
In It
Listen to the joys and frustrations of supporting kids who learn and think differently. Hosts Rachel Bozek and Gretchen Vierstra talk with parents, caregivers, teachers, and sometimes kids, offering support and advice for and from people who struggle with reading, math, focus, and other learning differences.
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Latest episodes

October 23, 2025 ·
Building a village for neurodivergent families (with Jessica Shaw of the “Everyone Gets a Juice Box” podcast)
In our final episode, we talk with Jessica Shaw about parenting neurodivergent kids, the power of community, and her new podcast, “Everyone Gets a Juice Box.”

October 9, 2025 ·
When teachers say your child is “too smart” for special ed services
Parent advocate Danielle Ward shares how to navigate school pushback, understand twice exceptionality, and get the right support through IEPs or 504s.

September 25, 2025 ·
How to make mornings easier for ADHD brains
Jon Zeitlin of HabitCoach shares practical habit-building tips to make morning routines smoother for neurodivergent families.

August 28, 2025 ·
How a teen with dyslexia found her voice
Teen Caris and her dad open up about living with dyslexia, breaking stigma, and why listening to kids is key to better support and understanding.

August 14, 2025 ·
Child psychologist explains how kids’ therapy works — and if your child needs it
Wondering if therapy is right for your child? Dr. Andy Kahn joins us to bust myths, answer questions, and offer real, stigma-free insights.

June 19, 2025 ·
From fidget to focus: Why movement matters for kids with ADHD
Is your kid always on the move? We talk to an expert about why kids with ADHD — and all of us — need physical activity.

June 5, 2025 ·
When your child is labeled the “bad kid”
Has your child been labeled a “bad kid”? Hear one parent’s story of how she found out this was her child’s experience, and what she did about it.

May 22, 2025 ·
Where do I start? Talking about sex to your kid with ADHD
Sex expert Amy Lang shares tips on talking to kids with ADHD about sex — what to say, when to say it, and why it’s trickier than you might think.

April 24, 2025 ·
Sorry not sorry: Why you shouldn’t apologize for your kid
Do you ever apologize when you’re advocating for your kid—and then realize you had nothing to be sorry for? Find out other ways to handle this.

April 10, 2025 ·
Clean up this mess! Or don’t? Advice from an expert
Do you care too much about messiness? We talk to an expert about why a messy room — or house — might be just fine.
Hosts

Rachel Bozek
is co-host of the “In It” podcast and the parent of two kids with ADHD. She has a background in writing and editing content for kids and parents.

Gretchen Vierstra, MA, MPA
is the deputy editor at Understood and co-host of the “In It” podcast. She’s a former educator with experience teaching and designing programs in schools, organizations, and online learning spaces.
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