In this episode of the We Choose Respect ParentCast we welcome back celebrated author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Catherine is a prolific author best known for her novel “Pay It Forward”. Catherine is back to speak about her new book “Worthy” which was released this past Summer and her soon to be released book “Ask Him Why”. But our visits with Catherine always turn into more than an opportunity to promote her books. Today we talk a lot about living gratefully.
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Following Catherine’s interview we say hello to our friends from the Institute of Curiosity, Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggens. This mother and daughter team talk about the dynamics involved in mother – daughter relationships.
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And after saying hello to three old friends we introduce a brand new friend to the We Choose Respect ParentCast family Jasmine Crowe. Jasmine is a dynamic singer song writer who shares with us her song “Skeleton”.
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"Look, up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's... a reference to the Bible?" Keven Harvey is the author of a brand new book called "All You Want To Know About The Bible In Pop Culture" and he tells us there are lots of references to the Bible in comic books, movies, tv series, music. This is a fun conversation that also talks about how parents can use all types of media to teach our children the value of being respectful.
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Dr Stephanie O'Leary returns to answer a listeners question about how to help a child get over a phobia.As Dr Stephanie tells us, we can empower our children and help them get over their extreme fear of things like dogs and clowns.
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And we are proud to introduce our musical gues the Jo Petty Band.
Hayley Rose is the creator of the lovable character Fifo. Fiifo is the star of a series of children's books that families can experience together.
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Our friends from New Zealand, Peter & Ellen Jarratt are back to share a fantastic activity that will get families out in the garden together with paper and pencil. We also learn that folks in New Zealand have a different word for an eraser.
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Our favorite exercise guruTrainer Jack is back to teach us some great exercises families can do together during commercial breaks.
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And Auggie the Doggie is back to share a Howlin' good Halloween Song
Holli Kenley is a therapist, counselor and author of the book "Another Way". For the ppast ten weeks Holli and I have been taking an indept look at the novel's message and how parents, teachers and youth workers can help teens discover their own worth, identify their own vaalues and make decisions based on those values.
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Dawn Dias is a funny lady. She is able to see the humor and humanity in all of the challenges we face as parents. In her new book, "Sh!t They Don't Tell You About Toddlers" she takes a special look at those wonderful years when our formerly adorable babies become "angry monkeys"
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Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggens are the mother and daughter team who founded the Insitute of Curiosity. They are returning to the ParentCast in the first of many special segments. Today Kathy and Kirsten talk about the dangers of looking at a person through a single story.
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We end our show with a return visit from our friend Susan Didrichsen ho shares her song "Spinning"
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We have a jam packed Family Fun Friday Edition of the We Choose Respect ParentCast. Our featured guest is Stephanie Dryer, also known as Veeg Mama, the author of "Not A Nugget" Stephanie talks to us about the benefits of being more aware of the foods we eat and of a Veegan lifestyle.
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Our friends from New Zealand, Peter & Ellen Jarratt talk to us about a fabulous family art project.Imagine the fun you will have sharing memories with your child and working together to create fun art.
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Fitness Expert Jack Wilson talks to us about the benefits of exercise and how easy it is to get the family to exercise together.
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Our musical guest is our friend Chris Hardy. Chris does all of the great character voices for the show. Today he is sharing his song "Butter on the Brain".
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And to close out the show our host Jedlie tells us how to cook delicious, gluten free, low calorie Banana Pancakes.
Holli Kenley continues her ground breaking series based on her novel Another Way. Holli's novel, and this series, are dedicated to helping parents to help their kids discover their own worth, identify their own values and make choices based on those values. This episode is especially poignant as Holli discusses a very special student who served as an inspiration for one of the novel's main characters.
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Did you know that many colleges cost over $50,000 per year!?! Did you know that student loans are unforgivable? Did you know that coming out of college with high student loan debt could hinder your kids' chance at getting a job? Steven Roberts, the author of Winning Te Money Game in College is here to share great tips with parents that will help them find ways to fund college education without going into debt.
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Also joining us this week is Dr Stephanie O'Leary to answer listeners questions.Dr Stephanie is the founder of Westchester Psychological Services.
Musical guest dean Richardson will close the show with his song Doctor.
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What is really important in your life? The next promotion, the big car, saving a bazillion for your kids college tuition? Or is the most important thing in your life the relationships you have with your family? This is the challenging question Evita Ochel asks in today's episode of the WCR ParentCast. Evita is an internationally respected educator who is offering listeners of the WCR ParentCast an opportunity to take her online class "The Art Of Simplicity" at a 50% discount.
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Also joining us today from the United Kingdom is dog training expert Sharon Bolt.Sharon answers listeners questions about puppy training. She is offering listeners a free puppy training e book
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We close the show with one of Bob Dylan's favorite artists. That's right, legendary artist Bob Dylan is a fan of our guest Frank Dennull. Frank's music is filled with passion and compassion. His life is filled with love of humanity as well. He has a weekly music ministry that takes him behind the walls of the secure detention facilities housing Massachusetts' most violent youthful offenders. Frank sees the humanity and potential in every human being.
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Also during this episode our host reveals how his stage name Jedlie came to be.
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Therapist and recovery expert Holli Kenley continues her ground breaking series based on her novel Another Way. This novel and this series are wonderful tools that help parents help their kids discover their own worth, identify their own values and make decisions based on those values.
What do children think about God? How do parents open up the subject of God with their young children? Author Monica Parker chronicles conversations she’s had with children on these questions and more in the new book OMG! How Children See God. Using kids’ words and pictures, Parker uncovers the funny to the serious, and the confused to the spiritual when it comes to how they view God.
Parker was first intrigued by the child’s take on God when her then seven-year-old son started revealing his own opinions on God. “I was thrilled that we were talking about God. That conversation has never stopped,” says Parker. This led her to randomly ask young children how they felt about God. “Their answers always surprised and delighted me” Parker writes, “and, in many cases, made me laugh out loud. On occasion the answers also made me weep.”
OMG! showcases the differences and similarities shared by kids of every economic, cultural, and religious background. Their insights can be funny, poignant, and galvanizing, with deeply-rooted sentiments.
Joining us in this episode of the ParentCast is multi-talented singer song writer Jonas Woods.
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Parenting is the most challenging responsibility we will ever take on. It takes so much time and energy to raise our kids to be healthy, happy and respectful. Dr Audrey Sherman joins us today to offer some advice, and to talk about the concerning trend of dangerous psychotropic drugs being prescribed to younger and younger children to control behavior.
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We are also joined by Sleep Consultant Nicole Janse Van Rensburg. Nicole is a nationally recognized sleep expert. Today she answers the question "why does my toddler wake up every time I put himI lay him down?"
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We are also excited to introduce our musical guests Chasing The Light.
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Holli Kenley joins us to continue our indepth examination of her novel Another Way. In this episode Holli talks about forgiveness, reminding us that when we break down the word we get "for giving" and its purpose, "for giving ourselves a chance to make better choices" It is important to remember that when we make a mistake in our own lives we need to be willing to forgive ourselves.
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On a recent road trip to celebrate our 25th anniversary my beautiful wife and I traveled to the Maritime Provinces of Canada. While in Halifax, Nova Scotia we felt a level of friendliness and gratitude we do not often experience. We invited Halifax resident, and my Facebook friend Robert Lamar tom join us on the ParentCast to talk about his neighbors. Robert is Canada's Premier Stage Hypnotist. During our conversation Robert tells us about the 1917 Halifax explosion, an incredible man made disaster that devastated the city of Halifax and forever forged a bond of friendship between the people of Halifax and Boston. We also talk about hypnotism and about the Robert's courageous decision to put his touring career on hold for twelve years while he and his wife raised his kids.
We are also joined by musical guest Kardia
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Sheri Fink is a dynamo! She is the author of a extremely popular kids book series, she has her own line of lip gloss, and now she is breaking into the world of romance! Sheri has chosen the ParentCast to announce to the world the llaunching of a special kickstarter campaign for her new book Cake In Bed. You are going to laugh and be inspired by Sheri's wit, wisdom and intelligence.
Our special musical guest is Alani Claire singing "I Am Gonna Tell". You will be blown away by Alani's powerful vocals, recorded when she was only 14, and the equally powerful lyrics written by Darcy Jeavons.
I just got back from the soccer field. Our international student Camy took the field with her team mates and came away with a big victory. I have had a chance to see a couple of games this season, and hope to be able to see at least a couple more. I feel really blessed to have a job that allows me rearrange my schedule to be able to attend Camy's game. It was a real blessing when Chris and Alejandra were younger. I was able to attend most of the dance recitals and football games and wrestling matches and parent teacher conferences.I wish every parent had the same flexibility in their professional life that I have been able to create in mine.
I know you know it is not about the win, or seeing a great sporting event, it is about being there for our kids. Just a few weeks ago Camy and I were strangers. Now, I think we have become good friends. That friendship was built on being there for each other, meals together as a family, taking our little doggie Auggie on walks together, being able to be human and imperfect in front of each other.
That time together came in handy last week when Camy wanted to attend "Life In Color" billed as "the World's Largest Paint Party". Loud music, lights, paint. Drugs, sexually aggressive teens, a young woman in a new country, drugs. Her parents in Italy gave her the ok to go, and I wanted her to be able to go. But I also wanted her to be safe. So we talked. And while it may have been a bit awkward at first I was able to communicate to her that I trusted her and respected her and was not so much worried about her but wanted to be aware of the dangers that she might encounter. And she was able to reassure me that she understood my concern and appreciated it and that she would be ok. And she was.
Holli Kenley is back with us to continue her ground breaking Another Way Wednesday Series. This is the series that helps you help your teens discover their own worth. One reason Camy is able to travel to another country is because her parents have done a great job helping her discover her worth, helping her understand what her values are, teaching her to make decisions based on those values. I don't know if your child will ever have the chance to travel abroad to study, but wouldn't it be great if we can let them do the fun things teens want to do secure in the knowledge that they value their lives, they know that they matter to us and to the world, secure in the knowledge that they will make great choices?
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Every parent wants their kids to be able to go to a school where they feel safe, included and successful. Every parent wants their kids to live in a world where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Until that days becomes a reality, Glenn Stevens would like to empower your kid with simple, practical safety skills. Based in Queensland, Australia, Glenn is a martial arts expert. author, teacher and speaker. He is not looking to turn everyone into a karate chopping machine. He is committed to helping kids and adults feel empowered with knowledge and skills they can use to help them become more confident and less attractive to predators and bullies.
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Sarah Kervin is a multi talented singer - songwriter who hails from Atlanta. Now based in Brooklyn, she has used her jazz and classical training to tell heart felt stories with her music.She began playing fiddle with her dad at the age of four. Sarah's music has taken her around the World to perform at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. In this episode of the ParentCast she shares her powerful, soulful song "The Least You Could Do." Proceeds from the sale of this single go to support the Joyful Heart Foundation.
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As always you can learn all about Jedlie's live school assembly program "We Choose Respect!!!" at www.wechooserespect.com
Dr Stephanie O'Leary wants to help you rediscover the joy of parenting. She is a down to earth therapist with a practice in Westchester, NY. She offers great, practical advice that will help strengthen your relationship with your kids. Our musical guest is American Idol Alum Trevor Hager
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This is the fifth in our ongoing discussion of Holli Kenley's brilliant novel "Another Way". In this series Holli reveals to teachers and parents how they can use the novel to start important discussions with their teens. The book is a great tool that can help kids discover their own worth and start to make decision based on their own values.
Pete and Ellen Howarth-Jarratt began their mission with the simple principle "to equip young people with the skills and outlook to succeed in life."
As successful educators and concerned parents they champion the view that every child has natural talents that will always flourish if given the opportunity. Working alongside business start ups to multi-nationals, schools to universities, Pete and Ellen understand that the 21st Century is bringing unique challenges for everyone. For young people that can adapt, innovate and believe in their own talents, a future of happiness and success awaits.
Since 2008 they have been fulfilling their quest by providing award winning creative projects to engage, challenge and inspire young people.
Also featured in this episode is singer - songwriter Jonas Woods. Jonas shares his brilliant work "Peace Like A River"
Bree Noble is the founder and visionary behind Women of Substnace radio, an exciting internet radio show and podcast that features talented female indie music artists. The show features music from all genres and has been downloaded over 100,000 times!!!
Our Another Way Wednesday Series continues with Holli Kenley. Another Way is a fantastic novel that follows high school friends Amanda and Chloe as they struggle to deal with issues every teen struggles with. The Another Way Wednesday series is a virtual in service training for parents, teachers and youth workers who are looking to help teens discover their own worth, identify the values that are most important to them and make decisions based on those values.
Our featured guest today on the ParentCast is Stephanie Osborn, intersteller woman of mystery. She is an author and the very first certified rocket scientist to appear on the parentcast. Our featured guest Stephanie Osborn heard a lot of people tell her what she couldn’t do, that her dreams of going into science were silly because she was a girl. She had the strength to ignore those folks and make her dreams come true because someone gave her support and hope and love. Our special musical guest is Susan Didrichsen sharing her song High on a Good Thing.
In this episode of the ParentCast Jared Stone, author of the new book “Year of the Cow” wanted to change the way he looked at the food he was eating. His transformation began by purchasing an entire cow, a 420 pound free range, grass fed steer, (“enough to fill a Prius”) to feed himself and his family for over a year. In this hilarious interview Jared tells us about some of his favorite, “chuck roastiust” recipes, a couple of meal mishaps, (oh boy did he mess up on Valentine’s Day), “the dish that tastes you back” and what he learned about food and himself from the experience.
And what he learned himself is fascinating. I was really blown away when Jarod explained how the experience motivated him to think about how he was going to “honor” the sacrifices made by others that went into each meal. You are going to love meeting Jared Stone.And you are going to love today’s musical guest Rocquette and their song “By The Time You Get Married.” As their press kits tells us Rocquette is a “female fronted, kick ass rock band” based in Austria. (I told you the ParentCast is worldwide!!!) You are going to love their sound.