Parenting & Staying Positive during the COVID-19 Crisis
Below is the link to my interview on the Happier in Hollywood with hosts Liz Craft & Sarah Fain. Our conversation was recorded (remotely) on Thursday, March 19, 2020 and aired on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Happier in Hollywood Bonus Episode: Parenting And Staying Positive During The Covid-19 Crisis In the last two weeks, our…
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Before Breakfast Podcast – Tips from Happy Campers Book!
Ideas from Happy Campers featured on Laura Vanderkam’s Before Breakfast podcast. Listen below or wherever you listen to podcasts. Greet people with a smile (February 20, 2020) Leave an encouraging sticky note (February 23, 2020) Practice friendship Skills (March 1, 2020)
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Ep. 123: Connection Comes First
Show notes & links available here. In this episode, I’m talking about my theme for this month: Connection! All month long, my posts and podcast episodes are centered around this topic, and it’s one that I feel is critically important to raising thriving kids. In fact, the first chapter of my book Happy Campers (Secret…
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Ep. 122: How to Connect with Your Teen with Chris Thurber
Show notes & links available here. In this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Chris Thurber, a legendary trainer in the camp industry and a clinical psychologist who works at Phillips Exeter Academy, about how important it for parents to connect with their teens. Chris has developed online training programs for educators and youth leaders around…
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Is Kindness the Secret to a Successful Life?
Being a considerate, kind person who thinks about others is a character trait that helps children form good relationships and leads to a happier life as an adult. What does this mean for super competitive parents who want their children to succeed at all costs, even if it means cheating and being mean to others?…
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Ep. 114: Precursors to Gratitude
What comes before gratitude in our children? In this episode, Sara and I discuss how we can prepare our kids to become grateful people. Sara and I talked about gratitude last year in this episode about Growing Gratitude. Big Ideas As the Thanksgiving holiday nears, it is important to remember that we can cultivate a…
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Ep. 113: Generation Mindful with Suzanne Tucker
In this episode, I’m speaking with Suzanne Tucker of Generation Mindful, a website dedicated to helping kids learn how to regulate their emotions. Big Ideas While working as a physical therapist, Suzanne realized there was much more going on in people’s wellbeing than just the physical body. The whole health approach to healing and wellness…
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Ep. 110: Keep Calm & Parent On
I’ve had such an incredible time this fall meeting with parents, teachers, and kids in person to talk about some of the strategies I write about in my book, Happy Campers. One topic that comes up regularly is the importance of learning to keep ourselves calm and model calm down strategies for our kids, as…
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Sticky Note Solution: Chore Reminder
In my book, Happy Campers: 9 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults, each chapter ends with a “Bringing Camp Home” section with five different ideas ranging from simple to more indepth to address the character trait or practice covered in the chapter. In each “Bringing Camp Home” section, I offer a…
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Ep. 109: Parenting Challenges Q & A
In this episode, I am speaking live with parents from Wayne Highlands School District and Superintendent Greg Frigoletto at Lakeside Elementary. We discuss my book, Happy Campers: 9 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults, and my key parenting tips and takeaways from lessons learned at camp. I spent the first week…
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Ep. 106: Motherhood So White with Nefertiti Austin
In this episode, I’m chatting with author Nefertiti Austin about her latest book, Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America. We talk about her journey to adoption as a single Black woman and some of the issues faced by mothers of color and adoptive mothers. When she couldn’t find…
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Ep. 105: Live Above the Noise with Rob Reiher
In this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Rob Reiher, co-host of the Live Above the Noise podcast. Dr. Reiher is a developmental and educational psychologist, media expert and author. We discuss the escalating impact of technology, media, and consumerism and the overload on children, families, and society. Dr. Reiher focuses on educating parents on the…
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