Did it ever occur to you that kids who are the targets of a bully can suffer from Post Traumatic Stress?
Chris Minassian is a skilled therapist with experience dealing with kids, adults, families and relationships. In this interview Chris reveals to us that many kids who are the target of bullying behavior, especially cyber bullying, can suffer from PTSD. Chris shares with us some of the things parents should be on the look out for, the ways we can help our kids if they have been hurt, and ways we can encourage all kids to speak up and stop the abuse from happening.
What is the best way to respectfully and lovingly care for a loved one suffering with dementia?
Kay Bransford is living that struggle with both of her parents. She would be the first to tell you that there is no simple answer, every family situation is unique and different and difficult.
Of course one of the questions facing families is how to include children in the care of a loved one suffering with dementia. Kay also talks about her decision to include her 12 year old daughter Carly fully in the care of her parents. Carly shares with us a beautiful, loving perspective that can serve as an example to other families dealing with this potentially devastating illness.
Out of that struggle Kay created Memorybanc.com, a wonderful service that helps families talk about difficult issues while collecting important information before it is lost to dementia.
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The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink is filled with wonder, fun and pure joy. Sheri Fink is a best selling author, a motivational speaker, a savvy business woman and someone who just loves life and wants to spread that love to everyone she meets. You will be delighted to meet this exciting and dynamic young woman.
Our musical guest is American Idol alum Trevor Hager. Trevor shares his song "Open Up My Heart" and what goes through his mind as he is skydiving.
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We all know that good nutrition is essential to the health and well being of our children. Dr Art Capperauld, doctor of Chiropractic and clinical cliniician of whole food nutrition, explains just how essential it is. He also tells us the connection between nutrition and learning, and behavior. This is a facinating conversation that you should hear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.