"Let your child be on their own journey. You are invited into their journey, but it's their life to live."

You could call Dana Kaplan the “child whisperer.” She’s that good at fostering emotional resilience, independence, and self-awareness in children. In this episode, Dana shares how parents and educators can guide children toward emotional regulation, self-understanding, and a strong sense of identity - especially in inclusive, neurodiverse environments.

We explore:

• Why it’s essential to release control and let kids lead
• How to support neurodivergent learners with empathy
• Simple, practical tools to build resilience and connection
• What it looks like to center inclusivity in everyday learning

About Dana: Dana Kaplan is an award-winning educator, certified trauma specialist, and the founder of Developing Empathetic Education with Dana (DEED)®. She specializes in holistic coaching for youth and families, focusing on neurodivergent learners and creating inclusive, accessible learning environments. Dana leads workshops, speaking engagements, and private coaching sessions, with a passion for disrupting current educational systems and fostering compassion and transparency.

Guest: Dana Kaplan, Educational Coach & Founder of DEED®.

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