Helping Families Be Happy
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -With help from guest authors, experts, and community and business leaders, the Familius Helping Families Be Happy podcast explores topics and issues that connect families to the nine habits of a happy family: love, play, learn, work, talk, heal, read, eat, and laugh together.
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The Unplanned Summer with Pam Lobley
June 08, 2022 09:01 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families Be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with guest Pam Lobley who is talking with us about her book – ‘Why Can't We Just Play’. Episode Highlights 01:15 – Pam is a writer, she started her career in sketch comedy, so everything she does or writes, she approaches it from a comedic standpoint. 03:35 – When Pam’s son was in fifth grad...
Helping Children Through Tragedy with Dr. Carla Marie Manly
June 07, 2022 16:23 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families Be Happy” podcast, host Christopher Robins, co-founder of Familius publishing, husband, father of nine, author, fisherman, backpacker, and aspirational musician based in the Central Valley of California talks with guest Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County. They discuss a challenging subject for all parents, i.e. how to deal with the anger, fear, sadness, and other associa...
Feeling Good, Feeling Like You and with Jessica Lancaster
June 01, 2022 15:35 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families Be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with guest Jessica Lancaster who shares about her work as an Actor, Social Media Guru, Producer, and Waitress. Episode Highlights 01:38 – Jessica says, she waited tables now for 20 years and she doesn't actually need to do it financially anymore. 03:51 – It's important for people with phones...
Healing through Creativity with Mary Potter Kenyon
May 25, 2022 15:34 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Mary Potter Kenyon (A Certified Grief Educator, Public Speaker, and an Author) who talks about her book ‘Called to be Creative - A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity’. Mary shares how creativity helps you and your families to be happy. Episode Highlights 02:50 – Dr. Carla asks Mary about h...
Finding Your Calm with Noah benShea
May 18, 2022 15:52 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families Be Happy” podcast, host Christopher Robins, Co-founder of Familius publishing, husband, father of nine, author, fisherman, backpacker, and aspirational musician based in the Central Valley of California talks with guest Noah BenShea, North America’s most respected and beloved Poet/Philosophers, Pulitzer Prize-nominated, and international Best-Selling author of 28 books translated into 18 languages. They explore the principles of successful living f...
Learning and Loving Through Questions with Tamara Girardi
May 11, 2022 15:46 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Tamara Girardi, a full-time English Professor for Community College, and an author who writes picture books and young adult fiction. On today’s podcast, Tamara is talking about her book ‘Why, Daddy? Why?’ Episode Highlights 01:50 – Dr. Carla asks what led Tamara to write the book ‘Why, Dadd...
Finding Happiness in Your Body with Emily Lauren Dick
May 04, 2022 16:52 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Emily Lauren Dick who talks about her book Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. In her book, she is motivating women to love themselves no matter what body they exist. This book tells us about how diverse beauty looks. Episode Highlights 00:55 – It is the most beautiful book, a subst...
Resilience and Self-Sufficiency with Hello Lucky
April 27, 2022 10:37 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families Be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with guests Sabrina Moyle and Eunice Moyle (Founder Sisters of the company - ‘Hello! Lucky’) about their book ‘I Believe in You’. They also talk about their company ‘Hello! Lucky’. Episode Highlights 01:20 – Sabrina and Eunice are sisters and they grew up in Asia. Their mom was born in China and...
Answers and Advice with Libby Kiszner
April 06, 2022 16:41 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Libby Kiszner who will be talking about her book ‘Dear Libby’. In her book she makes us discover the author within. Libby guides you to tap into your creativity, hone your strengths and create a book that resonates with readers. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned publisher, acqu...
Finding Joy in Aging with Dr. Carla Marie Manly
March 30, 2022 16:22 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Christopher Robbins talks with Guest Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California. Dr. Carla discusses her book ‘Aging Joyfully’. This book provides an important and meaningful window into womanhood for those approaching 50 and beyond. She also talks about the issues in the book that are not gender-specific. Episode Highlights 01:00 – Christophe...
Staying True to Yourself with Gabe Jensen
March 23, 2022 15:46 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Gabe Jensen (Author-illustrator of his book ‘NEVERWOOF - The Dog That Never Barked). Gabe gives some insights about his book and takes us through the journey of publishing this book. Episode Highlights 01:10 – Gabe says this is his debut book, and it's something that he has been working on ...
An Enriching First Year for Baby with Laurie Hollman
March 16, 2022 09:30 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Guest, Dr. Laurie Hollman. She discusses her book ‘Playing with Baby’. This book guides using attuned interactions with your baby to create a strong parent-child bond. In each chapter, there are month-by-month play options and the research behind them. Episode Highlights 01:10 - Dr. Laurie...
The Magic of Sensory Play with Gina Sadilek
March 09, 2022 16:06 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with guest Gina Sadilek, who will be talking about the importance of sensory play, her Etsy Shop, ‘A Magical Minute’ and her Instagram @amagicalminute. Episode Highlights 01:30 – Dr. Carla asks if Gina’s two daughters have anything to do with how she started ‘A Magical Minute’. 02:47 – G...
Breast Cancer, Mastectomies, and Beyond with Kim Harms
March 02, 2022 16:38 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn today’s episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Kim Harms, an Author, Freelance Editor, and Speaker about her upcoming book ‘Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction. In this book, Kim shares an honest roadmap every breast cancer fighter needs on her journey to recovery. Episode Highlights 01:38 –...
10 Steps to a Happier Family with Christopher Robbins
February 23, 2022 17:04 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Christopher Robbins, Founder of ‘Familius Publishing’. He is talking about the 10 Habits of Happy Family. He also shares tips to those struggling families who are missing all these elements of being a happy family. Episode Highlights 01:53 – Dr. Carla enquires, where the 10 Habits come from...
Feeling and Naming Your Feelings with Rebecca Fox Starr
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBFeeling and Naming Your Feelings with Rebecca Fox Starr In today’s episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Rebecca Fox Starr about her book ‘Mommy Ever After’, and all about her journey of becoming an author. Episode Highlights 02:30 – Dr. Carla asks the guest about one or two pieces of the hard work that make Rebecca who she is. 04:48 – R...
Science, Magic, and Puppetry with Randel McGee
February 09, 2022 17:31 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Randel McGee, a Ventriloquist, Storyteller, Illustrator, and an Author. He shares his upcoming book ‘Zhang Heng’. This book tells the story of Zhang Heng and how he created the first seismometer in ancient China. Episode Highlights 01:22 – Randel shares, this is his first picture book f...
Finding the Purpose of Your Life with John Schlimm
February 02, 2022 17:42 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn today’s episode of “Helping Families Be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with John Schlimm, a writer, an artist, an advocate, and an educator speaks about his upcoming book ‘The Star Jumped over the Moon’. This book tells readers about how they are the star that jumped over the moon. John tells listeners the purpose of life. It’s figuring out what it is that makes us diffe...
Social Media as a Parenting Resource with Hannah Lee
January 26, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn today’s episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Hannah Lee, a Content Creator and an Instagram Marketer about the power of social media as a resource for parents. She also talks about how she helps other moms who work from home by marketing their small businesses. Episode Highlights 02:15 - Hannah was isolated at home so she tried to join...
Parenting 4,228 Miles Across The Transamerica Bicycle Trail
January 19, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBIn today’s episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Leah C. Day, An Author, Outdoor Adventurer, and a Social Worker. She talks about her book ‘Changing Gears’ which stresses finding out what is going to bring you the most strength and joy and going for it despite being uncomfortable. Episode Highlights 02:05 – Dr. Carla asks if Leah’s book is...
How to Conquer Overeating with Deborah Kesten
January 12, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBIn today’s episode of the “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Deborah Kesten, M.P.H. author of Whole Person Integrative Eating. Deborah is an international nutrition researcher, and medical and health writer, with a specialty in preventing and reversing obesity and heart disease. Episode Highlights 1:09 – Deborah shares how Whole Person Integrative...
A Land Twice Promised: An Israeli Woman’s Quest for Peace with Noa Baum
January 05, 2022 16:51 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn today’s episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Noa Baum, Writer, storyteller, Author, and Coach, about her book ‘A Land Twice Promised’. Noa discusses the power of storytelling that helps people bridge the differences and also reveals how she started doing workshops. Episode Highlights 02:00: The guest, Noa, introduces herself and say...
Improving Friendship with Friendship Coach Bailey Hurley
December 15, 2021 17:02 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn today’s episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate, and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Bailey Hurley, a Friendship Coach, a Writer, and a Speaker about her upcoming book ‘Together is a Beautiful Place’. The book talks about all the barriers that keep you away from togetherness and what you can do to make sure that you are fighting back against it. Episode Highlights 02:40: Bai...
Helping Young Women Discover Real Beauty with Author Stephanie Raff
December 08, 2021 20:04 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHelping Young Women Discover Real Beauty with Author Stephanie Raff In today’s episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate and Author based in Sonoma County, California talks with Stephanie Raff, an Author and a Storyteller about her award winning book - ‘The Ravenous Gown’ and 14 more tales about the real beauty. Episode Highlights 01:27 - Storytelling is a great way for Stephanie to connect with ...
How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism - with Sheila Modir, Ph.D. and Jeff Kashou, LMFT
December 01, 2021 20:04 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn today’s episode of “Helping Families be Happy” podcast, host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Advocate and Author based in Sonoma County, California. She talks to guests Dr. Sheila Modir (Pediatric Psychologist) and Dr. Jeff Kashou (Licensed Marriage & Family therapist in California). They both discuss about how to communicate with kids about color, race and racism. They also talk about their Book – ‘The Proudest Color’. Episode Highlights 2:00 – Dr...
WHAT ABOUT US with Karen Kleiman
September 10, 2021 23:01 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBKaren Kleiman joins host Dr. Carla Marie Manly to discuss What About Us: A New Parents Guide to Safeguarding Your Over-Anxious, Over-Extended, Sleep-Deprived Relationship, which will be available everywhere books are sold on 9/14/2021, and is available for pre-order now. https://www.familius.com/book/what-about-us/ ABOUT THE BOOK: "Karen Kleiman’s wisdom about not only taking care of the mother and her well-being, but also her partner and their whole system at large, helps us all stay con...
ROOKIE FATHER with Author Kendall Smith
September 03, 2021 23:11 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBAuthor Kendall Smith of the upcoming Rookie Father: A Playbook for Men Experiencing Fatherhood for the First Time joins host Dr. Carla Marie Manly to discuss his book, which is available for pre-order now and publishes January 2022. https://www.familius.com/book/rookie-father/ ABOUT THE BOOK: Author Kendall Smith, son of a single mother, takes you under his wing, sharing the wisdom he has gathered from his own experience as a father, from observing other dads, and from interviewing variou...
THE PROUDEST COLOR with Illustrator Monica Mikai
August 27, 2021 18:49 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIllustrator Monica Mikai joins host Dr. Carla Marie Manly to discuss her work on upcoming book The Proudest Color, written by Sheila Modir and Jeffrey Kashou. The Proudest Color officially publishes on September 14, 2021, and is available for pre-order now. https://www.familius.com/book/the-proudest-color/ ABOUT THE BOOK: For me, brown is more than feeling proud. It’s the color I see when I see me. Zahra sees the world in vivid color. When she’s happy, she feels a razzle-dazzle pink in ...
How the Birds Became Friends with Author Noa Baum and Illustrator Zev Labinger
August 12, 2021 17:21 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBAuthor Noa Baum and illustrator Zev Labinger join Carla Marie Manly, PhD, for a discussion about their book How the Birds Became Friends, which is available for pre-order now and will be available everywhere books are sold starting September 14, 2021. https://www.familius.com/book/how-the-birds-became-friends/ About the book: Long ago when the world was very young, the birds did not get along. They were always fighting about who was better. Beaks pecking! Feathers flying! Squawks and sc...
You Got This, Mama! with Elizabeth Swenson
August 05, 2021 22:06 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBElizabeth Swenson, author of You Got This, Mama! joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD to discuss the inspiration behind her book. https://www.familius.com/book/you-got-this-mama/ ABOUT THE BOOK: Being a mom is HARD—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The first few months (or let’s be real, 18 years) after bringing a new baby home can be tiring and messy. Mothers need encouragement, inspiration, and a good laugh. You Got This, Mama!: From Boobs to Blowouts, a Survival Guide for New Mothers i...
Date Smart with Dr. Carla Marie Manly
July 23, 2021 20:15 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBDr. Carla Marie Manly joins CEO and co-founder of Familius, Christopher Robbins, to discuss her new book, Date Smart. https://www.familius.com/book/date-smart/ About the Book: Sometimes we have HUGE expectations for the ideal relationship, but dating isn’t about being perfect or catching the perfect partner; it’s all about creating compassionate self-awareness and stronger self-esteem. A must-read for daters, this no-nonsense guide from clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, takes ...
Everyone's Sleepy but the Baby with Tracy C. Gold
July 16, 2021 20:01 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBAuthor Tracy C. Gold joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD, to discuss her board book Everyone's Sleepy but the Baby. https://www.familius.com/book/everyones-sleepy-but-the-baby/ ABOUT THE BOOK: After a long day, the whole family is ready to hit the hay . . . except for the baby. Why is it so hard to get the baby to sleep? With hilarious illustrations that might hit a little too close to home for new parents, Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby is the perfect, true-to-life bedtime story that will h...
BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships with Jessica Speer
July 09, 2021 18:46 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBAuthor Jessica Speer joins host Dr. Carla Marie Manly for a conversation about her upcoming book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships. https://www.familius.com/book/bff-or-nrf-not-really-friends/ About the Book: Friendships are tough to navigate, even for adults. The preteen years can be particularly sticky, but we’ve got your back! Packed with fun quizzes, colorful illustrations, and stories about girls just like you, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends) is t...
Somewhere in the City and Count on Me 123 with Author J.B. Frank
July 02, 2021 14:17 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBAuthor J.B. Frank of Somewhere in the City and Count on Me 123 joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD to discuss her books. About Somewhere in the City: https://www.familius.com/book/somewhere-in-the-city/ The sights and sounds of the city come alive in a magical way as Lucy waits eagerly for her father to return from work. Watching out the window, Lucy’s view of dogs, bakers, and buses is juxtaposed with her father’s journey through crowds, trains, and finally home to tuck her in. Detailed il...
Story Baskets and Book-Inspired Play
June 25, 2021 18:11 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBAlicia Godfrey joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD to discuss story baskets and how she creates activities to further her family's engagement with their favorite books. --- Alicia Godfrey earned a master's in Early Childhood Education and taught Special Education, kindergarten, and first grade for many years. On Instagram @story.baskets, she pairs children's books with fun, simple activities for busy moms, and she sells Story Basket Activity Kits at www.storybaskets.com. Alicia is a devout ...
Larissa Honsek: OPPOSITES, LET'S MOVE, and Encouraging Family Creativity
May 28, 2021 20:12 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBLarissa Honsek, creator of board books Opposites and Let's Move, joins CEO and co-founder of Familius, Christopher Robbins, for a discussion about her journey and how she encourages her family's creativity. ABOUT LARISSA: Larissa Honsek is a Berlin-based graphic designer, photographer, and illustrator who loves to explore the intersections of these fields. Her tribe of bright and colorful characters is born out of experiments with a multitude of mixed-media elements: clay sculpting, photog...
The Chameleon's True Colors with Yuliya Pankratova
May 21, 2021 20:42 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBYuliya Pankratova, author/illustrator of The Chameleon's True Colors, joins Carla Marie Manly, PhD, to discuss her new release. https://www.familius.com/book/the-chameleons-true-colors-2/ About the Book: Chameleon is sad because he doesn’t have a color of his own. He borrows yellow from the sun, pink from an orchid, and orange from a tiger, but will there be enough color for everyone? With gorgeous, colorful illustrations and a message about the power of giving, The Chameleon’s True Color...
Hugga Loula with Author Nancy Dearborn
May 14, 2021 21:18 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBNancy Dearborn, author of Hugga Loula, joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD, to discuss her book. https://www.familius.com/book/hugga-loula/ ABOUT THE BOOK: “If you’re grumpy or sad, frustrated or mad, just give a shout, and hug it out.” With the healing power of a hug and an act of kindness, little Hugga Loula diffuses all sorts of situations. Featuring colorful illustrations and charming refrain, Hugga Loula gives us an adorable hero offering care, comfort, and love to a world that desper...
The Big Book of Family Games with Author Brad Berger
May 07, 2021 18:59 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBAuthor Brad Berger joins Familius co-founder and CEO Christopher Robbins to discuss the power of family game nights and his book The Big Book of Family Games. https://www.familius.com/book/big-book-of-family-games/ ABOUT THE BOOK: Bring family and friends together for hours of entertainment and real social interaction. The Big Book of Family Games: 101 Original Group Games That Don't Need Charging brings people together for hours of hilarious, interactive, technology-free fun that require...
Literacy with Dylan Teut
April 02, 2021 23:13 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBDylan Teut connects with host Carla Marie Manly, Phd, to discuss his work studying and promoting literacy. ABOUT DYLAN: Dylan Teut currently serves as the executive director of the Plum Creek Literacy Festival, and has served as an instructor for literacy courses for undergraduate students at Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska. Dylan is a former first grade teacher, recognized by the state of IL as the K-5 Reading Teacher of the Year in 2014. He was named to the International Literac...
52 Weeks of Cookies with Maggie McCreath
March 26, 2021 16:33 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBMaggie McCreath, author of 52 Weeks of Cookies, joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD, to discuss her family's journey, her book, and how baking and sending cookies helped her express her love and support while her son was deployed. About Maggie McCreath: Maggie McCreath is a single mom with two grown kids. She received a degree in Computer Science from George Mason University, and has worked in the field for over thirty years. Her life has always revolved around her family. Her kids began ...
Grandmothering with Linda Eyre
March 19, 2021 20:48 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBLinda Eyre, author of Grandmothering, joins Familius CEO and co-founder Christopher Robbins for a conversation about grandparenting and about her book. https://www.familius.com/book/grandmothering/ ABOUT THE EYRES: Richard and Linda Eyre are New York Times #1 bestselling authors whose writing career has spanned four decades and whose books have sold in the millions. They have appeared on virtually all major national talk shows, including Oprah and Today, and have seen their books translat...
Foster Care Wisdom with Dr. John DeGarmo
March 13, 2021 01:09 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBDr. John DeGarmo, author of The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom, joins CEO and co-founder of Familius, Christopher Robbins for a conversation about the book and about foster parenting. https://www.familius.com/book/the-little-book-of-foster-care-wisdom/ ABOUT DR. JOHN DEGARMO: Dr. DeGarmo has a BA in history, a masters in media technology, a masters in educational leadership, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Walden University. Dr. DeGarmo wrote his dissertation on respondin...
The Parent Fix with Maggie Stevens
March 05, 2021 15:27 - 24 minutes - 34 MBMaggie Stevens joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD to discuss The Parent Fix. https://www.familius.com/book/the-parent-fix/ ABOUT THE BOOK Have you ever tried to change another person? If you have, you probably know it is next to impossible. Most parenting books teach parents how to change the child. The Parent Fix focuses on the parents, emphasizing a parent’s need to change to inspire family improvement. If our greatest joys and sorrows come from family relationships, are we truly happy ...
A Spring Stroll in the City with Author Cathy Goldberg Fishman
February 27, 2021 02:36 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBCathy Goldberg Fishman, author of the upcoming board book A Spring Stroll in the City and fall 2020 title A Winter Walk in the City (both illustrated by Melanie Hall) joins Carla Marie Manly, PhD, to discuss her work and her inspiration for this series. https://www.familius.com/book/a-spring-stroll-in-the-city/ ABOUT THE BOOK: Spring stroll in the city What do I see? One giant shamrock. Two kites in a tree. Take a stroll through the city in springtime and experience the sights, sounds, c...
Read Aloud and Storytime Enthusiast Bri Reads!
February 06, 2021 03:28 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBBri Reads joins host Carla Marie Manly, PhD, for a discussion about how she uses her social media platform to encourage a love of reading. Check out Bri Reads's The Day Punctuation Came to Town read aloud and storytime here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL1OjYgpS7I The Day Punctuation Came to Town: https://www.familius.com/book/the-day-punctuation-came-to-town/
Called to Be Creative with Mary Potter Kenyon and Rebecca Schweiger
January 29, 2021 15:54 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBChristopher Robbins (co-founder and CEO of Familius) speaks with Mary Potter Kenyon (author of Called to Be Creative) and Rebecca Schweiger (founder and CEO of The Art Studio NY) about the importance of cultivating creativity. About Called to Be Creative: "I’m not creative. I could never do something like that. I don’t have time to be creative." Does any of this sound familiar? Do you find yourself wishing that you had pursued your creative talents before it was too late? In a world full ...
Marvin's Monster Diary, ST4, and Mindfulness with Dr.Raun Melmed and Caroline Bliss Larsen
December 18, 2020 23:21 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBJoin host Carla Marie Manly, PhD, author of Joy From Fear, Aging Joyfully, and upcoming Date Smart, as she speaks with co-authors Raun D. Melmed, MD, FAAP, and Caroline Bliss Larsen of Marvin's Monster Diary 2 (+Lyssa!): ADHD Emotion Explosion, Marvin's Monster Diary 3: Trouble with Friends, and upcoming Marvin's Monster Diary 4: Bullying. --- Marvin's Monster Diary series: https://www.familius.com/book/timmys-monster-diary-2/ https://www.familius.com/book/marvins-monster-diary-2-lyssa-2...
Holistic Approaches to Physical and Mental Health
December 08, 2020 19:51 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBJoin host Dr. Carla Marie Manly, author of Joy From Fear, as she interviews Dr. David Hanscom about holistic approaches to physical and mental health. About Joy From Fear: https://www.familius.com/book/joy-from-fear/ If you find yourself running away from fear, you’re running in the wrong direction. Fear demands that we move toward it, face it, and hear its messages. When we fail to do this, the price is high—chronic anxiety, sleeplessness, damaged relationships, skyrocketing pharmaceutic...
Parenting for the Digital Age with Bill Ratner
November 27, 2020 20:59 - 24 minutes - 22 MBAuthor and acclaimed voice actor Bill Ratner joins Christopher Robbins, CEO and co-founder of Familius, to discuss his work and his book Parenting for the Digital Age. https://www.familius.com/book/parenting-for-the-digital-age/ About Bill: Bill Ratner is an American voice actor. He is best known for being the voice in movie trailers and for being the voice of Flint in Hasbro’s syndicated TV cartoon G.I. Joe. He reprised the role of “Flint” in episodes of Family Guy and Robot Chicken. In ...