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Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast

Welcome to Parenting Impossible, the podcast dedicated to empowering and supporting the disability community. Hosted by Annette Hines, this podcast was born out of a mission to combat the scattered and sometimes inaccurate information that parents and caregivers of disabled adult children often face.In each episode, we delve into the pressing questions and concerns that weigh on the minds of the entire special needs community including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and more. From navigating the complexities of special needs trusts and planning for the future to addressing the fundamental question of "How will my child be okay when I cannot do this anymore?"—we leave no stone unturned.Attorney Annette Hines is a special needs mom, author of the best-selling book Butterflies and Second Chances, national expert speaker, writer and contributor to publications, and founder of the Special Needs Law Group based In Massachusetts. She shares personal insights and her guests (parents, siblings, and experts and sometimes parents who are experts!) discuss many issues facing the special needs community including raising children with different abilities, transitioning into adulthood, sibling challenges and how to effectively navigate the complex systems in our world. We're not just here to talk; we're here to make a difference.In a society where the disabled and their caregivers are often devalued, Parenting Impossible stands as a beacon of advocacy and support dedicated to giving compassionate advice for all stages of life. Join us as we tackle the challenges, break down barriers, and strive to create a more informed and compassionate world for the disability community. Because when it comes to parenting in the face of impossibility, you're not alone—we're here with you.
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Episodes

EP 5: MythBusters: Special Needs Trusts

Does my child or loved one need a Special Needs Trust? That’s one common question we get and in this episode Annette discusses some of the myths surrounding special needs trusts. Annette Hines and Attorney Mark Worthington of Special Needs Law Group based in Massachusetts sit down and discuss some of the top myths when it comes to this important legal tool for your special needs family. With the sophistication of the internet, there is a lot of information out there about special needs trusts an...

Sep 25, 201924 minEp. 5

EP 4: Future Planning for Special Needs Siblings

This episode of Parenting Impossible is once again dedicated to our special needs siblings. Annette sits down again with Alexandria Nadworny and Hillary Dunn Stanisz for part two of their discussion about special needs siblings and the important issues that they commonly face. Alexandria Nadworny is a special needs financial planning specialist who has taken her experience as a special needs sibling and has created a passion for helping individuals with special needs and their families create se...

Sep 20, 201947 minEp. 4

EP 3: Growing Up as a Special Needs Sibling

This episode of Parenting Impossible is dedicated to our special needs siblings. Annette sits down with two incredible women who have put their heart and soul as well as dedicating their professional lives into making sure the siblings of special needs individuals are heard and valued. Guests this week are Alexandria Nadworny and Hillary Dunn Stanisz and are both siblings of special needs individuals. Alexandra is a special needs financial planning specialist and Hillary is a senior attorney at ...

Sep 18, 201948 minEp. 3

EP 2: Person-Centered Planning and Nicky’s Law

In this episode of Parenting Impossible, we chat with the tireless disability advocate, Cheryl Ryan Chan. Cheryl has taken many of her experiences as a special needs mom and has worked vigorously to advocate for others in the state of Massachusetts as well as on the national stage. First, we discuss her efforts to pass Nicky’s Law which proposes to set up a registry in the state of Massachusetts for those who abuse individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently, as of Se...

Sep 13, 201946 minEp. 2

EP 1: Introduction to Parenting Impossible

Welcome to Parenting Impossible, The Special Needs Survival Podcast. In this first episode, you’ll be introduced to your host, Annette Hines, a special needs mom and an attorney specializing in special needs law. While she’ll be your host on all the episodes, Attorney Mark Worthington will take this episode to introduce you to Annette. Annette and Mark discuss why she has launched this podcast focusing on special needs, and why she feels it is needed. She also discusses her background and her ma...

Sep 09, 201931 minEp. 1
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