Episode #227 The Developmental Impact of the Covid Years
When was the “last normal school year”? For 12th Graders, it was 9th Grade. For 6th Graders, it was 3rd Grade. For Kindergartners through 2nd Grade, NEVER! Our preK children … Read more
Episode #226 When a Child asks, “Is God Evil?”
Why doesn’t G-d make Covid go away! Join us as we explore how to answer really hard questions from children when we are struggling with the same questions. How can … Read more
Episode #207 Saying Good Bye to a Pet
There are few things sadder and harder than saying good bye to a pet. Each child, each age and stage of development, each parent and each family has different and … Read more
Episode # 201 Look for the Helpers
As so many are getting involved to help the Bahamas post-hurricane, be sure to teach your children that they are the helpers too! When we give, we also learn how … Read more
Episode #191 Divorce – Getting the Support You Need
Divorce brings lots of feelings of fear and uncertainty. Change is hard. But here are two extraordinary women talking about the emotional support and knowledge that it takes to manage … Read more
Episode #186 Talking about Adoption
Listen to three very different Adoption Stories that help us all to be more aware and more sensitive in our language and our understanding of families and family stories. At … Read more
Episode #169 Parenting – Marriage – Communication
Here’s one from the archives, originally titles Parents: United and Separate – how to respect differences and come together when it matters! Revisiting because we know the secret is Communication!!! … Read more
Episode #159 Allergies
Whether you have a child with allergies or know children with allergies, listen to this important podcast. We all need to become aware and informed about the risks and challenges … Read more
Episode #156 Jewish Parenting in a Messy World
Here’s a very special podcast recorded at Temple Tikvah in New Hyde Park, NY where we met to talk about what it means to be a Jewish family in a … Read more
Episode #155 Cancer hates kisses
Cancer Hates Kisses is the name of a children’s book written to help children feel strong and safe after someone in their family is diagnosed with cancer. This podcast is … Read more
Episode #150 When Parents Get Sick
This is a must-hear episode of the things you believe you can never handle – mom getting sick or dad having a terrible accident. Listen and discover strength, bravery and … Read more
Episode #127 Exploring Tot Shabbat, God & Spirituality with Kids
In this very special conversation with Emily Teck, Jewish Early Childhood Educator-Musician-Mom, we explore creating Jewish family experiences that engage and include our youngest children. Emily shares her parenting experiences … Read more
Episode #125 Guns and Playdates
The goal of this podcast is to open the door to conversations about gun safety in homes, to begin to acknowledge the reality that a significant number of families with … Read more
Episode #111 Fear and Anxiety Over the “A” Word – Autism
Children with autistic characteristics need all the same things as children who do not have any autistic behaviors – love, respect, emotions, attachment and understanding of their wants and needs. … Read more
Episode #109 Single Moms Choices and Challenges
Is being a single parent different than being a two-parent family? maybe yes, maybe no. One thing it most certainly is – it is enough and it is whole! Listen … Read more
Episode #103 Parenting in a Worrisome World
Listen for some timeless wisdom about how to continue to raise resilient, optimistic children in a stressful world. Dr. Aaryn Gottesfeld brings a calm and reassuring voice as she helps … Read more
Episode #88 Moving Day
Moving can be stressful. Moving with kids adds new levels of complications – time challenges, packing and unpacking, creating emotional stability and supporting changes in what’s familiar and routine. Today … Read more
Episode #82 Couple Power – parenting after infertility and surrogacy
Today’s podcast brings together two strong, resilient and resourceful couples who shared the heartbreak of infertility and the challenges of surrogacy. Through their experiences, they learned about mutual support and … Read more
Episode #73 Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is not rare nor should it be a silent shame. We want to break the taboo and let moms know they are not alone and they do not … Read more
Episode #72 Parent Response to Hate and Anti-Semitism
Parents are faced with the heart-wrenching challenge of protecting their children against anti-Semitism and hatefulness. Children can’t understand the adult realities of bomb threats and violence so we must start … Read more
Episode #45 Infertility and the Silent Stories that Come Before Baby
We sit in baby and toddler classes all across the country beaming with joy as if everyone who ever wanted to start a family got their wish without heartache, sadness … Read more
Episode #42 Spirituality Mindfulness and God
Listen as these parents define and redefine choices about God and spirituality for their families and for their young children in very personal ways. Children and parents are changed by … Read more
Episode #37 Kindergarten Redshirting and Summer Birthday Boys
Should children be held back an extra year before starting Kindergarten? In a world where Kindergarten is the new 2nd Grade, will the “gift of time” help children to grow … Read more
Episode #30 One and Done – In defense of the only child
Hello parents of one and only one child. Do you have to defend not wanting another? Do you feel guilty at not giving your child a sibling? Do you worry … Read more
Episode #27 Gratitude, Empathy and Giving
We teach children to be empathetic givers, not out of obligation or insistence, but rather by generosity and compassion. Listen in as we discuss the age-appropriate struggles of “me-mine” and … Read more
Episode #20 Twins – twice the love
Parenting times 2 – twice the love, twice the drama, twice the exhaustion! Twice the admiration and awe for parents of twins who juggle different needs and temperaments, who must … Read more
Episode #18 Baby #2 or #3 – families grow and change
You can try to prepare for a new baby but you can never really know until you get there. One thing is for sure – there is ALWAYS more love! … Read more
Episode #12 Talking with Children about Death
Talking to children about death is one of the hardest things a parent will ever need to do. This podcast conversation may help listeners begin to think about their thoughts … Read more
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