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We experience an array of emotions every day. However, do you tend to group emotions into good and bad? How do our kids feel about their emotions? Jenni Nakken is here to talk about emotions and how we can get rid of the grouping them into good and bad and how we can better hep our kids feel their emotions. This is a great episode for anyone looking to understand more about emotional intelligence....

We are grateful to have Karleen back on the Podcast! This is Part 2 of a Conflict Resolution Series. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to it! In this episode we do another dive into Conflict and focus on how we can navigate conflict when it comes to interacting with our kids! Using the skills that were talked about in the previous Episode, Hilary takes a go at a role-play with being the par...

We have talked about ADHD in our Podcast before but more focused on Children's. Today, we have Chelsea Jones who is a Masters in Social Work Student and has dedicated a lot of time researching ADHD in Women. This is a very important topic and one many people do not know much about. Come and learn more about this topic as well as some great resources! Chelsea Jones is currently in her final yea...

Just as everything else changes with time, attitudes, actions, and views of school also change. Using a data called the SHARP Survey, Jen and Hilary discuss various insights and reflect on their school experience and how this varies from the experience students are having now. If you would like to look at the 2023 data just released in the SHARP Survey, the link is below in the subject resources....

This week we are re-running one of our Stories of Resilience! Our very own, near and dear Hilary is here to dive down past her great laugh and kindness. Hilary shares with us the continuous journey of her daughter's hearing loss. From the first note home from school, suggesting they have her hearing tested at a doctors office, to deciding what steps to take in the future, Hilary is open and ta...

Conflict is a part of our daily life. Even when we say we don't like conflict so we do not have it, that is conflict! However, while it is part of our daily life, many of us do not know how to work through and deal with Conflict. Karleen Savage is here to share her knowledge and walk us through steps to work through it. Through Curiosity to reframing, we can all learn better how to handle conf...

Any mother can tell you there are a lot of joys and hardships that go along with having a new baby. One aspect of motherhood that is not talked about as much is Perinatal health as whole. Today we have Jessica Allred, an LCSW and PMH-C here to talk to use about this very important subject to what it is, how to help others who are struggling and what we can do as a community to get the conversation...

Self Care is a common topic in our society and here on this Podcast. However, it is always something we that can learn more on and implement into our life. One aspect of Self Care that is especially important is boundaries. Boundaries are important in all aspects of our lives so it only makes sense that we have boundaries when it comes to self care. Jen and Hilary talk about the importance of boun...

While in the midst of a Masters degree at Utah State University, Amanda Petersen was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Not only a master student but also being a wife and mother, Amanda continued her education and teaching as well as being their for herself and her family. Amanda's Story of Resilience is inspiring and is filled with hope. This is one you do not want to miss! Episod...

When summer comes, it is not all sleeping in and spending all day at the pool, even though we may wish it would be. In reality, summer can be a stressful times for working parents trying to juggle a demanding work and home life. With a very common questions submitted by a parent, Hilary and Jen dive into this topic. How to we help managed this balance in keeping kids routines and structures in pla...

Pat Roos is on our podcast today talking about her Story of Resilience. This is a sad story of how her son died of an overdose. Pat shares with us his story as well as how she has been able to be resilient in surviving her son and how she has been able to turn grief into action. Pat is also a Professor Emerita of Sociology at Rutgers University, has devoted her career to the study and research of...

Music Therapy is a form of therapy that is not always talked about or that is well known. Allison and Jaycie from Harmony Music Therapy are here to help us understand what Music Therapy is, debunk common misconceptions, and help us understand how music and the brain are connected. Music is a part of our daily life and this is an amazing episode to understand how we can use music to help us and our...

We all know that sleep is important and at the same time, sleep can be one of the hardest times we have with kids. Between nap times and bed time routines, if we were tired before, most of the time we are exhausted after! With sleep also having a lot of hot topics, Jen and Hilary speak with Cassie, a pediatric sleep consultant, to address some of these hot topics as well as learn various tips and...

Could the game of Peek a Boo change the world? This week Jen and Hilary look at a TED Talk exploring this very idea. The first 5 years of a Childs life is very important and knowing how parent child interactions can help shape the brain development of a child which will benefit them for the rest of their lives. So games like Peek a Boo might just help change the world. You will not want to miss th...

It is no secret we live in a technological world. But when our world is dictated by an addicting algorithm that focuses on the likes, views, and the latest trends, we lose focus on important relationships, skills, and moments. Aimee Winder Newton is here to help educate everyone on the dangers and the reality of the effects social media is having on youth. From how the state is addresses issues to...

Welcome friends! We are talking about the benefits of nature! Sadie Enright is the program director of Stoke Nature Center Preschool here in Cache Valley. She gives us the details of what the structure of the preschool looks like and tells us what people notice about the differences in children when they spend time outside. Subject Resources: 1. Stokes Nature Center Preschool: https://logannature....

We all live by values and standards. One that many people, if not everyone agrees on that is important is Integrity. As parents it be overwhelming with everything we need to do teach our kids that we may wonder, how do we show our kids in the importance of Integrity. Today, Jen and Hilary discuss Integrity, how to have in in ourselves and how to be an example to our children and others around us....

We all know that growing up is not the easiest things. Unfortunately, there are many kids that deal with being bullied. In this episode, we have received a question from a parent about how to help their child when their child is being bullied at school. While this has been a hot topic for years now, there still seems to be a lot of uncertainty when it happens in your own life. Listen in for some t...

As our kids get older, they become more and more independent. Along with everything that goes along with the teenage years, friends play a big role in this time of their life. As parents, what do we do when we do not necessarily get a long with our children's friends? Today, Jen and Hilary answer this question and give tips to navigate this part of life. Contact us: -Email us questions or topi...

Food is a part of our daily life and the messages around food can be confusing and shameful. Today, Dietician Rachel Rood is here to discuss how to improve our personal relationships with food as well as how to help our children develop a healthy relationship. Knowing what our bodies need, limiting negative labels, and listening to our bodies are just a few of the amazing tips Rachel shares with u...

The word resilience is being used more on social media and normal conversation. The question we had is, how do we build resilience in our children and ourselves. Amanda Zelechoski is here to answer our question! Amanda is a Professor of Psychology at Purdue University and has some incredible insights. Subject Resources: 1. All about Amanda: https://www.pnw.edu/people/amanda-d-zelechoski-j-d-ph-d-a...

When in comes to parenting, there always seems to be new things to learn and new obstacles to navigate. One of these obstacles is the change that come as kids grow up and develop in different ways. In Utah, April is Family Strengthen Month. In this episode, Jen and Hilary, with their vast amount of knowledge, explore how knowledge of child development can help strengthen families and unite parents...

Being a parent is a big job and often times we don't realize how hard it might be to let them grow and live their own lives. Sydney is here and has a great story about watching two of her children grow up and come out as being members of the LGBTQ+ community. She talks about what was hard, what she wishes she did better, what she did well, and what young LGBTQ+ adults want parents to know. Sub...

With costs going up, and more parents needing to work outside the home, child care is a hot topic at the moment! Zinthia is here from Care About Child Care to talk to us about trends, needs, how to find high quality child care and more! Subject Resources: 1. Care About Childcare Website: https://www.usu.edu/careaboutchildcare/ 2. Care About Childcare Parent Resources: https://www.usu.edu/careabout...

Josh Sullivan is here and has plenty of tips and advice for us! Josh started as a school counselor, and is now a principal. With his schooling and background, he is doing great things to bring parents, teachers, and children together in understanding behavior, but especially anxiety! Subject Resources: 1. Alpine Approach Course: https://www.alpineapproach.org/ 2. Child Mind Institute: https://chil...