How to Talk to Kids About Anything
277 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe How to Talk to Kids about Anything Parenting Podcast, hosted by Dr. Robyn Silverman (Child & Teen Development Specialist, parenting coach, author, speaker and mom of 2), provides hands-on tips, powerful scripts, inspiring stories and specific steps to make even the toughest conversations easier. Featuring revealing interviews with the top experts in their fields, How To Talk to Kids about Anything gives parents and educators the tools and take-aways they’ve been looking for but have yet to find. From bullying and the gift of failure to death, divorce, money, sex, anger, anxiety and more, listeners will discover what to do, what to say and how to say it in a non-judgmental, honest, accessible format. Consider Dr. Robyn’s How to Talk to Kid about Anything podcast, your one-stop-parenting-shop delivering exactly what you need, when you need it, from someone you trust.
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How to Talk to Kids about Porn with Gail Dines – ReRelease
September 14, 2021 01:48 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBDr. Gail Dines is a Professor Emerita of sociology and women’s studies at Wheelock College in Boston. She is the author of numerous books and articles, and her latest book, Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality, has been translated into five languages. Dr Dines is the founding president of the Non-profit, Culture Reframed. Dedicated to building resilience and resistance […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Porn with Gail Dines – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD
August 31, 2021 12:33 - 58 minutes - 67.8 MBThis podcast will focus on how to talk to kids about anxiety and OCD. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Eli Lebowtiz about the key to helping kids cope with their anxious behavior—acceptance and confidence. This podcast provides many scripts and strategies for parents and educators. The post How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease
August 24, 2021 14:34 - 47 minutes - 54.7 MBSpecial guest: Diana Graber. Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, cyberbullying, sexting, and technology addiction are some of the digital concerns that keep today’s parents up at night. Some of the statistics being quoted are scary: Common Sense Media reported that 50 percent of teens feel “addicted” to their phones. The Pew Research Center reported just last year […] The post How to Raise Humans in a Digital World with Diana Graber – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance & a Happy Home with Dr. William Stixrud & Ned Johnson
August 17, 2021 15:55 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThis episode of How to Talk to Kids about Anything focuses on effective communication tools that parents can use to best reach their children as they enter middle school and the teen years. How do we engage in respectful and effective dialogue, give constructive feedback, problem-solve and provide boundaries and still navigate the complex terrain of teenhood? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews William Stixrud and Ned Johnson in this lively and fascinating exchange. The post How to Talk with Kid...
How to Help Kids Who Struggle with Executive Function Skills in School and in Life with Seth Perler – ReRelease
August 10, 2021 14:31 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBSpecial guest: Seth Perler. What is executive functioning and what does it have to do with our children’s success in school and life? My next guest explains that Executive Function is what it takes to get stuff done (such as homework, writing a paper or cleaning a room, etc.). In other words, it’s the ability to “execute” […] The post How to Help Kids Who Struggle with Executive Function Skills in School and in Life with Seth Perler – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Help Kids Learn Friendship Skills and Avoid Social Isolation with Caroline Maguire – ReRelease
August 04, 2021 13:28 - 50 minutes - 57.8 MBThe post How to Help Kids Learn Friendship Skills and Avoid Social Isolation with Caroline Maguire – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard
July 27, 2021 15:37 - 52 minutes - 60.1 MBThis podcast episode focuses on talking to tweens about topics that range from sexuality and technology to the changing parent-child relationship. How do you approach tweens so that both people feel heard? Michelle Icard suggests the BRIEF method which stands for: Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what you’re hearing, and give Feedback. The post How to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids About Media Literacy and Deconstructing Advertising with Dina Alexander – ReRelease
July 20, 2021 14:03 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBSpecial Guest: Dina Alexander We are surrounded by media messaging everyday. The TV we watch, the billboards we see, the radio we listen to and the social media we read and share just to name a few. A great deal of our media is good- fine- interesting and even helpful—but there is a lot of […] The post How to Talk to Kids About Media Literacy and Deconstructing Advertising with Dina Alexander – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Suicide Risk and Prevention with Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSW
July 06, 2021 04:12 - 60.2 MBSpecial Guest: Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW This podcast provides tips and scripts for talking to kids about suicide. What are the risk factors? What are the protective factors? And what should we say if a child seems that they are hopeless, helpless or have said that they are thinking about ending their life. This […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Suicide Risk and Prevention with Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSW appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Middle School with Judith Warner
December 15, 2020 04:00 - 66.5 MBJudith Warner – This podcast is about how to help ourselves and our children navigate middle school successfully. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Judith Warner, author of “And Then They Stopped Talking to Me,” about middle school friendship, relationships, emotions, frustrations, screen-time and more. The post How to Talk to Kids about Middle School with Judith Warner appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Differently-Wired Children with Debbie Reber – ReRelease
December 08, 2020 04:00 - 65.7 MBSpecial Guest: Debbie Reber Debbie Reber is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of TiLT Parenting, a website, top podcast, and social media company for parents who are raising differently wired children. Her next book, Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World, comes out in June 2018. She currently lives with her son […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Differently-Wired Children with Debbie Reber – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverm...
How to Talk to Kids about Celebrity Culture, Influence & Imperfections with Cooper Lawrence, PhD
December 01, 2020 04:00 - 68.6 MBCooper Lawrence, PhD – This podcast is about celebrities and the impact they have on our children through social media, movies, TV shows and more. How do celebrities get such a hold on people? Why does what they do and say influence what our children do, say and believe? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Cooper […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Celebrity Culture, Influence & Imperfections with Cooper Lawrence, PhD appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Transgender Youth with Jessica Herthel – Re-Release
November 24, 2020 04:05 - 65.6 MBSpecial Guest: Jessica Herthel This podcast is aimed to help parents and educators understand how to knowledgably and compassionately talk about transgender youth and gender expression with children. Especially when many people have their own preconceived notions about gender, it can be hard to speak about the spectrum of gender expression in a non-biased and […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Transgender Youth with Jessica Herthel – Re-Release appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Impulsivity & ADHD with Dr. Dehra Harris – ReRelease
November 10, 2020 04:00 - 56.5 MBSpecial Guest: Dr. Dehra Harris Children who are differently wired, and in particular, children with ADHD, can often feel like something is “wrong” with their brain. “Why can’t I pay attention?” “Why am I getting yelled at right now?” While there are some clear challenges that children with ADHD face in school and in some everyday […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Impulsivity & ADHD with Dr. Dehra Harris – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Fears & Phobias with Dr. Andrea Umbach Re-Release
October 27, 2020 14:45 - 58.8 MBSpecial Guest: Andrea Umbach All people, young or old, experience fears or anxiety at one time or another in their lives. These feelings are often normal- even protective- because they tell us when we need to use caution, run, fight or get help. Kids may fear the dark, or spiders, or being separated from their […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Fears & Phobias with Dr. Andrea Umbach Re-Release appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Bullying with Carrie Goldman – ReRelease
October 20, 2020 04:00 - 60.5 MBSpecial Guest: Carrie Goldman Bullying is a hot topic these days- of course it is. Studies tell us that, more and more, bullying can have a lasting effect on a person’s mental health. Not to mention, we hear tragic stories about children feeling hopeless and helpless when they are being bullied- even some who have […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Bullying with Carrie Goldman – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Media & Technology with Caroline Knorr of Common Sense Media – ReRelease
October 13, 2020 11:18 - 95.8 MBSpecial Guest: Caroline Knorr Ever see an ad for a toy, movie, TV show or book and wonder, is that right for my child? Wish you had knew from a completely unbiased, well-researched, independent child-focused organization how to pick the best apps, best websites and best educational videos for your kids at the most optimal […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Media & Technology with Caroline Knorr of Common Sense Media – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Boys about Not Being A$$holes with Kara Kinney Cartwright
September 30, 2020 18:05 - 63 MBKara Kinney Cartwright – This podcast will focus on teaching boys to recognize the humanness in everyone—to be kind and to NOT be an assh*le. How can we teach our sons to have positive interactions, make good decisions and recognize when they are being jerkfaces? We talk about all of it on the How to […] The post How to Talk to Boys about Not Being A$$holes with Kara Kinney Cartwright appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Preventing and Overcoming Online Shaming with Sue Scheff – ReRelease
September 22, 2020 12:08 - 61.2 MBSpecial Guest: Sue Scheff In today’s digitally driven world, disaster is only a click away. This is the written on the front flap of my next guest’s new book, Shame Nation. On this podcast, we’ve talked about the good and bad of the digital world- it can be a place of immense resource and positive education- […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Preventing and Overcoming Online Shaming with Sue Scheff – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Gender and Identity with Lisa Selin Davis
September 15, 2020 18:51 - 53.1 MBLisa Selin Davis – This podcast will focus on gender and identity. What it means to be a tomboy in 2020? How is kids’ concept of gender formed? Lisa Selin Davis and Dr. Robyn Silverman discuss “boy territory,” “girl territory,” and what happens when the boundaries get blurred. The post How to Talk to Kids about Gender and Identity with Lisa Selin Davis appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting with Your Kids with Dr. Laura Markham – ReLaunch
September 09, 2020 15:13 - 80.8 MBSpecial Guest: Dr. Laura Markham Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist, earning her PhD from Columbia University. She is the mother of two, now ages 21 and 25. Dr. Laura is the author of the book Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting and Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How To Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for […] The post How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting with Your Kids with Dr. Laura Markham – ReLaunch appeared first on Dr Robyn ...
How to Embrace Minimalist Parenting with Dr. Christine Koh
September 01, 2020 16:42 - 52.4 MBDr. Christine Koh – This podcast will focus on minimalist parenting- getting more out of life by doing less. Are you finding life seems to be about acquiring more, doing more, overscheduling and overparenting? It’s time to stop the madness! This podcast episode helps us to declutter, pair-down and pull back from the hamster-wheel of […] The post How to Embrace Minimalist Parenting with Dr. Christine Koh appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How the Four Tendencies of Personality Can Help Us Better Understand Our Kids with Gretchen Rubin – ReRelease
August 25, 2020 16:15 - 77.2 MBSpecial Guest: Gretchen Rubin We all have different kinds of kids that we parent, teach or coach. Think about it. Some seem easy as pie and others drive you absolutely bonkers. You give one kid a responsibility or perhaps you help one kid set a goal- and he’s on it. Committed and ready to whatever it […] The post How the Four Tendencies of Personality Can Help Us Better Understand Our Kids with Gretchen Rubin – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Succeeding in Sports and in Life with Christie Pearce Rampone & Dr. Kristine Keane
August 18, 2020 19:25 - 60 MBChristine Pearce Rampone & Dr. Kristine Keane – This podcast will focus on talking to kids about what really helps a person to succeed in sports and in life- learning from failure, handling pressure, building confidence, being accountable and strengthening their mental and physical skills. Dr. Robyn Silverman talks with sports icon, Christie Pearce Rampone […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Succeeding in Sports and in Life with Christie Pearce Rampone & Dr. Kristine Keane appeared first...
How to Talk to Kids about Sex featuring Dina Alexander – ReRelease
August 11, 2020 13:55 - 52 minutes - 72 MBSpecial Guest: Dina Alexander So who wants more information about how to have THE talk with their kids. You know the one. THE SEX TALK! This is one of those conversations that often makes us all squirm in our seats and yet, gotta have it. And remember, while you may not be talking to your kids about sex yet, you’ll need to talk about it at some point—and likely sooner than later, no matter what your family values are and what you personally think your children should or shouldn’t be doing. ...
How to Forego Impossible Parenting Standards & Tap into Our Own Wisdom with Meghan Leahy
August 04, 2020 04:02 - 70.2 MBMeghan Leahy – Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the stress and perfectionism of our overparenting culture–and at the same time, yearned for solutions to ease the struggles of everyday family life? Perhaps you have been caught at the grocery store with a tantruming 2-year-old, made organic salmon for your 4-year-old only to have it […] The post How to Forego Impossible Parenting Standards & Tap into Our Own Wisdom with Meghan Leahy appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Making & Keeping Friends with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore – Relaunch
July 28, 2020 04:04 - 64.7 MBSpecial Guest: Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore Friendship can be a beautiful part of life. We laugh, cry, play, talk and experience life with friends as we grow up. I mean, thinking back to your childhood, no doubt there are many moments that many of us can remember that involve friends. But that doesn’t mean that friendship […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Making & Keeping Friends with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore – Relaunch appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Take Care Of Your Mental Health While Parenting with Kate Rope
July 21, 2020 04:11 - 55.2 MBKate Rope – We often get a great deal of advice about how to raise our children but don’t always hear the best ways we can take care of ourselves and stay sane WHILE raising our children. Who can you turn to when things aren’t going smoothly? How can you talk about it when you […] The post How to Take Care Of Your Mental Health While Parenting with Kate Rope appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to talk to kids about resourcefulness with Scott Sonenshein – ReRelease
July 14, 2020 12:20 - 46.4 MBSpecial Guest: Scott Sonenshein This podcast provides: Tips: How to help our kids do more with less and become more resourceful. How can we be more creative? Scott also talks about taking “field trips,” creative atypical birthday parties, reaffirming play, modeling, little seed creativity. Scripts: Saying no to our children, what to say when your […] The post How to talk to kids about resourcefulness with Scott Sonenshein – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Help Parents & Kids Cope with Big Issues During Tough Times with Rosalind Wiseman
July 07, 2020 04:00 - 68.4 MBRosalind Wiseman – We all need to hone the ability to regulate ourselves and teach and model for our children and students how to do the same. That means sharpening our social and emotional skills so that we can function and thrive in today’s society—creating healthy relationships and health and wellbeing for ourselves as well. […] The post How to Help Parents & Kids Cope with Big Issues During Tough Times with Rosalind Wiseman appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Healthy, Caring Romantic Relationships with Dr. Richard Weissbourd – ReRelease
June 30, 2020 13:13 - 46.2 MBThis podcast will focus on how to talk to kids about healthy, caring, romantic relationships. When you were a teen, who taught you about how to have a mutually beneficial, successful romantic relationship? Who is teaching your teen? Dr. Weissbourd and his team released a report on May 17th called The Talk: How Adults Can […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Healthy, Caring Romantic Relationships with Dr. Richard Weissbourd – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk About Racism, Adoption and Parenting a Black Boy in America with Nefertiti Austin
June 23, 2020 14:33 - 62.3 MBNefertiti Austin – Each year, thousands of Americans choose to go through the adoption process to build their families. Those who know me, know that my 2 children were both adopted by my husband and myself and also happen to be full blood siblings. Just a little bit over 12 years ago, we began the […] The post How to Talk About Racism, Adoption and Parenting a Black Boy in America with Nefertiti Austin appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids about Stress Management with Lori Lite – ReLaunch
June 16, 2020 04:00 - 56.6 MBSpecial Guest: Lori Lite More and more, kids are feeling stressed out in today’s world. This is a topic that comes up often- and of course it does, between academics, sports, homework, performance, lack of free play, reduced recess, political unrest, overworked parents and more, kids are being pulled in many directions and so are parents. […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Stress Management with Lori Lite – ReLaunch appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Prepare Kids to Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World with Madeline Levine, PhD
June 09, 2020 04:00 - 61.8 MBMadeline Levine, PhD – The pandemic is still going strong and the date to open many states is being pushed out further and further. A few states are starting to open here and there but many parents still feel a lot of anxiety around going back to “normal” even as COVID-19 has claimed over a […] The post How to Prepare Kids to Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World with Madeline Levine, PhD appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to White Kids about Race & Racism with Dr. Margaret Hagerman – ReRelease
May 30, 2020 16:08 - 9.34 MBThis podcast will focus on how white kids are being educated about race and racism in America. While we know from research that black families teach their children about social inequalities, race and racism from an early age, what are white families doing? Are families and communities a place where white kids learn to become […] The post How to Talk to White Kids about Race & Racism with Dr. Margaret Hagerman – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Talk to Kids About Being Brave with Margie Warrell – ReLaunch
May 19, 2020 04:22 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBSpecial Guest: Margie Warrell This podcast provides: Tips: Specific tips on what to do to help our children take healthy risks and lead a brave life. Scripts: What to say (and how to show and model) to our kids about getting out of their comfort zone as well as what kinds of risks are worth taking. How to add bravery into everyday experiences The post How to Talk to Kids About Being Brave with Margie Warrell – ReLaunch appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
How to Help Parents Understand & Support their LGBTQ Kids with Kristin Russo
May 05, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 59.6 MBKristin Russo - When a child or teen comes out to their parents as gay, parents are often left with many unanswered questions fueled by fear, lack of knowledge or concerns about the wellbeing of their child. The conversations that need to take place are not as much about you answering questions for your child but about your child answering questions for you. Your child has likely been navigating the coming-out process for quite some time, now, you will be faced with decisions about how you w...
How to Help Parents Understand & Support LGBTQ Kids with Kristin Russo
May 05, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 59.6 MBKristin Russo - When a child or teen comes out to their parents as gay, parents are often left with many unanswered questions fueled by fear, lack of knowledge or concerns about the wellbeing of their child. The conversations that need to take place are not as much about you answering questions for your child but about your child answering questions for you. Your child has likely been navigating the coming-out process for quite some time, now, you will be faced with decisions about how you w...
How to Talk to Kids about being Mentally Strong with Amy Morin, LCSW – ReRelease
April 28, 2020 04:05 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBSpecial Guest: Amy Morin, LCSW Ever wonder: What is the secret of success? Is it intelligence? Talent? Luck? Perhaps a bit. But more and more the research is telling us that the X-factor—the reason why some people fail and other succeed comes down to grit or what is sometimes referred to as mental toughness or mental strength. What is mental strength? How can we develop it? And How can parents, teachers and coaches help kids to develop mental strength? These are just some of the questions w...
How to Talk to Kids about StepFamilies and Blended Families with Ron L. Deal, MMFT
April 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBRon L. Deal, MMFT - Every person in a family wants to feel loved and wants to be able to show love to others who they care about and appreciate. And while that concept may be simple- the execution can be surprisingly complicated as not everyone gives and receives love in the same way. Some may desire reassuring physical touch while another person enjoys compliments, encouragement and other words of affirmation. Still others may feel most loved when they receive gifts or their family members ...
How to Raise Joyful Kids In a Stressful World with Katie Hurley – ReRelease
April 14, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBSpecial Guest: Katie Hurley This podcast provides: Tips: Katie talks about watching for stress-signs, encouraging play, dealing with differences between parents and children, using empathic listening, using stress words and problem-solving, stop and label, self care, body mapping, deep breathing. Scripts: Instead of problem solving, use some empathic listening and reflect back what your child is saying. Examples are given. Also how to talk to kids about pitching in when parents ar...
How to Talk to Boys about Puberty, Sex, Porn and Body Image with Dr. Cara Natterson
April 07, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 66 MBDr. Cara Natterson - This podcast will focus on how to decode boys and talk to boys about puberty, sex, porn, nudes and body image. It’s vital that we talk to boys about these tough topics as it’s part of keeping them healthy and safe—and that’s a big part of our job as parents. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Cara Natterson about how to talk to boys about this sensitive subject matter. Boys deserve to have the right information that helps them learn about positive relationships and sex a...
How to Talk to Kids About Anger & Big Feelings with Wendy Young – ReRelease
March 31, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBSpecial Guest: Wendy Young This podcast provides: Tips: How to co-regulate How to get off the anger merry-go-round. How to use “a bug and a wish.” How to help kids realize the anger cues How to construct a mad box and why How to process the feelings and interactions after the incident is over. Speaking out loud about our own anger and how we process it N.O.W. Learn how to Normalize, Offer opportunities/strategies, ...
How to Talk to Kids about Women Who Take Risks & Lead with Diana Kapp
March 24, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 51.8 MBDiana Kapp - Although hidden from many history books, where credit wasn’t provided, or downplayed in media where coverage skewed towards gains boys and men were making, women have been making strides, creating useful inventions and running companies for longer than we know. But credit needs to be revealed if we are going to ensure that girls and boys have strong female role models and understand that women bring greatness, innovation, indomitable spirit, focus, ingenuity and leadership to th...
How to Talk about Anxiety in Kids with Karen Young – ReRelease
March 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBKaren Young has worked as a psychologist in private practice and in educational settings. She founded the popular website, Hey Sigmund, which attracts millions of readers each year. Karen is a sought-after speaker, both at home in Australia and internationally. She is the author of ‘Hey Warrior’, a book for kids to help them understand anxiety and find their ‘brave’. The book has now been translated into a number of languages—and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her to How to Talk to ...
How to talk to Kids about Money with Neale Godfrey – ReRelease
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBThis podcast will focus on the talking to kids (and teaching kids) about money. Raising children who understand money is vital to their future financial health, independence and future fiscal behavior. Children and teens need to learn the value of money as well as how to budget, plan, earn, save, invest and give to causes and charities that mean something to them. Money management is a life skill that all children must learn—so let’s get the information we need right here! The post How to t...
How to Talk to Kids about Self-Injury with Dr. Janis Whitlock
March 03, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MBThis podcast will focus on self-injury and how to help young people who are self-harming to find healthier ways to cope with stress, pain and big emotions. Those who are self-injuring are not attempting to die by suicide but rather aiming to find a way to feel better. Those who self-injure need help and Dr. Janis Whitlock provides the information we need to best support and understand those who are self-injuring. The post How to Talk to Kids about Self-Injury with Dr. Janis Whitlock appeare...
How to talk to Kids About the Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey – (Re-Release)
February 25, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBThis podcast will focus on the importance of allowing children to fail. Discover why, during the school-age and teen years, it is vital for parents and educators to allow young people to experience the disappointment, frustration and struggle that occurs when they are challenged by life’s problems. Find out how failure and learning to bounce back and ultimately succeed, put children on the path to growing up and becoming successful, resilient and self-reliant adults. The post How to talk to...
How to Talk to Boys about Sex with Peggy Orenstein
February 18, 2020 15:36 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBSpecial Guest: Peggy Orenstein The pervasiveness of hook-up culture, ubiquity of locker room banter, accessibility of internet porn, media steeped with distorted images and wide acceptance of the “man box” or “bro culture” participation is having complex and negative effects on our boys. And as pornography has become a new kind of sex education that most boys are privy to by the tender age of 11 and sexual assault showing itself as a more commonplace occurrence, it is time for a change. As...
How to talk to your child through the bedtime battle featuring Dr. Natasha Burgert (Re-Release!)
February 11, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBSpecial Guest: Dr. Natasha Burgert Today we are discussing how to talk your child through the bedtime battle—and win. I know- we all need it! How many parents can say “me too” when they hear a sleepy parent talk about how their child wouldn’t go to sleep or woke up in the middle of the night—many of us have dealt with this, me included. My own daughter has had night terrors, nightmares, and I’m just not tired kind of nights. Perhaps that’s happened to you? It’s not an easy scenario- everyon...