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Creating a community of sidekicks one episode at a time. Sidekicks are the caregivers and supporters of special needs individuals, who are loving referred to as Superheroes.
The Sidekicks Unite Podcast is moving to a blog. Remember you are "Unstoppable"!
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In this episode, I will talk about setting goals for 2022 and the importance of being kind and having grace with ourselves in the process. Remember you are "Unstoppable"!
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As Christmas approaches, remember to take the time to reflect. Remember you are "Unstoppable"!
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In this episode, I shared my ongoing efforts to declutter and organize all the stuff in my environment around Christmas to hopefully achieve the goal of a peaceful house. Remember you are "Unstoppable"!
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In this episode, I shared my pursuit to a simple life to achieve not only a peaceful house but a peaceful mind and soul. Remember you are "Unstoppable"!
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In this episode, I shared my journey related to decluttering and organizing all the stuff in my environment to hopefully achieve the goal of a peaceful house. Remember you are "Unstoppable"!
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The Welcome Back Episode - It has been a while but I am back with another episode of Sidekicks Unite. Remember you are "Unstoppable"!
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On July 12, 2020, the first episode of Sidekicks Unite was published. This episode is to celebrate that moment interview style. Tre, the host of GeauxEATS!, interviewed me to get my take on all things Sidekicks Unite. I hope you enjoy and thanks for an unstoppable year!
- Inspirational Song: Unstoppable by Koryn Hawthorne
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In this episode, I will be discussing some our of summer plans.
- Inspirational Song: Wait On You by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music
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In this episode, I will be discussing our 2020-2021 homeschool year lessons learned and future plans.
- Inspirational Song: I Got It by Pastor Mike Jr.
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Happy Mother's Day Message from Sidekicks Unite
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In this episode, I will be discussing celebrating accomplishments and appreciating delegation and teamwork.
- Inspirational Song: He's An On Time God by Dottie Peoples
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In this episode, I will be providing an update on my current juggling act.
- Inspirational Song: Can't Give Up Now by Mary Mary
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In this episode, I will be providing an update on how our homeschooling journey is going for the month of March.
- Inspirational Song: Undivided by Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard
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In this episode, I will talked about my busy mind at night and the googling that follows, which leads to unneeded stress and burdens.
- Inspirational Song: Be Blessed by Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr.
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In this episode, I will discuss having those "I'm here" type of days. #neurodiversity
- Inspirational Song: No Ordinary Worship by Kelontae Gavin
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In this episode, I will share tips that I have learned from my almost 9 years journey in selecting therapists for my Superheroes. #neurodiversity
- Inspirational Song: God Has Kept Me by The Wardlaw Brothers
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After my sons were diagnosed as neurodivergent (autism), we started our journey with the various therapies to assist them throughout the years. In this episode, I will be discussing our past, current and future therapies.
- Inspirational Song: In Spite of Me by Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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In this episode, I will be providing an update on how our homeschooling journey is going for the month of February.
- Inspirational Song: Never Lost by CeCe Winans
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In this episode, I will be discussing self-love and possible ways to achieve self-love.
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- Inspirational Song: Worth by Anthony Brown & group therAPY
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In this episode, I will be sharing my idea related to a Tiny Home Community for Autistic Individuals.
- Inspirational Song: Way Maker by Paul McClure
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Fellow Sidekicks, we have moved the monthly homeschool update back to Sundays. I will be providing an update on what is working and what is changing.
- Inspirational Song: The World Inside by Rodello's Machine
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In this episode, we will discuss being good and the importance of knowing that it is good enough.
- Inspirational Song: I'm Good by Tim Bowman Jr.
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Sidekicks Unite is welcoming a new podcast, GeauxEats, to the family. In this episode, we will learn more about the podcast and host, Trevian.
- Inspirational Song: I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers
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I hope you are having an "unstoppable" new year! In this episode, I will be reflecting on the last few weeks that I have used to take inventory of some key areas of my life.
- Inspirational Song: Unstoppable by Koryn Hawthorne
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Fellow Sidekicks, this is the 4th Wednesday of the month, which means it is time for the monthly homeschool update.
- Mentioned in episode: YouTube Channel: Kaitlin & Kaidale & Gym1 Indoor Playground
- Inspirational Song: Movin' On by Jonathan McReynolds featuring Mali Music
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In this episode, we will discuss taking time to take inventory. With the start of Advent, it is a good time to take inventory of everything that is going on in my life from faith, mental health, family, homeschool and Sidekicks Unite.
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- Inspirational Song: Worldwide Beautiful by Kane Brown
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Fellow Sidekicks, this is the 4th Wednesday of the month, which means it is time for the monthly homeschool update.
- Mentioned in episode: PRC 2020 AAC Literacy Planner, November Reading Video and December Reading Video
- Inspirational Song: If God by Casey J
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For this episode, our topic is on being Thankful. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to share what I'm Thankful for this year.
- Inspirational Song: If God by Casey J.
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In this episode, we will be discussing our upcoming plans for Thanksgiving.
For our fellow Sidekicks who live outside of United States and Canada, based on Britannica definition Thanksgiving is the annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
- Inspirational Song: Pray by Koryn Hawthorne
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In this episode, we will be discussing our family's experience related to our recent doctor appointments. Our family, like most families, have been rescheduling their medical appointments that were canceled at the start of COVID and this week marked hopefully the last appointments for the year. As we were going to the various appointments, I thought it might be beneficial to share some of our experiences as it relates to our vision and dental checkups.
- Links mentioned in episode: My Visit to the Eye Doctor and My Vision Therapy Evaluation
- Inspirational Song: It's Alright, It's Ok by Shirley Caesar featuring Anthony Hamilton
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In this episode, we will be discussing self-care and recharging before the holidays.
Fellow Sidekicks with the upcoming holidays. The opportunities for us to stress increases as we are trying to make the holidays special for our Superheroes, with maintaining traditions or creating new traditions and this year brings a set of new things for us to work out. I want us to focus on us. Yes, us.
- Inspirational Song: Made a Way by Travis Greene
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Fellow Sidekicks, I have decided to designate the 4th Wednesday of the month as my monthly homeschooling update during our first year.
In this episode, I am discussing how our 2nd month of homeschooling went for our family.
- Inspirational Song: Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
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In this episode, I will be sharing how my interaction with a blue jay made me evaluate my faith.
I know it might seem odd on how could a blue jay relate back to my faith. However, it did. God has been known to utilize many things to share His message with us and I cannot question the use of a blue jay.
- Inspirational Song: Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
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In this episode, we will be discussing our family's plans for Halloween.
- Jack O'Lantern Lava Lamp
- Inspirational Song: Talking to God by Chrissy Metz
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In this episode, we will be discussing our fellow Sidekicks who find themselves on the Sidelines when it comes to helping out with the Superheroes in their various social groups.
- Inspirational Song: Fighters by Cheryl Fortune
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Fellow Sidekicks, we need your feedback to build the Sidekicks Community. Your feedback will drive the future endeavors of Sidekicks Unite.
- Inspirational Song: Open My Heart by Yolanda Adams
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Ever since the mic has arrived for the podcast, my superheroes have been wanting to be a part of the show. So, this episode is their chance to make that happen. I hope you enjoy the "Superheroes Kids Show", which is what my youngest superhero called it. Inspirational Song: Good Job by Alicia Keys.
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In this episode, we will be discussing how our family's 1st month of homeschooling went for us. Inspirational Song: A Great Work by Brian Courtney Wilson.
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In this episode, I am providing an update to the 30 day challenge that I started on August 2. Inspirational Song: Pray by CeCe Winans.
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In this episode, we are discussing "Facing Giants". We wanted to share one of the many giants our family faces along our journey. Inspirational Song: You Know My Name by Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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In this episode, we concluded our discussion on the recipe method to motivation, focusing on the three parts of the recipe that are behind our control. Inspirational Song: Be a Light by Thomas Rhett.
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In this episode, we continue our discussion on the recipe method to motivation, focusing on adding steps to our milestones. Inspirational Song: Yes You Can by Marvin Sapp.
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In this episode, we continue our discussion on the recipe method to motivation, focusing on transforming the ingredients to milestones. Inspirational Song: You Say by Lauren Daigle
- Maslow's Hierarchy of needs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs
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In this episode, we begin discussing the recipe method to motivation, which will lead us hopefully to having confidence in our ultimate purpose. Inspirational Song: You're Bigger by Jekalyn Carr.
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In this episode, the importance of self-care is discussed for special needs caregivers (Sidekicks). The host, Shayla, shares her possible morning, lunch and evening routines for her upcoming 30 day challenge. Inspirational Song: Cycles by Jonathan McReynolds
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In this episode, we will share our journey on deciding on which education related option works best for our family during the COVID pandemic. Inspirational Song: Trust in You by Anthony Brown & group therAPy
- Website mentioned in episode: www.tn.gov/education/iea
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This episode explains the story of one Sidekick out of many experiencing similar things with their Superheroes.
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Introducing, The Sidekicks Unite Podcast. Join the Sidekicks Community!
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