Positive Parenting, July 29, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Brad Sachs, author of When No One Understands.

Topic: Letters to a teenager on life, loss, and the hard road to adulthood.

Issues: Why more and more teens are being diagnosed with depression and the suicide rate is rising; the difference between normal teenage sullenness and true depression; the importance of communicating with teenagers and some ways of doing so when face-to-face conversations aren’t possible.

Guest 2: Valerie Fausone, author of Life is Ridiculous.

Topic: Finding the humor in everyday moments.

Issues: Learning to take things a little less seriously; the “will this really matter in five years” test; how humor can change and improve parent-child relationships.

 

 Positive Parenting, July 22, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Vicky Levy Krupp, coauthor of The Kids’ Book Club Book.

Topic: How to organize a great kids’ book club.

Issues: Based on surveys from over 500 book clubs, parents, librarians, and educators, here are the best reading ideas, recipes, activities, and tips.

Guest 2: Peggy Collins, author of Help is NOT a Four-Letter Word.

Topic: Why doing it all is doing you in.

Issues: Are you constantly trying to do it all? Do you avoid delegating? Do you not trust others to do things right? Are you afraid you’ll look weak if you ask for help? If you answered Yes to any or all of the above, you may be suffering from Self-Sufficiency Syndrome (SSS) and heading for a major burnout; how to recognize the signs and symptoms of SSS and start enjoying life more.

 

 Positive Parenting, July 15, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Amy Kovarick, coauthor of Baby on Board.

Topic: Becoming a mother without losing yourself.

Issues: Learning to focus on yourself while preparing for baby’s arrival; the importance of asking questions, like “who do I want to be as a mother?” discovering what will bring balance and fulfillment as the new mom juggles career, family, friends, and her own needs and dreams.

Guest 2: Carl Pickhardt, author of The Connected Father.

Topic: Understanding your unique role and responsibilities during your child’s adolescence.

Issues: How fathers can learn to be better listeners; why fathers have trouble communicating and what to do about it; how to encourage independence while setting limits; how to talk to teens about drugs, sex, relationships, and more.

 

 Positive Parenting, July 8, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: David Elkind, author of The Power of Play.

Topic: How spontaneous, imaginative activities lead to happier, healthier children.

Issues: why play is more than just fun—it’s a crucial piece of development; the importance of unstructured downtime; how to restore play’s role in our children’s lives at home, school, and our communities.

Guest 2: Kenneth Condrell, author of The Unhappy Child.

Topic: What every parent needs to know about their children’s mental health.

Issues: the 10 most common—and undetected—causes of childhood unhappiness; the differences between unhappiness and depression; how to be an effective parent even if you suffer from depression; strategies for parenting children who feel like failures; characteristics a family must have in order to parent a happy child.

 

 Positive Parenting, July 1, 2007: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Catherine Montgomery, founder of The American Institute of Stuttering.

Topic: Early therapeutic intervention is effective for children who stutter.

Issues: New findings on stuttering; what kind of help is out there for children; as widespread as stuttering is (1 in 30), it is extremely misunderstood.

Guest 2: Ms. Chriss Winston, author of How to Raise an American.

Topic: 1776 fun and easy tools, tips, and activities to help your child love this country.

Issues: How to raise your child to be patriotic; closing the Patriotism Gap; starting to talk about America with your children – it doesn’t have to be boring!