80 Episodes

  1. Navigating fatherhood with ADHD

    Published: 9/25/2024

  2. What to do when school supports fall short

    Published: 9/11/2024

  3. How to teach kids independence

    Published: 8/28/2024

  4. Empowering kids for school success

    Published: 8/14/2024

  5. How to make summer learning fun

    Published: 7/31/2024

  6. Parenting Behavior: What is behavior?

    Published: 7/17/2024

  7. Creating teachable moments

    Published: 7/3/2024

  8. Understanding preschool services

    Published: 6/19/2024

  9. Understood Explains IEPs: Special education terms and your legal rights

    Published: 6/5/2024

  10. IEPs and English language learners

    Published: 5/22/2024

  11. What teachers want parents to know

    Published: 5/8/2024

  12. In It: Olympian Michelle Carter talks ADHD and dyslexia

    Published: 4/24/2024

  13. Social media and toxic myths about ADHD

    Published: 4/10/2024

  14. Growing up with ADHD: An interview with René Brooks

    Published: 3/27/2024

  15. Understanding the IEP process

    Published: 3/13/2024

  16. Talking to your child’s pediatrician about learning differences

    Published: 2/28/2024

  17. Diverse impact: Champions of change at Understood

    Published: 2/14/2024

  18. Preparing kids for life after high school

    Published: 1/31/2024

  19. How to get kids to talk about school

    Published: 1/17/2024

  20. What is the school-to-prison pipeline?

    Published: 1/3/2024

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Kids of color who have ADHD and other common learning differences often face a double stigma. But there’s a lot that families can do to address the opportunity gap in our communities. Host Julian Saavedra is a father of two. He's also an assistant principal who has spent nearly 20 years working in public schools. Join Saavedra as he talks with parents and experts and offers tips to help you advocate for your child.