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The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina Griffin
The War Within: Helping Vets Combat PTSD, Brain Injuries and Trauma - Dr. Damon Friedman
Dr. Damon Friedman is a retired U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Lt. Col. and founder of Shield of Faith Missions. After finding himself in an extremely dark place following the stress and trauma of combat, God met him in that terrible moment and saved and changed his life. Now, as founder of SFM, Damon’s mission is to empower warriors to find purpose and cultivate resilience. And, unlike secular programs through the VA, SOF allows veterans to explore healing by seeking God. Damon explains why Ame
Today · 27 min
House of Coffee and Chaos Podcast
"The Pregnancy Penalty” - review
After watching Four Corners’ The Pregnancy Penalty, we’re talking about why so many mums are made redundant while pregnant, on parental leave or just after they come back, and why so many can’t talk about it. We cover the stats, the Goldman Sachs dad who won £1.45 million, Barbara Palvin back on the runway six weeks postpartum, and what it takes for a freelancer to qualify for parental leave pay. Plus a plastic-free update and a Halloween confession. Been through this yourself? We’d love to hear your story, so send us a DM. We’re not lawyers, just two mums who love a doc to discuss our opinions and a different perspective. If this is happening to you, check your rights with the Fair Work Ombudsman or the Australian Human Rights Commission. In the UK, try ACAS or Pregnant Then Screwed.” Research links: Four Corners, The Pregnancy Penalty (ABC): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-20/the-pregnancy-penalty/107284718 ABC News, the 104 women who came forward: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-18/pregnancy-discrimination-costs-women-their-jobs-in-australia/107081688 Australian Human Rights Commission, Supporting Working Parents (2014): https://www.humanrights.gov.au/publications/supporting-working-parents-pregnancy-and-return-work-national-review-report/chapter-2 University of South Australia national review: https://pure.aib.edu.au/ws/portalfiles/portal/53203639/Outcomes_of_a_National_Review_Work_Conditions_and_Equity_for_Australian_Parents.pdf University of South Australia (2023): https://unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2023/workplace-discrimination-is-rife-for-pregnant-women-and-working-parents Pregnant Then Screwed, 74,000 women a year (UK): https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/74000-women-a-year-lose-their-jobs-for-getting-pregnant-or-for-taking-maternity-leave Goldman Sachs paternity leave case: https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2026/07/30/339176.htm Parental Leave Pay work test: https://servicesaustralia.gov.au/work-requirements-for-parental-leave-pay-for-child-born-or-adopted-from-1-july-2023
Today · 46 min
The Reading Symphony
Why Spelling Instruction Matters for Reading and Writing | Dr. Brennan Chandler
Why does spelling matter so much when children are learning to read and write? And how can parents and teachers help children who struggle with spelling? Spelling is more than memorizing words for a weekly test. It's a foundational literacy skill that supports reading, writing, and children's ability to express their ideas. In this episode of The Reading Symphony, Katie Megrian speaks with Dr. Brennan Chandler, Assistant Professor of Dyslexia at Georgia State University, about the science of spelling and why effective spelling instruction is essential for developing confident readers and writers. Dr. Chandler explains how spelling connects to phonics, word reading, and written expression, why some children struggle with spelling even when they can read fluently, and what evidence-based spelling instruction looks like in practice. They also discuss spelling interventions for children with dyslexia, practical ways to support spelling development at home, and the Dyslexia Parent Project, which aims to help families navigate reading difficulties, evaluations, and special education. Chapters 00:00 – Why Spelling Is Essential for Writing 00:58 – Meet Dr. Brennan Chandler 01:46 – From Classroom Teacher to Dyslexia Researcher 06:06 – Are Teachers Better Prepared to Teach Reading Today? 09:56 – The Reading Symphony Substack 10:27 – Why Spelling Matters for Reading and Writing 11:54 – Does Writing Still Matter in the Age of AI? 13:19 – Reading Is Knowledge, but Writing Is Power 16:15 – Why Spelling and Reading Develop Differently 19:45 – Connecting Spelling Instruction With Phonics 20:48 – Why Spelling Needs Dedicated Instruction 23:15 – Teaching Multisyllabic Words and Morphology 24:46 – Helping Children Apply Spelling Skills to Writing 28:55 – Research on Parent-Led Spelling Interventions 31:00 – How Structured Spelling Intervention Works 35:45 – Supporting Children With Dyslexia Through Their IEPs 38:15 – Introducing the Dyslexia Parent Project 39:00 – Helping Parents Navigate Dyslexia and Special Education 44:50 – Practical Spelling Resources for Families Connect with Dr. Brennan Chandler Website: https://brennanchandler.com/index.html Dyslexia Parent Project: https://dyslexiaparentproject.org/ Parent Toolkit: https://brennanchandler.com/toolkit-parents Spell Squad: https://brennanchandler.com/spellsquad/ Instagram: @brennanchandlerphd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennanchandler/ Subscribe to The Reading Symphony on Substack Get practical literacy tips, science-of-reading insights, and evidence-based strategies to help children become stronger readers and writers. https://katiemegrian.substack.com/ #ScienceOfReading #SpellingInstruction #Dyslexia #LiteracyInstruction #ReadingInstruction #TheReadingSymphony
Today · 48 min
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver Stories
Why the National Autism Association Is Returning to Its Roots | NAA Executive Director, Krystal Higgins
What does meaningful autism advocacy look like when families need both immediate safety resources and answers to difficult medical questions? In this episode of the INCHSTONES Podcast, Sarah Kernion welcomes Krystal Higgins of the National Autism Association (NAA)** to discuss the organization's evolving approach to profound autism, parent advocacy, wandering and elopement prevention, and emerging conversations about leucovorin. Krystal shares how NAA's parent-led history shaped its safety initi
Today · 28 min