MOM Podcast » Kids

Identifying Stress in Kids

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:34:15 +0000

Angela Bussio, best-selling author, stress expert and creator of Real Stress Solutions discusses what signs you should look for in your kids that show they are feeling stressed. Angela provides great tips and guidance. For more information from her, check out her website Real Stress Solutions.

Part 1: Signing Explosion-How it Starts

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:29:07 +0000

Kathy Irving, an audiologist, mother, and listener updates experience of signing with her daughter with Nancy (author of Baby Signing 1, 2, 3). With her background working with hearing impaired children, Kathy is uniquely qualified to explain what is going on with her daughter and other kids who are lucky enough to sign with their parents. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part discussion requested by listeners.

Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 is available in bookstores, on Amazon or from SignBabies.com. You can even purchase a Kindle version from Amazon.com and from iTunes for the iPad.

Blast in the Past

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:11:27 +0000

Want your kids to get interested in history? Let them step back into it and try it on for size. We visit America’s Historic Triangle and enjoy more than just American history. How about history mixed with roller coasters and cannon fire. Hear how Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg make for a great family vacation that teaches US history in a unique interactive manner focused on children and families. We even get our roller coaster fix in at Busch Gardens Williamsburg!

Teaching the Cost of Freedom

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:02:06 +0000

During a trip to Washington DC, children learn that freedom has a cost and that cost can be very high. Learn how to instill a lesson that helps your child to understand the cost of freedom and the history of the United States. On our quick one-day trip, we were able to see as much as we did thanks to the Old Town Trolley company. Their trolleys took us directly to the places we wanted to visit on our one day blitz of the nation’s capital.

Motherhood’s Simple Joys

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:53:12 +0000

As a mom, you have opportunities no one else gets. We discuss the simple joys you experience and how to savor them so the hard times are easier. We discuss how to embrace, record and reflect on the unique experiences only YOU have with your child.

The Pitfalls of Rewarding with Food

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:35:35 +0000

Our society often rewards kids with food. This has serious problems for our kids and our family life. We discuss what this means and how we can help our kids overcome this situation.

When Discipline Doesn’t Work

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:58:16 +0000

When we choose a discipline style, sometimes we find it doesn’t work. We discuss what to do when our chosen path isn’t yielding the desired results and how to help our children grow into great adults!

Job Charts for Digital Natives

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:23:15 +0000

Our kids are digital natives and the old job charts with stickers just don’t cut it anymore. Stacey and Shelly love a FREE online job cart designed to help parents and kids bridge the digital divide and come to a consensus on job charts. This is one your children will want to use and is so flexible that you can set it up to meet your specific needs. It emails you when jobs are completed and even allows you to reward kids through online ordering. Greg Murset, creator of www.myjobchart.com discusses why he created it and we tell you what we think of it!

When Bright Kids Can’t Learn

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:52:05 +0000

We talk to Dr. John Heath, author of When Bright Kids Can’t Learn to discover the research into training the brain to learn better and how it can help your child succeed in school and overcome small and large learning problems like forgetfulness or dyslexia.

When Kids Struggle with Learning

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:02:17 +0000

If your child struggles at school and you wonder what might be going on, we discuss things to check and how to help your child. A solution might be as simple as a trip to the right optometrist and a few simple exercises or you might want to have an evaluation from a school or private psychologist to pinpoint a learning disability (even when you have an incredibly bright child).

Anxiety in Children

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:08:22 +0000

Can children suffer from anxiety? Are your child’s issues so bad that you need to seek professional help? Learn techniques to stop the stress and improve your child’s mental health.

Preparing Kids for Unprecedented Events

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:03:08 +0000

We try to prepare our kids for life but how do we help them when something happens that no one could prepare for–a natural disaster like a hurricane or flood. Dr. Andie gives us tips for helping our kids and us cope and thrive in times of stress including how the language we use affects how children see the situation! Check this one out!

Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You.

Suzuki Music Lessons–What are They?

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:04:19 +0000

TruAnn Boulter, Suzuki violin teacher, discusses what the Suzuki method is and how it might work for you and your children interested in taking music lessons. Suzuki uses the Mother Tongue approach. Learn what this is.

If you are looking for a Suzuki teacher, check out the Suzuki Association www.suzukiassociation.org. If you are in Utah, you can check the Utah site at www.suzukimusicutah.org/.

Should We Pay our Kids?

admin — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:01:53 +0000

We discuss whether or not to pay our kids allowances and we also discuss the Stewardship system used by Stacey’s family. For more on the Stewardship system, you can check out our podcast where Stacey discusses the specifics.

Intergenerational Travel

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:26:42 +0000

Traveling with children, parents and grandparents can be a bonding experience but it can also be difficult on the nerves. Learn what to expect and how to set everyone’s expectations so that your trip is a bonding experience and not a blow up.

Helping Kids Get Rid of Negative Thoughts

admin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:56:57 +0000

Dr. Andie discusses how to teach your kids how to differentiate the truth of their thoughts and to get rid of their negative thoughts. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You.

We also talk about the Box4Blox that has saved us from the insanity of thousands of Lego pieces we can’t sort through. Nancy’s son has been using it for a week and loves being able to sort and find what he wants. Check this totally cool gadget out!

We give it our Squeal of Approval!

When Should Kids Date?

admin — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:25:20 +0000

Stacey discusses when kids are ready to date and how to handle helping them get ready to experience the feelings and emotions that come with dating. Great information for any parent of a tween!

Hidden Treasure: Blanding

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:09:35 +0000

We found a hidden treasure for vacations and family reunions where you can see ancient ruins up close, swim and have access to dozens of national parks and monuments. Blanding, Utah–the name sounds bad, but the place is amazing. Listen and learn where you might want to plan your next vacation.

The Abajo Haven Guest Cabins was our Base Camp and Bill was our incredible guide and amazing chef. His ranch and his family are wonderful! His knowledge of the area in encyclopedic. And his ribs are delicious!

The wonderful museum is the Edge of the Cedars State Park and Museum–really it is incredible and has wonderful programs for families.

Choosing Their Own Clothes

admin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:03:55 +0000

When should you let your child choose her own clothes and should you worry about how he is dressed when he leaves the house (no coat in winter for example). Seasoned mothers who have survived years of the battle discuss what is important and what you should let slide.

Getting Kids off Junk Food

admin — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:44:57 +0000

Robyn Openshaw, the Green Smoothie Girl, discusses her new book The Adventures of Junk Food Dude and how it can help kids understand why junk food isn’t good for us and what alternatives there are.