When schools miss the signs and what parents can do next

When Schools Don’t Fit: How to Advocate for Neurodivergent Kids with Janet Krebs

I sit down with Janet Krebs to talk about raising neurodivergent kids in unkind education systems—and what actually helps.

In this episode I ask the tough questions parents avoid: why schools still treat difference like a problem, how to push back when meetings feel hostile, and what parenting leadership actually looks like when the stakes are your child’s future. Janet shares real stories from decades in classrooms and with families, and I reveal the mindset shifts and practical frameworks that help parents move from fear to focused action.

You’ll discover why consistency often fails, when “resets” actually make things worse, and one powerful way to reframe labels so children get support without being boxed in. We tease specific strategies and systems I use with clients so you can advocate more confidently—but I save the step-by-step for the episode. Who should be in the room? When is accountability necessary? How do you keep your cool so solutions can happen? Listen to find out.

About the Guest

Janet Krebs – Educator, consultant, and strategic partner to families. With over 30 years in classrooms and working alongside parents of neurodivergent kids, Janet focuses on practical advocacy, vision-driven planning, and helping families build confidence to raise capable adults.

Key Timestamps

• 0:21 - Janet’s background: why she centers teaching and learning

• 1:10 - How education can be unkind to kids who don’t fit the mold

• 6:49 - Visual learning and why some kids need different ways to process

• 15:52 - When school discipline misses the mark: the “reset” example

• 31:45 - How to show up and advocate in IEP and school meetings

• 48:46 - Leadership for parents: L.E.A.D. framework

• 62:07 - How parents find support and stay grounded during slow progress

• 65:46 - Where to find Janet online: janetkrebs.com

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