All Kids Can Podcast

In this powerful episode, Kristy is joined by Sara Hocking, founder of See Beyond and a fierce advocate for neurodivergent children. With a background in both American and Australian education systems, Sara shares her eye-opening experience navigating Australian schools and the alarming systemic gaps in support for children with learning disabilities.

Together, Kristy and Sara unpack the realities facing parents of kids with dyslexi...

They say that kids don't come with instruction manuals but human design advocates might disagree with that!

In today’s episode, Kristy chats with Fiona Lindberg, a Human Design guide and parent, about how understanding your family's unique energetic makeup can dramatically improve relationships at home.

After decades behind the camera as a photographer, Fiona found Human Design and never looked back. Her deep dive into this...

In today’s episode, Kristy chats with Del from The Little Reading Nest, an early literacy specialist based in the UK, about what parents can do at home to set their kids up for success with reading and spelling, right from the start.

With over 10 years of experience and a background as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Del & Kristy share practical and realistic advice for parents, including:

What We Cover in This E...

In this episode of The All Kids Can Podcast, Kristy Haworth sits down with Michael Coles, a father, autism advocate, and host of The Deep Dive Podcast. Michael shares his personal journey navigating the school system to find the right environment for his autistic daughter. From experiencing discrimination at a private school that couldn’t meet her needs to finding a neuroaffirming state school where she is now thriving, Michael’s s...

In this important episode of the All Kids Can Podcast, Kristy Haworth welcomes speech pathologist and dyslexia advocate Elise Cassidy. Elise is the director of Little Voices Speech Pathology and a founding member of Code Read Dyslexia Network. With over 30 years of experience, Elise has worked extensively with children with language and literacy difficulties, both in Australia and the UK.

Together, Kristy and Elise dive deep into th...

If your child is bright and capable but reading just isn’t clicking, you’re not alone. Many children struggle with reading, not because they aren’t trying, but because they haven’t been given the right kind of instruction that they need to learn with success. In this episode, Kristy breaks down the common reasons why reading can feel so difficult for kids and what you, as a parent, can do to help.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why some kids s...

In this inspiring episode of the All Kids Can podcast, Kristy Haworth hosts Tara and Steve Harnwell-Jones, who open up about their journey as neurodivergent parents devoted to understanding and supporting their autistic daughter. They share their struggles and triumphs in navigating the complexities of living with autism as they aim to provide a supportive environment for their children.

Tara and Steve delve into the innovative and ...

In this episode of the All Kids Can Podcast, Kristy Haworth sits down with Lisa Kelly, co-founder of Nelli, a groundbreaking smart home hub designed to transform family routines. Created to help families, especially those with neurodivergent children, Nelli integrates behavioural science and technology to foster independence, reduce chaos, and strengthen family relationships. Kristy and Lisa delve into the journey behind Nelli’s cr...

In this episode of the All Kids Can Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Steph Robertson—a gifted autistic ADHDer, occupational therapist, and mum of three—who brings a unique blend of professional and personal experience to the conversation. With nearly a decade of clinical expertise and a lifetime of lived experience, Steph is passionate about advocating for neurodivergent-affirming practices that allow kids to feel seen, hear...

In this episode of the All Kids Can podcast, Kristy is joined by Yael Grinberg (Whakatōhea, Ngāti Porou), a child psychologist, Montessori educator, and mother, to explore how parents can better understand and support their neurodivergent children. Together, they dive into the emotional and behavioral challenges faced by children with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, offering practical strategies to create a more harmonious family dynam...

Show Notes

Sharon Collin is an ADHD coach, parent mentor, and podcast host based in Sydney. She specialises in helping families manage ADHD through personalized strategies and support systems. Sharon's deep understanding of ADHD comes from her personal experiences, as she and her three sons all have severe ADHD, combined with Tourette's and ODD. She offers a range of resources, including adult ADHD coaching and parent ment...

Episode 11: Is your child ready for school?

Curious about if your child is ready for school?
Want to help them be ready?

Tune in to this episode of the All Kids Can podcast, where we chat with Zoe Wragg, a former prep teacher turned parent educator.

Highlights from the Episode:

• Zoe’s Journey: From Brisbane classrooms to founding her own business, Edzocate.
• Evidence-Based Literacy: Why traditional guessing and...

In this episode, we welcome Jess from Jess Manton Specialist Education Services, a seasoned expert in preparing and supporting dyslexic adolescents through the challenges of secondary school.

Transitioning from primary to secondary school can be daunting for any child, especially for those with dyslexia. The new environment brings a multitude of subjects, classrooms, teachers, and expectations. As parents, it's crucial to be eq...

Ever been twisted up in your child's big emotions? (Raises hand)

It's stressful isn't it?!

That's why I called on Jacintha Field, aka J, founder of Happy Souls Kids.

J is a heartfelt advocate for children's well-being. With expertise in counseling, art, and play therapy, she lovingly guides young minds through challenges, fostering resilience and growth.

If your child ...

Leanne  is a registered psychologist in Brisbane, Australia.  She doesn't keep her valuable information to herself in her psychology practice. Nope, she shares it with parents to empower them to know how to help their child with psychology informed information.

She's our kinda' girl!

In this episode, we talk about something that all neurodivergent kids struggle with due to living in a world that is...

When the school fails to teach your child to read after having them in their care for 5 years straight, that's 200 weeks or 1,400 days - you do something different.

Kids that fail to learn to read are being taught to read by guessing and memorising. No matter how much time and effort we put in to helping them read using this approach, it is futile. It will not produce results.

Tegan found that out the hard w...

Show Notes

Do you have a child who is struggling with reading/spelling?

Listen to this inspiring story from Chloe Thomson , a mum of two boys who knew that the way that her child was being taught to read wasn't working so she tried a different approach joining our Step into Literacy program in September 2023.

Her son went from saying that he was dumb and not wanting to go to school to now, a happy...

Show Notes

Join Chrissie Davies, Child Behaviour Specialist, and I as we chat about all things ADHD.
In this episode, we look at:
What is ADHD is on a neurotype level, how ADHD presents differently to neurotypical kids at home and in school environment, how we can shift our understanding of what this beautiful neurotype needs to thrive in a world that can often challenge and how to advocate for your child at scho...

We all know that it can be a huge struggle for some kids to learn and thrive in the traditional classroom setting. No matter how many accommodations, adjustments, education and behaviour plans we implement - sometimes it's not enough.

What if we as parents, just say 'no more!'?
 
In this episode, I talk with Lydia Denker, the founder of The Homeschool Academy.

The Homeschool Academy gives ...