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Parenting Decoded

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This podcast will help all parents with kids of all ages to learn how to decode the mysteries and challenges of being a parent in today's challenging times. We will concentrate on practical parenting approaches that you as a parent can use right away! There are tips and tricks as well as plenty of real life stories to help you see that you can make a difference in your family's life in simple yet noticeable ways. In order for your kids to change, you need to change first! The ripple effect is real and lasting. Enjoy the ride!

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64 - How to Connect With Young Kids

March 06, 2024 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MB

Kids of all ages need to feel connected and loved unconditionally.  How can you set up a system in your family for creating and keeping those connections?  In this podcast we go over connections for kids between 2 and 10.  The next podcast covers what you can do for teens and tweens, a much harder demographic than younger kids who still think the world of you.  In this episode we explore ideas on how to have regular "quick" connections on a daily or weekly basis while also considering long...

63 - Grumpy Kids: What to Do

February 12, 2024 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MB

Grumpy kids can really put your home into a foul mood.  What can we do to help tame these dark clouds and bring some sunshine back into our lives? In this episode we'll cover these four steps: Step 1 – Keep Your Cool  Step 2 – Offer Empathy and Hugs  Step 3 - Fix the Broken Connection  Step 4 – Go on a Trigger Quest and Brainstorm The transcript for this episode is HERE Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast: Kings Corner Card Game YouTube Instruction Video  Mood Meter Gra...

62 - Rewards vs. Bribes: What Should Parents Use?

January 13, 2024 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7 MB

Parents struggle with how to motivate their children toward certain behaviors. Typically rewards and bribes are used.  In this episode learn about when bribes and rewards are most likely to motivate your child.  There are pros and cons of both types of motivations.  Bribes tend to reinforce negative behaviors, while rewards are commonly thought of as something that's planned ahead and well-thought-out, used for positive behaviors.  However, sometimes our plans backfire!  When? How? What ...

61 - Bullying - How to Help

November 10, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Kids being bullied isn't new.  What's new is the extent at which they are being bullied and, with the internet, in new and harmful ways.   In this episode, we'll cover the different types of bullying: Verbal - teasing, name-calling, taunting, etc., Social - spreading rumors, leaving kids out, embarrassing them, etc. Physical - hitting, spitting, tripping, etc.  Cyberbullying - using digital devices to cause others harm Why does bullying occur? What can families do? How you can role-play ...

60 - Anxious Kids and What Parents Can Do to Help

October 03, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Do you have an anxious child?   Does it worry you or drive you crazy?  Either way you need to listen to this podcast! In this podcast, hear from Stephanie Pinto, founder of Let’s Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids and author of the best-selling book From Chaos to Connection.   We talk about how parents can support their kids who have anxiety.   Learn about the 4 different types of anxiety, then the 4 parenting traps that we fall into when we attempt to "help" that wind up having negative i...

59 - Body Image and How to Help Kids

September 04, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Today with the launch of the Barbie movie and so much emphasis on selfies and having perfect bodies, it's worth considering how we help out the millions of kids who aren't "perfect".  In this episode I interview Pam Luk, Founder of Ember & Ace, a clothing brand for plus-sized kids.  We talk about how to support our kids both socially and emotionally as well as how we as parents need to tamp down our own feelings about perfection that harm our kids in emotional ways that hurt more than help...

58 - Helping Neurodivergent Kids Socialize

August 12, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

What do you with kids who are wired differently?   Who might be on the spectrum (ADHD, Asperger's, OCD, etc.)?  Maybe they've had a diagnosis, maybe you just can see they are off the charts brilliant and some things but a total failure at socializing with kids their age.  If you have such challenges with your kids,  take a listen to Sam Young of Young Scholars Academy in this episode as he explains how his online community for neurodivergent and gifted children works.  He brings a strength...

57- Kids Who Lose or Forget Stuff

May 02, 2023 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MB

Some kids seem to be born not caring where stuff is.  They rely on us to find things and if we can't find them they blame US!  Yikes!  This episode gives you ideas about how to let go of the responsibility for items in our kids lives that should be THEIRS but seem to have become OURS.   Learn how to keep a calm head as we turn over the job of owning "stuff" back to our kids in loving ways.   Email me at [email protected] or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com. Have a bl...

56 - Separation Anxiety: Why and What to Do

March 14, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Most parents seem to get hit with this at some point in our parenting journey.  It can start at around 6-7 months and usually goes away gradually throughout early childhood.  But… sometimes we’re just put to the test with separation issues and we wish someone would let us know what’s normal, what’s extreme and give us some ideas about what to do. In this podcast we have Jessica O’Connor, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist to help step us through ideas in dealing with separation...

55 - Managing Screens Using Aro

January 26, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Listen to Heath Wilson, co-founder of Aro, talk about their innovative technology that helps families develop good screen habits in a positive and fun way.  There's a smart tech "box" to hold your devices when families decide to have non-tech time and an app that will track how long technology has been in the box.  It's the complete opposite of our normal "get off your device" that many families fight about now,! This is more like: "hey, how fun to see how long you been off your device" tw...

54 - Grandparents and Gifts: How to Tame Them

December 08, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

There are so many pressures we face as parents but one of the most challenging can be managing our own parents when it comes to gifting to their grandkids.  It's enough to drive some of us crazy! In this episode we'll talk about the types of interference we might be dealing from our family values being over run to dealing with huge amounts of clutter that we have to organize not to how too many toys can interfere with creativity in our kids.  Take a listen to hear more possible issues.   W...

53 - Kids Who Don't Enjoy Learning: What To Do

October 13, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

When you have a child who refuses to read or is delayed in their reading compared to their peers it can be a very stressful time for parents as we try to navigate the what-to-dos and the why-is this-happening-to-my-child thoughts that constantly run through our minds.  The same stress can hit us when our kids don’t want to write and then again if they start falling into the “I hate school” mode which really tears us up.  Having learning differences can contribute heavily to this stressful ...

52 - Manners Lesson: Chewing Food

September 05, 2022 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MB

In this third installment of my manners series we discuss how to train your kids to chew their food with their mouths closed.  It can be a challenge but with some consistency, love and a bit of fun and games it's possible to move your kids into the social graces.  There are two books for younger kids that might come in handy: “How Dinosaurs Eat Their Food” by Jane Yolen “Dinner with Olivia” by Emily Sollinger Here's a copy of the TRANSCRIPT on my website. Also,  feel free to email me wit...

51 - When Kids Drain Your Energy

August 17, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MB

When kids drain our energy by doing things that drive us crazy we need to respond in a loving and empathetic manner.  However,  when we're so tired of them doing things that drain us -- like whining, talking back, fighting with their siblings, or ignoring screen time limits -- we just don't know what to do.  In this podcast you'll learn not only how to recognize things that drain your energy but how to let your kids know and then ask them to do things for you that help replenish that energ...

50 - Mary's Parenting Report Card By Her Sons

July 13, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

What was Mary like as a parent?  In this special episode hear from Mary's two grown sons on what it was like growing up with Mary as a parent.  They talk about how natural consequences shaped them and how energy drains encouraged them to make better decisions among other topics. This episode was created at the request of Mary's Facebook Group, Parenting Decoded, who were curious about the long term impact of good, solid parenting techniques on children.  What better examples than Mary's boy...

49 - Manners Lesson: "Thank You"

June 23, 2022 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MB

In this episode we learn how to get our kids to say “thank you” and how to help develop a general sense of appreciation for not only “things” but also training them in thankfulness which will help to promote an “attitude of gratitude”.  Start Early  Be Consistent Give Praise for using Thank You  Use Family Meetings to Set Expectations Set up Family Thanking Events Dinner time thank you routines Bedtime blessings routine Thank you note practice for birthdays and holidays Make it FUN!...

48 - Cultivating Kindness in Kids

May 02, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

We all want our kids to grow up being kind and courteous.  In this episode I talk with Teresa Ramirez, a motivational speaker and Kindness Koach.  Listen to lots of fun ideas on how to promote kindness inside and outside your home.   Here's some of the ideas we talk about! - Model it INSIDE your home  Use Family Meetings to talk about how to be kind to each other  Come up with a list of ideas from putting sweet notes in lunch boxes to doing surprise chores for some one Make a meal for e...

47 - Manners Lesson: "Please"

April 05, 2022 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

This is the first podcast in a series relating to getting our kids to learn manners which are fundamental to their becoming responsible, respectful adults.  Starting with Life Lessons early has the biggest impact but in this series of podcasts, whether you have a toddler or a teen, it's worth investing in their future through manners. Here are the basics of what's covered in this podcast: 1 - Start young!  The earlier the better.  Using "baby sign language" if you have a very little one.  ...

47 - Manners Lesson #1 "Please"

April 05, 2022 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

This is the first podcast in a series relating to getting our kids to learn manners which are fundamental to their becoming responsible, respectful adults.  Starting with Life Lessons early has the biggest impact but in this series of podcasts, whether you have a toddler or a teen, it's worth investing in their future through manners. Here are the basics of what's covered in this podcast: 1 - Start young!  The earlier the better.  Using "baby sign language" if you have a very little one.  ...

47 - Manners Lesson: "Please"

April 05, 2022 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

This is the first podcast in a series relating to getting our kids to learn manners which are fundamental to their becoming responsible, respectful adults.  Starting with Life Lessons early has the biggest impact but in this series of podcasts, whether you have a toddler or a teen, it's worth investing in their future through manners. Here are the basics of what's covered in this podcast: 1 - Start young!  The earlier the better.  Using "baby sign language" if you have a very little one.  ...

46 - Unintended Consequences of Pushing for Good Grades

March 01, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this episode I interview Liz Bayardelle author of Clean Your Plate! 13 Things that Good Parents Say that Ruin Kids’ Lives.   This book covers all sorts of unintended consequences that good parents say regularly like Get Straight As, Don’t Hit, Sit Still, Don’t Be a Quitter and many more.   She goes into detail in all these areas and has wonderful ideas about how to combat our natural tendencies to push our kids in ways that might backfire.    We talk specifically about the impact of pare...

45 - Screen Addiction: Is My Child Addicted?

February 25, 2022 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Some of us struggle with trying to figure out if our kids are addicted to screens.  In this episode Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, and I discuss what causes screen addictions and what resources might help to determine if our kids are addicted.  We also go over different levels of intervention in overcoming screen issues in our homes.  Emily is launching a new course for parents that will help train parents week by week to get their arms around the issue.  With parenting practice...

Screen Time Struggles

February 01, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode enjoy hearing from Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, as we talk about strategies to deal with kids and screen time use in our homes.  Emily works with families all the time to help put "tech intentional" ideas into homes.  Listen for ideas on how to set clear and reasonable limits in a way that can be integrated into your home, one step at a time. Emily can be found at:  https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/ You can learn about her new course on Becoming a Tech-Inte...

44 - Screen Time Struggles

February 01, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode enjoy hearing from Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant, as we talk about strategies to deal with kids and screen time use in our homes.  Emily works with families all the time to help put "tech intentional" ideas into homes.  Listen for ideas on how to set clear and reasonable limits in a way that can be integrated into your home, one step at a time. Emily can be found at:  https://thescreentimeconsultant.com/ You can learn about her new course on Becoming a Tech-Inte...

43 - Siblings Who Hate Each Other: What to Do

January 10, 2022 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MB

Siblings who hate each other is unfortunately all too common an issue for parents to ignore.  In this podcast we explore what a parent can do with their kids who aren't getting along, who are unbearably mean to each other.  Our kids fighting all the time can be: 1 - draining for the ENTIRE family 2 - full of opportunities to learn some life lessons about getting along In order to help stop the energy drain and actually learn those lessons that will help later in life we cover  three possi...

42 - Challenges with Boundaries

December 17, 2021 03:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MB

Setting limits for our kids can be such a challenge.  We set them, they ignore or break them.  Ugh!  In this episode learn how to set better boundaries that we can stick by so that our kids know that we mean what we say. Learn to say: 1 - "AND WHAT DID I SAY" Using this phrase helps stop the whining and begging that gets so annoying that we often times give in just to quiet our kids down. 2 - Set consequences for whining and complaining when our kids try to push our boundaries in directions...

41 - Dealing with Disrespect

November 16, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

In this podcast learn how to deal with disrespect in your home by teaching and modeling respect while keeping calm.  The truth is, disrespectful behavior is one of the inappropriate ways kids, especially teenagers but not limited to teens, try to solve their problems. Kids can feel powerless in the face of rules and expectations and talking back and showing disrespect is one way they try to take some power back. If they can drag you into an argument, that’s even better: Now you’re arguing ...

40 - It's Not Fair! - How to Deal with Fairness

October 21, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MB

Life isn’t fair it never has been.  How we deal with life is what matters.  In this episode learn how you can nurture an understanding of fairness in your child's life as well as ideas on how you can respond to unfairness. We want our kids to be able to: Let them know it's ok to express their emotions when life is unfair Encourage them to give praise to others when things aren't fair Help them continue with life when things aren't fair Have them lead by Example, using grace and humility...

SPECIAL EPISODE: Email Me!

September 19, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MB

In this very special episode I want to reach out to YOU, my listeners and hear from you!  Email me your thoughts about who you are any why you listen!  Got ideas?  I'd LOVE to hear them!  Already  know me and came to a class or lecture long ago?  Drop a note to say hi! Easiest way to email me is to click this link that takes you to my web page: EMAIL OR NEWSLETTER LINK You'll just have to click one more time on the "email" link or "newsletter" link.   If you'd rather, email directly,  us...

39 - Bad Teachers and How to Deal With Them

August 21, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this podcast I cover a few things.  First, what do bad teachers look like?  How do they behave? Next, what can you do about it as a parent and, lastly, what can your child do about making it through the year in once piece having learned what they need to.  Three types of bad teachers: Fluffy - ones that are nice but don't teach the material Boring - ones that put you to sleep they are so uninspiring Mean - ones that yell and are just plain mean; they might have favorites in the class and ...

38 - Parenting Pressure and Lazy Kids - What Healthy Pressure Looks Like

August 19, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode I talk with Dr. Weisinger about their approach of transforming harmful parental pressure into healthy pressure.    He has just released a new book with Dr. Christopher Thurber, The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure: A Positive Approach to Pushing Your Child to Be Their Best Self. This book provides a roadmap for parents to engage in healthy pressure with our kids, ways that will help them grow and succeed instead of stifle and crush them.   We, as parents, often struggle wit...

37 - Annoying Kids and How to Handle Them

August 03, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MB

Do you have a kid who is always seeking attention?  They are pulling on you, saying “Mommy, mommy, watch me!”  Or maybe they try to one up anyone just to make themselves look bigger or better than others.  Maybe they’ll even make things up to do that? In this episode you'll learn why your kids are acting that way and how to bring new skills into the mix so you can work with them in a positive way so they go from annoying to adorable.  Take a listen! Send me email at mary@parentingdecoded...

36 - Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and other Executive Function Issues

July 27, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode Mary interviews author Elaine Taylor-Kraus from ImpactParents about her new book: The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More This guide gives all parents a guide in how to best help their children overcome their challenges in healthy, loving and practical ways.  Whether or not you have a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, Asperger’s, any other executive function issues or you’re just worried that your child is out of step with the...

35 - How to Teach Kids to Apologize

July 01, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MB

In this episode learn how to get to the heart of your child and teach them how to apologize.  Learn how to: 1 - Wait till the emotion has passed 2 - Brainstorm with your child to encourage ideas of how the apology can work for them 3 - If their hearts won't melt then allow consequences of their poor decision to not apologize guide them to make better choices.  Did your parents ever force you to apologize? Did it really make you feel sorry? I’m guessing that, like me, you probably just felt ...

34 - Life Skills for Teens

June 15, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this episode we’ll talk about how to get our older kids, teens and tweens, to experience the bigger picture stuff and expose them to some of the messiness of life in a loving, supportive environment where they might even mess up some.  Everything from chores they should know how to do on their own to handling money, cars and how to get a part time job.  I’ll talk about planning vacations in addition to how to handle routine paperwork and cooking.  It’s sort of a laundry list of items I th...

33 - Loving Your Family Using Love Languages

June 04, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Understanding how a person perceives love is essential for knowing how to communicate  love to them.  In this interview I'm so happy to have Bec and Holly who have a podcast called ILoveYouTooMuchToArgue  to explain what Love Languages are and how to use them in your family.  Five Love Languages are: Acts of Service Gifts Words of Affirmation Physical Touch Take the free online quiz! Find Holly and Bec anywhere you listen to podcasts and you can contact them at iloveyoutoomuchtoargue@gma...

Substance Use and Abuse - What to Know as a Parent

May 21, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this podcast I interview Richard Carpriola an expert in addiction counseling with over 20 years of experience.  He's the author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. I found really useful in learning about the different substances – marijuana, alcohol, vaping, inhalants and more, and what signs to look for in determining addiction and where to turn if you need help. Leave a review and let me know what you think! Leave me a review or email me at mary@pare...

32 - Substance Use and Abuse: What to Know as a Parent

May 21, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this podcast I interview Richard Carpriola an expert in addiction counseling with over 20 years of experience.  He's the author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. I found the book and talking with Richard really useful in learning about the different substances – marijuana, alcohol, vaping, inhalants and more, and what signs to look for in determining addiction and where to turn if you need help. Leave a review and let me know what you think! Leave me...

31 - Sibling Competition - How Everyone Can Win!

April 22, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MB

Do you have kids who are always running to the car and saying: “I’m first!”?  Or maybe they argue over who mom or dad reads to first at night?  How about who gets to sit where at the dinner table?  Or who does dad pour the catsup on French fries first?  I know my boys would have a battle each time we got into an elevator over who gets to push the buttons.  It’s exhausting, isn’t it?  You might even say it “drains your energy” if you’re a Love and Logic parent.     In this podcast I want to ...

30 - Getting Kids to Listen SEMINAR

March 31, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Parents are often baffled by their kids not listening and totally ignoring them.  In this seminar which was taped during a Zoom presentation, parents learn that how we talk to our kids and when we talk to them has a huge impact on their ability to listen to us.  In this talk you'll learn not only WHEN to communicate but about these techniques to be more impactful when you do: How to go "brain dead" when our kids are emotional How to use loving limits to state what you're willing to do Ho...

29 - Communicating with Teens SEMINAR

March 22, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

This is special podcast recording of a seminar at Prospect High School meant for all of you who are having a tough time communicating with your teens.  I also have a YouTube version from Evergreen High School that includes all my PowerPoint slides that you can find on my Parenting Decoded YouTube Channel.  Whether you prefer podcasts or YouTube I want get you as much help as I can in supporting your teen.   In this seminar I go over how we currently talk to our teens, what that might be com...

28 - Understanding Anxiety

March 09, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

In this episode I interview Bianca D'Agostino.  She's a family and child therapist in Ottawa Canada who has lots of experience help families with issues around anxiety. Here's the link to Bianca's helpful graphic on the different levels of anxiety, A through F: ANXIETY GRAPHIC Bianca's contact info and professional information: BIANCA D'GOSTINO Email me at [email protected] or go to my website at www.parentingdecoded.com. Have a blessed rest of your day!

Podcast 28 - Understanding Anxiety

March 09, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

In this episode I interview Bianca D'Agostino.  She's a family and child therapist in Ottowa Canada who has lots of experience help families with issues around anxiety. Here's the link to Bianca's helpful graphic on the different levels of anxiety: ANXIETY GRAPHIC Bianca's contact info and professional information: BIANCA D'GOSTINO

28 - Understanding Anxiety

March 09, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

In this episode I interview Bianca D'Agostino.  She's a family and child therapist in Ottawa Canada who has lots of experience help families with issues around anxiety. Here's the link to Bianca's helpful graphic on the different levels of anxiety, A through F: ANXIETY GRAPHIC Bianca's contact info and professional information: BIANCA D'GOSTINO

27 - Anger Management for Parents SEMINAR

March 05, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

This is the audio version of my online seminar which is also available on my YouTube Channel, Parenting Decoded.  There is also a  YouTube link to this seminar if you'd like to see all the slides that go along with this presentation.  YouTube LINK  In this expanded conversation we go over tips to handle our anger that is triggered by our children and family situations.    The most important of these is setting up a RELATIONSHIP SAFETY TEAM.  #1 - YOU #2 - Your Spouse or Partner #3 - Your Ch...

26 - Lying, Cheating and Stealing: What to do?

February 08, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

26: Lying, Cheating, and Stealing Many parents get very upset when they catch their children lying, stealing, or cheating. We all hate the feeling of betrayal, being lied to, or cheated. But we all lie for lots of reasons. Sometimes to cover up bad behaviours. Other times, we do it out of fear because we want to spare ourselves of punishment or avoid sanctions. The same goes with our young ones. But one thing is certain, it’s often not as intentional as we adults think and do. Have you ev...

25 - Solving Tantrums

January 25, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Tantrums continue to be a huge problem for parents.  Take a listen to this one hour Zoom seminar Mary did with a live audience with lots of practical advice on how to get a handle on tantrums in your home.  Learn about: Why tantrums happen What to do while the tantrum is happening What to do AFTER the tantrum is over How to avoid tantrums in the future If you'd like to see the full video with slides go to the Parenting Decoded YouTube channel: WATCH VIDEO HERE Mood Chart: LINK TO MOOD ...

25 - Solving Tantrums SEMINAR

January 25, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Tantrums continue to be a huge problem for parents.  Take a listen to this one hour Zoom seminar Mary did with a live audience with lots of practical advice on how to get a handle on tantrums in your home.  Learn about: Why tantrums happen What to do while the tantrum is happening What to do AFTER the tantrum is over How to avoid tantrums in the future If you'd like to see the full video with slides go to the Parenting Decoded YouTube channel: WATCH VIDEO HERE Mood Chart: LINK TO MOOD ...

24 - Educational Testing Ideas and Issues

January 04, 2021 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

It’s very difficult as a parent to see our kids struggle either academically or socially.  For some of us we feel that our kid is the only one struggling and we have no idea where to turn to.  In this podcast I interview Lexie Burnes of NeuroPlay Academics for information about how and when you might look to get your child tested if you suspect something is not quite right.  I don't have a transcript yet but here's a link to Lexie's website: http://www.neuroplaybraintraining.com/ Email me...

Gift Giving With a Glad Heart

December 04, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Holidays and gift giving can bring about so much stress to families who are sucked into the commercialism of our current situation.  In this podcast I want to give you all some hints about making gift giving a more heartfelt experience not only from you as the giver but also how to create an attitude of gratitude in our kids who are receiving those gifts.  I’ll also go over some ideas about how to handle sibling-to-sibling giving as well as extended family situations which can easily get mes...