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Purposeful Parenting Series Epsiode 198-A Tale of Adventure, Parenting, and Personal Growth with Father and Son Authors Rob and Ryan DeLena

  1. Purposeful Parenting Series Epsiode 198-A Tale of Adventure, Parenting, and Personal Growth with Father and Son Authors Rob and Ryan DeLena Sara Gullihur-Bradford aka SJ Childs 39:57

Have you ever felt like the traditional school system just isn't designed for your child's unique strengths and learning style? You're not alone! Join us as we chat with father and son duo, Robert DeLena and Ryan DeLena, about their experiences navigating the challenges of the school system together. From feeling confined by the educational mold to discovering ways to embrace individuality, their story is a must-listen for any parent or educator looking to better support their kids.

In our conversation, we dive into Ryan's experiences at therapeutic schools and the often overlooked parallels with the prison system. Robert and Ryan also share their insights on understanding brain processing differences and the power of labels in providing support for children with diverse learning needs. You'll hear about Ryan's journey with medication, the wrong dosage's impact on him, and how he ultimately found his passion for the outdoors and writing.

But that's not all – we also discuss the importance of adventure, parenting, and personal projects. You'll hear about Ryan's YouTube channel and SubStack, and his plans to revamp them after his Arctic Expedition. Robert also shares details about his book on his parenting journey that's full of valuable insights for anyone raising kids. Don't miss our heartfelt conversation with the Delaneys as we explore the importance of understanding, accepting and celebrating each other's unique gifts and challenges.

https://www.amazon.com/Without-Restraint-Robert-DeLena/dp/1493066927

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Sara Bradford Podcaster, aka SJ Childs

Sara Bradford is an Autistic woman and advocate and is the CEO of SJ Childs LLC, an autism consulting business to support families. She is a member of the Autism Council of Utah and also the owner of FB Autism Advocates Support Group. She is a mother of 2, and her husband and kids are also on the autism spectrum. She is a Global Autism Speaker, as well as a Podcast Host-The SJ Childs Show Podcast. She continues to strengthen her community through local university and hospital Autism partnerships, police training, corporate autism training programs, and more. Sara is a children's book author, pen name SJ Childs. Subjects such as autism, dyslexia, physical differences, anxiety, and more. Helping children understand themselves and support their peers with neurodiverse needs. Encouraging love and inclusion in every situation.