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Welcome to Season 4, episode 23 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 51,000 downloads worldwide. The Intermission  an update from Robbie   Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show Until next time, remember  The struggle is real and so is success! Support the show

Welcome to Season 4, episode 22 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  It is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a constellation of disorders resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol; the manifestations include birth defects, developmental disabilities, and neurological and behavioral problems. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a common disability impacting 1 in 20 people in the general population in the US, which is nearly 3 times more common than Autism. This week I am in the Netherlands where it is estimated that 2000 babies annually are born with FASD. I am speaking with Nienke Peters and Luke Schut to learn about an innovative photo book project that they have been involved in to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Holland. Luke Schut is the Project coordinator of the FAS-project. Her background is in pedagogics. She came in contact with the FAS-project through her Masters program.  Luke says "I am the most inspired by all these parents and caregivers, and the warm and caring FASD community. Let’s keep sharing stories with each other to make FASD more visible." Nienke Peters is mother of 4 bio kids and grandmother of 4. Fostered 12 children with FASD and still fostering a boy with FASD and NAS. Met Allard de Witte in 2014 when he photographed one of our foster sons. Her family has been part of the Buddy Project of Witte Bos for over 4 years now. ‘Het Witte Bos’ is a non-profit organization, which initiates transmedia project on the cutting edge of journalism, art and society. The FAS-project started as a journalistic initiative, but eventually developed into a big multimedia awareness campaign, showing the potentially dangerous consequences of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. By storytelling, the project raises attention to a relatively unknown problem in a personal way. The FAS-project started in 2013 and launched with the book FAS-kinderen (Children with FAS). After this the fas-project continued under the name FAS2025. In the past years the project developed and gained a wider reach & more impact. FAS2025 tells the story of Isiah, Lorenzo, Marcella, Mila and Jasmijn, following their journey towards adulthood for ten years. Their stories are told by a collection of stories, portraits and mini-documentaries. To give children with FAS(D) a face, make FAS(D) less abstract and to tell what FAS(D) means to them and how it impacts their lives. The project also consists of expositions, books, a podcast, a college tour to inform future professionals about FAS, readings at professional organizations who (may) come in contact with FAS(D), and a buddy project in which children/youngsters with FAS(D) are matched to a buddy to have a nice time together. Link to purchase the book Children with FAS/Kinder mit FAS https://fasproject.nl/en/product/children-with-fasd/ The English website: https://fasproject.nl/en Have a comment or question about the show, email me at [email protected] Support the show

Welcome to Season 4, episode 21 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 46,000 downloads worldwide. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show My FASD world tour continues. This week I am back in Canada where I am speaking with Dr Jacqueline Pei about the profound impact of relationships on the lives of our loved ones with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  Dr Jacqueline Pei (R. Psych., PhD) is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. Also a practicing Registered Psychologist for the past eighteen years, Dr. Pei began her career as a criminologist and forensic counselor working with incarcerated youth. Motivated by this early work, she returned to academia to study youth at risk, child development, and neuropsychology. Her current focus includes identification and evaluation of interventions to support healthy outcomes for youth put at risk, and in particular individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Pei has over 75 peer reviewed publications, but places the greatest value on her work with various community and government agencies. To this end, Dr. Pei currently leads the Intervention Network Action Team (iNAT), and is Senior Research Lead for the Canada FASD Research Network, roles that facilitates the link between research, policy, and practice.   Questions or comments about this or other episodes of the FASD Family Life Podcast, email: [email protected] Support the show

FASD is a significant global health issue that needs attention which is why I decided to go on a WORLD TOUR to highlight the issue of FASD around the world as well as the tremendous work being done to re-educate society of the risks of consuming alcohol during pregnancy, to advocate for systemic changes that would recognize FASD as a permanent disability, and provide support for individuals, and their families, impacted by prenatal alcohol exposure. Kia Ora and welcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 45,000 downloads worldwide. I need your help to keep going and growing. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month (or $5 per week)  would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show This week the FASD World Tour continues in New Zealand as I stop by to have a  conversation with Dr. Anita Gibbs about her research that examines the FASD Caregiver experience and the impact on the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual health of the caregiver.  Anita is a professor, social worker, and a parent of two boys with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, so she knows first-hand that the struggle is real and so is success.  Do you have a topic suggestion or a question? Write to me at [email protected] Support the show

Welcome to Season 4, episode 19 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 47,000 downloads worldwide. My FASD world tour continues. This week I am back in Canada where I am speaking with Melissa Arseneau, Licensed Psychologist, and Monette Saulnier,  Wellness Mentor, R.M.T., YTT 300. Melissa is the owner and lead psychologist at Balance Psychology Clinic in Fredericton NB. Since opening the clinic in 2015,  it has evolved into a multi-disciplinary practice offering comprehensive mental health services including FASD assessments and support. Throughout her career, Monette has worked with  youth in many capacities. As a wellness mentor in the public school system, Monette is dedicated to providing learning opportunities in a safe environment. In recent years, she has applied her extensive experience working with youth to be able to work  with parents, caregivers, and other adults through ACTing Mindfully training and yoga. Somatic approaches have played a key part in creating balance in Monette’s life, especially after experiencing injuries in the spinal column.  Monette aspires to keep learning and share self care strategies with others.  Throughout the year, Melissa and Monnet offer Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, they call ACTing Mindfully, in different formats to meet various needs and schedules. I was so excited to learn about their ACTing Mindfully sessions that are starting this Saturday that  I dropped this episode early to let you know about it too. This 3-week online version of ACTing Mindfully starts Feb 18th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am EST and it is available to you no matter where in the world you are. To register email [email protected] To learn more go to their webpage  https://www.facebook.com/BalancePsychologyClinic Questions or comments about this or other episodes of the FASD Family Life Podcast, email: [email protected]  Support the show

Kia Ora and welcome to Season 4, episode 18 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 45,000 downloads worldwide. I need your help to keep going and growing. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month (or $5 per week)  would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show This week I am speaking with Leigh Henderson of FASD-CAN (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Caregiver Action Network) which was founded in 2013 by a group of parents with children with FASD, and professionals who were FASD experts. The founding chair, Claire Gyde, together with a group of other parents, saw the need for an organisation that would unite caregivers and advocate for improved awareness, services, and greater support for caregivers and whānau of individuals coping with FASD. https://www.fasd-can.org.nz/ FAS-CAN is a New Zealand-based, non-profit incorporated society made up of parents, caregivers, extended whānau and health professionals, including our clinical advisor, Dr Valerie McGinn (Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director of the FASD Centre, Aotearoa), and our Patron, Judge Tony Fitzgerald. Our purpose is to unite caregivers, support whānau and individuals, strengthen communities and educate about FASD across Aotearoa. We aim to pool our knowledge, strength and collective wisdom so that those living with FASD can grow and achieve. Our goal is to educate and provide strategies for those living with FASD. We want better access to Disability Support Services for those whose lives are impacted by FASD.  Become a FAS-CAN member and you'll be sent a free printed copy of our Handbook. https://www.fasd-can.org.nz/the_handbook_caregiver_toolkit Support the show

Welcome back to Season 4, episode 17 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 45,000 downloads worldwide. I need your help to keep going and growing. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month (or $5 per week)  would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show This week I am speaking with Holly-ann Martin, Founder and Managing Director of Safe4Kids. With over 30 years experience in teaching child abuse prevention education, Holly-ann has a wealth of knowledge and is able to provide valuable information and strategies that you can implement straight away to help protect the children in your lives from sexual abuse / exploitation. We understand that child protection education is a sensitive topic and parents, carers, teachers and educators can find it quite daunting when faced with the challenge of having to teach it to their children.  But it is imperative that we are informed and equipped to protect the children in our care.  EPISODE RESOURCES Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/Thesafe4kids  What to do if a child discloses https://safe4kids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Safe4Kids-Disclosure.pdf All my books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=holly-ann+martin&crid=OTNM6ZB3PM73&sprefix=holly-ann+martin%2Caps%2C309&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Talk soon, talk often https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/~/media/HWA/Documents/Healthy-living/Sexual-health/talk-soon-talk-often.pdf Safe 4 Kids Parents Course https://safe4kids-protective-education.thinkific.com/courses/parents-workshop Link to a song about grooming (friending up) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4fUFRC_opA The FASD Family Life Community Support Group meets on the 3 Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm MST I hope to meet you there! Subscribe today at https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ Support the show

Welcome back to Season 4, episode 16 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul and hundreds of unpaid hours every month into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to nearly 45,000 downloads worldwide. I need your help to keep going and growing. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month (or $5 per week)  would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show This week I am speaking with Darlene, a Registered Early Childhood Educator and part time professor at a local College in the ECE program, and mom of a 15 year old daughter with FASD.  Finding ways to guide and support her daughter with strength-based modalities has driven Darlene’s advocacy in the community and most recently in the Healthcare system alongside her daughter. A medical crisis 10 years ago prompted Darlene's search for solutions. Her late night google search brought her to  Nutritional Interventions for Children with FASD, by Diane Black, PhD. ( http://come-over.to/FAS/FASDnutrition.htm )  In response Darlene radically  changed her family's diet and was astounded by the results. Ten years on, Darlene's family still hold fast to their allergen free diet for the health and wellbeing of the whole family. WARNING: THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Check with your primary health care provider before making any changes to your child's diet/medication. EPISODE RESOURCES: YumEarth for fun alternatives https://yumearth.com/ Food Journal https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-3-day-food-journal.pdf   Darlene's Facebook Group (1) Team LOVE - Connecting Families Affected by FASD | Facebook Join our community of support! Together we will deepen our understanding of FASD & build a community of support with parents who understand.  The FASD Family Life Community Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm MST. I hope to meet you there!  Subscribe today, for only $10 / month or $100 for an annual subscription.  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ Support the show Support the show

Welcome back to Season 4, episode 15 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment,  group homes, and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul and hundreds of unpaid hours every month into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to over 43,000 downloads worldwide. I need your help to keep going and growing. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show This week we are back with my friend Dr Jerrod Brown to continue our series: Threats to Emotional Health. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S. is a professor, trainer, researcher and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). HTTPS://www.aiafs.com/Jerrod-Brown-asp Today Jerrod will dive into the fascinating topic of Sugar, more specifically Sugary Drinks as a threat to Emotional Health.  If you are like me, you will be astonished by what you did not know about the detrimental effect of sugar on emotional health and the important connection between gut health and brain health.  My friends you will want to grab your notebook and your favourite pen for this informative episode with Dr. Jerrod Brown. Be sure to join me for the next episode of the FASD Family Life Podcast when I continue my World Tour and I take you Down Under to meet Holly Ann Martin as we discuss the importance of safe guarding our children in the online world. Click the SUBSCRIBE button now so you never miss another episode. Do you want more? Register for my LIVE online FASD parent training course FASD Brain Domain starting January 23. This course will explain the Ten Brain Domains and how they are damaged by prenatal alcohol exposure. You will also gain the knowledge and practical skills you need  to transform your family life from the very first class! Presented by FASD Specialist Robbie Seale and Maryellen McPhail, Executive Director of Oshay's Brain Domain, in Scotland. Are you looking for a place to belong? A place where you can grow in your understanding of FASD and be part of a community of support? Join our community of support!  FASD Family Life Community Support Group meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm MST. I hope to meet you there!  Subscribe today, for only $10 monthly or $100 annually. https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ Support the show

Welcome back to Season 4, episode 14 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience.  I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive.  To learn more about me and my work check out my website,  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul and hundreds of unpaid hours every month into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that heard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to over 43,000 downloads worldwide. I need your help to keep going and growing. Consider becoming a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $20 per month (or $5 per week)  would enable me to keep sharing HOPE and teach the SKILLS needed to reduce stress and improve lives for people with FASD and the families who love them.  Click here to Support the show This week we are back with my friend Dr Jerrod Brown to continue our series: Threats to Emotional Health. Today Jerrod will dive into the fascinating topic of Sugar as a threat to Emotional Health. Did you know that the typical Western (American) diet is low in fruits and vegetables, and high in fat and sodium. This diet consists of large portions, high calories, and excess sugar. This excess sugar accounts for more than 13% of the daily caloric intake with beverages constituting 47% of these added sugars. My friends you will want to grab your notebook and your favourite pen for this informative episode with Dr. Jerrod Brown. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S. is a professor, trainer, researcher and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today (FST). HTTPS://www.aiafs.com/Jerrod-Brown-asp Be sure to join me for an upcoming episode of the FASD Family Life Podcast when I continue my World Tour and I take you Down Under to meet Holly Ann Martin to discuss the importance of safe guarding our children in the online world. Click the SUBSCRIBE button now so you never miss another episode. While you are there, leave a comment and rate the show because that helps other people find the podcast too. Do you want more? Register for my LIVE online FASD parent training course FASD Brain Domain starting January 23. This course will explain the Ten Brain Domains and how they are damaged by prenatal alcohol exposure. You will also gain the knowledge and practical skills you need  to transform your family life from the very first class! Presented by FASD Specialist Robbie Seale and Maryellen McPhail, Executive Director of Oshay's Brain Domain, in Scotland. Join our community of support! Together we will deepen our understanding of FASD & build a community of support with parents who understand.  The FASD Family Life Community Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm MST. I hope to meet you there!  Subscribe today, for only $10 / month or $100 for an annual subscription.  https://fasdfamilylife.ca/ Support the show

Welcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast.  I am Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success. I hope that by sharing my experiences with you that you will no longer feel alone on your journey raising your children with FASD. This podcast is supported solely by listeners like you.  Consider being a monthly sponsor. Your gift of $5, $10, or $20 each month helps me to keep producing great content for parents and caregivers around the world.  Support the show. This week my special guest is  Dr. Jody Carrington. She is a renowned psychologist sought after for her expertise, energy and approach to helping people solve their most complex human-centred challenges. Jody focuses much of her work around reconnection – the key to healthy relationships.   A speaker, author, and leader of Carrington & Company, she uses all she has been taught in her twenty-year career as a psychologist to empower everyone she connects with. Jody has worked with kids, families, business leaders, first responders, teachers, farmers and has spoken in church basements and world-class stages; the message remains the same – our power lies in our ability to acknowledge each other first.   Her approach is authentic, honest and often hilarious. She speaks passionately about resilience, mental health, leadership, burnout, grief and trauma – and how reconnection is the answer to so many of the root problems we face.  Her wildly popular book, Kids These Days, was published in 2019 and has sold 150,000 copies worldwide.  Jody’s message is as simple as it is complex: we are wired to do the hard things, but we were never meant to do any of this alone.  https://www.drjodycarrington.com/books-2/ I would love to hear from you! Share your successes and your questions with me at [email protected] Do you want more? Register for my LIVE online FASD parent training courses FASD Brain Domain and Parenting to the Brain. These courses will dive deep into FASD and give you practical skills to transform your family life from the very first class! I created these courses with my friend and colleague, Maryelen McPhail the Executive Director of Oshay's Brain Domain in Scotland and parent of three with FASD.   Next Class begins in January. Email me [email protected] for info Join our community of support! Together we will deepen our understanding of FASD & build a community of support with parents who understand.  FASD Family Life Community Support Group meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm MST. I hope to meet you there!  Subscribe today, for only $20 / month https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KB9GBN3H5YF9Q Click the SUBSCRIBE button now so you never miss another episode and leave a comment and rate the show because that helps other people find the podcast. Support the show

Welcome to the FASD Family Life Podcast.  This is the 105th episode of THE show for caregivers by a caregiver. I am Robbie Seale. I am an FASD educator, advocate and mom of five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. If my 30 years of parenting has taught me anything it is, that the struggle is real and so is success. This podcast is supported solely by listeners like you.  Consider being a monthly sponsor or giving a one time gift to Support the show. I have put together my TWELVE TIPS to help you set the stage for a Christmas the entire family can enjoy.  First we need to begin with a foundational understanding that our hopes and expectations for a happy, calm, picture perfect family Christmas run counter to reality for most people. Christmas is a challenging time for many people for many reasons including financial stress, seasonal depression, painful memories, unmet expectations, and the loss of loved ones. It's okay to not-be-okay. I invite you to settle in with with a nice hot cup of coffee me as we chat parent to parent.  I will share some of the practical strategies that I use to support my family and prevent Christmas Chaos in our home.  I would love to hear from you! Share your successes and your questions with me at [email protected] Do you want more? Register for my LIVE online FASD parent training courses FASD Brain Domain and Parenting to the Brain. These courses will dive deep into FASD and give you practical skills to transform your family life from the very first class! I created these courses with my friend and colleague, Maryelen McPhail the Executive Director of Oshay's Brain Domain in Scotland and parent of three with FASD.   Next Class begins in January. Email me [email protected] for info Join our community of support! Together we will deepen our understanding of FASD & build a community of support with parents who understand.  FASD Family Life Community Support Group meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm MST. I hope to meet you there!  Subscribe today, for only $20 / month https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KB9GBN3H5YF9Q Click the SUBSCRIBE button now so you never miss another episode and leave a comment and rate the show because that helps other people find the podcast. Support the show