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We Choose Respect Podcast

We Choose Respect is dedicated to giving parents the information they need to help their kids grow to be happy, healthy and respectful. The show features interviews with authors and parenting experts from around the World. The show's host is Jed Doherty, also known as Jedlie, a former licensed, certified social worker who has been presenting motivational magic shows at schools, churches and public events throughout the US and Puerto Rico since 1983.
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Welcome to the We Choose Respect Podcast!!!

Providing Parents With The Information & Tools They Need To Help Their Kids Grow To Be Happy, Healthy & Respectful

 

Jul 22, 2015

Clark Burbidge is the Mom’s Choice Award winning author of the wonderful Giants In The Land trilogy. This trilogy tells the story of a land where Giants and no so giant people live in harmony, until their lives are turned upside down.  When he is not writing Clark is busy being  the father of a very large and beautiful blended family. Clark tells us that struggle facing the folks in the Giants in the Land is not all that different than the struggles so many kids face when they loose an important person in their lives.

In this wonderful interview Clark shares with us some of the knowledge he gained helping 10 children from two different biological families come together in love.

It is a situation that so many families in our society are facing today.

Jul 20, 2015

Are you a curious parent? Are you totally present for your child?

Kathy Taberner and her daughter Kirsten Siggens are the authors of a fantastic new book called "The Power Of Curiosity. They want you to be harness the power of curiosity, to give your children your full attention and help your children feel seen, heard and understood.

Jul 16, 2015

Holli Kenley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently works in the field of  psychology as an author, educator, and workshop presenter. Formerly from the Southern California area, she practiced for ten years in a counseling center before moving into private practice.  Spending much of her time working in the areas of abuse, trauma, betrayal, and cyber bullying, Holli is the author of five books. Holli’s most recent full-length publication – Another Way – was released March 2015. Prior to and during her career as a therapist, Holli taught for thirty years in public education.

In this episode Holli talks about Another Way and how it can be used to help parents discuss sensitive issues with their children.

Jul 14, 2015

Dr John DeGarmo has led a fascinating life. He has been a member of the international singer group Up With People, he has taught high school, he has even worked in the wild and crazy world of professional wrestling. Now he faces his biggest challenge of all, dad. Dad to six, both biological and adoptive, and currently foster dad to three siblings. John tells us how we can help support the most vulnerable in our society.

Jul 9, 2015

Bob Lancer is the host of WSB Radio Show Bob Lancer’s Life, Work and Parenting Solutions and the host of Radio Disney’s Ask Bob (helping kids deal with their parents).

Since 1980 Bob Lancer has been following his calling and passion as a wisdom teacher and author, sharing his insights and inspiration as a public speaker, seminar leader and consultant on issues relating to parenting, marriage, child education, professional childcare, personal and professional development and business success.

Jul 8, 2015

The Sports Doctor is in!!! Dr Bob Weil is known as the Sports Doctor. Dr Bob specializes in podiatric medicine, orthotics and sports medicine. He has written a column for the Naperville Sun and Aurora Beacon since 2007 as “The Sports Doctor”.  His goal is to provide sports medicine information to athletes, their families, coaches and all readers.

Dr Bob is also the  host of a weekly radio show, “The Sports Doctor” on Healthy Life.net. On this show he addresses current topics in medicine and sports and often include guest speakers who bring a wealth of knowledge from their various professional backgrounds.

The Sports Doctor has worked with many prominent local athletes including 2010 Olympic Figure Skating champion Evan Lysacek, four-time IHSA state tennis champ and former UCLA player Liz Lumpkin, and the 2010 girl’s state tennis champion Jasmine Minor.

In this interview Dr Bob gives parents great insight into overuse injuries, how to support their young athletes, (and remember dancers are athletes) and how important it is to encourage kids to be active.

Jul 7, 2015

Today most of our kids are walking around with what is basically a seriously powerful computer in their pockets that allows them to communicate with anyone around the world, to send pictures and videos, the device gives others access to our kids in our homes. Powerful technology that could pose a danger to our families.

Ben Halpert is a guy who recognizes the need to give parents the resources they need to not only teach their kids how to be safe when they are on line but also how to use technology responsibly, to make sure they are not using technology to hurt others, to make sure they are not breaking the law in the way they are using technology. He created his web site SavvyCyberKids.org to give parents the resources they need to meet this challenge.

Jul 5, 2015

Topher Wurtz is the founder of Austism Village, a soon to be released app that will help families with children with Austism find Autism friendly services. In this interview Topher tells us that one in 68 children born will be diagnosed as falling somewhere within the Austism spectrum. His new app will help open more opportunities for kids with autism. Topher also has advice for families who are challenged when their child is diagnosis with autism.

Jul 5, 2015

Catherine Ryan Hyde is the author of almost thirty books and hundreds of short stories, The book she is most known for is Pay It Forward which was made into a movie. In this interview Catherine talks about her inspiration for Pay It Forward, how to inspire kids to be kind, and reminds us that "when we focus on beauty we live in a beautiful world."

Jul 2, 2015

Ally Saurus and the First day of School is a wonderful story about a little girl who thinks she is a dinosaur and the adventure she has on her very first day at school. The book's author and illustrator, Richard Torrey, talks to us about how he was inspired to create this story. he also speaks about the importance of reading with your children, and how to encourage children to find their creative voice.

Jun 18, 2015

This is a great week to be alive!!! This week we hear that our friend Mr Billy is recovering after open heart surgery. Our friend Applejax encourages us to drink smart water at the genius bar and to follow our dreams. And author and illustrator Richard Torrey introduces us to his book Ally-Saurus and the First Day Of School. Richard hangs around to have an extended chat during our parent cast.

Jun 10, 2015

This episode of the We Choose Respect podcast is dedicated to helping kids stay safe and respecrtful while surfing the internet. Kidkast guests include internet safety expert Ben Halpert and musical guest Trevor Hager. In our parentcast Ben Halpert sits down for an extended interview to share with parents the information they need to keep their kids safe online.

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