What happens when a quiet, detail-loving mom raises an extroverted sparkplug who can’t sit still, and then finds herself called to special education? We open up about parenting an ADHD daughter, learning to release control, and discovering how grace and truth can live side by side without watering each other down. Betsy Brown-Mosley walks us through her unexpected path from dance teacher to banker to special ed, and how each stop taught her something essential: lead with empathy, live in the gray, and celebrate the small steps that add up to real change.

Together we unpack the tension parents feel when kids don’t fit the mold, and why labels like ADHD can guide support without defining a child’s ceiling. Betsy shares practical strategies from the classroom—chunking tasks, honoring movement needs, coaching self-advocacy—and how those same tools lowered stress at home. We talk about partnering with teachers, choosing when to advocate and when to coach your child to speak up, and using simple rituals to separate truth from lies, like writing down heavy thoughts and tearing them up. Along the way, there are stories of former students who found their lane and thrived, proof that love plus structure can re-route a life.

This conversation is also about calling. Betsy describes the peace that nudged her to quit banking, start subbing, and step into special education where small wins feel like mountains moved. We reflect on how far special ed has come and why its individualized, strengths-first mindset should shape every classroom. If you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver walking with a high-energy, out-of-the-box kid, you’ll find hope, tools, and a reminder that your work matters more than you know.

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