Northeast Ohio Parent presents aParently Speaking

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking , host, Miriam Conner is joined by mom Krissy Durston. Durston is a mom of nine who became an instant mom of two at the age of 23, three weeks before her wedding. Listen as Durston shares that story as well as her journey with all of her children including how she is different as a mother having a baby at age 44 than when she was younger.  Start listenin...

  On the latest episode of aParently Speaking , host Miriam Conner is joined by author, professor of psychology, and psychotherapist  Pastor Elliott Anderson. Elliott and his wife Angie are biological, adoptive, and foster parents.  Elliott understands the importance of and impact that fathers have on the lives of children. Anderson authored a book about his father that includes timeless prin...

  On the latest episode of aParently Speaking , host, Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Delaney Ruston. Ruston is a filmmaker, physician and international speaker who makes documentaries to foster social change. She is the creator of the award-winning films, “ Screenagers, “  about solutions for healthy screen time and “ Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, “  about improving the em...

Low back and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and postpartum is a worldwide problem affecting between 56-72 percent of women during their childbearing years. Have you experienced pain during pregnancy or postpartum? Are you planning on getting pregnant and would like some ways to help avoid pain during pregnancy? Deborah Riczo On the latest episode of aParently Speaking , host Miriam Conner is...

Parents today are more disconnected from their kids than ever. Kids who are not connected are more likely to deal with depression, anxiety and even suicide. What are the reasons for this and what can we do about it? On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Tessa Stuckey, licensed professional counselor, mother of four, and author of “For the Sake of our Yo...

Being a parent is the best, but most parents will gladly take good advice anytime. Dr Todd Cartmell On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Todd Cartmell, child psychologist, father and author of “8 Simple Tools for Raising Great Kids”. Cartmell shares examples from his own experience and 20 years of professional practice. Listen as Cartmell exp...

Mental health seems to have come to the forefront lately when talking about kids. Parents and kids are facing many stressors and situations, especially this school year. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking , host Miriam Conner is joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Geoffrey Putt. Listen as Putt helps parents through some of the issues parents and kids are currently facing. Dr. Geo...

Have you been to one of your children’s sporting events lately and been surprised by the behavior of the parents? Would someone be surprised by your behavior?  How should parents behave on the sidelines? How do different behaviors affect your children? On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by sports psychologist and executive coach Dr Sam Maniar. Listen as Mania...

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., an estimated 20 million Americans aged 12 or older have used an illegal drug in the past 30 days.  The statistics out there are startling, and as a parent, this is most likely one of your biggest concerns.  On the latest episode of aParently Speaking , host, Miriam Conner is joined by recovering addict, now a life coach and...

Research shows that bullying and cyberbullying are on the rise, face to face interpersonal skills are  declining, narcissism is increasing. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Lynne Azarchi, author of The Empathy Advantage.  Azarchi discusses what she thinks is the solution for this: teaching our children empathy.   Listen as Azarchi shares her research-bas...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Lindsay Buckingham, special projects reporter at WKYC, who shares her story of single parenting. They discuss some of the most difficult things about parenting solo and Buckingham shares things she has learned, and what has helped her the most along the way. Listen as Buckingham shares some of the challenges she overcame...

Technology and screens: as parents, keeping up with this seems like a never-ending battle. It can be exhausting, but we know we need to stay on top of it. This episode of aParently Speaking can help you with that. Join host Miriam Conner and Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra, president of Children and Screens Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, as t hey discuss three urgent questions: 1....

Many parents currently have children who are home doing online learning either full- or part-time. Most parents may not feel completely comfortable with this new experience, including their role in helping their kids handle something entirely new. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Gary Grosel, chief medical officer for United Healthcare Ohio .  Listen...

No matter how old your kids are, what they will do after high school is something you probably have started to think about. A big question is most likely how you are going to pay for it. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Tim Gorrell, executive director of the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority. Gorrell shares his advice for parents to be able to help their chil...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, Host Miriam Conner speaks with  Aila Malik, who traveled to 41 countries with her family of five — while homeschooling along the way for 54 weeks. Listen as Malik shares stories of her travels, as well as tips for homeschooling — while on the road or at home. Malik also talks about the ways she instills empathy in her children. You will enjoy her down-t...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Rob Currie, who has taught child psychology at Judson University for more than 25 years. He also has spoken to more than 50 MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers groups). Currie shares his vast knowledge of this unique age and will make you see and understand your preschooler in a whole new light. You will love his communicat...

Is parenting boys much different from parenting girls? What are some of the differences and things parents of boys should be aware of? On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Dr. Rob Currie, an award-winning author who has given more than 50 presentations to parenting groups. Listen as Currie shares his expertise on raising boys using compelling stories and pra...

There are many different ways to become a parent — one of which is to be a foster parent . Fulfilling this great community need comes with its own set of joys and pain, and it takes a special person to be a foster parent. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks with Amanda Bowles, a mother of six, who shares her inspirational 13-year journey as a foster parent.  Star...

As a parent, there are many relationships you need to navigate. If your kids play sports, one that can be tricky is the parent-coach relationship. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks with longtime coach and consultant on this topic, Ryan Conner (who also happens to be her husband). He shares what parents should and shouldn’t expect from a coach, how to have...

When you think of “Dear Old Dad,” what feelings and memories resonate with you?  On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner  talks with three local dads who share some of the challenges and lessons they have learned along the way. They also discuss  what they love most about parenthood and the one thing they want to make sure their kids always know no matter what....

If you’re the parent of a high school student, the college process probably seems overwhelming. The list of things to know and do can be long: testing, essays, applications, interviews, financial aid, college visits and more. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner speaks with Sara Fridline, director of college placement at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, who share...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of Grown and Flown , which has become the top website for parents of teens and college students, reaching millions of parents every month. They discussed many categories found in the accompanying book, “ Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independe...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks about the topic of bullying with licensed school psychologist and mother of four Jess Nagy, who also holds her private independent license through Ohio Board of Psychology. Nagy, who recently attended a training by an internationally renowned bullying expert, shares her takeaways from that session, along with the definition of b...

It is one of our worst fears. You go to a routine check up and you hear the unimaginable word: cancer. It has happened to many of us personally, as well as our loved ones. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by mom Sarah Dressel, who very openly and honestly shares what it was like the day she was diagnosed and what she went through emotionally, as well as phy...

On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by WKYC’s Stephanie Haney, who openly shares her personal journey to motherhood.  Haney tells her story of freezing her eggs — everything you would want to know and more! She is very open and honest about the entire process, including what led her to this decision and what the process was like for her.  Listen as Haney share...