Spark a Movement

In this week's episode, we're joined by Heather Lindsay to discuss what recreational therapy is, the different forms it can take, and the positive benefits that come from the experiance. 

In this episode, our listeners can learn all about the programs and services offered by the Arc of Frederick county and ways that employers and volunteers can get involved! 

For pediatric cancer month we're joined by guest Shannon Berk of Justin Power Kids. Shannon is a physical therapist and co-founder of Just in Power Kids. She joins us today episode to discuss pediatric cancer, their foundation, and mission with Just in Power Kids. Just in Power kids was founded together with her husband Justin when their love of service and psychotherapy came together. With the fo...

In today's episode, we are going to learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, often referred to as SMA through the eyes of a local family. We'll also be discussing resources available to families affected by an SMA diagnosis, specifically the  Fighting for Kaiden Foundation .

In this episode Chloe chats with Christina Ruben, a speech therapist who has spent her career working in both school and outpatient therapy settings, who explains what an IEP is, the IEP process and the collaboration that happens to set children up for success.

In this episode we are joined by Stephanie Baldwin, an Occupational Therapist at Pediatric Movement Center. She shares some key points about dysregulation (which is poorly regulated emotional response), indicators of sensory seeking, and some useful tips to use at home.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Obidi, a pediatrician in Hagerstown, Maryland who has a passion to serve and educate his local community. In this episode listeners will get an inside perspective on the multifaceted layers that come with childhood obesity. Dr. Obidi also gives us some  strategies , resources and tools we can implement today to become healthier that won't overwhelm us or break...

In this episode, we were joined by Whitney Thompson, a pediatric mental health therapist and author of the  Superhero Blog  that uses popular characters to help children understand big emotions. Ms. Thompson explores ways to have conversations with children about big emotions and how to help them navigate difficult aspects of development, such as working as part of a team, feeling excluded, and ma...

On today's episode we will be interviewing Courtney Young who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and specializes in pediatrics. Courtney has over 17 years of pediatric rehabilitation experience in her field. She has worked in a variety of settings including: a neonatal intensive care unit, a pediatric rehab hospital and in outpatient pediatric clinics. She will walk us through some of the neuroscienc...

In today's episode, we will hear from a community member who lives a very full life and happens to have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. We discuss knocking down barriers about the way society views disability and inter-abled relationships as well as breaking down the barriers we tend to define ourselves by. If you are curious about seeing things through someone else's lens, hearing from a successful adul...

In this episode Chloe chats with Leigh Burke, Executive Director of  Variety, The Children's Charity of the National Capital Region  and learns about the various ways that the charity supports the children of our community. Listeners will also learn the ways that they can help support this incredible charity (Spoiler-it's as easy as going to the movies!)

In this episode, Chloe chats with Haylee, Principal Agent Associate with the University of Maryland. Haylee is a community nutrition educator who gives our listeners tangible ways to make healthier habits and choices for the whole family. 

In this episode Chloe speaks with Kayla Souza, an Early Childhood Educator of 20+ years and owner of the Little Lilac Preschool, to discuss the benefits of outdoor play for childhood development. We discuss barriers to incorporating more outdoor time in our lives, such as time, motivation and environments, and offer practical ideas for anyone hoping to bring more "nature" into their lives.

Chloe chats with  A Kid Again   founder Kathy Derr, discussing the importance of play time for kids of all ages and abilities. The benefits of play time are explored from developmental perspectives as well as emotional perspectives, especially for children with life-threatening diagnosis. In this episode, you'll learn all about the  A Kid Again  non-profit that provides free adventures to children...

In this episode, we learn about two international adoption experiences of the Graves family, who are from Brunswick, Maryland. Phil Graves discusses the joys and complexities of international adoption with Chloe. He and his family have successfully adopted 2 beautiful children in the past few years, the most recent of which was done during war time. 

Part 2: Spark a Movement host, Chloe talks with Michelle and her daughter Arielle about their family journey, achievements, and challenges as they navigate international adoption, medical complexities, and accessible activities that are fun for the whole family.  One of the challenges discussed in this episode is accessible parks for children. We've created a local  resource list  HERE  for famili...

Part 1: Spark a Movement host, Chloe, sits down with Christina Snyder, owner of the Pediatric Movement Center, to talk about the WHY behind the creation of the Pediatric Movement Center and the need for us all to become involved in our local community to create more opportunities for children of all abilities.