Ep. 157: Personal Update & Insights during COVID, Fires, & General Mayhem
SHOW NOTES Join the Sunshine Parenting Patreon community for bonus podcast episodes and resources! Those things that are really, really important are generally the things that you wouldn’t be able to take in a fire.Audrey MonkeHi Podcast Friends,This week I share a personal update and some insights I’ve gained over the past few weeks.Among other…
Continue readingEp. 156: The Tech Solution with Dr. Shimi Kang
SHOW NOTESWe know about 70% of parents say that tech use is a constant battle in their home. And I think that we need to recognize that issue goes beyond tech. It really is impacting our relationships, our attachment with our children, their sense of identity, even self esteem.Dr. Dr. Shimi Kang Monitoring our kids’ tech…
Continue readingEp. 155: The Bottom Line for Baby with Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
SHOW NOTES This week’s conversation is with Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., the trusted, down-to-earth parenting expert many of us have grown to trust over the years due to her pragmatic, research-based approach and advice. Tina has researched and written the reference book every new parent needs to combat the anxiety from competing advice from family…
Continue readingEp. 154: Race-Based Stress of Black Americans and Coping Strategies
SHOW NOTES This week on the podcast, I bring you my conversation with Dr. Courtney Thomas Tobin, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the UCLA School of Public Health. You may remember Courtney from Episode 145, when I spoke with her and her husband Danny about welcoming a black son…
Continue readingEp. 153: Rethinking School & Education During the Pandemic
SHOW NOTES Hi Podcast Listeners, This episode is the second in my two-part conversation with Sara Kuljis. Last week, in Episode 152, Sara and I discussed what we need to do for ourselves as we transition into more pandemic disruption in our families this fall. This week, we discuss strategies for dealing with the continued…
Continue readingEp. 152: Putting on Your COVID Mask First
SHOW NOTES In this episode, I’m chatting with my friend and camp professional colleague, Sara Kuljis. Sara has been a regular guest on the podcast (links to our other episodes below). This is the first of a two-part series to help parents prepare for the fall now that we know that our life – and…
Continue readingEp. 151: Dealing with Uncertainty & Building Resilience with Dr. Nicole Beurkens
SHOW NOTES My guest this week is Dr. Nicole Beurkens. As a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in psychology, education, and nutrition, Dr. Nicole Beurkens is the world’s leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 22+ year career to providing parents with research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety,…
Continue readingEp. 150: We Turned Out Okay with Karen Lock Kolp
Show Notes In Episode 150, I catch up with Karen Lock Kolp, M.Ed. of the We Turned Out Okay website and podcast. Karen is an early childhood development expert and parent coach. Karen helps worried and hovering parents by bringing reassuring, helpful advice and conversations. She offers simple strategies and guidance in her book, 10 Secrets Happy Parents…
Continue readingEp. 149: The Impact of Positive Counselors & Mentors on Youth Development with Stephen Wallace
Show Notes In Episode 149, I’m talking with repeat podcast guest Stephen Gray Wallace about his new book, Impact: An Introduction to Counseling, Mentoring, and Youth Development. The book offers insightful commentary on the important role of mentors in the lives of children and teens. While it specifically addresses camp counselors, Impact is equally relevant…
Continue readingEp. 148: Connecting with Nature & Each Other During COVID with Ariella Rogge
SHOW NOTES This week I’m bringing you my chat with long-time camp director Ariella Rogge of Sanborn Western Camps. Ariella has a TON of amazing ideas for activities we can do to encourage our kids to explore nature. She also shares connection tips families can use to stay close during COVID-19. About Ariella Ariella began…
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Continue readingEp. 147: One Family’s Experience with COVID
SHOW NOTES This week I’m talking with my friend Jill Stribling. Jill’s family has first-hand experience with COVID-19. If you’re a longtime listener, you may remember my chat with Jill back in Ep. 35 about her decision to unplug her family, including her 10-year-old son, whose behavior around screens had started to concern her. About…
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