey, Homeschool Expert and Mindset Coach. Her Instagram is called the Intuitive Homeschooler. She discussed how she supports families about to embark on the homeschooling journey. She explains that to become a homeschool facilitator to children begins with having confidence in oneself and mindfully thinking and preparing yourself internally as you navigate the homeschooling process.

Acorn to Tree spoke with Steph Gigliotti today about uncomplicated, family-friendly food recipes made with simple ingredients that everyone can make!

Today, we spoke to Coco O'Connor from Vintagemamas.com. We discussed being an older mom, relating to other moms, helping our children deal with bullying, and how it feels to have your own business and work remotely.

Coco started Vintagemamas.com, a  community for mamas who had a child or children later in life. Coco began a podcast called Vintage Mama, dedicated to women who had their first child at age 35 or older. You can reach Coco on the below social media accounts and her website, Vintagemamas.com.

Today, we spoke to Jenna Evarts, and we discussed classroom management. She has so many unique ideas that you can find in her Teachers Pay Teachers store and on her Instagram.

Jenna Evarts is a second-grade teacher in New York. She has been a teacher for ten years and has taught second, third, and fourth grade. Along with being a classroom teacher, her passion is helping teachers become strong and confident in classroom management. Jenna believes in educating the whole child; she greatly advocates social-emotional learning within the classroom. Jenna feels that all teachers, students, and their families deserve to feel supported, inspired, appreciated, and loved daily!

BOOKS MENTIONED:

The Classroom Management Secret by Michael Linsin (for teachers)

Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen

A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School by Shannon Olsen

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

A Little Respectful Spot by Diane Alber

A Bug and a Wish by Karen Scheuer 

How to Apologize by David LaRochelle

GRAB HER FREE CLASSROOM TRANSITION SLIDES: 

Today, we spoke with Amy McElhatton, who is a phonics consultant. She has an Instagram called "The Phonics Fairy". Amy's phonics journey began when she started teaching 13 years ago. Since then, she has worked with hundreds of schools and thousands of children as one of the United Kingdom's leading phonics consultants. She can teach any child to learn to read.
Being able to read is the key that unlocks the door to every other school subject. Reading opens entrances to limitless opportunities. Amy is here to help you, as parents, understand phonics: the jargon, the sounds, and the next steps. I can help you to understand the journey your child will go on as they learn to read. Amy can also help you to know how to help at home.

If your child struggles to read, please don’t worry. Amy will be able to help. Parents can purchase consultation packages via my Instagram account by clicking the link in my bio.

Amy's Instagram link is: https://www.instagram.com/thephonicsfairy/

the link to her consultation page is https://linktr.ee/thephonicsfairy

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Thank you for listening to this podcast. Please follow the Acorn to Tree Family Podcast on Spotify for essential information from educators, academic specialists, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, homeschooling parents, family nutritionists, and more.

Argavan Nilforoush with Baby Steps Nutrition is a mompreneur and pediatric dietitian who incorporates all aspects of an integrative care model into health. Parenting and caregiving are a roller coaster, and this podcast will inspire and motivate you to take small steps to feel more empowered. With the combination of Western and Eastern medicine, we strive for a holistic approach to health and wellness; in other words, we look at the whole big picture. We cover various nutrition, health, and wellness topics, impacting children of all ages and stages. Each episode features insightful conversations with experts who offer tips, tricks, and resources to empower families to make daily positive changes that have a lasting impact.

In this Acorn to Tree Family Podcast episode, we speak with Argavan about food labels and navigating the sometimes confusing information on them.

https://babystepsnutrition.com/

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Thank you for listening to this podcast. Please follow the Acorn to Tree Family Podcast on Spotify for essential information from educators, academic specialists, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, homeschooling parents, family nutritionists, and more.

Today we speak with Faith Borkowsky about dyslexia. She is the founder of High Five Literacy, LLC, and,is an internationally respected and sought-after literacy consultant, certified dyslexia practitioner, and award-winning author and speaker.  She is the author of the award-winning book Failing Students or Failing Schools?  A Parent’s Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention, and the “If Only I Would Have Known…” series of books, conceived as a roadmap for literacy-readiness and success for parents of young children.  Faith was a finalist for the World Literacy Foundation Award for her significant contributions to literacy.