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Rad Parenting

186 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 307 ratings

She’s an expert. He’s not. But they're both parents. Together, they help you navigate the willful waters of parenting. Hosted by author/self-esteem expert Anea Bogue, M.A., B. Ed, and comedian/record label owner Joe Sib, Rad Parenting is your go-to podcast to answer all of the difficult questions that come along with raising kids.

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Episodes

The Homework, Shower & Bedtime Battle

March 13, 2017 18:17 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB

Are your kids wearing you down with the sometimes daily battle to do homework, to shower and to get to bed on time? Join Joe and Anea for tips to help you avoid waving the white flag of surrender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode:57 Bad Kids, Good Kids, Our Kids

March 05, 2017 23:37 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MB

Is your child constantly befriending the 'troubled' kids at school? Are you unsure of how to handle signs that s/he is engaging in an unhealthy friendship? Before you make any big moves rooted in fear tune in to hear Joe and Anea tackle this all too common challenge of parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bullies, Boundaries and Building Healthy Relationships

February 27, 2017 18:36 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MB

Join Joe and Anea as they continue to tackle the challenge of raising our children with tools to create healthy relationships. Whether dealing with bullies or tricky friendship dynamics, resisting the urge to tell our kids to just run for the hills when they face a difficult social interaction, and instead using these opportunities as teachable moments is an investment in our kids' future ability to create and maintain healthy relationships.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

Bullies, Boundaries and Building Healthy Relationships

February 27, 2017 18:36 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MB

Join Joe and Anea as they continue to tackle the challenge of raising our children with tools to create healthy relationships. Whether dealing with bullies or tricky friendship dynamics, resisting the urge to tell our kids to just run for the hills when they face a difficult social interaction, and instead using these opportunities as teachable moments is an investment in our kids' future ability to create and maintain healthy relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Dressing Our Kids for Success

February 19, 2017 18:17 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MB

Join Joe and Anea as they discuss conscious parenting when it comes to how we dress our children. In spite of good intentions, we frequently limit the ability of our children (especially our girls) to move through the world actively, freely and safely by dressing them in clothes that either literally make it difficult to fully engage in play and exploration of the world and/or send strong messages about what makes them 'acceptable' as either girls or boys. Then, as our kids move into their a...

Dressing Our Kids for Success

February 19, 2017 18:17 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MB

Join Joe and Anea as they discuss conscious parenting when it comes to how we dress our children. In spite of good intentions, we frequently limit the ability of our children (especially our girls) to move through the world actively, freely and safely by dressing them in clothes that either literally make it difficult to fully engage in play and exploration of the world and/or send strong messages about what makes them 'acceptable' as either girls or boys. Then, as our kids move into their ad...

Break ups and Make ups

February 13, 2017 03:33 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MB

Whether your kids are young and dealing with friendship drama or teens dealing with their first break-up, helping them to develop healthy relationships, recognize signs of unhealthy relationships, and survive heartbreak are among the most important important tools we can give them. Join Joe and Anea as they tackle this important topic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Break ups and Make ups

February 13, 2017 03:33 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MB

Whether your kids are young and dealing with friendship drama or teens dealing with their first break-up, helping them to develop healthy relationships, recognize signs of unhealthy relationships, and survive heartbreak are among the most important important tools we can give them. Join Joe and Anea as they tackle this important topic.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big Emotions in Front of Little Minds (and big ones)

February 06, 2017 04:02 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MB

Parents are human and that means we experience emotions. Many of us think we are always supposed to put on a happy face so our kids don't see us sad...or mad but that can set an example for our children that leads them to stuff emotions that need to be felt and think that sadness means their world is caving in. Join Joe and Anea as they explore some of the important basics of raising emotionally healthy kids.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big Emotions in Front of Little Minds (and big ones)

February 06, 2017 04:02 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MB

Parents are human and that means we experience emotions. Many of us think we are always supposed to put on a happy face so our kids don't see us sad...or mad but that can set an example for our children that leads them to stuff emotions that need to be felt and think that sadness means their world is caving in. Join Joe and Anea as they explore some of the important basics of raising emotionally healthy kids.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking the Morning Chaos

January 29, 2017 18:37 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MB

Thanks to your questions and suggestions Joe and Anea are tackling the challenge of morning chaos. On those early school and work days, acting as the captain(s) of your ship to create a more calm, productive routine will not only set everyone off on the right foot for the day, it can help your kids to establish habits that will serve them through their childhood, adolescence and into their adult lives.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking the Morning Chaos

January 29, 2017 18:37 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MB

Thanks to your questions and suggestions Joe and Anea are tackling the challenge of morning chaos. On those early school and work days, acting as the captain(s) of your ship to create a more calm, productive routine will not only set everyone off on the right foot for the day, it can help your kids to establish habits that will serve them through their childhood, adolescence and into their adult lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It Takes a Village

January 22, 2017 22:54 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MB

Joe and Anea discuss the challenge of parenting by your own standards and expectations when you have to deal with kids whose parents have very different expectations of their children...even when they come into YOUR house. How can you maintain your own house rules when applying them to someone else's kids? How do you get your kid to take responsibility for what you deem to be bad behavior when another set of parents is giving their kid a 'pass'? Tune in to find out. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

One Night Stand-Up Father

January 17, 2017 00:44 - 43 minutes - 49.7 MB

Joe and Anea are joined by actor, comedian and father, Bill Dawes who shares his (sometimes) scandalous story of becoming a father after a one night stand. How did he manage to create a loving, healthy relationship with his now college-bound daughter in spite of a challenging relationship with her mother and living on opposite coasts? Tune in to find out how parenting, those always challenging, can be successful even under the most complicated circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

One Night Stand-Up Father

January 17, 2017 00:44 - 43 minutes - 49.7 MB

Joe and Anea are joined by actor, comedian and father, Bill Dawes who shares his (sometimes) scandalous story of becoming a father after a one night stand. How did he manage to create a loving, healthy relationship with his now college-bound daughter in spite of a challenging relationship with her mother and living on opposite coasts? Tune in to find out how parenting, those always challenging, can be successful even under the most complicated circumstances.   See acast.com/privacy for pr...

Period Power

January 09, 2017 01:05 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MB

Dr. Suzanne is back in the studio with Joe and Anea and they are tackling the often taboo subject of menstruation. Research tells us that girls who learn about menstruation early and in a positive, celebratory way maintain a better connection to their bodies and have a healthier sense of being female. Tune in to find out how you can better educate yourself and your children (daughters AND sons) on this important biological function that just happens to allow for the continuation of our specie...

Period Power

January 09, 2017 01:05 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MB

Dr. Suzanne is back in the studio with Joe and Anea and they are tackling the often taboo subject of menstruation. Research tells us that girls who learn about menstruation early and in a positive, celebratory way maintain a better connection to their bodies and have a healthier sense of being female. Tune in to find out how you can better educate yourself and your children (daughters AND sons) on this important biological function that just happens to allow for the continuation of our speci...

Potty Mouth

January 04, 2017 02:28 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MB

Joe and Anea ponder the impact of swearing around our kids. What is the power of words and what makes a good word bad? Tune in to find out.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Potty Mouth

January 04, 2017 02:28 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MB

Joe and Anea ponder the impact of swearing around our kids. What is the power of words and what makes a good word bad? Tune in to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaching Consent From Year One

December 19, 2016 00:44 - 33 minutes - 37.8 MB

 Joe and Anea welcome back Dr. Patricia to talk about the importance of teaching language and tools of affirmative consent to ensure your child has a clear sense of personal agency over her/his body and the ability to set healthy boundaries to stay safe now and in future more adult contexts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting In The Age Of Cell Phones

December 12, 2016 03:13 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MB

Unlike past generations cell phones are everywhere whether we like them or not. What is the appropriate age to allow your child to have a cell phone? How do we navigate ensuring their safety and appropriate access to the wealth of information available once they have a phone? Join Joe, Anea and Dr. Suzanne as they share their experience with this dilemma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Magic of Santa

December 05, 2016 07:57 - 21 minutes - 24.3 MB

Why do so many of us break the 'no lying' rule when it comes to Santa and is it ok to do so? Joe and Anea compare notes on their own parenting experiences and explore the value of keeping the magic of Santa in our kids' lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surviving The Holidays

November 20, 2016 00:42 - 28 minutes - 32.4 MB

The holiday season is upon us which means it's time to navigate parenting through family gathering, travel and powder keg conversations. Join Joe and Anea as they offer suggestions to help you survive this challenging time of year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside the World of Teens on the Warped Tour (with Kevin Lyman)

November 13, 2016 19:24 - 52 minutes - 60 MB

Joe and Anea welcome Kevin Lyman, the man who created the Warped Tour 23 years ago and has spent more time than most adults experiencing teen life from the 'inside'. Join us to get the scoop on teens, learn why and how so many of them flock to this extraordinary music festival and find out how parents can come for FREE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ADHD and Other 'Disorders' in a New Light

November 07, 2016 04:42 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MB

Joe and Anea welcome back Jennifer Waldburger along with psychotherapist Derek O Neill. Together they explore ADD, ADHD, Autism and more in a whole new light and the ways we, as parents, can better understand and better support our children, their energy and their true potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Home Schooling 'Test Results'

October 31, 2016 02:53 - 58 minutes - 67 MB

Join Joe and Anea for their Homeschooling follow-up interview with Finneas O'Connell the 19 year-old son of Home Schooling advocate Maggie Baird. No question is off the table as they explore home schooling benefits and challenges from the child's perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Can Teach My Child to Sleep Through the Night?!

October 23, 2016 23:00 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MB

Blurb: Joe and Anea welcome Jen Waldburger, co-founder of Sleepy Planet Parenting, to talk about why kids have trouble sleeping through the night and how parents can effectively teach their kids to be good sleepers, as early as 4-5 months of age.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I Can Teach My Child to Sleep Through the Night?!

October 23, 2016 23:00 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MB

Blurb: Joe and Anea welcome Jen Waldburger, co-founder of Sleepy Planet Parenting, to talk about why kids have trouble sleeping through the night and how parents can effectively teach their kids to be good sleepers, as early as 4-5 months of age.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Episode is for Parents of Gay Kids (with author Kristin Russo)

October 17, 2016 02:55 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MB

Joe and Anea welcome Kristin Russo, author of This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids, and together they explore the challenges parents face when their child 'comes out' as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Just as it can be extremely difficult for an adolescent to navigate 'coming out' to their family, many parents also face a 'coming-out-as-the-parent-of-a-gay-child' process of their own, usually with no map or guide on how to do so in a supportive, loving and accepting way. Hosted on...

Expectations of Parenting

October 10, 2016 04:59 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MB

  Are you trying to be the perfect parent? This week Joe and Anea tackle the topic of managing the parenting expectations that we place on ourselves.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expectations of Parenting

October 10, 2016 04:59 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MB

  Are you trying to be the perfect parent? This week Joe and Anea tackle the topic of managing the parenting expectations that we place on ourselves.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Home Schooling in a Whole New Light

October 03, 2016 02:59 - 47 minutes - 54.9 MB

Although an increasing number of families are choosing to home school their children, many of us are still unclear about the real benefits and challenges of doing so. Maggie Baird a seasoned homeschooler joins Joe and Anea to share her journey.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Home Schooling in a Whole New Light

October 03, 2016 02:59 - 47 minutes - 54.9 MB

Although an increasing number of families are choosing to home school their children, many of us are still unclear about the real benefits and challenges of doing so. Maggie Baird a seasoned homeschooler joins Joe and Anea to share her journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wayne's World...with a toddler (Wayne Kramer)

September 25, 2016 18:41 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Legendary musician Wayne Kramer is in the studio with Joe and Anea talking about becoming a parent after 60, the trials of toddlerhood and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sex Ed Starts With You

September 19, 2016 04:08 - 33 minutes - 38 MB

Wanna raise a whole human being who is capable of one day creating healthy and fulfilling sexual experiences? Most of us do and Dr. Patricia is joining Joe and Anea to guide us through this extremely important but always daunting part of parenting.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sex Ed Starts With You

September 19, 2016 04:08 - 33 minutes - 38 MB

Wanna raise a whole human being who is capable of one day creating healthy and fulfilling sexual experiences? Most of us do and Dr. Patricia is joining Joe and Anea to guide us through this extremely important but always daunting part of parenting.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eenie, Meenie, Miney Mo...

September 12, 2016 05:12 - 32 minutes - 37.1 MB

...to what school should my children go? Joe and Anea are exploring one of the most difficult and important decisions parents have to make. Tune in to hear what their experience has guided them to learn and how it can help you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a Freaking 4th Trimester?!?!

September 06, 2016 03:33 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MB

  Dr. Suzanne is back and she's talking with Joe and Anea about the little known '4th Trimester'. Whether you've got a baby on the way, you've just had a baby OR you know someone who has, you're going to want to tune in for this game-changing episode that explains those crazy-making first three months out of the womb and what you can do to survive them.      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holding on to the Summer Yummy

August 29, 2016 03:24 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MB

It's back-to-school time and Joe and Anea are talking about how to hold on to the typically more calm energy and quality time of summer with our children. Tune in to find out how you can begin the new school year with the ability to keep some of the 'summer yummy', lessen the chaos, and still get it all the essentials done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holding on to the Summer Yummy

August 29, 2016 03:24 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MB

It's back-to-school time and Joe and Anea are talking about how to hold on to the typically more calm energy and quality time of summer with our children. Tune in to find out how you can begin the new school year with the ability to keep some of the 'summer yummy', lessen the chaos, and still get it all the essentials done.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spirituality in Parenting (with Ben Lee)

August 22, 2016 02:37 - 48 minutes - 56 MB

Joe and Anea welcome Australian musician and actor, Ben Lee. Tune in to hear them dive deep and explore the rich and layered topic of spirituality and how we can invite and create opportunities for spiritual exploration with our children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Zika Virus

August 15, 2016 04:19 - 33 minutes - 38.4 MB

Dr. Suzanne is back! Joe and Anea dive into the latest scare for pregnant women around the world... the Zika virus. Tune in to get the scoop on its causes and what you can do to protect yourself if you're pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pink nail polish for everyone? Dealing with gender stereotypes.

August 07, 2016 23:00 - 24 minutes - 27.5 MB

Joe and Anea take on the challenging and charged topic of gender norms. How can we find balance between teaching our children not to be limited by gender stereotypes while providing them with awareness and tools to manage limiting societal messages they will inevitably see and hear through their peers, media and more? Tune in as Joe and Anea take a first pass at this important topic.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pink nail polish for everyone? Dealing with gender stereotypes.

August 07, 2016 23:00 - 24 minutes - 27.5 MB

Joe and Anea take on the challenging and charged topic of gender norms. How can we find balance between teaching our children not to be limited by gender stereotypes while providing them with awareness and tools to manage limiting societal messages they will inevitably see and hear through their peers, media and more? Tune in as Joe and Anea take a first pass at this important topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Single Parenting on Steroids (Fallon Smythe and Rebecca Prephan)

August 01, 2016 04:17 - 51 minutes - 60.5 MB

Joe and Anea welcome Nickelodeon actress Fallon Smythe and her mom Rebecca to talk about the challenges and triumphs of single parenthood from both the parent's and the child's perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Be Alone or Not to Be...

July 25, 2016 03:41 - 27 minutes - 31.7 MB

Joe and Anea explore the pros and cons of children having alone time and the guidelines we, as parents, can apply to ensure maximum benefit. Doors open or closed? Should children have televisions in their room? How much screen and tech time is too much? A mix of opinions are flying around along with the usual banter in this very practically focused episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Be Alone or Not to Be...

July 25, 2016 03:41 - 27 minutes - 31.7 MB

Joe and Anea explore the pros and cons of children having alone time and the guidelines we, as parents, can apply to ensure maximum benefit. Doors open or closed? Should children have televisions in their room? How much screen and tech time is too much? A mix of opinions are flying around along with the usual banter in this very practically focused episode.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Growing Up Gay

July 18, 2016 03:23 - 59 minutes - 69.2 MB

Inspired by your emails, Joe and Anea welcome Clay Patane who shares with heartfelt eloquence his story of growing up gay and then raising children as a gay dad. Whether you are raising a child who is coming out, raising children as a gay parent or just want to make sure you are creating adequate and loving space for your child to discover their own unique self, this one's for you.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Growing Up Gay

July 18, 2016 03:23 - 59 minutes - 69.2 MB

Inspired by your emails, Joe and Anea welcome Clay Patane who shares with heartfelt eloquence his story of growing up gay and then raising children as a gay dad. Whether you are raising a child who is coming out, raising children as a gay parent or just want to make sure you are creating adequate and loving space for your child to discover their own unique self, this one's for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-Defense: Part 2 (With Self-Defense Expert Ellen Snortland)

July 11, 2016 04:56 - 45 minutes - 51.5 MB

On this follow up to Episode 22 on self defense, Joe and Anea welcome Impact Personal Safety Lead Instructor and author, Ellen Snortland. Beginning with her own traumatic experience being faced with a knife-wielding robber in her home to dedicating her life to 'normalizing' self-defense, Ms. Snortland makes compelling arguments for why providing self-defense classes for our children (and ourselves) is one of the most important things we can do as parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

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