21 episodes
The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis Dana Baltutis
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- Kids & Family
This is a podcast for parents to grow their confidence and skills in communicating, interacting and understanding their children so that they can be the empowered parents they are destined to be for their children! I speak with many inspiring and knowledgeable parents, therapists, community leaders who understand children and parents and provide a treasure trove of information and ideas for parents to think about and try at home! We cover topics such as school readiness, play, how different parents found their strength, inspiration and vocation through parenting, managing behaviours, understanding your own and your child's unique profiles and much more! This is a podcast for all parents. Its purpose is to create community and belonging so that parents have a place to go to and ask questions of each other and people working with children! Its purpose is to empower parents to learn more about themselves, to take time for themselves, learn more about what's available and out there and raise happy, confident kids as well as nurturing self confidence in being parents. Please like and subscribe in your favourite podcast app. Topic suggestions and guest speakers are always welcome! Just contact me via danabaltutis.com or join my Facebook page Dana Baltutis Coaching! Let's work together to make this world a better, more understanding and compassionate place for everyone young and old!
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Episode 21: Will Vuong (Social Worker and Counsellor) - Unraveling the Fabric of Asian Australian Identity and the Ripple Effects on Mental Health
Send us a Text Message.How does the tapestry of our upbringing weave into the person we become? Will Vuong, a respected mental health social worker and founder of Wellspring Counseling, joins us to unravel the threads of Asian Australian identity, shaped by a childhood in Adelaide with Chinese Vietnamese migrant parents. His personal narrative of intergenerational trauma and the pursuit of a career in social work sheds light on the deep-seated influence of cultural expectations and parental s...
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Episode 20: Natalie Oliveri (Music Therapist) - The Impact of Music Therapy in a Neurodiverse World
Send us a Text Message.Natalie Oliveri, Music Therapist and Founder of Creative Therapy speaks about the power of Music Therapy in Regulation, Connection, Communication and Relationships. Natalie is passionate about Music Therapy and the healing and joy it brings to all!For more information about Natalie and her team's work, please check out Creative Therapyhttps://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au/ danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/you...
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Episode 19: Sonia Taddeo (Literacy Specialist) - Championing Literacy Development and Tackling Dyslexia
Send us a Text Message.When Sonia left the insurance industry to pursue a path of purpose with children, little did she know she'd become an impassioned literacy advocate. Her heartfelt dedication shines through as she unveils the critical role of literacy in education and the profound effect it can have on individuals throughout their lives. Our enlightening conversation with Sonia, a literacy expert and founder of Support to Excel, uncovers the nuanced challenges children face with reading ...
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Episode 18: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist) - Can one person be your Child's Therapist and your Coach at the Same Time?
Send us a Text Message.Your Child's Therapist wants to help you and your child to the best of their abilities and sometimes it's hard to meet the needs of the child and the needs of the parent in the same session at the same time. During this episode I talk about the role a therapist plays as the Child's Therapist where they are coaching the parent around strategies they are using with the child in the here and now context for the child in the child's session, and when they are coaching...
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Episode 17: Cassie Day (Parent and Business Specialist) - The Importance of helping yourself before helping others!
Send us a Text Message.Imagine the courage it takes to navigate the stormy seas of parenting while steering the ship of your own business—especially when your child's needs are as unique as their fingerprints. That's the reality Cassie faced, and she's here to share the map she drew through it all. From the inception of The Carer's Place to its heartfelt farewell, Cassie's saga as a business-savvy mother and advocate for the neurodivergent community paints a vivid picture of resilience and em...
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Episode 16: Sarah Lovett (Social Worker) - Embracing Neurodiversity and PDA
Send us a Text Message.As a mother and social worker with a profound connection to the world of neurodiversity, Sarah's story is both a testament to personal strength and a guidebook for those navigating similar paths. She unpacks her journey from paramedic to social work, spurred by her son's autism diagnosis, and how this led her to identify and embrace her own neurodivergent traits, including PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance). Guiding us through the labyrinth of parenting twins with PDA,...