On this insightful episode of the "Parenting with Confidence" podcast, host Theresa Alexander Inman welcomes Melissa Lowry, a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience in K-8 administration and education policy. Melissa shares her profound observations on the social-emotional, developmental, and academic impacts of the pandemic on children. She introduces the concept of the "COVID hangover," detailing how the pandemic has exacerbated anxiety, affected emotional regulation, and disrupted developmental milestones across different age groups. Melissa emphasizes the importance of establishing routines and fostering a strong partnership between educators and parents to navigate these challenges effectively. She advocates for a community-oriented approach to education, where teachers and parents work collaboratively to support children's growth into confident and independent individuals. Through practical advice and compassionate insights, Melissa offers guidance to help parents and educators support children in adjusting to the post-pandemic world, stressing the value of patience, forgiveness, and a unified effort towards nurturing the next generation.
About Melissa
Melissa Lowry is a sought-after education coach, specializing in k-8 educational administration, education policy, k-8 teaching (classroom management, discipline, curriculum design, etc.), technology integration (digital consumption, digital citizenship, digital literacy), developmental ages/stages birth-14, learning differences, executive function, SSAT prep, college essay coaching, parent support (from the family room to the classroom) and, staff development/group facilitation. She has worked in the field of education for over 25 years as a teacher, curriculum director, and is currently the principal of a k-8 school. Melissa is the co-author of Answer Keys: Teacher Lesson Plans for Successful Parenting. Visit her at www.melissa-lowry-education-coaching.com. Melissa resides in Atlanta, GA. with her husband, two children, and two dogs.
Learn more from Melissa at: https://melissa-lowry-education-coaching.com/
About Theresa Inman
A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system.
Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.
Theresa is also an author, having published “How Can I Help My Child Communicate?” in 2022.
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About Parenting with Confidence
Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success!
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