HeyJaredRising Above Dads Podcast
Calling all dads in the special needs world—whether you’re navigating IEP meetings, meltdowns, or just trying to get through the day without stepping on a LEGO...
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Dads caring for daughters with disabilities, part 1 (opens the original)
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the hosts—who areraising four daughters with disabilities between them—share the realities of caring for theirgirls. Blending wisdom, experience, honesty, and humor, they offer a candid look at a lifethey never expected.Meet the hosts: Nearly 70 years of combined special-needs parenting!Steve Chatman is married to Lori Ann and has five children and four grandchildren. Two ofhis daughters have Down syndrome. After 30 years in chur
Becoming a special-needs dad via adoption (opens the original)
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RAD Podcast Episode 28 Show Notes / Summary Episode Title: Becoming a special-needs dad via adoptionEpisode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, Brandon Jones, ourofficial backup co-host extraordinaire, shares his journey to becoming a special-needs dadthrough the adoption of his daughter Rickie Rose from China.Meet the hosts: Nearly 70 years of combined special-needs parenting!Steve Chatman is married to Lori Ann and has five children and four grandchildren. Two ofhis daug
Answering Listener Emails (opens the original)
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the guys answerlistener questions about resentment and embarrassment surrounding a child’s diagnosis,encouraging a wife to accept help, a few pointless Blockbuster memories, and a funlistener poll.Meet the hosts: Nearly 70 years of combined special-needs parenting!Steve Chatman is married to Lori Ann and has five children and four grandchildren. Two ofhis daughters have Down syndrome. After 30 years in church ministry, Steve now
Overcoming faulty assumptions and perceptions (opens the original)
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Overcoming faulty assumptions and perceptions Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rising Above Dads podcast, the guys discuss how faulty assumptions and perceptions often cause others to make wrong conclusions about our family, and how our own faulty assumptions can lead us to make wrong decisions for our family. Meet the hosts:Steve Chatman is married to Lori Ann and has five children and four grandchildren. Two of his daughters have Down Syndrome. Steve serves as VP of Rising Above Ministr
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