Chapter
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
30:01 - 35:07 (05:06)
The most important thing for parents of children with special needs is to support and be there for each other. It is also crucial to make sure that important people in the child's life see them for who they are in the world.
Clips
Michelle Obama emphasizes the importance of truly seeing and listening to children, without trying to mold them into mini versions of ourselves.
30:01 - 31:02 (01:01)
Summary
Michelle Obama emphasizes the importance of truly seeing and listening to children, without trying to mold them into mini versions of ourselves. She shares how she made a point to do this as First Lady by interacting with children and showing them that they are seen and valued.
ChapterParenting a Child with Special Needs
Episode“We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry
PodcastMichelle Obama: The Light Podcast
The most important thing for parents of children with disabilities is to support each other, no matter what.
31:02 - 34:22 (03:19)
Summary
The most important thing for parents of children with disabilities is to support each other, no matter what. It is essential to make sure that the child feels seen and understood, especially when it comes to making friends.
ChapterParenting a Child with Special Needs
Episode“We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry
PodcastMichelle Obama: The Light Podcast
The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving ourselves permission to protect ourselves in a world full of uncertainty and danger.
34:22 - 35:07 (00:45)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving ourselves permission to protect ourselves in a world full of uncertainty and danger. He also mentions the famous quote "when they go low, we go high" and discusses a response from Madea.