Jan 28, 2025
If your kids struggle with time management and staying on task,
you'll want to tune in to this insightful conversation with Mindy
Hudon, the author of the new middle-grade graphic novel "Kodi's
Adventure: How I Learned to Defeat the Time Snatcher."
As a speech-language pathologist specializing in executive function
skills, Mindy has a unique perspective on the challenges kids face
when it comes to planning, organization, and time management. In
this episode, she shares how she created the character of the "Time
Snatcher" to represent the distractions and obstacles that can
derail kids, especially those with ADHD or other neurodiverse
conditions.
Mindy explains the importance of executive function skills, which
involve the frontal lobe of the brain and are crucial for
everything from completing tasks to regulating our thoughts and
behaviors. She emphasizes that these skills continue developing
until around age 25, and often lag behind in kids with special
needs. That's where Mindy's expertise as a speech therapist comes
in - she's dedicated to helping kids and families overcome these
hurdles.
Later in the episode, we hear from Lavelle Carlson, the author of
the picture book "Quirky, the Quirky Cow: The Cuckoo Concert." As a
fellow speech-language pathologist, Lavelle shares her own journey
into the field and the rewards of helping children develop their
unique strengths and abilities.
Throughout the conversation, both Mindy and Lavelle discuss the
importance of interactive reading, the power of analog clocks, and
the ways they've used their expertise to create resources and
support for families.
Whether you have a child who battles the "Time Snatcher" or you're
simply looking to nurture executive function skills, this episode
is packed with practical tips and insights you won't want to miss.
Get ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even pick up a new book for
your family!
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