Parent Talk With Kary

Youth sports done right 🏀⚽ What kids gain from sports, and how parent/coach behavior can make or break the experience.

Kary Valdes tackles the back-to-school season, walking parents through separation anxiety, sleep and nutrition, and how to set kids up for a healthy relationship with homework from kindergarten on. She also covers bullying prevention drawn from the Bullies to Buddies method, plus the upside and pitfalls of extracurricular activities and the importance of sleep for kids of every age.

What are the signs your child is ready for school? Is it better to wait? Kary shows you what to look for in your child to make that decision. Listener questions get answers too.

In this episode of Parent Talk with Kary, we discuss how to successfully take kids out in public by setting clear expectations, staying consistent with rules, and teaching children appropriate behavior at restaurants, stores, and family events. Kary shares practical tips for building independence, handling misbehavior calmly, and helping kids learn that boredom is a normal part of life

The kids are home for summer! In this episode, we share practical tips for creating structure, managing expectations, and enjoying family time without feeling pressured to keep kids entertained every minute. Learn why schedules, responsibility, flexibility, and even a little boredom can help make summer more successful for everyone.

When we stop reacting and start noticing, our kids’ behavior begins to teach us what they actually need. In this episode, we explore how struggles like arguing, screen time, and school issues are signals—not just misbehavior—and how responding with curiosity instead of control builds stronger, more connected relationships.

In her pilot episode, licensed social worker Carrie Valdez shares some tools she uses every day with kids and families: simple breathwork to calm down and focus, why "good enough" beats perfect every time, and how staying consistent helps your kids feel safe. Real talk for parents who lead with love.