The Bumpy Road To Healing

Guardian of Hope S3/Ep 6: The Secret to Special Education Success That Nobody's Talking About

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0700

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

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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

Fun Relationship Strategies

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0700

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

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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.

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Healing Children Talks Shop with a Secondary School Principal

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0700

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.

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Rewards, Reinforcements and Bribes versus Honest Feedback

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 16, Traci and Leena discuss the pitfalls of using rewards, reinforcements, and bribes to change behavior and promote healing and maturity. When it is appropriate and how to use them.

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Healing Relationships

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 15 Traci and Leena discuss the essential components to a Healing Relationship.

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Boundaries Without Using Shame

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 14 Traci and Leena discuss how adults can provide boundaries without using shame or anger.

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The Real Reason for the Teacher Shortage

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 13 of the Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss the real reasons for the teacher shortage based on talking with educators and what they have witnessed in the school settings.

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Power Struggle Versus Waiting Out

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 12 of the Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss the difference between a Power Struggle and Waiting out and why it is important.

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Key Elements To Follow When Disciplining And Setting Boundaries

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0700

How do I set the boundary in a way that helps children learn and grow? In Episode 11 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss a few key elements that need to be in place for discipline and accountability to make long-term behavioral changes (i.e., children internalize or take responsibility for their behavior).

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What is Accountability?

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0700

With adults learning more about the impact of trauma and attachment, we see an increase in encouragement and support of students; however, a decrease in accountability. This understanding has created confusion about what accountability is and its role in emotional healing and maturity. In Episode 10 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss what accountability is and what it is not.

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Is It Reasonable For Educators To Expect Compliance From Their Students?

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0700

Many good educators are leaving the profession due to not feeling safe or supported. In Episode 9 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci and Leena discuss the importance of Healthy Compliance and its role in conscience development for children. When educators have expectations for their students, such as following adult directions, not bothering their peers, completing assignments., etc., it is reasonable to expect compliance. Healthy compliance not only helps children mature, but it also provides safety for all students and staff in a school building.

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Are Your Students Testing You, Are You Passing The Test?

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 8 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Esther (a puppet), discuss how children test adults and how essential it is that adults pass the test for the emotional well-being of the child.

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Chronic Misbehavior Can Improve With Boundaries And Structure

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 7 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Herbert (a puppet), discuss the healing environment for chronic misbehavior. He learns how structure and boundaries have helped his friend improve his behavior.

You can also watch us on our youtube channel.

Esther Learns All Teachers Don't Have To Be The Same

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 6 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Esther (a puppet), discuss the healing environment and how teachers bring unique characteristics and traits to the healing environment that help children grow and mature.

You can also watch us on our youtube channel.

How Well Meaning Adults Hinder A Child's Mental Health

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 5 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Francis (a pupett), discusses what happens when children are given too much.

You can also watch us on our youtube channel.

Esther Learns How to be Resilient

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:30:00 -0700

In Episode 4 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Esther (a puppet), discuss the hope the comes from finding purpose and meaning in ones struggles.

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My Friend is Super Rude! The Impact of Trauma, Attachment and Survival.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0700

In Episode 3 of The Bumpy Road to Healing, Traci, and Leena, with guest Herbert (a puppet), discuss the impact of trauma, disrupted attachment, and survival on children's self-concept and behavior.

You can also watch us on our youtube channel.

Mental Health Concern or Emotional Immaturity?

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0700

On the 2nd episode of The Bumpy Road to Healing, with guest Esther (a puppet), Leena and Traci discuss what it looks like when a child's emotional development is delayed or stuck and what can be done to help them mature.

You can also watch us on our youtube channel.

Typical Development... Does it Matter?

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 06:15:00 -0700

Healing Children LLC, with guest Francis (a puppet), discuss the importance of understanding Typical Development to help children grow and mature.

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