Two Moms and Some Labels

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, I got to sit down and talk with a mother of a child with a disability, a community advocate, and the Vice President/COO of Henderson Haven, Sherri Henderson. I have never met someone so dedicated to putting the needs of children with disabilities, particularly with behavioral needs, at the highest level. At Henderson Haven, they are changing the lives o...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels we highlight a business in the community that is bringing a great resource to Northeast Florida. Jacksonville Neuro and Clinical Psychology Group is a business that does evaluations for different developmental and neuro concerns. We all know about those long waitlists here in Northeast Florida. Listen in to find out more about what evaluations they provi...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, I sit and chat with Ashley Plummer, DPT, and Owner/Founder of Jax Kids Aquatics. We talk about all of the benefits of aquatic physical therapy for children. Not only for the actual physical piece of it, but the therapeutic part that is helping children with disabilities every day. Who doesn't want a change from the clinical setting right?! linktr.ee...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, I talk with Sade Mack, Founder and owner of, My Virtual Elite Assistance, and mother of two wonderful boys. Sade talks about her journey through motherhood, some of the disadvantages she has faced as an African-American mother of a child with a disability, what raising a child with Autism has been like, and how her son has helped push her to fulfill her...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, I talk with Karen Howell, Clinical Director of Soundwaves Music Therapy. She breaks down and explains the what and how of music therapy, the qualifications of a music therapist, and where their services are offered. Did you know this is a free service for Medicaid holders?! There is so much science behind music and she explains how it is helping change...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, Katie Anderson, mother, educator, entrepreneur, advocate, and community leader, talks with us about her journey to finding her purpose. She talks about the hurdles that we as parents and caregivers of special needs children face daily, especially in the public education system, and how she is providing her services to help this community ensure that our...

On this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Lili, Outreach Coordinator, over at Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education. We have all heard about all the waiting lists and the hurdles that parents and caregivers have to go through to get ABA services for their child or loved one, and Lili breaks the process down for us and gives us a little more insight on the process of beginning ABA ser...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels we sit and talk with mother and advocate, Felicia Charbonneau, as she gives us a little insight on a rare diagnosis of ACC that her daughter lives with and is thriving. She gives us education and encouragement on how to continue pushing forward and live beyond the diagnosis. Visit livingwithDCC Check out Felicia on IG!

Finding an inclusive and supportive education or even recreational activity can be very difficult for us parents that have children with disabilities. The summer is approaching quickly and year after year our heads are spinning to find appropriate and inclusive activities for our children to participate in. On this episode we interview Joanne Alicea, CEO of the Northeast Florida sector of Ability...

Dating is always a major topic of conversation, from one's likes and dislikes, to adding in children OR not. What about dating an individual that has a child with special needs? Could you handle that? Would you be ready for that responsibility? Would you be able to love that child or children and give your partner the love that they so desire?

On this episode we are interviewing Anna. A local parent of two children with exceptionalities looking to bring a balanced and comprehensive resource to help us parents and caregivers of children with medical needs to navigate this crazy system with as much ease as possible. With that, Anna brings us the Bright Feats resource directory for NE Florida to help connect, strengthen, and empower famili...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels we are talking with Thomas LoBianco, Director of Marketing at Tender Care PPEC. He tells us all about what a PPEC is, or also known as a medical daycare is, what the benefits of being at a daycare are, and what services medical daycares provide. On Two Moms and Some Labels we bring this information to our listeners and viewers to let this community of fa...

Did you know that horses can provide therapy physically and emotionally to children with special needs? Did you know that this can all be covered by insurance? On this episode we talk with speech therapist Katie Cammack, SLP, as she discusses the wonderful things that Horse Play Therapy Center in St. Augustine is doing for children with special needs and the community as a whole, and the benefits...

On this episode we dive into the very much needed conversation of IEPs. Our featured guest is Meagan Avitable, the owner and founder of "Time to Talk IEP's." She breaks everything down to us, from the initial process to your right as parents.

On this episode of @twomomsandsomelabels2131 our guest @staarfields talks a little bit about her journey raising a child with Autism and how she is still able to "Win" through it all! Listen while she provides resources that she has used to be able to keep winning and push through misconceptions and hurdles!

On this episode I am doing what mother's do, and that is still pushing through it all. As a parent sometimes we have to do what is needed to still get the job done and meet our goals and aspirations. Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon shares how we as parents of children with disabilities can pull ourselves from that dark hole that we can so easily get drawn into with all of the stresses and respons...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we sit and talk with Calonda Henry, SLP/Founder/Owner of Broad Horizons Speech Therapy here in Jacksonville, FL. We are getting through all the tough questions about what exactly speech therapy is, what is it's purpose, and how important it can be for children especially in their early developmental stages. We are breaking down barriers with this one as...

On this episode we dive into music therapy and its benefits for children with disabilities. We answer all your questions about music therapy, why it is so beneficial, how it is different from your ordinary outpatient therapies, and how you can start receiving services in Northeast Florida.

The holidays can be quite tedious and stressful for us parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, but this time of the year is supposed to be happy for everyone with all abilities. On this episode we will talk about the highs and lows of the holidays, gift ideas, and how we accommodate our children and families during this time of the year.

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we talk with an Early Intervention expert with Early Steps Program in Florida. Early intervention is important for all children, but it really hits home for our kiddos with several disabilities. Melanie Provenza, the Family Resource Specialist, will chat with us about the importance of early intervention, what the Early Steps Program is, and what famili...

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we touch a little bit on ways that we can keep a clear mind and healthy spirit. As a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, it can be very strenuous and stressful. It often takes a toll on us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. What we don't realize is that it is okay to say I need a break or find a way to care for yourself in...

On Episode 4 we are touching on a very sensitive topic.  We discuss making the difficult choice of placing a child with disabilities into a respite facility.  We dive deep and talk with our special guest Melanie Oates, who is an entrepreneur, business owner of a tech company, a mother of 3, in which two of her children are twins with disabilities. Melanie will talk about how she went abo...

On today's episode we are going to dive into one of the things that most of us as parents of children with disabilities dread, going to the hospital. We know all too well that just an emergency room visit can turn into an all-day affair, or even a whole entire one-week inpatient stay. Many of us have also experienced premature births, which has been one of, if not the leading cause, of our childre...

Two Moms and Some Labels is a platform created for families caring for a child with a disability to come together in a shared space to commune, network, and gain ideas on how to persevere through challenging times. Brittany and Nicole are both parents of children with a disability. On Episode 1, we want you to get to know a little bit about who we are, why we formed this podcast, and how we plan t...