Parent Them Successful

This is our 100th episode celebration! In this episode, our guest host Dr. Robert Shields, interviews Jessika about her parenting journey. Find out how Jessika's relationship with her parents influenced her parenting practices. Also, learn about what trials and triumphs she has experienced while raising 4 children - the youngest with special needs. She shares the importance of the role that p...

In this episode, I interviewed the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute (EHI), Cedric Bertelli, about emotional healing in children, especially if they have experienced trauma. As adults, if there are unresolved issues in our lives, it can hinder everyday relationships. And oftentimes adults seek out therapy because maybe they recognize relationship patterns that they are tired o...

In this episode,  we talk about special education timelines. It’s easy to get taken advantage of when you lack knowledge and I never want that to happen to you. I want you to be equipped with knowledge so that you can exercise your rights and ensure that your child gets access to supports they may be eligible for.  So, I breakdown the major timelines for you in this show. This is going to benefit...

In this episode, I interview speech and language pathologist, Lenora Edwards, M.S. CCC-SLP, to address the concerns that many of you have regarding your child’s delayed speech and communication skills. Here are some interesting facts about speech delays in children. In an analysis of nearly 2.5 million children younger than 5 years old, researchers at health-analytics company, Truveta, found that...

In this episode, we talk about emotional intelligence and your teen. Did you know that your child’s emotional intelligence is a better predictor of future success compared to academic intelligence? Also, if your child develops a strong emotional intelligence, they will be able to build stronger relationships, reduce stress, defuse conflict and enjoy improve job satisfaction when they enter the wor...

In this episode, I interview the founders of I Believe in Me , an online mentoring program for tween girls. These ladies who have a big heart for working with youth, and in our conversation, we talk about how you can confront “persistent sadness” in your tween or teen daughter so that they live with more joy. With all the pressures from peers at school and from what the world throws at them on soc...

In this episode, I interview Drew Vernon, child development expert, about the importance of screen-free education and entertainment. In this tech-filled world where are children are exposed to more and more screen time and where parents and educators find themselves stuck in the cycle of using screen time to fill various voids in our daily routines, it may be hard to come up with creative ways to...

In this episode, I talk with you about a very frustrating topic. Do you have a child who you know is very intelligent and has a lot of great skills and qualities, but they just keep bringing home D’s and F’s? I understand how frustrating that is. You as a parent know that they are capable of much much more, but yet, year after year and maybe even summer school after summer school, your child const...

If you have a child on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) then you know how important it is for the right accommodations and modifications to be in place. Even if your child is in an intervention program or on a 504 Plan (which I discussed in a previous episode), accommodations can still be made to support their learning success.  In this episode, I tell you the difference between modification...

Whether it’s a long Winter Break, Spring Break or Summer Break, it’s important to understand that your child could lose academic skills simply because their brain is not being exercised and stretched enough to keep the momentum of what was learned during the time leading up to the break. That’s why after every long break, teachers spend days sometimes weeks re-teaching children how to behave in sc...

Many parents have been asking me to address the issue of shyness in children so today’s episode is dedicated to just that. It’s important to know the difference between shyness and social anxiety so that you as a parent can take the right steps towards getting your child the type of support they need. I have worked with children who have social anxiety and it is clear that they have some deeper fe...

We don’t talk enough about childhood mental illnesses, and so that’s why this episode is dedicated to just that. There was a study published in the January 2022 issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, and the study found that, overall, 21.8 percent of U.S. children ages 3 to 17 have one or more of the common mental, emotional, and behavioral health conditions assessed....

In this episode, I teach you how to hack your child’s mindset and guess what. You will have to hack yours too! Sometimes we may think that we are encouraging our child when we say “good job” and “you’re so smart”, but the pressure that these statements place on our kids often backfire and cause them to not want to try new challenges due to the fear of failure. A child with a growth mindset will lo...

In this episode, I talk about what you can do to support your child when a crisis hits. When you think of crisis as it relates to schools, you may think about a school shooting or tragedy that happens during the school day. But a crisis can also be the death of a classmate, teacher, or favorite administrator. Sometimes these events are predictable as in the case with a person battling cancer, but...

A few quick questions: Have you been thinking about your child’s future college opportunities? Have you heard the news that the SAT and ACT are optional for college admission? Well, parents who are in-the-know are better equipped to give their child the competitive edge, and in this two part series, my special guest will be sharing with you the real deal with SAT, ACT, and college admissions. Also...

A few quick questions: Have you been thinking about your child’s future college opportunities? Have you heard the news that the SAT and ACT are optional for college admission? Well, parents who are in-the-know are better equipped to give their child the competitive edge, and in this two part series, my special guest will be sharing with you the real deal with SAT, ACT, and college admissions. Also...

Did you know that your child’s early emotional connections can impact future relationships in life? Poor attachment can have negative outcomes on a child’s social-emotional well being and vice versa. Children with healthy attachments early on often lead lives filled with positive relationships, providing them with an overall healthier and happier lifestyle.  But how do you know if you are creating...

In this episode, we talk about how to teach your child the creative process. Why is this important? Well, it develops critical thinking skills and helps them become better problem solvers. Problems can be social in nature, academic, relational, but the key is that you want them to be able to be flexible in their thinking so that they can formulate their own ideas and be leaders, rather than always...

Today, I bring back an awesome previous guest to help me have a conversation about why kids are so stressed these days! Has your child been extra on edge, yelling or screaming at you or maybe withdrawing more than usual? Do you have a child who is self-harming or even no longer interested in going to school? If you can relate to any of these situations, stick around to hear what the problem is and...

In this episode, we talk about homework. Many parents tell me that homework is a constant battle at home. It takes hours to get their child to complete an assignment and by the end of the night, everyone is frustrated and overwhelmed. There are many reasons this may be happening, but more so than the reasons, I share with you a few solutions to help ease the homework challenges.  Get 5 power tips...

In this episode, I share 10 important accommodations that will support your child’s learning if they struggle with ADHD.  According to the CDC, more than 6 million children in the United States have the disorder. About a third of those were diagnosed when quite young - between the ages of 2 and 5. The CDC also estimates that almost 1 in 10 children have the disorder today. That’s a much higher num...

In this episode, I address some of your concerns about your child possibly having Autism. Right now, the CDC is reporting that approximately 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, so there is a higher probably that your child may indeed be on the spectrum. However, it’s so important to understand what to look for and what to do if you think your child has Autism.  So that’s...

In this episode, I interview Lynda Bailey, Executive Director of the Anti-bullying Institute, about the hot button issue of bullying. With bullying behaviors on the rise, it’s really important for parents to know what to do in a situation whether it’s your child being bullied or your child doing the bullying. Either way, you play a major role in how the problem gets resolved.  By the end of this e...

In this episode, I want to help you motivate your teen to read and better yet, become a better reader if reading is a struggle. Even if reading is not a struggle, sometimes getting them to read in general can be a challenge. You may not know this about me, but I used to be an English teacher. I taught 8th graders at the middle school level before moving on to teach 9th graders at the high school l...

In this episode, I interview, Janice Rooths, Vice President of Programs at Parents Anonymous® Inc., a nationwide family strengthening organization started in 1969 that provides evidence-based Parents Anonymous® Groups and operates the Parent & Youth Helpline. We know that sometimes parenting is hard, especially if you are doing it alone.  But even if you're not a single parent, parenting...