Me and my pal Justin Menda from Rocket Prep, talk all about helicopter parenting and what studies are saying about it (it's not GOOD). Take a listen to hear what it's like to hang with us and hash out child dev stuffs. We talk about how kids brains are developing slower and it's NOT a good thing. How by hovering we are, unwittingly, harming. It's not too late. Listen, learn, laugh (a lot). Stay until the way end for our love fest. Some friends you meet later in life and you connect instantly. This is our second of many pods. Justin is brilliant and so much fun and so kind. This one is a can't miss. It's long but sooooooo worth it.
"Give and Go Athletics provides therapeutic and athletic programs designed to meet the emotional, educational, and physical needs of youth."
Basically Andre is our own Philly superhero. He and his biz partner use sports and the arts to connect with kids and show them how far they can go. They do it all for kids, mind, body and soul! Check out more and how the hell he is connected to James Mcavoy, AKA, Professor Charles Xavier (Squeeeeeeellll). No joke y'all. James is alllll about Give and Go!
Also learn about our own super hero's origin story!! The birth of Give and Go!
https://www.giveandgoathletics.org/
What is P.A.N.D.A.S. or P.A.N.S.? What should you look for? Is your child susceptible? What is the cause? What can help? There is new info and I was lucky enough to talk to Diana Pohlman the founder and executive director of Pandasnetwork.org. This pod is fascinating!!!! FInd their page on FB and Insta as well.
It is almost that time again.You know the one.The time to stick to schedules, time to wake up early, time to get out of the door on time. Ugh. It is BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!!! This weeks drinking game: Drink When Brandi Says, "Okey Dokie Artichokie"
My buddy and I, Michael McLeod from Grow Now Therapy, chat about the difference between boys and girls when it comes to ADHD or Executive Functioning Developmental Delay. We don't have enough information to address non-binary, gender fluid or trans kids. I would love to delve into that but today it's about cis kids. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about ADHD/EFDD. You will learn things you never knew. This is so great.
The amazing, Michael McLeod, from GrowNOW Therapy, took a break from parenting a super (hella cute) newborn to tell us all about what is new in ADHD. It will blow your mind how different the ideas are now and the ways to help your kids are wayyyyy different too. Take a listen and see how you can help your kids whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, mentor or anyone in the life of a child. These ideas are life changing. I have already started to use them myself. For more about GrowNow head to https://www.grownowtherapy.com/.
Y’all. Y’ALLLLLL. I HAVE WANTED TO THIS PODCAST FOR A WHILE NOW!!!!! Thanks to my amazing pal I got hooked up with Dane Menkin, he answers all of my (and probably your) questions about the whole transgender process as it refers to kids. There are so many misconceptions about the whole process. We, well he, clears it up. I love this talk so much. It was so much fun and I thought I knew a lot and I learned stuff too. Everyone needs to listen to this. With education we can save these children from depression and death by suicide or thoughts of suicide. It will be up tomorrow!!!! I’m so excited you can totally hear me freaking out on the podcast, haha.
Dane is the divisional director of LGBTQ services at Main Line Health where he provides LGBTQ specific clinical care with a focus on gender-affirming-care for children, adolescents and adults. Dane’s role allows for access to a large healthcare system in the region to focus on an LGBTQ-competency-curriculum implementation and workforce education. Dane is the recipient of the AANP Award for Excellence for PA in 2019. He is a member of WPATH and served on the Board of Directors for The Jim Collins Foundation as well as serving as a consultant for TransLine. He has presented across the country to healthcare and social service providers working with trans and non-binary clients and patients.
LINKS: www.glma.org www.WPATH.org Book: https://www.amazon.com/APNs-Guide-LGBTQ-Inclusive-Health/dp/0826169155
Find Dane:https://www.mainlinehealth.org/find-a-doctor/dane-e-menkin
Gut health info, interest, obsession, has been on the rise the past few year. What is it? What does it mean? Why do we care? What does good or bad gut health mean for our kids (A LOT). Poor gut health has been linked to allergies, autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety and SOOOOOO much more. Take a listen and learn something new. I have seen it in action. When good gut health is restored it can change a child (or grown-up) in the most amazing and positive ways. This is not medical advice, we are not docs BUT Melissa is highly informed on this subject and has first hand experience with watching better gut heath change her child for the better. I mean as a human he was great but his health of course. If you have questions for her or want to talk more hit her up at melissahbloom@yahoo.com. I can't tell you how excited I am about this episode. She is also a cool ass chick!!!
Want to know what will change your parenting life? CONSISTENCY!!!! I tell you the how, why and more about consistency.
When do family jobs (chores) start? How old? How many? What kind? Rewards or no? SOOOOOO MANYYYYY QUESTIONSSSS. Well, I have your answers. Let's do this.
Welcome to season 2! Let's Do This!! Your kid is getting frightened at night, monsters and all, and is having trouble sleeping (so, of course, so now YOU are TOO– YAWN). Check this out to learn how to deal with nighttime fears!
Family meetings are a time to reconnect, to talk about what is and is not working in the family. Wanna hear something that might blow your mind? These meetings are great for your little ones too. Discover the different kinds of meetings and the best ways to hold them.
Is it O.K. for your kids to fail or mess up? In this time of Covid, many kids are learning from home and parents need to be teachers. The thing is, they are not TRAINED to do so and in the end they AND their kids are super stressed when things don't go smoothly. So today we answer the question, Is It O.K. For Your Kids To Fail and What To Do When They Do.
One hard and fast rule that we try to impart on kids is to say SORRY but is it THAT important? Should we make kids say, "Sorry"? Let's talk about it.
I even broke my title alliteration rule, haha. While rules are important, some need to be reevaluated. Some are not aging well. Some make no sense. Let's talk about some that need to be broken NOW.