MOM Podcast » children

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.

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!

Dating after a Divorce

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:45:46 +0000

We speak again with Claire Lerner from Zero to Three about dating after divorce. She shares ideas on how to gauge your child’s readiness for meeting a parent’s new partner and ideas of what information kids can handle and what is too much. If you are a single parent and are ready to date, this show is not to be missed. This show was originally broadcast on Babies and Moms: Birth and Beyond

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.

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.

Simple School Life

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:08:53 +0000

Now that the kids are back in school, we have to get our lives adjusted to the new normal. Learn the principles to making school life function well and products we use for our kids.

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.

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.

HPV and Cervical Cancer

admin — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:18:58 +0000

Dr. Brandy Hughes, OB/GYN, discusses cervical cancer and HPV and how to protect yourself and your children.

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!

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.

Teaching Children to Love Themselves

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:21:57 +0000

This week on Athena 365 and The MOM Podcast Dr. Andie discusses how to teach kids to love themselves so that they do not seek approval from outside sources. Dr. Andie’s new book More Than Saying I Love You: 4 Powerful Steps that Help Children Love Themselves is an excellent resource for parents to teach their child the greatest skill they can—how to truly love yourself so that you do not need to rely on others for affirmation. Dr. Andie is a mother and grandmother so she knows the road we walk. Learn answers to the following questions:

Why isn’t just saying, “I love you” enough to create children that love themselves?
What is the difference between self-love and self-esteem?
What are the benefits of children learning to love themselves?
Does self-love or “I love me” lead to narcissism and being egotistical?
At what age do we begin teaching our children about loving themselves?
What are the external forces that erode a child’s birthright of love?
What are the 4 steps that help children love themselves?

Click on the show to the right to learn more!

The Body Snatchers–Kids Moving from Tween to Teen

admin — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:44:47 +0000

Wonder if your creature living in your child’s room really genetically connected to you? He used to be your son, but now he is an emotional mess. Maggie Stevens, author of Parent Fix, discusses how to weather the tween years and the transition to teen years.

How Stress Manifests Part 2: To Label or Not with Claire Lerner

admin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:48:14 +0000

Our discussion about Stress with Kids continues with Claire Lerner as we discuss whether or not it is good to label your child and how to help your child without making a big issue of your child’s needs.

This is Part 2 of a 2 Part discussion.

Creating a Safe Haven

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:49:41 +0000

Maggie Stevens, author of Parent Fix discusses how to create a safe haven in your house so that your child will always want to come home and share with you–the best way to ensure that your child will be safe in the world.