Parenting Well Podcast

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host and today’s well sources are Amanda Giguere and Sarah Goodrum. Amanda Giguere has been on staff at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival for 20 years. As CSF’s Director of Outreach at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Dr. Giguere oversees all education programming, including summer camps, school programs, and public lectures. She holds a PhD in theatre from the University of Colorado Boulder and teaches regularly for CU Boulder’s Applied Shakespeare certificate program. Dr. Giguere’s research and work in developing CSF’s Shakespeare & Violence Prevention has been nationally recognized. Her forthcoming book, Shakespeare & Violence Prevention: A Practical Handbook for Educators, will be published in 2025 by University Press of Colorado. Sarah Goodrum is a Research Professor in the Prevention Science Program in the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Goodrum’s research focuses on violence prevention, threat assessment, homicide victimization, domestic violence, and the criminal justice system, and for the last 25 years, she has taught sociology, criminology, and criminal justice courses at CU Boulder, University of Northern Colorado, and Centre College. In this episode, we talk about:  CO Shakespeare Theater - Much Ado About Nothing The humanness of going through difficult emotions and situations and how to share your concerns.  The importance of being sensitive to and aware of aggressions. The concept of rehearsal - How practice makes something less scary and builds confidence.  What it means to be an “upstanders” and take actions to prevent harm. Using presence to connect with your children. Creating a space where your child feels comfortable sharing with you. Warning signs of concerning violent behavior, like school shootings. Resources for handling moments of violence. Resources: Contact Amanda: Amanda.Giguere@colorado.edu  Contact Sarah: Sarah.goodrum@colorado.edu Center for the Study of the Prevention of Violence: www.colorado.edu/CSPV Colorado Shakespeare Festival: https://cupresents.org/series/shakespeare-festival/ Safe2Tell phone number, app, website: https://safe2tell.org/ 988: Talk to Someone Now — No matter what you're struggling with, other people have felt the way you do, call 988 Kim Scott - The 5 D’s for Upstander Strategies

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host and today’s well sources are Abbie Lewis and Ray Garcia. Abbie is a youth violence prevention educator at Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN.) Abbie teaches the Peers Building Justice violence prevention curriculum to middle and high school students in Boulder Valley School District. Abbie has 10+ years of teaching experience and approaches youth violence prevention education with compassion and an excitement and joy to work alongside young people, while promoting equity and amplifying youth voice. Ray is the Creating Protective Environments Project Coordinator with SPAN. A part of the Education team, Ray also teaches topics connected to dating and sexual violence prevention throughout Boulder Valley School District. Ray has been working with youth for over 12 years, and teaching for more than 6. Ray believes that people of all ages need skills and development surrounding relationships, boundaries, and consent in order to lead safe and healthy lives. Ray approaches his work with excitement, curiosity, and an eagerness to highlight the experiences of youth. Abbie and Ray’s talk for the Human Kindness Initiative is on October 29, 2024 from 6:30-8:30 at the Want Boulder Location In this podcast we talk about: Boulder Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence Understanding the spectrum of healthy relationships Building communication, trust and empathy, while understanding warning signs Not living with gender stareotypes Undersatnding and defining boundaries with others - while taking accountability when you cross someone's boundaries Warning signs of an abusive relationship Understanding and applying consent Resources: Safehouse Progressive Alliance for NonviolenceBoulder and Broomfield counties’ domestic violence organization www.safehousealliance.org Crisis line: 303-444-2424 Rocky Mountain EqualityLGBTQIA+ services for youth and adults in the Colorado Front Range Support groups, ally groups, mental health counseling, peer community groups, adult trainings https://www.rmequality.org/ OASOSBoulder County Public Health’s LGBTQIA+ youth-serving organization Peer youth groups, leadership opportunities, advocacy, support, and referrals, adult trainings OASOS@bouldercounty.org Boulder Valley Health CenterReproductive and Sexual Health clinic and education for youth and adults.  https://bouldervalleyhealth.org/ TGTHRYouth shelter located in Boulder and Denver Office: 303-447-1206 Shelter: 303-447-1207 Moving to End Sexual AssaultSexual violence resource network movingtoendsexualassault.org Crisis line: 303-443-7300 Text: BRAVE to 20121 Colorado Crisis Line, 988, I MatterProvides support with different mental health crises Dial 988 The Trevor ProjectA national mental health and crisis support resource for LGBTQIA+ youth. Text: START to 678-678 Crisis Line: 1-866-488-7386 LoveisRespect.org Resources and activities about healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships, boundaries, consent and safety planning. Text: LOVEIS  to 22522 Safe2Tell.orgResource for anonymous reporting  Title IX This includes gender-based violence such as sexual violence (sexual harassment and sexual assault), dating violence and stalking. A law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools and federally funded programs.  Entitles students to accommodations promoting safety and support in schools BVSD Title IX information and reporting: https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/health-and-wellness/health-promotion-and-prevention/sexual-assault-prevention

“A lot can change when a parent recognizes when they might be acting from a place of - I want you to confide in me because it confirms my self image as a trusting, caring parent. Versus, when parents operate from a perspective of - I want you to confide in me to the extent that it affirms your own self-image and helps your own growth.” Ray Watson Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host and today’s well sources are Ray Watson  Raye Watson (they/them) is a 23-year-old writer and designer living in the Denver metro area. Between grassroots nonprofits and student organizations, they’ve led hundreds of hours of workshops and fallen in love with storytelling for change. Drawn to social justice by their experiences as a queer student and artist, Raye lives happily in the intersection between art, academia, and advocacy. Their diverse body of work is connected by themes of design thinking, disability equity, and gender freedom. Their whole vibe is less "sex, drugs, rock and roll" and more "naps, meds, mellow jazz."  Raye Watson’s monologue - “Gender Play & Possibility” shares an experience of negotiating limiting and pathologizing narratives to access gender-affirming care. But on the other side of transition, their new freedom to expand into their true version of being nonbinary - an experience, not of neutrality, but multiplicity. In this podcast, we talk about: The variety of narratives a person experiences in the transition to non-binary or transgender. The difference between body dysmorphia and dysphoria. Issues surrounding the medical necessity of having gender dysphoria to qualify for treatment Gender euphoria perspectives and how informed consent models put transgender people at the authority of their own experience. Movement from dysphoria to liberty and freedom Finding authenticity of gender alongside your humanity How parents and young people can work together to stop the cycle of invulnerability. Using progressive disclosure in your parenting. Creating spaces for young people to engage in support groups, leadership opportunities, etc as an invitation to try different things on and see what fits. Resources: Event: Transformative Stories from Transgender and Nonbinary Leaders Website: Modus Theater Email: Modus Theater PFlag: Our Trans Loved Ones All socials can be found at: @MotusTheater  

Welcome everyone and thank you for joining The Parenting Well Podcast for a live conversation with Rosalind Wiseman. My name is Dr. Shelly Mahon and I’ll be your host today.  Rosalind is the best-selling author of nine books, including the New York Times bestsellers Queen Bees and Wannabes—the inspiration for the Movie and Musical, Mean Girls. She also wrote Masterminds & Wingmen, which was named Best Parenting Book by Books for a Better Life. Currently, she serves as a senior leadership consultant at the US State Department’s Office for Overseas Schools which serves over 195 schools throughout the world. She has been interviewed, profiled, in or written for The New York Times, The London Times, Atlantic, the Chicago Tribune,The Washington Post, USA Today, NPR affiliates throughout the country and many others.  In this podcast, we talk about: Rosalind's presentation at PEN’s kickoff of their Human Kindness Initiative. Creating a Culture of Dignity: giving voice to young people’s experiences and supporting educators so they can better understand how the social and emotional complexities of adolescence impact young people’s academic engagement, social competency, and well-being. The current landscape for young people: Unique challenges and how adults can show up for them. The difference between dignity and respect, and why understanding this is essential for having a good relationship with the young people. Concrete strategies that support young people in developing resilience. Fostering good communication. How adults can best show up for the young people in their lives. PEN’s mission is to support parents in raising healthy, happy humans. This year’s  Human Kindness Initiative is supported by an ARPA grant from Boulder County. Please check out our calendar and get yourself registered for the programs and workshops PEN has planned throughout the year.   

Hi! I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's Well Source is Karleen Savage. Karleen is a sought-after speaker, trainer, hostage negotiator, and conflict resolution expert with a passion for fostering peaceful, harmonious environments. Through her Savage Theory of Resolution, she emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration in order to achieve success. Through more than 15 years of professional experience, Karleen has learned that the conflicts we experience in business are usually a reflection of the conflicts happening at home. This belief inspired her to write her book The Confident Teen Blueprint. Throughout her career, Karleen has worked with corporations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, creating a positive environment for growth and development.
 In this episode, we talk about: Strategies for building a healthy relationship with your child Overcoming conflict with the Savage Theory of Resolution Helping your teen share their authentic feelings rather than shifting to fit your expectations or reaction Listening and learning in conversations to hold the space Building confidence in your child by being a leader in your family A three pronged approach to being a leader Having follow through to build trust, confidence, and leadership Resources: Book: The Confident Teen Blueprint Ted Talk: A Hostage negotiator on how to resolve conflict  Website: https://www.karleensavage.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleensavage/  

Hi! I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's Well Source is Jenn Wert. Jen has been an educator in Colorado for decades. She is a devoted parent, speaker, mentor of young teachers, writer and seeker. She has a Master’s in Education, teacher’s lens, doula’s experience, and extensive post-graduate social and emotional intelligence training.  Jenn has run both for-profit and non-profit businesses built around empowering families and self-expression. Jenn knows how to counsel parents who want to do their best by their children. She believes in not being committed not to perfection, but to a presence of mind. She has done her own deep personal work, which has allowed her to discern what really matters - authenticity, humility, and connection. As a coach, she weaves these attributes of consciousness together for families to help create parenting that’s honest, nurturing and transformative.  In this podcast, we talk about: Being attuned to highly emotional children. The importance of connection, communication, and advocacy in parenting. Healing your own childhood Practicing self-awareness Being mindful of acceptance, curiosity, separation, and healthy boundaries. the connection between shame and vulnerability. Bringing social emotional learning to your parenting. Resources: Website: www.jennwert.com For a free consult with Jenn: www.jennwert.com/free-consult Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennwertparentcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciousparentingsupportforparentsofyoungchildren Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wert-a91175b5/

Welcome! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and this episode is with Jan Reagan.  Jane is a Boulder, CO based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who believes that food has the power to heal, and that understanding food choices, food quality and one’s relationship with food can lead to greater awareness, improved health and a more abundant life.  She regularly helps individuals understand how food impacts them physically, mentally and emotionally with a “food first” philosophy.  Jane's provides incredible insights on how to recognize, address, and treat eating disorders. Please join us to learn more about: The importance of a holistic, mind/body approach to nutrition. Ways in which nutrition impacts physical and mental health. Tips for developing a healthy relationship with food. The pitfalls to dieting and what to do instead. Myths about eating disorders. Understanding eating disorders: contributing factors, signs, and treatment options. The importance of early intervention and how to support your child. Resources: Website: Jane Reagan Program for Parents of Children with Eating Disorders - Jane Reagan Nutrition Eating Disorder Myths Eating Disorder Support and Resources

Welcome! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and I am excited to share my recent conversation with Jesse LeBeau. Jesse has a passion for supporting young people, supporting parents, and basketball.  However, at 5’8” Jesse had nearly every odd stacked against him as a young and aspiring player. Despite his size and circumstances, he managed to rise above it all and became a name in the world of street ball. He's been featured on TV, film, international tours, and the Warner Brothers film “Thunderstruck". Currently, he plays himself on ‘The LeBeau Show’, a reality series that allows viewers to follow him around the country to see firsthand the major impact he is having on youth, particularly troubled teens. While basketball is where his story began, I think what struck me the most is how he leverages his talents to serve young people and parents all over the globe. His story is one of humanity, resilience, and being your best self - even when life gets tough.  In this podcast, we talk about: How to really connect with your teen. The importance of listening and being authentic. How young people learn from example and ongoing communication. Why we can't protect our children from failure. How attitude and confidence are the source of getting through life's challenges. The importance of mentorship and purpose. Why you have to take action - even if it feels like you are stumbling forward. Strategies to leave your child with a sense of being seen and heard. Why we can't forget to have fun along the way. Resources Website: https://www.jesselebeau.com/ Speaking and information: https://www.jesselebeau.com/welcome Jesse in Action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-IS9-a6bSQ The Attitude is Everything Project -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoda3EeYcCQ The LeBeau Show  Jesse’s Interviews NBC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xlY8WX85qI We Are Iowa Local 5 News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUC1pEPmjJE Jesse’s  Other Podcasts   Darren Sugiyama - https://youtu.be/691V5_rS4Zo David Meltzer - https://youtu.be/s5CSIxL4U2I Charlie Rocket - https://youtu.be/Ws4Kc9q5QrA   YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to Parenting Well, where we know that parenting well is challenging and that all parents are the best parents they know how to be. Today's Well Source is Jenny Hecht. Jenny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience working with middle and high school-aged youth and adults in a variety of settings. Her practice is grounded in strengthening distress tolerance skills through mindfulness practices and a supportive examination of the thought patterns that limit an individual's potential. Her approach is relational and client-centered, with a focus on the specific goals of each individual and working in partnership towards them. She has a passion for supporting the social-emotional needs of neurodivergent individuals and consulting with professionals who work with this population. Jenny participates in expert panels, provides workshops and parent presentations, professional development within school districts, and is a trainer for a curriculum called Sources of Strength. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Colie's Closet, a non-profit peer education organization that educate students about depression and suicide. In this podcast, we talked about: What it means to feel safe and secure and how that has changed over the years Parenting in a world with endless access to information Being vulnerable and transparent to create trust and connection with children Enjoying the parts of life you can control Strategies for articulating emotions and self-regulation Finding meaning in the day-to-day and not just the long game. Resources: Jenny Hecht - jennyhecht.com Facebook Book: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of the Human Experience by Brene Brown Free App: How We Feel 

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to Parenting Well, where we know that parenting well is challenging and that all parents are the best parents they know how to be. Today’s well source is Meredith Ethington. Meredith is an award winning writer, and published author of The Mother Load just this last April 18, after her debut parenting book, Mom Life: Perfection Pending in 2018. She’s also a mom of three kids residing in Salt Lake City, UT. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is pursuing her Master’s in clinical mental health counseling. She began writing in 2007 as a way to document life as a new mom, but quickly realized that she had a passion for writing, and has turned it into her career. She believes it is important for moms to share the real, honest truth about motherhood so that moms can feel like it’s ok if they have a bad day.  In this podcast, we talked about: Listening to your gut and intuition. Breaking free from expectations and judgements. Creating a circle of support with authentic people. Self-care for moms and why it can be challenging. Strategies to strengthen mental health and when to seek additional services. Building authentic connections. Resources Website:  Perfection Pending Book: The Mother Load Book: Mom Life: Perfection Pending Instagram: @perfectpending Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectionPending/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-ethington-324013b4

"Look for the gold in every child." Ryan Dawson Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Ryan Dawson. Ryan is a counselor, therapeutic mentor, life coach, and educator in Boulder, Colorado. He is passionate about helping people discover their true selves and create deeper relationships.   For the last 20+ years, Ryan has worked extensively with adolescents and families as a youth advocate, school counselor, and family therapist, with a focus on empowering his clients through clear reflection and powerful tools to facilitate change. He’s also worked as a camp counselor, fitness trainer, swim instructor, and basketball coach. In addition to being a sought-after therapist, Ryan is a teacher: He has taught psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels at Naropa University, and speaks at high schools, treatment programs, and community organizations about psycho-social development, parenting strategies and the impact of technology on the developing brain. Ryan is currently inspired to “walk the talk” at home, where he lives with his supportive wife, Jill, and two young children, Ben and Avery.  In this podcast, we talk about: Changes in peer relationships due to technology. How to help your child find their "pod". The importance of staying in relationship with your children. The balance between monitoring and building independence and trust. Control versus teaching kids how to think through situations and potential risks. Approaching young people with curiosity instead of judgement The bi-directional nature of peer pressure. Resources: Website: https://www.elevatedstatecounseling.com/ Dunbar's number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_number Book: Yes, Your Teen is Crazy! Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind by Michael J. Bradly: https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Your-Teen-Crazy-Without/dp/0936197447 Podcast: Tristan Harris-Your Undivided Attention  Book: Indistractible: How To Control Attention and Choose Your Life, by Nir Eyal

“Comparison is the thief of joy. When I let go of all of that, and focused on what I needed to do for myself and my family, parenting became a joy.” Erin Soto Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Erin Soto. Erin is the best-selling author of The Mother of all Fights, stage III cancer survivor, wellness coach and mother of four based in Orange County, California.  She teaches life changing habits to reclaim control over your health for cancer thrivers and anyone wanting to know the most effective evidence-based preventive measures to protect against development and support recovery. Sign up for one of her popular online courses, receive free weekly tips on her website and check out her Living Well App for healthy habits, goal tracking and motivation. This podcast covers: How living through stage 3 cancer impacts the entire family  Sharing your diagnosis with your children in a sensitive and honest way Ways it impacts your children  The importance of getting access to help Building resilience and gaining wisdom together The 5 core integrative health practices that help treat and prevent cancer Changing your life to support healthy practices Living from a place of awareness instead of fear Showing up for your children as the unique parent that you are Why your wellness is too important to wait Resources: Website: https://www.erinsoto.com. This includes family friendly, kid tested recipes.    Book: Mother of All Fights - FREE COPY available on the website   Program: Anti-Cancer, Five Week Wellness Program (Also available on the website)   App: Think Dirty - Shop Clean   Holmes Rahe Stress Inventory: https://www.stress.org/holmes-rahe-stress-inventory

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Rachel Bailey. Rachel is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Through her podcast, Your Parenting Long Game, programs, and services, Rachel teaches parents how to reduce negative interactions and drama for a more calm, peaceful home.     In this episode, we talk about: How big emotions are present for strong-willed, sensitive, and anxious children What kids need from their parents when they have big emotions Strategies to help kids deal with their feelings The role of drama in managing feelings Handling ourselves when we have a day full of “yuck” The difference between being emotionally intelligent and emotionally perceptive Allowing your child to travel the yuck curve when in conflict Making deposits that children WANT and NEED The difference between self-care and self-treatment The two components of self-esteem Resources  Website Podcast Free Guide on Handling Big Emotions YouTube Instagram Facebook  

"I work with kids that I know have something special inside them but can't demonstrate it in the classroom". Brandon Slade Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Brandon Slade. Brandon is the Founder of Untapped Learning. Brandon’s struggle with academics growing up caused him to have an overwhelming experience in college. After getting diagnosed with ADHD, he began to figure out ways to implement habits, routines, and learning strategies that enabled him to succeed as a student. Even after his academic setbacks, Brandon has made it his mission to figure out how the ADHD brain works, now helping other students with executive functioning challenges discipline their gifts at Untapped Learning. In this episode, we:  Define executive functioning and the challenges for a child that is neurodiverse. Share ways young people can organize life and create a sense of freedom. Explain the brain of a child with ADD/ADHD. Discuss developmental approaches to understanding and supporting young people. Address considerations around the choice to medicate or not medicate. Identify barriers and strategies that set young people with ADD/ADHD up for success. Share the promising things the future holds for young people who are neurodiverse. Resources Website: Untapped Learning Get connected to a coach Email: Brandon Slade

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Dr. Missy Gryder and we are going to talk about Three Steps to Help Children Develop a Positive Body Image.  Dr. Gryder serves as the Founder of Meeting Kids’ Needs, an online course for parents of kindergarten through fifth grade children that teaches parents how to help their children handle their feelings, especially the tough ones. Meeting Kids’ Needs gives parents the latest in research-based social and emotional learning so they can purposefully help build their children’s emotional intelligence.  Her professional interests include social and emotional learning in schools and in homes, positive classroom and school climates, brain-based best classroom practices, and holistic health and wellness. Dr. Gryder is also the developer of The Body Safety Box, an evidence-based child abuse prevention educational kit offering children along with their parents, schools, and community groups a series of active, engaging, and age-appropriate learning opportunities to help prevent abuse and its often lifelong consequences. The Body Safety Box has served children in 31 states, Canada, Africa, India, and Papua New Guinea to date. In this episode, we discuss:  Social and emotional learning (SEL) perspectives around body image. Themes in the research Differences between males and females. Three specific strategies for helping your child create a positive body image, including (1) Being aware and intentional about your own body image story and eliminating fat talk, (2) Developing critical thinking about the media's role in body image, and (3) Developing a positive body image that is grounded in secure attachment. The importance of attachment and belonging. Treasuring your child for who they are as a unique human being.  Resources Website: Meeting Kids Needs Meeting Kids Needs: Course Enrollment Instagram for Meeting Kids Needs: @meetingkidsneeds Instagram for the Body Safety Box: @bodysafetybox Book: Mothers, Daughters & Body Image:  Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are, by Hillary McBride, Ph.D.   TEDxSanAntonio: Dr. Carolyn Becker, Combating Body Dissatisfaction, The Destructive Impact

I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to The Parenting Well Podcast. Today’s well source is Nina Cruz. Nina is a certified Conscious Parent Coach, Social Worker (BSW), and Meditation Teacher who’s made it her mission to support parents through shifting archaic parental paradigms, many of which contribute to increased stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and feelings of disconnection for themselves, their partners, and their children. Her approach to coaching revolves around trauma-informed care that puts others at-ease, providing a safe space for everyone to facilitate their individual healing and growth. In this episode, we talk about: The difference between conscious parenting and parenting from a place of control Holding onto a child's essence   The danger of labels   Learning to identify your own triggers   Parenting from consequences vs. punishments   Working with your child to set boundaries   Helping your child process emotions    Strategies for managing stress and anxiety   Showing up for your child   Recognizing negative patterns of behavior and creating positive ones   Self care and self acceptance Resources Nina's Website Email: nina@ninacruzconsciouscoaching.com Skype:  live:b293f210b2ad1e38 LinkedIn:  /in/nina-cruz-351a6097 Nina's Instagram: @ninacruzcoach Free Discovery Session 12 Days of Presence Program  Book - Dear Mamma: Self Care Letters from One Mamma to Another Channel on "The Wild Network" Wild Network Masterclass on "How to Parent with Purpose Transformational 6 month Coaching Program: Creating the Parent You Want to Be Private Facebook Group: /ninacruzconsciouscoaching, with the following trainings: - 5 day Conscious Parent Bootcamp  - 5 day Unlimited Unstoppable You Workshop  - 3 day Mindset Matters Masterclass  - Parenting with the Law- how to align with universal laws to turn parenting mayhem into magic.  - Pop Up training sessions on varied tops  - Guided Meditations 

“You have to treat people with dignity when it is hard. I didn’t say respect because I don’t respect someone’s actions when they are taking away the dignity of someone else. Being in a culture of dignity is being prepared to be forever changed by what you hear.” Rosalind Wiseman I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to The Parenting Well Podcast. Today’s Well Source is Rosalind Wiseman. Rosalind is a parenting educator who fosters civil dialogues and inspires communities to build strength, courage, and purpose. As the founder of Cultures of Dignity, she works to shift the way that communities think about our physical and emotional wellbeing by working in close partnership with the experts of those communities, including young people, educators, policy makers and business / political leaders. Her Owning Up Curriculum teaches students and educators to take responsibility as bystanders, perpetrators, and victims of unethical behavior. She is the author of several books, including Queen Bees and Wannabes, which was the basis for the 2004 film Mean Girls. In May 2022, Rosalind and Shanterra McBride will publish Courageous Discomfort: How to Have Brave, Life Changing Conversations about Race and Racism.  In this podcast, we talk about: - Recognizing the challenges of young people - Managing tough emotions - Understanding how parents/caregivers play a role in the well-being of young people - Increasing your awareness of the issues that parents and schools encounter together - Treating people with dignity when its hard - Recognizing social emotional learning in the teachable moments RESOURCES - Website: Cultures of Dignity - Article: Teen Publication - My Great Expectations - Amazon: Books by Rosalind Wiseman

"You didn't have a choice in the loss of your child, but you do get to choose what you do from there. You have a choice in what you do with the rest of your life." I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to The Parenting Well Podcast. Today's Well Source is Michele Benyo. Michele is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, a parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. After her 6-year-old son died of cancer, her 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, half of me is gone.” This heartbreaking statement focused Michele’s career as an early childhood parenting specialist on the impact of grief on young children, particularly after child loss. Michele equips parents and other caring adults to recognize young children’s grief and to provide the support children need to cope well with any loss. The desire of Michele’s heart is to see families live forward after loss toward a future bright with possibilities and even joy. In this podcast, we discuss: - Tips for recognizing when your child is grieving. - Being equipped to support your child through grief and loss. - Handling difficult feelings. - How to manage your own grief so you can be there for your child. - Creating space and simple ways to have important conversations. - Trusting your instincts. - Living FORWARD after the loss of a child. RESOURCES: - Michele's website: Good Grief Parenting - Resource: The Good Grief Guide - Michele's LinkedIn Profile - Michele's Instagram Account

I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today’s well source is Kim Bevill. Kim is a speaker, author, and teacher. After spending 14 years teaching high school history and international baccalaureate (IB) psychology, she felt a calling to understand and improve health and wellness. She has conducted massive amounts of research on the brain and productivity, and how they can be used to heal your life.  Recently, she released a book called, Top Ten Things, which gives you the neuroscience to support behaviors that are key to excellence, academics and athletics. She also holds interactive, hands-on classes around subject like stress, happiness, and mental health. Her clients consistently report feeling a new passion, purpose, and inspiration to new endeavors. In this podcast, Kim shares:  Strategies that support positive mental health How the brain works under stress  What is really behind a child's behavior The role of artificial light in stress The truth about melatonin How inflammation impacts physical and mental health The relationship between stress, DNA, and aging Protecting yourself from stress, anxiety, and depression Resources: Website: Neurostrategy Training Book: The Ten Things by Kim Bevill Resources: Strategies for Your Brain Article: Elizabeth Blackburn: Because Science is Worth It Resource: Dr. Susan Lazar on meditation You can reach us, or make a donation to the Parent Engagement Network by visiting our website at www.penbv.org Happy Parenting!

Today’s well source is Dr. Dan Siegel. Dr. Siegel is one of the world’s leading neuroscientist and psychiatrists. He’s a graduate of Harvard Medical School and a professor at UCLA School of Medicine. He is also the founder of the field Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). He has written a lot of books, is a co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, and the executive director of the Mindsight Institute – which is an educational organization that offers online learning and in-person seminars focused on how to develop mindsight. In this podcast, we discuss: The importance of parental presence. What it means to have a secure attachment. The four S's of showing up for your child. The Wheel of Awareness as a way to access clarity , calmness, and presence. Facing challenges with peace and clarity. Creating a safe haven and a solid launching pad. Defining the self and belonging as part of community. Resources: Website: https://www.drdansiegel.com The Mindsight Institute - http://mindsightinstitute.com Dr. Dan Siegels Books  - https://drdansiegel.com/books/ The Wheel of Awareness - https://drdansiegel.com/wheel-of-awareness/ Book - Mothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual Understanding by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy Book - The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience and Trust by Claudia M. Gold and Ed Tronic  Book - The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis by Christina Figueres