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Summer may be on it's way out in this part of the world, but it's never too late to learn more about safety! We have Kathy Obuszewski from USU here to tell us what to look out for when we are swimming with our kids, or even just watching them swim! Get all the details on the best age to start swim lessons, warning signs in the weather, info about floaties and more! Resources:  https://cehs.us...

Do your kids wear sweatshirts in the summer? Maybe gym shorts in the winter? Maybe you even did it as a teen! A Forbes article leads Jen and Hilary into an interesting discussion about WHY kids wear nonsensical clothing. Teens, am I right? Join us as Jen and Hilary also openly mock our producer, MarLyn, on her article choices as well. Resources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2022/0...

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 talks us through her journey so far. Contact: Record questions here:...

We are officially posting our 100th episode!!! There have been endless hours and work put into this podcast. Celebrate with us as we interview Jen and Hilary! Contact: Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace Email us: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Text "TFP" to 33222 for weekly parenting tips Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP The Parent's Place: https:/...

Most of us remember getting home from wherever we went as a teenager and our parents asking us a dozen or so questions. Well, we had a teen write in and ask WHY parents do that? Jen and Hilary are here to save the day and walk through their experiences as question askers and receivers, why parents ask questions, and how teens can set boundaries with their parents while still having a good relation...

I'm sure we have all heard the acronym I.E.P. but what is it?? Kami and Tyler have worked in the special education field for many years and are here to guide us through the I.E.P. world. You can tell they care so much about the benefits if these special plans and they even have tips for parents. Come and dive into a world of understanding IEP's! Subject Resources:  Contact us: -Email us quest...

August is just around the corner and brings many new life changes and adjustments. Do you have some older children getting new jobs, joining the military, or going off to college? Or are YOU one of those siblings? As we know, transitions can be difficult for kids (and adults!). Jen and Hilary review some tips that will help younger children adjust healthily when an older sibling leaves the house....

With babies joining the family, sometimes depression, baby-blues, and anxiety join too. So many women struggle with this after the birth of a child! Kate is here this week, and she tells us her story of post partum from signs, mental health, physical health, things that helped, things that didn't help, and overcoming it and seeing the progress and joy years later. Subject Resources:  - https:...

We've all been there, in our teenage years, trying to find a place in a friend group. Sometimes kids are mean or sometimes we don't have shared values. Jen and Hilary tackle these tough problems with grace, humor, and some insight to their teen years. Subject Resources: I-statements are a great way to start a difficult conversation, even if you are a teen dealing with friends. Learn more here: - h...

Josh and Hollie have years of personal and one-on-one experience with working with teens. Jen and Hilary dive into their new book, "Bang Head Here: part 1: You In The Equation" with Josh and Hollie as our guides. They talk about the importance of a family culture, how to  observe your child and what is important to them, and remembering that no matter how important peers seem to them, they wi...

Hilary and Jen discuss what changes they have noticed in parenting trends and education. Hilary and Jen have both been in the parent education field for over 10 years and have a lot of ideas! From parenting styles, changes in kids sports, and differences in classrooms and home, they have some great insight. Subject Resources: - https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-parenting-styles-1095045 Conta...

This is our second Story of Resilience! Come and join Hilary, Jen, and our coworker Leslie talk about some of the trials Leslie has been through, what got her through, and what pushes her through hard times now. Leslie has such great advice and insight into trauma and how we can strengthen our children to be strong against difficult things when they happen. Subject Resources: - https://www.abusere...

This is the first episode of one of our new segments, Ask Away! Parents and children can write in questions that they need help with or are scared to ask their parents. Today Hilary and Jen get puberty and sex talks tossed at them right from the start! Come get some tips for talking to kids about puberty, when to start teaching about puberty, foregoing the "scare tactic" styles, and trying to make...

When should I start potty-training my child? How do I know they are ready? Is bedwetting normal? Our co-worker Cassie is here to calm all of our fears and answer our questions. From signs of potty-training readiness, developmental stages, positive ways to encourage our children, and more! After listening to this episode we hope you will leave feeling encouraged and with a potty-training plan. Subj...

Summer time transition can be difficult. Children getting used to the new schedule, parent's getting used to feeding so many children so often. Activities and costs can really add up when it comes to cost as well. Come get some ideas for cheap summer family activities , easy, oven-less meals , and get a sneak peek into Jen and Hilary's interesting childhood summers. *The Family Place does not reco...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Jen and Hilary talk with our guest Kayla about her resiliency through an unhealthy marriage and the recovery from that relationship. If you know someone, or think you might be in an unhealthy relationship, we have resources listed below. Resources: 1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-dating/202203...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Jen talks with our trauma specialist and therapist, Madison. Madison walks us through how trauma impacts the brain, how triggers work, and how to talk to and help children who are struggling with trauma. Learn how to help your children navigate personal trauma and even world trauma that they hear about. Resource...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Jen and Hilary discuss findings from a published article about parental burnout, specifically for working parents. Have you ever felt guilty, exhausted, or wanted some extra support? This is the podcast for you! Resources:  Search : OSU Extention: Pandemic Parenting: Examining the Epidemic of Working Parent...

What can laughter do for us? During stress, sadness, grief? Come find out about our brains and laughter and how we can use it as a tool! Resources:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200304/the-benefits-laughter https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456

This is our first episode of our series called "Stories of Resiliency". We will have people join us and share their journey and how they came out on top despite their struggles. Come and listen to a fellow parent who went through (and is still going through) the journey of trying her best to help her child with ADHD. The ups, the downs, and what resources were the most helpful for her as a parent...

Come learn about the differences and similarities between praising your children and encouraging them. Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace  Email us: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

Today we talked to Curtis about getting kids outside and the benefits that come with it! Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace  Email us: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

Today we are talking about the best ways to go about giving timeouts to our kids, as well as knowing when to take them for ourselves.  Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace  Email us: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

MarLyn spent some time with us to give us some tips for helping children with their homework and supporting them better with their learning in general. Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace  Email us: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

Come listen in and get some tips for road trips with kids! We touch on all sorts of topics, from snacks to engaging games to how to create bits of quiet time for the parent's wellbeing. Reach out to us and give us some of your tips and tricks as well! Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace  Email us: parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org Find us on social media: https://www.faceboo...