Summary: 3 Moms share about navigating transitions with their child<br> [Click to Listen to Podcast]<br> <br> On today’s podcast, 3 Moms share about navigating transitions with their child<br> The moms shared about going from preschool to a mainstream class, about putting her son in a residential home, while a third mom explained to us the “transitioning” from high school to a vocational day program.<br> I asked them to share exactly how they did it and to please make sure they included any challenges or tips that may help others.<br> <a href="https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?i=525902&ver=html5&p="></a><br> <br> Erin Harris is our first guest [0:00 to 9:49]<br> Erin shares two transition tips she learned and we can all benefit by putting her tips into our child’s transitions.<br> <br> <a href="https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?i=525902&ver=html5&p=26"></a><br> Our Next Mom is PJ [9:49 to 17:49]<br> Paige Jennifer (PJ) Nein and her husband have been together for 40 years and have five children: One Biological child, three adopted children with special needs, and they are helping to raise their friend’s daughter.<br> <br> Related:<a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/improving-transitions-change-rearrange/"> Improving Transitions: When it’s Time to Change, You’ve Got to Rearrange</a><br> <a href="https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?i=525902&ver=html5&p=26"></a><br> <br> The last mom I spoke with was Sandra Cariker <br> [17:49 to 01:12:02] Her 13-year-old son, Nathan, has an intellectual disability and epilepsy. He also struggles with behavior issues. Sandra shares about putting Nathan in a residential placement at the age of 10 and feeling like it was the only option available to be able to help Nathan on a long-term basis.<br> I am sharing our entire conversation, although long because I think it is worth listening to (put in your earbuds and listen when you’re cooking dinner, exercising or taking a walk). There is something to learn from every experience and to understand what others might be dealing with based on their child and where they live.<br> <br> Related: <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/transitions-your-child-will-need-to-handle/">Transitions Your Child Will Need to Handle</a><br> <br> What were your takeaways? Anything to Add?<br> Leave me a comment about what you learned from this podcast (or any of our podcasts). I might give you a shout-out in the next episode.<br>
