Finding Your Voice: Supporting Complex Kids with Community and Courage

Michelle Choairy is a mom of a complex kid. She has been her son’s best advocate and has learned through the years what it takes to get the best care for her child. She is the Founder of Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids, a support group for mothers with children with disabilities. She has a passion for helping families re-evaluate and prioritize their dynamics, along with guiding them from confusion to clarity while raising complex children. Takeaways: Michelle emphasizes the importance of self-care for parents of complex kids, reminding them that neglecting their own well-being can negatively impact their children. Building a supportive community of other parents is crucial for navigating the challenges of raising neurodivergent children. The Thrive method focuses on teamwork and effective communication with medical and educational professionals to advocate for your child's needs. Celebrating small victories and milestones, no matter how minor they seem, is vital for maintaining a positive outlook during difficult times. Parents need to learn to navigate the healthcare and educational systems to ensure their children receive the necessary support and resources. The journey of raising a complex child often requires changing expectations and embracing the unique path each family takes. Websitewww.wisdom4complexkids.comSocial Media Informationwww.instagram.com/michelle.choairy/www.facebook.com/wisdom4complexkidswww.wisdom4complexkids.online/lm-download-v1-8531Discover more about Education on Fire🔥 https://www.educationonfire.com/🔥 Explore the podcasthttps://www.educationonfire.com/listen🔥 Support the show with a One-Off Tiphttps://educationonfire.com/support🔥 Ecamm Free Trial – See how I record and produce this show.https://educationonfire.com/ecammSome of the above are affiliate links, I may receive a small commission if you purchase via these but there is no cost increase to you. These links help support the channel so any clicks are greatly appreciated.Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)

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Do you feel the education system is sucking the life out of you and the pupils you serve? I think many of us wish we could click our fingers and make it fit for purpose. A place of growth with shared learning that empowers pupils to be their best selves, so they can create a world they want to inhabit now and in the future. While a magic wand or a visionary politician might sound like the answer I believe change is already happening. Educators are changing futures one conversation at a time. New technology and the environments where we learn are beginning to look different both in and out of the classroom. I hope you are seeing this first hand and are excited about what you can share with your pupils. We are having conversations, sharing organisations and communities that are supporting education in a way that you may have not experienced. Educational change will come from us all working in way that supports the best interests of each of our pupils, personalised learning. Governments and policy makers will follow when they see fully how it can be different. So let us teach, coach, mentor and create an environment that fuels every child with feedback, inspiration, resilience and empowerment. The Education on Fire community is shining the torch, so no matter where you are in the world or how you are supporting children this podcast is here for you. ‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’