2 Moms No Fluff

How to raise children with disabilities through lessons learned in dance? Listen to this conversation with dancer and author Joanne De Simone about her new book- Fall and Recovery

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the chaos of parenting a child with disabilities – because when the 's' hits the fan, it's not just a mess, it's an adventure!

A  conversation about art and why it is so important for kids with disabilities?

In this episode we talk about neighbors, and why the relationship with them is so important when your child has a disability. 

A short conversation about our children returning to school, and upcoming IEP meetings.

Join us as we chat about how our daily lives as parents intersect with bigger social issues. We share stories about turning personal experiences into small acts of activism, and making mindful choices for our families. Tune in for a fun and inspiring conversation about making a difference in our own unique ways!

In this episode, we explore life with a progressive diagnosis and discuss strategies for managing the constant changes and uncertainties that come with it, as well as ways to maintain a positive outlook despite the challenges.

The summer has only begun and you are already feeling desperate? Alma and Iris to the rescue with an episode filed with tips and tricks - not just for surviving the summer break - but on actually making it fun for the whole family!

In this episode we discuss why it's so important to teach children with disabilities to swim (if they can), and how to stay safe in and around  water. Listen in to learn some useful tools that can literally save lives...

In this episode we share our insights on gifts for fathers as well as anyone else who is a father figure in our Childs life. Happy Father’s Day!

Emily Klein engages in a brutally honest conversation about her daughter's out-of-home placement and how the support systems meant to assist parents in providing in-home care systematically fail them. 

In this episode we explore the delicate topic of how parents can support teens with disabilities - navigating puberty.

Grammy award nominee, Mike LeDonne, joins us as he discusses starting the NYC disability pride parade in honor of his daughter with prader willi syndrome 

Join us on this episode as we explore the joys and challenges of exercising with our kids with disabilities, discussing inclusive activities, adaptive equipment, and the profound impact of physical activity on their well-being and development.

A fascinating interview with Jan Lampman, who shares her story and experiences in nearly four decades as an activist, an advocate, and a leader of disability rights in Michigan and beyond. 

Few experiences are more exhausting, frustrating and painful as having to fight for  our children  when their programs are touted as  safe and inclusive  but are not. Learn how best to advocate in these extra difficult spaces

Learn how an educational advocate can help you ensure your child gets the best support in school and beyond. Get essential tips for your next IEP meeting. Tune in for must-know tools to advocate for your child's education!

Allies are our some of our most important advocates and supporters. In this episode we share practical tips on being a great ally, from lending an ear to pushing for change. Tune in to learn how to make a difference in someone’s life!

Meet author, parent and disability activist, Vickie Rubin. Join us as we learn about her adventures raising her 44 year old daughter with a genetic syndrome.

Invisible disabilities: Yes, they exist even if you can’t see them. How parents of kids with invisible disabilities carry the burden of proof everywhere they go and the trauma that is caused by having to advocate incessantly in an non-inclusive world.

An unfortunate realty of some marriages is separation/divorce... This Thursday's podcast episode discusses how to make a separation less stressful and more manageable especially when there is a child with a disability in the family. Join us as we interview a lawyer turned divorce coach, Lisa Lisser LZL Coaching, for extremely useful information regarding any partnership whether it's stable or on t...

Raising a child is not an easy task, especially when your child has a disability. Join us to discuss how to find those precious and rare opportunities to recharge…

Marcy Post in a fascinating conversation about life, death and everything in between...

When parenting our children with disabilities is simply overwhelming… An honest discussion of our parenting ‘breaking points’ and how to deal with them. 

Physical Accessibility: Someone may be crying before bed if your ice cream shop does not have a ramp. Learn all the ways in which we can make our communities business and organizations physically accessible.