You Be You (Where Every Mind Matters)

Is it attitude… or is it a migraine? 🤔 A migraine is invisible. That doesn't make it imaginary. When a child's head hurts in ways they can't see or explain, it can look a lot like defiance, daydreaming, or "just not trying." On the newest episode of You Be You (Where Every Mind Matters), Abby sits down with children's author and lifelong migraine advocate Alice W. Meadow...

A fidgety kid who blurts out answers gets called "sounds like ADHD" by week two of school. How often is that true — and how often is it just being a kid? In this important episode, Abby and Abby discuss behavioral concerns, particularly in younger students, and offer some expert insights. Join us and please share! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Join...

Everything you ever wanted to know about an education evaluation for your student. Abby and Abby break down the process, the report, and what to do AFTER on the latest episode of You Be You, Where Every Mind Matters brought to you by The Hartmann Center.

This podcast is about the real stories behind the data — the parents, caregivers, and kids doing the work day after day, often quietly, often exhausted, and often without enough support. Today’s conversation is one of those stories. Our guest today is a mother of two and a foster mom in the process of adopting her son. Over the past three years, she has walked through challenges that many parents...

“Today’s episode is a really special one. We’re recording from a coffee shop, slowing things down a bit, and having a conversation that feels incredibly relevant right now. In schools, we spend an enormous amount of time drilling academics — reading scores, math benchmarks, testing, progress monitoring — and that work matters. But what we’re seeing more and more as school psychologists is kids bei...

Be sure to tune in to this amazing episode of You Be You where we sit down with our special guest Michelle Guffee, BCBA to discuss ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis. You don't want to miss this one!

What Every Parent and Educator Should Know About PANDAS: A Conversation with Dr. Scott Smith

In schools, we often see kids struggling with new teachers, separation anxiety, or peer pressure, and new transitions. Something that can help is really establishing structure at home—predictable morning and evening routines make a huge difference. In this episode we'll discuss some signals to look for in your child as they head back to school and how you can help.

Ever heard the term MTSS thrown around at school meetings and wondered what it actually means? You’re not alone. Today we’re joined by Kasey , a learning specialist and MTSS expert, who breaks down Multi-Tiered System of Supports in simple, parent-friendly language. We’ll walk through what MTSS is, how it works in schools, and how it helps students who are struggling academically, behaviorally, or...

Today’s episode is a must-listen for any parent, educator, or caregiver supporting a child with big feelings and big needs. We’re joined by Suzy , an Exceptional Student Education teacher and customer success manager at national curriculum company with over a decade of experience in public schools — and the mom of a child who’s experienced significant trauma, and early adversity. Suzy shares her u...

On the very first episode of You Be You, Where Every Mind Matters we provide Parents/Guardians some concrete ways to get your child the help that they need if you find them falling behind in school. On You Be You, we talk about real challenges kids face with reading, math, behavior, and social-emotional development, and how to navigate the school system and support structures — whether or not a fo...