About this episode

Lauren Woodson shares her family's journey with early intervention and its impact on their lives.

On this episode of Waves of Awareness, Waves welcomes Lauren Woodson, a mom from our Early Learning Program, for a heartfelt conversation about her family's experience with early intervention and the impact it has had on their journey. Lauren shares how her family first connected with Waves Early Learning, the ways early intervention has supported her son Noah's growth, and the meaningful relationships that have made a difference along the way. She also reflects on the role of their early interventionist, Miah, and shares encouragement for other parents who may be exploring early learning services for their child. Joining Lauren as co-hosts are Waves adults Johnny Sunshine and Jeni, alongside Waves CEO Staci Davis. Together, they discuss the importance of support at every stage of life, hear more about John and Jeni's experiences at Waves, and catch up on some exciting recent moments — including a special concert experience and upcoming community events. Whether you're a parent navigating developmental milestones, interested in early intervention services, or looking to better understand the impact of inclusive support, this episode offers a glimpse into one family's journey and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Johnny Sunshine, Jeni, Staci Davis

Guest: Lauren Woodson

Topics covered

• early intervention
• parenting
• developmental milestones
• support services
• family experiences

Keywords

• early intervention
• Waves Early Learning
• parenting support
• developmental growth
• inclusive support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Waves Early Learning, Waves, STP Productions

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