Season 7: Raising an Independent Child

Living Duchenne is a podcast that brings together community voices to talk about navigating the Duchenne experience. PPMD created this podcast as an opportunity to take a deeper dive into topics that impact Duchenne and Becker families on a daily basis. Each episode features insights from both experts and community members, sharing their perspectives, guidance, and wisdom about Living Duchenne.

Join us for a new season of Living Duchenne! In these episodes our host Rachel Poysky sits down with guests to talk about raising an independent child. The path to purpose and independence begins at an early age for every individual. For those on the Duchenne journey this means tapping into creativity, community, and resources

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Episode 1: Raising an Independent Child

In our first episode, guests Christopher Bennett and Amy Ridolphi talk with our host, Rachel Poysky, about building a strong foundation for empowerment during those grade school and pre-adolescent years. Both guests share practical methods such as introducing chore responsibilities and socializing habits along with mental and emotional frameworks that benefit the entire family. Join us for a fantastic conversation!

Episode 2: Raising an Independent Child – The Middle Years

Join us as we continue our discussion on Raising an Independent Child: The Middle Years. Our guests include Colleen Labbadia and Kate Vanderweele, who share their experiences parenting in those adolescent and early teen years (middle school and high school ages) with a mindset of preparing their children for a future with independence. Listen in on this great conversation where Colleen and Kate talk through successful practices to build ownership, self-advocacy, and incorporate “low stakes” situations that empower their young boys to autonomy.

More episodes coming soon!