Positive Parenting, February 24, 2008 [26:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Lenore Terr, author of Magical Moments of Change.

Topic: How psychotherapy turns kids around.

Issues: The art and the science of psychotherapy with children and adolescents; How to personal transformations happen? Fascinating case studies of “magical moments” when a dramatic change happens.

Guest 2: Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness.

Topic: A scientific approach to getting the life you want.

Issues: Understanding what happiness is–and what it isn’t.; how much of our happiness is within our power to control (it’s more than you’d think); happiness-increasing strategies you can use to get closer to the happy life you envision for yourself.

 

 Positive Parenting, February 17, 2008 [26:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Lynda Fassa, author of Green Babies, Sage Moms.

Topic: Raising an organic baby.

Issues: What to avoid during pregnancy and beyond; finding and using products that are not toxic to mom and/or baby, including foods, pesticides, cleaning products, toys, nail polish, and even hair dryers.

Guest 2: Cheryl Fraker, coauthor of Food Chaining.

Topic: The kid-tested solution for stress-free mealtimes.

Issues: The difference between normal, pick, and problem eaters; How to help your child enjoy new and nutritious foods—no matter how picky an eater he is; preventing food aversions before they develop; what parents can do at home to deal with eating, and what they’ll need professional help with.

 

 Positive Parenting, February 10, 2008 [26:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1: Marsha Temlock, author of Your Child’s Divorce.

Topic: What to expect when an adult child gets divorced.

Issues: Understanding your role in helping your adult child and your grandchildren cope with divorce; adjusting to your role as grandparent when your adult child remarries; constructing healthy boundaries to avoid becoming consumed with your child’s problems.

Guest 2: Paul Mandelstein, author of Always Dad.

Topic: Being a great father during and after divorce.

Issues: How divorce affects men; what men can do to stay actively involved after divorce; potential obstacles divorced dads face.

 

 Positive Parenting, February 3, 2008 [26:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Guest 1; Stuart Gustafson, author of Questions to Bring You Closer to Dad.

Topic: 100+ conversation starters for fathers and children of any age.

Issues: The number one question people want to ask their dad; gathering the memories, feelings, and other important things from dad’s life, a thoughtful approach to opening up communication.

Guest 2: Erica Sandberg, author of Expecting Money.

Topic: Financial planning for new and growing families.

Issues: Maximizing employer benefits during pregnancy and after the baby is born; conquering financial challenges, whether you’re a one- or two-income family; planning for the future, from child care to college.