We joined Guardian of Hope for a powerful conversation about emotional maturity.

👉 Watch here:https://thebumpyroadtohealing.captivate.fm/guardian-of-hope-interview

Dec 1, 2025 Guardians of Hope: Empowering Child Advocacy

Your child has an IEP or 504 plan. The accommodations are in place. The therapists are involved. So why aren't you seeing progress? The answer might have nothing to do with academics—and everything to do with emotional maturity.

Traci Glover, M.Ed., LSW, LPC, and Leena Weaver, Ed.S., NCSP, founders of Healing Children, [https://healingchildren.com/] reveal the truth educators and parents often miss: a 10-year-old functioning emotionally like a 3-year-old can't benefit from even the best IEP. Without frustration tolerance, emotional regulation, and developmental readiness, interventions fall flat.

Learn to recognize when behaviors are maturity-related (not defiance), how trauma and entitlement impact development, practical strategies for building emotional maturity through structure and boundaries, and why meeting children where they are developmentally—not chronologically—changes everything.

00:00 Introduction to Guardians of Hope

00:43 Meet Tracy and Lena from Healing Children LLC

03:14 What do we mean by maturity in the context of special education and how is it different from chronological age?

05:04 Skills Defining Child Maturity

09:20 Maturity and Educational Plans

12:46 Evaluations and Emotional vs. Learning Issues

19:14 What are some of the biggest things that parents, educators, and teaching teams can look for to identify children's progress at home and in the classroom?

30:03 Success Stories and Beliefs in Growth

35:03 Resources and Future Collaborations

In Episode 18, Traci and Leena discuss fun ways to develop relationships with children who have struggle with their behavior.

You can also watch us on our youtube channel.

To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing Hope to Shattered Lives, A Guide for Educators.” We are also happy to discuss any questions or concerns you might have via phone or email. You can contact us at 1-888-311-1883 or email us at info@healingchildren.com.

Healing Children, LLC. www.healingchildren.com This podcast contains copyrighted material used with permission from © (2012-2024) Sharelynn, LLC. All rights reserved. For more information or to obtain permission for use, please contact Sharelynn, LLC at sharelynnllc@gmail.com

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In episode 17, Leena and Traci engage in a conversation with Jen Weske, delving into her journey as a secondary principal and her efforts in fostering a positive school culture.

You can also watch us on our youtube channel.

To learn more, read our blog or take a live course or an on demand course or purchase our book “Healing Discipline: Bringing Hope to Shattered Lives, A Guide for Educators.” We are also happy to discuss any questions or concerns you might have via phone or email. You can contact us at 1-888-311-1883 or email us at info@healingchildren.com.

Healing Children, LLC. www.healingchildren.com This podcast contains copyrighted material used with permission from © (2012-2024) Sharelynn, LLC. All rights reserved. For more information or to obtain permission for use, please contact Sharelynn, LLC at sharelynnllc@gmail.com

#healingchildren #healing #online #onlineclasses #onlinecourses #teachable #education #classroom #teacher #mentalhealth #students #test #emotional #discussion #puppet #books #guide #educational #educator #boundaries #compliance #structure #behavior #discipline #book #live #teaching #learning #learnmore #signup #new #professional #training #children #idaho #colorado #podcast #youtubeshorts #youtube #podcasting