Acorn to Tree Family Podcast

Curtis Curveball Jackson is a podcast host, hip-hop artist, and internet radio DJ. Curveball has a 9-year-old son named Daniel, who was born with autism. Curveball was born blind due to Glaucoma but lives his best life while facing the everyday challenges of raising an autistic son head-on. Check out his website at www.djcurveball.com ___________________ Thank you for listening to this podcast. Pl...

Today, we spoke with Adithya Narayanan from Computer Geeks. Adithya is the Business Intelligence Lead. He is a certified Implementor for ISO 27001:2013 Standards and a Certified Data Protection Officer. The Computer Geeks are on Instagram and TikTok. You will find posts about videos on preventive measures for staying safe from hackers, computer tips and tricks, secret AI websites, and helpful soft...

Today, we spoke with Dr. Blaine Leeds. Dr. Blaine Leeds is the leading provider who helps people smile and sleep! He has treated more telehealth patients than any provider in the world. He’s a practicing general dentist of 28 years, licensed in 12 states, and an expert provider of clear aligner teeth straightening.  He is an expert in sleep health and has co-authored the much-anticipated book What...

Today, we met with Dr. Steve Hodges, a Professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, is a leading authority on childhood toileting issues. He is dedicated to debunking common myths surrounding enuresis (bedtime and daytime wetting) and encopresis (poop accidents), emphasizing that these issues are never a child's fault. With his family, Dr. Hodges, residing in Wi...

Today, we spoke with Ashmeeta Madhav , author of : “What’s Your Story? #1 Way to Create a New Reality With Your Thinking” Ashmeeta Rama Madhav is an educator, grief support advocate/expert, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong learner. She has been intimately acquainted with grief since her early twenties, having experienced miscarriage, rejection, and the loss of her parents and husband, which expo...

Caroline Rennison - Co-founder I have been involved in teaching for over 25 years and have experience across the complete primary age range. I moved from classroom teaching to work as a Senco. After completing the OCR Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties, I became a Specialist Teacher working across primary and secondary schools. The role...

Dahlia Rizk Raising three kids in New Hampshire, Dahlia Rizk experienced many parents' struggles in the colder months. Bundling kids up for the cold, only to have to take their coats off in the car because experts say it's not safe for kids to wear a coat in the car seat. It was a daily hassle, and her kids weren't thrilled either. Dahlia believed that car safety for kids shouldn't...

Leading Phonics Consultant – empowering teachers to teach reading better and demystifying phonics for parents | Mum to Eddie and a Part-time yogiTalks about #phonics, #reading, #education, and #parentingTalks about hashtag phonics, hashtag reading, hashtag education, and hashtag parentingUnited Kingdom Contact info https://linktr.ee/thephonicsfairy   https://www.instagram.com/thephonicsfairy/ ____...

Today, we spoke with Kelly Carter, Nutrition Coach CNP and Entrepreneur. Kelly helps busy humans stay MOTIVATED to feel AMAZING in their bodies. Nutrition & Mindset Coach/ UGC creator  Kelly Carter is a Certified Nutrition Practitioner, Wellness and Mindset Coach, and UGC creator who helps busy humans stay MOTIVATED to feel AMAZING in their bodies. In this podcast, we had a wonderful time disc...

Vintage Mama | Creating a community for mamas who had a child or children later in life. Coco started a podcast called Vintage Mama, dedicated to women who had their first child at age 35 or older. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVintageMama https://store.vintagemamas.com/   Coco O'Conner Instagram ______________________________ Thank you for listening to this podcast. Please follow the Acorn...

Today, we spoke with Nicole Black. She is a recovering elementary school teacher, a mom to three super busy kids, who mainly survives on strong coffee. Nicole's Instagram is Coffee and Carpool: Raising Kind Kids; she shares the best parenting resources and strategies for intentionally raising kind kids, creating a stronger family connection, and bullying prevention. And since this parenting gi...

Today, we spoke with April McMurtrey, a certified reading and dyslexia specialist and developer of The Learn Reading Program. We discussed how her program is a multisensory approach to reading. We discussed specific methods for teaching reading, including learning words with precise vowel placement at certain times to encourage children to feel confident in their reading. April has recently writte...

Adithya Narayanan from Computer Geeks is the Business Intelligence Lead in Singapore. He is a certified Implementor for ISO 27001:2013 Standards and a Certified Data Protection Officer. Adithya has an Instagram Page called Computer Geeks with 680K Followers and a TikTok Page with 200K Followers. He posts videos about preventive measures for staying safe from hackers, computer tips and tricks, secr...

Today, we spoke with April Rehrig. We discussed The Initial Voyage: How to Land Your Child's First IEP. April Rehrig  M.Ed., BCEA, LEP, PPS, CASDCS Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting, LLC.  Founder We dug deep into all things IEP. We discussed an IEP and parents' and caregivers' role in IEP development. April explained how she has navigated the IEP process as a parent, a teacher,...

We spoke to Amanda Hunt about how information literacy affects how she facilitates students as a librarian. We discussed why including books from authors of diverse backgrounds is essential because by doing this, students can relate to books that represent their unique backgrounds. The concept of "Windows, Mirrors, and Doors" is vital to book collection development. Amanda Hunt, or &quot...

Today, we spoke with April McMurtrey, a certified reading and dyslexia specialist and developer of The Learn Reading Program. We discussed how her program is a multisensory approach to reading. We discussed specific methods for teaching reading, including learning words with exact vowel placement at certain times to encourage children to feel confident in their reading. April has recently written...

Today, we spoke with Shannon Sundberg about aromatherapy, reiki bodywork, and diffusers. Shannon explained how using essential oils can help bring about calm feelings and encourage centering and focus. Shannon Sundberg is a wife, mom, friend, intuitive, and dealer of hope & positivity, supporting women to take action in their healing and create Wellness from Within. Visit Shannon's Instagr...

Today, we spoke to Camille Kirksey, Homeschool Expert and Mindset Coach. Her Instagram is called the Intuitive Homeschooler. She discussed how she supports families about to embark on the homeschooling journey. She explains that to become a homeschool facilitator to children begins with having confidence in oneself and mindfully thinking and preparing yourself internally as you navigate the homesc...

Acorn to Tree spoke with Steph Gigliotti today about uncomplicated, family-friendly food recipes made with simple ingredients that everyone can make! https://stephgigliotti.gumroad.com/l/jctgf?_gl=1*3u6ud4*_ga*NjM5NjM5NDYzLjE2Njg0NjI2MTI.*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*MTY2ODUxOTMwNy4zLjEuMTY2ODUxOTYxMy4wLjAuMA You can find all of Steph Gigliotti's written recipes on the Whisk app https://whi.sk/qP2bB. Steph...

Today, we spoke to Coco O'Connor from Vintagemamas.com. We discussed being an older mom, relating to other moms, helping our children deal with bullying, and how it feels to have your own business and work remotely. Coco started Vintagemamas.com, a  community for mamas who had a child or children later in life. Coco began a podcast called Vintage Mama, dedicated to women who had their first ch...

Today, we spoke to Jenna Evarts, and we discussed classroom management. She has so many unique ideas that you can find in her Teachers Pay Teachers store and on her Instagram. Jenna Evarts is a second-grade teacher in New York. She has been a teacher for ten years and has taught second, third, and fourth grade. Along with being a classroom teacher, her passion is helping teachers become strong and...

Today, we spoke with Amy McElhatton, who is a phonics consultant. She has an Instagram called "The Phonics Fairy". Amy's phonics journey began when she started teaching 13 years ago. Since then, she has worked with hundreds of schools and thousands of children as one of the United Kingdom's leading phonics consultants. She can teach any child to learn to read. Being able to read...

Argavan Nilforoush with Baby Steps Nutrition is a mompreneur and pediatric dietitian who incorporates all aspects of an integrative care model into health. Parenting and caregiving are a roller coaster, and this podcast will inspire and motivate you to take small steps to feel more empowered. With the combination of Western and Eastern medicine, we strive for a holistic approach to health and well...

Today we speak with Faith Borkowsky about dyslexia. She is the founder of High Five Literacy, LLC, and,is an internationally respected and sought-after literacy consultant, certified dyslexia practitioner, and award-winning author and speaker.  She is the author of the award-winning book Failing Students or Failing Schools?  A Parent’s Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention, and the “If Onl...