Episodes
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Joining Ashley on the podcast is Denise Schonwald, a Licensed Mental Health counselor. Denise gives some insight and parenting tips on her most common issues she sees with children.
Denise Schonwald, BSRN, LMHC
Denise Schonwald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Sarasota, Florida. She brings 30 years of experience working as a registered nurse (RN) within the intensive care unit (ICU), Denise Schonwald cared for patients who were very ill and often in critical condition. Denise learned various techniques to support mental and emotional well-being. Her success in striking a balance in treating the whole person led her to her calling as a spiritually based licensed mental health counselor and mental intuitive (LMHC). By integrating mental health and physical health into a cohesive treatment plan, Denise provides a holistic approach to her patients. These synergistic treatment methodologies support client healing more effectively than traditional counseling.Denise has expertise in helping clients through a variety of mental and emotional struggles, including anxiety, depression, panic, marital problems, adolescent behavior issues, family issues, childhood trauma, and more. To assist in her method, she draws upon some rather unconventional sources, including Henry, a certified therapy dog.
In addition to working with individuals and families, Denise also supports the wider community through speaking engagements and lectures nationwide. Consider having her speak at your next event and contact her office today.
Links:
Quiz: https://deniseschonwald.com/quiz/
Website: https://deniseschonwald.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseschonwald/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deniseschonwaldllc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deniseschonwald
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Today's guest is Hilda Arreola, a prevention coordinator at Selah Freedom.
Selah Freedom is a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential and Organizational Consulting.
Hilda and I discuss the different red flags of being a victim of child trafficking and how to identify them in children. She also gives some great tips on how to keep our kids safe online.
1. https://amaze.org
2. https://fightchildabuse.org
3. https://www.loveisrespect.org
4. https://www.commonsensemedia.org
5. https://www.earlyopenoften.org
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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La madre soltera demuestra día a día un gran coraje al sacar adelante la casa y la educación de sus hijos por ella misma. Demuestra en cada acto que lucha por ofrecer a sus hijos una vida mejor, en la cual no sufran carencias y estén siempre rodeados de amor. Pero a veces el sacrificio es muy grande y sus vidas no están exentas de obstáculos difíciles de superar. En este Podcast vamos a conversar con la Sra. Judith Sánchez, de Woman Resources Center, y la Sra. Lourdes Guerrero, de Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC), sobre algunos de estos obstáculos difíciles que afrontan estas mamás en cuanto a la crianza de sus hijos y las dificultades en su vida diaria.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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La tecnología crece día con día y a pasos agigantados, lo que antes era un lujo para algunos, hoy son accesorios de uso cotidiano para la mayoría. El uso de las nuevas tecnologías ha provocado un cambio radical en el día a día de nuestros pequeños y jóvenes. En este Podcast hablamos junto a la Srta. Hilda Arreola, Coordinadora de Prevención en Selah Freedom sobre los beneficios y los riesgos que tiene el mundo digital en nuestros niños y jóvenes.
Si quieres más información sobre los temas discutidos o nos quieren sugerir temas para los futuro puede enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected] y responderemos lo más pronto posible.
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Today's episode Keelia has worked in libraries for over 15 years. She is currently the Youth Librarian at the Palmetto Library, and moved here to FL from Virginia. With our focus this month on literacy skill building, we are so excited to have Keelia join us on the podcast!
Some fun facts about Keelia, as well as some of her favorite children and teen books:
My favorite children’s books at the moment are: Aquicorn Cove by Kay O’Neill, Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion by Stephen W. Martin, and Front Desk by Kelly Yang.
My favorite teen books at the moment are: That Time I got Reincarnated as A Slime Manga by Fuse, They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, and Lore by Alexandra Bracken.You can click on these links to find various social media and websites referred to in today's program.
https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/manatee_county_public_library_system
https://www.facebook.com/PalmettoFriendsoftheLibrary
https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=palmetto%20library
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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En el mes de septiembre se celebra el mes Nacional de la Alfabetización, y es por eso que este pódcast tiene el propósito que nuestro padres y madres puedan ayudar a sus niños a construir habilidades en la lectura y escritura en casa.
Y tenemos el placer de tener como invitada a la Sra. Aileen Valdés, quien es la supervisora en la biblioteca de la Isla de Anna Maria, en el condado de Manatee. Aileen Valdés nos comparte valiosos consejos de cómo ayudar a nuestros niños desde una edad temprana hasta su vida escolar en adquirir habilidades necesarias para leer y escribir. Y además nos comparte los diferentes servicios que tiene nuestras bibliotecas en el condado Manatee.
Escuchen y aprendan sobre el mundo mágico que tiene la lectura y la escritura para nuestros niños.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Today on the podcast, Ashley is joined by...another Ashley! Ashley Tabachnick is a Parenting Educator here at Parenting Matters. She has a background in education and is full of really great tips to help support your little learners build their early literacy skills at home. Stick around until the end, where she gives some of her favorite online literacy resources. In honor of National Literacy Month, make it a point to read with your children just a few times per week and see the difference it makes!
See Ashley's online resource recommendations:
Jack Hartman- https://www.youtube.com/user/JackHartmann
Gracie's Corner- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2FzqIvWSE7ysvL1sLWQ5Q
Starfall- https://www.starfall.com/
ABC Mouse- https://www.abcmouse.com/
Storyline Online- https://storylineonline.net/
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Today on the podcast, I am thrilled to introduce you to the new Executive Director of Parenting Matters, Katie Becker. Katie comes with an impressive background working in Non-Profits, and an even more impressive heart for our mission and the families we serve. Katie shares her experience sending her son to kindergarten this week, and we go through some tips and tricks for sending your kids back to school.
If you are a local parent and you wish to sign your child up for VPK, please visit http://elc-manatee.org/
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Today on the podcast, Ashley is joined by Rachel and Kelly from the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County. This episode is filled with local resources provided by the ELC as well as early literacy and nutrition tips for parents. All of the resources and programs mentioned in today’s episode are linked below.
Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County: http://www.elc-manatee.org/
CATCH:
For more information on CATCH, please visit www.catchinfo.org or reach out to the Early Learning Coalition for more information.Division of Early Learning: https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/
https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/family-resources/health-safety/growing-up-healthy
You can visit Fresh From Florida, which provides information about Florida-grown food products, farmers' markets, and crops that are in season. Families can also find healthy recipes that use food native to Florida. https://www.fdacs.gov/Food-Nutrition/Buy-Fresh-From-Florida
https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/understanding-your-growing-child
www.Myplate.gov
Learn how much you need from each food group. Get a personalized MyPlate Plan that's right for you, based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.
Soar in 4:
We would love for you to come out and see us at Soar in 4, which is a free family event that takes place at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature on the first Wednesday of every month. https://soarin4.org/BlockFest:
BLOCK Fest® is a free research-based exhibit that helps raise awareness of early math and science learning by offering hands-on block play experiences to young children ages 8 months to 8 years old and their families. We would love for you to join us at one of our upcoming BlockFest's at John H. Marble Park. For more information, please reach out to our community engagement team at the ELC at (941) 757-2900 ext. 2500.Division of Early Learning:
Parent newsletter sign up: https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/sign-up-for-parents-pages-newsletterHere are some helpful tips on accessing the resources available to you to support your child's learning and development at home.
Visit http://flbt5.floridaearlylearning.com/families.html for activities that align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards.
Select your child's age group. For your selected age group, you can:
View the First Teacher Book: A Parent's Guide to growing and learning.
Scroll down to view and download the Vroom activity ideas for your selected age group.
Select the blue Standards button.Florida Early Learning Developmental Standards:
http://flbt5.floridaearlylearning.com/index.htmlhttps://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/just-read-fl/families/
https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/family-resources/preschoolers-learn/ready-to-read
https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/Content/Uploads/floridaearlylearning.com/images/OEL_DOE_EarlyLiteracyFamilyEnglish_ADA.pdf
https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/family-resources/summer-learning
Reading Rockets: https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/summer-reading
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-adventure-packs-families
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/simple-yet-powerful-things-do-while-reading-aloud
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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In today's episode, we wanted to do something special for Father's Day to honor the important roles dads and other male adult role models play in children's lives. We are so grateful to be able to bring one of our clients to the show today to share his story and to talk a little about fatherhood. Ashley is joined by Joe, a dad of 3 who has been working hard with one of our parenting educators to be the best dad he can be.
We wanted to share some of the things he has learned over the years, and encourage our dads listening to never stop working on themselves and their connections with their children. On behalf of everyone at Parenting Matters, Happy Fathers Day!
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Today I'm joined by our very own Marketing and Development Director, Bridget Harry. Bridget and I are both moms, and we both love researching as well as finding parenting techniques to make our lives easier. This week, we were busy at work interviewing our Parenting Educators to get a compilation of really helpful strategies and tips to help your children beat the summer slide and to incorporate learning into your summer adventures this year.
Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a working mom sending your kids to summer camp, or on a road trip or vacation, we have some practical tips to help your child(ren) keep those skills they worked so hard for during the past school year!
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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On today’s episode of the podcast, Ashley is joined by Jackie Hester, a Parenting Educator at Parenting Matters, to talk about the topic of shame and how it relates to parenting. Many of us parents will unknowingly shame our children at some point, and not even be aware of it. When a child experiences any type of shame, it affects their self-esteem and self-worth in ways we may not realize.
The good news is, that it’s not too late to learn healthier ways to communicate with our children to build them up. Jackie discusses the different ways shame presents itself in families, she gives some detailed examples, and best of all, some strategies to use instead of shaming our kids.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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I've had the privilege of hosting the Parenting Matters Podcast for about a year now, but it is time for a new perspective. Luckily, Ashley Williams, our Parenting Matters Administrative Assistant, and a young mother of three children, has stepped up and is looking forward to taking on the role of host from May 1.
Today, I'd like you to meet her.
Thanks to all of you who've listened to the show over the past year. I hope you'll enjoy listening to Ashley and her guests as much as I've enjoyed doing this. It's been an honor.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Joining Steve again on the podcast is Gloria Tate, to discuss talking to your children in a pandemic world. Gloria is a therapist with the Parenting Matters' Chosen Families program. She discusses how validating your child’s feelings, regularly communicating, consistency and routines can be extremely beneficial for your children when going through crisis or chaos.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Joining me again this week is Parenting Matters’ Program Director Kelly Benford to talk about boredom in children as we approach Summer Break. For many parents, everyday responsibilities, such as work, household chores, and appointments, don’t take a break as children have long, unregimented, summer days. Kelly lets you in on a little secret. You don’t have to fix a child’s boredom! She shares how to guide your children to solve their own boredom dilemmas and also ideas and suggestions to help them get started.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Joining Steve on the podcast is Lori Stephens, a School Success Coach and Educational Advocate. She is here to give us an overview of executive functioning as it relates to children.
Executive functioning, in a nutshell, is a set of mental skills that help you manage time, pay attention, plan, organize, etc. For our students, these skills are the base skills needed to be successful in school, that aren’t always intuitive, or easily learned. When it comes to children with ADHD or other special needs, it can be particularly helpful to understand executive functioning to support their success in and out of school.
At the end, Lori gives some resources to dive a little deeper into this topic, so that you can begin to help your child improve their executive functioning both at home and academically.
Check out https://www.understood.org/
and https://www.additudemag.com/
Additionally, this short video may help. https://youtu.be/H4YIHrEu-TU
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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With a small gap in our schedule, we're re-airing the first full episode of the Parenting Matters Podcast, with Katrina Bellemare, Executive Director of Parenting Matters. There is never a bad time to reintroduce why and how important parenting education can be.
Once the interview with Katrina is over, stick around for a couple of minutes to hear how Steve got involved in the agency.
It has been an impressive journey watching Katrina lead this organization that has impacted thousands of families through parenting education and support. Through this podcast, Katrina has asked me to help share the vast expertise and knowledge, as well as stories of resiliency and hope that lie within the professionals at Parenting Matters. Her vision is that parents from around the world will learn new strategies, feel validated and supported, understand more about their children’s development, and be in awe of what amazing accomplishments young and growing minds are capable of at every stage.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Joining me on this week's episode of the podcast is Chris Williams, the owner of a digital agency, and Vice President of the Parenting Matters’ Board of Directors. Chris is an expert on all things social media, and he is here to share some internet safety tips for parents. Learn about how children today are engaging in social media, such as finstas and secret facebook groups.
His biggest takeaway for parents is to always make a point to regularly communicate with your children, and to fully explain to them the dangers of the internet. A “do as I say” approach is not what is best when it comes to keeping our kids safe online. It is best to give children a thorough and honest understanding of the dangers that exist on the internet.
As mentioned in the podcast, Chris has added some points below for you to consider when thinking about YOUR child's social media presence.
Kids are on social platforms, deal with it.
Even with the right parenting and parental controls - Kids lead secret lives on social media.
What parents need to watch out for
Finsta's
Kik
Facebook groupsWhat can parents do about it?
Keep an Open Dialogue With Your Children.
Educate Children on the Risks of Social Media.
Follow Age Requirement Guidelines.
Set Ground Rules for Social Media Use.
Stay Up to Date on Your Child's Privacy Settings.
Consider Products That Help You Monitor Online Activity.Staying safe on social media (What to teach your kids to watch out for)
What FB and IG and other social platforms can do to self esteem
While social media is sometimes touted to combat loneliness, a significant body of research suggests it may have the opposite effect. By triggering comparison with others, it can raise doubts about self-worth, potentially leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.Remember, we always want to hear from you. If you have anything to say on this or any other subject, just email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Joining me this week are two guests, Katrina Bellemare and Kelly Benford, to discuss their experiences in step parenting. When becoming a blended family, Katrina and Kelly share how making intentional decisions can help your children feel valued, create a positive home environment, and help spouses understand their unique parenting roles and responsibilities.
They give tips for boundaries, respect, discipline, and making big decisions as a family. Their biggest takeaway is to give grace and time to all parties, including yourself, as you transition into this role.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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Today’s guest is Melissa, a Parenting Educator, who is joining Steve to discuss how to handle arguing between parents. Having disagreements is a normal part of a relationship. However, Melissa gives us some great tips on how to have healthy disagreements and discussions as parents. She talks about what to do after you have had an argument that got out of hand, better ways to communicate as parents, and the importance of modeling healthy behavior and disagreements to your children. Whether you are married, living together, or just simply co-parenting your children together, there will be practical tips for you to take away from this episode.
If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.
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