Afleveringen
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What if the "misbehavior" you're seeing⊠isn't misbehavior at all?
Lori Crosby, licensed marriage and family therapist and co-founder of the Reach Hurting Kids Institute, joins Kim to unpack how trauma impacts children and how we can better support them at home and in church.
Drawing from her own story of loss and healing, Lori shares why behavior is always communication, and how small shifts in how we respond can make a lifelong difference for a child.
This conversation is both deeply personal and incredibly practical, covering everything from play therapy to summer routines to creating safe, welcoming environments for kids who've experienced hard things.
Lori Crosby is a licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist, and co-founder of the Reach Hurting Kids Institute. She co-authored Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry and helps equip churches to better support kids and families navigating trauma.
Resources & Links
Reach Hurting Kids Institute
https://reachhurtingkids.com/
Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry (book)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1666715743
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
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Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries.
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What happens when you love your child⊠but being around them feels overwhelming?
In this deeply honest conversation, Kim Botto sits down with adoptive mom, author, and TBRI practitioner Lisa Qualls to talk about something many parents feelâbut few say out loud: blocked care.
Lisa shares her personal story of adoption, trauma, and parenting through extremely hard seasons. From feeling confident as a mom⊠to experiencing dread, exhaustion, and emotional shutdownâthis episode gives language to what so many parents silently carry.
If you've ever felt like you're just surviving⊠or wondered why connection feels so hard⊠this conversation will help you understand what's really happeningâand how healing begins.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
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What does it really take for someone to feel like they belong?
In this episode of Every Child Belongs, Kim talks with psychiatrist, author, and speaker Dr. Curt Thompson about belonging, shame, suffering, rupture and repair, and the kind of community that helps people heal.
Drawing from his work, his books, and his experience serving at Hope Heals Camp, Curt shares why belonging is never just a vague idea. It is something we experience in relationships, in being known, and in spaces where people are welcomed without shame.
If you are a parent, caregiver, pastor, ministry leader, or someone longing for deeper community, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.
In this episode, they discuss:
-why belonging is built through relationships
-why so many families feel isolated in church spaces
-what makes church wounds feel especially painful
-how shame affects the way we respond to others
-why real healing happens in community
-how to start creating spaces where every child and family can feel at home
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
In this episode of Every Child Belongs, Kim sits down with Meredith Shuman, founder of James Trail, trauma-informed trainer, therapist, adoptive mom, and passionate advocate for families impacted by trauma.
Meredith brings nearly three decades of experience working with children, families, churches, and organizations across the U.S. and around the world. Together, Kim and Meredith explore why community and felt safety are essential for healing, especially for adoptive, foster, and kinship families navigating complex trauma.
You'll hear Meredith unpack:
-What trauma really is and why it affects far more families than we realize
-Why many families struggle to find safety and belonging in church spaces
-How reading the Bible through a trauma-informed lens changes how we see people like Moses and Gideon
-What global churches understand about trauma that the U.S. often misses
-Why nature is such a powerful tool for regulation, healing, and hope
-Practical ways parents can advocate for kids in medical and high-stress environments
-Why the holidays can be especially difficult for kids with trauma histories and how community helps carry the loadThis conversation is honest, hope-filled, and deeply practical for parents, caregivers, church leaders, and anyone who wants to help create environments where kids and families can truly belong.
Connect with Meredith and James Trail:
Website: https://www.jamestrail.org/"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
(affiliate links)Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries.
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Kim talks with Henry "Tribes", a Dallas barber known for sensory-friendly haircuts for neurodivergent kids and the inventor of the Weighted Cape. Henry shares how a weighted blanket inspired a new kind of haircut cape, which opened his eyes to families who needed more than a traditional barbershop experience.
Henry explains what makes a session successful: preparation with parents before the appointment, reading nonverbal cues, letting kids set the pace, and bringing calm, flexible, positive energy into every interaction. He also highlights the importance of honoring parents, including the hard days when a haircut does not happen, and why he commits to never quitting on a child.
This conversation offers practical strategies for anyone who works with neurodivergent kids, plus Henry's vision for sensory-friendly support becoming the standard in industries like health care, education, and travel.
Henry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrytribes/
Henry's Website: https://theweightedcape.com/
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V (affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
What changes a church more than a new program? Sometimes it's a friendship.
Kim sits down with Ryan Wolfe, President of Ability Ministry, for a conversation that's both practical and deeply personal. Ryan shares the stories of Clyde and Coral, two friends who shaped his calling and helped him see the difference between doing ministry for people with disabilities and doing ministry with them (and ultimately by them).You'll also walk away with tools you can use right away, including Ability Ministry's free, professional one-page resources (intake forms, volunteer training, disability awareness tools, visual schedules, and more) and DisabilityIsBeautiful.com, a free stock photo library that helps churches reflect the people they hope to welcome.
Whether you're a church leader trying to take next steps or a parent wondering if your child will truly be seen, this episode will encourage you and give you a starting point.
Ability Ministry Website: https://abilityministry.com/
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V (affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
In this episode of Every Child Belongs, Kim talks with Josh Zello, founder of JesusLovesPreschoolers.com, about building gospel-centered, developmentally rich preschool ministries where kids feel safe, known, and loved.
Josh shares what changed when he moved from Texas to Baltimore and stepped into ministry in an urban context where trust is not assumed. He explains why many outreach events fail when they require parents to drop off children, and how trust is often built outside the church walls through consistent presence, service, and relationships, including his surprising role as "Tot Lot Josh."
Kim and Josh also dig into big feelings in little kids. Josh reframes emotions as part of being made in God's image and offers practical ways to partner with children as their brains grow and their experiences shape what they feel.
The conversation takes a powerful turn as Josh shares what he has learned serving families in his church who are blind, including simple but meaningful accommodations like adjusting worship slides for readability, providing song lyrics in Braille, changing everyday ministry language, and training volunteers to communicate in ways that help kids feel safe and included.
They close by talking about wonder, the childlike faith of preschoolers, and how kids can help adults rediscover trust, presence, and joy in the everyday gifts of God.
Connect with Josh:
Website: JesusLovesPreschoolers.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesuslovespreschoolers/
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V (affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
In this episode, Kim talks with Cortney Jenkins, founder of Awe and Wonder, about practical, realistic ways churches can create spaces where kids with disabilities truly belong. Cortney shares how her years as a middle school special education teacher shaped her passion to bridge the gap between classroom strategies and church ministry, and why her adapted Bible resources help more than one group of learners.
Cortney unpacks simple tools churches can use right away, including visual timers for transitions, visual supports and AAC-style symbols to clarify Bible stories, and repeating one clear main idea throughout a lesson. She also challenges churches to think beyond children's ministry and build a lifespan mindset, especially helping students transition into middle school and youth ministry with the supports they already use as kids.
They discuss what well-intentioned leaders sometimes say that can unintentionally harm families, how to reframe disruption as discipleship, and how to pursue safety and inclusion when a child has high support needs. Cortney closes with practical ideas for churches without a dedicated sensory room, plus the hope and heartbreak she carries as she hears stories from families and ministry leaders across the country.
Resources mentioned:
Awe and Wonder Website: https://www.specialneedsministryresources.com/
Awe and Wonder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awe__and__wonder/
Free Resources mentioned during episode: https://www.specialneedsministryresources.com/adapting-church-curriculum-handout
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V (affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
In this episode of Every Child Belongs, Kim talks with Stephanie Smith, CEO and founder of Kingdom Inclusion, a ministry creating inclusive environments for teens and adults with disabilities and helping churches bridge the gap between the church community and the disability community.
Stephanie shares the story behind her passion, shaped by her sister Shelly, who has cerebral palsy and uses a communication device. She explains why finding a church that truly welcomes people with disabilities can be so challenging, and what changed when Shelly was included in youth group life simply as a person who belonged.
You'll hear practical ideas churches can use right away to create meaningful belonging beyond kids ministry, including asking families what barriers exist, inviting individuals with disabilities to serve in ordinary roles like greeting and hospitality, and helping volunteers slow down, learn, and ask questions. Stephanie also shares powerful stories from Kingdom Inclusion, including a moment at the Great Banquet when a guest realized, "They really love me here."
If you want church to become the most inclusive place on earth, this conversation will encourage you and give you next steps you can actually take.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
Kim talks with Brian Mavis, co-founder of America's Kids Belong, about foster care and why families are the key to changing long-term outcomes for kids from hard places. Brian shares his family's journey into foster care, how America's Kids Belong grew from storytelling and advocacy to recruiting and retaining foster families, and what communities can do to better support the families who say yes.
Brian also unpacks his new book, Upstream: Diving into Foster Care to Heal 10 Social Wounds, explaining how foster care is connected to many of the challenges communities work hard to address later, including homelessness, trafficking vulnerability, addiction, and incarceration. They close with practical ideas for churches, including wraparound support and regular respite nights that help families stay strong and stay in the game.
"Upstream: Diving into Foster Care to Heal 10 Social Wounds" by Brian Mavis
https://amzn.to/4qx8i25
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
Dr. Erik Carter joins Every Child Belongs to talk about what belonging really means for families impacted by disability and why churches must move beyond accessibility to genuine relationships. Erik is a professor at Baylor University and Executive Director of the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing. He shares how friendships with young adults with developmental disabilities shaped his faith and his life's work, and why ministry must be with people, not for them.
Kim and Erik discuss research showing that nearly half of families of children with disabilities have left their church because their child wasn't welcomed or included. They explore the "10 dimensions of belonging," what intentional churches do differently, and practical ways churches can support families not only on Sundays but throughout the week. The episode closes with encouragement for leaders who feel overwhelmed and a reminder that creating belonging is central to the gospel.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
It's the one-year anniversary of Every Child Belongs and this episode flips the script. With Dave kicking things off, Kim Botto reflects on what the past year has meant, what surprised her most, and what she's learned from conversations with educators, therapists, parents, and advocates.
You'll hear the biggest themes that kept showing up across the season: why proximity matters, why behavior is often misunderstood, why listening is so closely tied to love, and why adults have a responsibility to stay in the game longer than feels comfortable. Kim and Dave also talk about the power of community for families who feel isolated, the importance of offering specific help, and the hope-filled truth that change is possible through both neuroplasticity and the renewing of the mind.
If you serve kids in any capacity, this recap will help you focus on what matters most: creating spaces where kids can be fully themselves, find their people, and experience real belonging.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
In this episode of Every Child Belongs, host Kim Botto sits down with licensed mental health counselor, registered play therapist, and author Brianna Edwards.
Brianna shares how play can become one of the most powerful tools we have for helping kids feel safe, connected, and understood. She explains why play is a child's natural language, how adults can use it to disarm fear and build connection, and why behaviors often have deeper stories underneath the surface.
Kim and Brianna talk about practical ways parents, teachers, and church leaders can support kids with big feelings or confusing needsâeven when we don't have all the answers. From creating sensory-friendly spaces, to practicing repair after conflict, to helping siblings feel seen, the conversation is full of gentle wisdom and real-life strategies.
Brianna also shares her personal story of growing up with her brother Nathaniel, who had complex medical needs, and how that experience inspired her new children's book, The Little Roo Who Stuffed Her Stuff, which helps kids express emotions they might otherwise hide.
If you want to better understand kids, support families, or create environments where every child truly belongs, this episode offers hope, insight, and practical next steps.
Get Brianna's book: "The Little Roo Who Stuffed Her Stuff" on Amazon
https://a.co/d/3WiXSSt
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Utuw6V
(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
What happens when years of serving families affected by disability suddenly becomes your story too? In this heartfelt conversation, Kim Botto sits down with Jenni Von Tobel, longtime disability ministry leader at Willow Creek Community Church and mom of five, including her youngest daughter, Everly Rose, who has Down syndrome.
Jenni shares how becoming a parent on "the other side of the table" transformed her approach to ministryâfrom advocacy to invitation, from teaching inclusion to living it. She reflects on celebrating life in the face of a diagnosis, what families really need to hear, and how proximityânot programsâchanges hearts.
Together, Kim and Jenni explore practical ways churches can move from presence to belonging: creating sensory-friendly spaces, training volunteers, and supporting siblings who are often overlooked. Jenni also offers encouraging advice for church leaders who feel unprepared, reminding them that the barriers are smaller than they thinkâand the impact far greater.
Whether you're a ministry leader, volunteer, or parent, this episode will inspire you to see every childâand every familyâas a vital part of the church community where every child truly belongs.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child" by Kim Botto
Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely
(affiliate link)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
In this episode of Every Child Belongs, host Kim Botto welcomes bestselling author, counselor, and podcast host Sissy Goff. With over 30 years of counseling experience, Sissy is known for her calming presence and practical wisdom in helping kids and parents navigate the challenges of today's world.
Together, Kim and Sissy explore why anxiety is on the rise in both kids and parents, and how adults can respond with empathy, hope, and practical tools instead of dismissing or overreacting. Sissy shares strategies like "chunking" overwhelming situations into smaller steps, practicing calming techniques, and creating safe spaces where kids feel seen and understood.
The conversation also dives into faith, parenting, and leadership. Sissy explains how spiritual conversations can be both grounding and realâwithout minimizing the pain kids faceâand how adults can model resilience by doing their own emotional work. She reminds us that one of the best gifts we can give kids is being the calmest presence in the room.
You'll also hear Sissy's thoughts on building emotionally safe churches, teaching kids kindness in peer relationships, and practical ways leaders can help kids grow in confidence and capability. Her wisdom offers encouragement for parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants to make the churchâand the worldâa safer place for every child.
Learn more about Sissy and Raising Boys & Girls here: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
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(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
In this episode of Every Child Belongs, host Kim Botto welcomes Camille Robinson, host of the Moments of Joy podcast and soon-to-be published author with Penguin Random House. Camille shares her story as a mother of five, including her son Maison, who was born with a congenital heart condition and later diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability.
Camille opens up about the challenges and joys of parenting children with special needs, from navigating IEPs and medical interventions to advocating for inclusion in schools and churches. She talks about how her experiences reshaped her view of motherhood and inspired her to become a voice for other families walking a similar path.
Faith is central to Camille's journey. She describes how prayer, scripture, and honesty about her struggles give her strengthâand how she integrates that faith into her parenting by writing Bible verses in Maison's backpack or fighting for music therapy that helps him communicate. Camille reminds listeners that while this road isn't easy, no parent is alone.
Together, Kim and Camille discuss the importance of community, the role of churches in creating space for every child, and the everyday acts of kindness that help families feel seen. Camille's story is a powerful call for compassion, understanding, and advocacyâboth inside and outside the church.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child" by Kim Botto
Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely
(affiliate links)Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries.
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What happens when the Church shows up for those who often go unseen? In this powerful conversation, Kim sits down with Jami Kaeb (mom of eight and founder of the Forgotten Initiative) to explore how churches can truly come alongside foster families, kids, and especially the often-forgotten caseworkers who hold the system together.
Jami shares the story of how God transformed her family's view of adoption and foster care, how a simple "yes" led to a national movement, and why supporting those behind the scenes is one of the most impactful things the Church can do. This episode is full of practical ways we can love our neighbors and create communities where every childâand every workerâbelongs.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Uj0MKg
(affiliate links)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
What if the Church wasn't just a place where kids with disabilities were cared forâbut discipled, included, and seen as indispensable?
In this inspiring episode, Kim Botto talks with Ellie Axford, Director of Embrace Special Needs Ministry at Brentwood Baptist in Nashville. Ellie shares how a ministry that started with four kids and a closet has grown into a thriving, full-spectrum program that includes worship, discipleship, and lifelong support.
You'll hear powerful stories of reverse inclusion, church leadership buy-in, baptisms, and practical advice for churches just starting their journey. Whether you're a ministry leader or a parent, this episode will leave you encouraged and equipped to build a church where every child belongs.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Uj0MKg
(affiliate links)Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
Jen Kendall on identity, parenting, public spaces, and raising kind kids.
In this episode of Every Child Belongs, Kim Botto talks with longtime friend, mom, and creative leader Jen Kendall. As a little person, Jen offers an honest look at what it's like to navigate everyday lifeâand parentâin a world that often overlooks people with different bodies.She shares real stories about public spaces, awkward interactions, and helping her kids understand and embrace who they are. With humor and practical insight, Jen gives helpful ideas for how to raise kids who are curious, kind, and comfortable around people who are different from them.
You'll hear why small thingsâlike saying "Can you say hi?"âcan shift an entire moment, and how calling out the beauty in difference (without pity) builds true belonging.
This conversation is honest, relatable, and full of helpful takeaways for anyone who wants to create more inclusive spaces at church, in the community, or at home.
Jen's Spark Talk
https://youtu.be/6EKFC4E7pgQ?feature=shared
"Boundless Hope for Every Child" by Kim Botto
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Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
Kim Botto is an adoptive mom, grandma, an advocate for kids and teens with disabilities, as well as a long-time leader of kids in student ministries. -
What do you do when a child's behavior feels overwhelmingâor misunderstood? In this honest and practical conversation, Dr. ChinwĂ© Williamsâlicensed therapist, speaker, and author of Calm, Courageous, and Connectedâjoins Kim Botto to talk about how we can better support neurodivergent kids and their families in everyday spaces.
"Calm, Courageous, and Connected: A Parent's Guide to Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids" by Dr. Chinwé Williams
https://amzn.to/45bU5Q6
Chinwé shares her personal story as a mom of a child diagnosed with autism, the impact of being seen and unseen in faith communities, and how adults can respond when emotions run high. You'll walk away with insight, empathy, and practical steps for creating spaces where every child belongs.
"Boundless Hope for Every Child: Help for the Hurting, Compassion for the Misunderstood, Belonging for the Lonely" by Kim Botto
https://amzn.to/3Uj0MKg
(affiliate link)
Every Child Belongs explores how we can create spaces where every child feels heard and valued, whether neurodivergent, differently abled, or they've experienced trauma. We'll hear from educators, parents, professionals, and more.
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