LenMooney

One of the most complex challenges any parent, and especially a single parent faces, is the detection of underage alcohol and drug use.  Similarly complex is trying to intervene appropriately with teens who are using alcohol or drugs. Sadly, over 5000 young people die every year as a direct result of underage drinking.  As parents we rightfully expect our kids to try stuff as they grow up.  But staying on top of this insidious problem is horribly complicated and especially if we ourselves drink.  This show summarize the facts about underage alcohol and drug use and arms parents with some strategies for dealing with their teens who are using.

Shannon Rios, MS, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Due to her passion for working with children and families, she formed LifeTheads Inc. in 2002. She specializes in the area of families of divorce, separation and conflict. She focuses on assisting families and children of divorce/conflict to find their power and strength during a challenging life transition. In working with clients, Shannon develops a deep level of trust and integrity with every client she works with. Her focus is the optimal health and well-being of each of her clients. She deeply believes in the unique potential of every individual in the world. She has had excellent success in empowering families to work together in the best interest of their child(ren). Shannon also developed her business www.healthychildrenofdivorce.com. In this capacity, she specializes in the niche area of families/children of divorce, separation and conflict. She wrote a best selling book “The 7 Fatal Mistakes Divorced and Separated Parents Make: Strategies for Raising Healthy Children of Divorce and Conflict”. She is an advocate for children and parents to live happy, healthy and peace-filled lives. Shannon holds a Masters in Psychology and a Licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her coaching and businesses exists for one reason, to assist all of us to live in our full amazing beautiful potential every moment. “It is but a choice, each moment, each breath, to live our most powerful life” Please welcome Shannon Rios!

Hi Fans of BlogTalk Radio!  Today I'm joined by single parents Karena and Sean.  Both are hosts of the popular Facebook page "GoSingleParents".  Be enlightened and inspired by our discussions on 1) the benefits of being a Single Parent, 2) the challenges of Single Fatherhood, 3) how to spend more time with your kids; and 4) the stigmas associated with the stereotypical views of single parenting.

One of the most challenging times in the life of a teen is making the transition from bicycle rider to automobile driver. Consider that Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15 to 20 year olds and that 16 year olds are 3 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle accident than the average of all other drivers. Drinking and driving, texting, driving while distracted by Smartphones and friends all represent hazards. Keeping our children safe during this phase of their development is quite the challenge. This show examines the relation between teens, automobiles, peers and parents and explores methods for parental supervision that will help insure the safety of your budding driver.

Shannon Rios, MS, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Due to her passion for working with children and families, she formed LifeTheads Inc. in 2002. She specializes in the area of families of divorce, separation and conflict. She focuses on assisting families and children of divorce/conflict to find their power and strength during a challenging life transition. In working with clients, Shannon develops a deep level of trust and integrity with every client she works with. Her focus is the optimal health and well-being of each of her clients. She deeply believes in the unique potential of every individual in the world. She has had excellent success in empowering families to work together in the best interest of their child(ren). Shannon also developed her business www.healthychildrenofdivorce.com. In this capacity, she specializes in the niche area of families/children of divorce, separation and conflict. She wrote a best selling book “The 7 Fatal Mistakes Divorced and Separated Parents Make: Strategies for Raising Healthy Children of Divorce and Conflict”. She is an advocate for children and parents to live happy, healthy and peace-filled lives. Shannon holds a Masters in Psychology and a Licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her coaching and businesses exists for one reason, to assist all of us to live in our full amazing beautiful potential every moment. “It is but a choice, each moment, each breath, to live our most powerful life” Please welcome Shannon Rios!

A really fun, entertaining show in which Len discusses the issues surrounding single parents dating and integrating together diverse familes and their children.  Does the Brady Bunch work in real life?

Today my featured guest is Ron Hall.  Ron has been a single parent for 18 years and has 12 more years to go as his oldest is 18 and his youngest is 6.  Ron is among that rare breed, single men who take on the full respnsibility for being the parent. In addition Ron started and moderates a huge single parent support group called Single Parents Internationl on Facebook.  With over 3200 members, this is the place to go for support as a single parent. Welcome Ron Hall, known as Papa Bear of 3 on Facebook

Iinterview with single parent Linda Woodward.  Linda  raised three children, while working and has an interesting story to tell.

Interviewing former single mother and Work From Home Mom, Theresa Key Trainer, Speaker, Author and founder of Key Solution Experience