The Parents' Survival Kit

The "Parents Survival Kit" podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the incredible journey of parenthood. Hosted by the dynamic co-founders of NextSTEPS Worldwide, Gene and Dr. Sonia Schwalen, this podcast brings a unique blend of expertise and personal experience to the table. The "Parents Survival Kit" podcast is your trusted companion on the journey from surviving to thriving in your household.

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 109- It's Time for Some Real Talk - 10 and up!

Setting guidelines for your children at a young age can truly set them up for success.

09-14
50:28

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 108- It's Time for Some Real Talk: 10 and Under!

Our kids communicate with their behavior, and knowing how to handle that is crucial for the parent/child relationship.   Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg   For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES   Follow Us!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww  The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.  

05-17
01:06:49

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 107 - Mood and Food!

Our gut is a crucial part in improving and changing our mood daily!    Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg   For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES   Follow Us!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww  The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.  

05-10
01:00:38

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 106 - Biblical Principles in Parenting

Sometimes in life we really need to slow down and take the time to understand and engage with our children to instill that strong relationship with God.   Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg   For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES   Follow Us!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww  The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.  

05-03
54:29

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 105- How to Find the Right Therapist

Finding the right therapist is crucial to recovery, and you need to be able to know what to look for when making that step in your mental health journey. Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

04-26
43:57

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 104 - Unplugged: Cyberbullying and Sexting

In the third part of the series “Unplugged” Gene and Dr. Schwalen discuss Cyberbullying and Sexting and the dangers that come along with it. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss! Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

04-19
58:08

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 103 - Unplugged: Lost in New York

The internet is a scary place, and it's important for you to know how to put parameters in place to keep your kids safe. Check out our other podcast The Parents’ Survival Kit with Next STEPS Worldwide founders Gene and Dr. Schwalen for tips about surviving to thriving in your household! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about the RED Clinic and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/recovered-clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-clinic/id1627527262 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ySWUblKbO0ESLJT8ELXnz Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww

04-12
51:32

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 102 - Unplugged: Life or Death

In this episode of the Parents Survival Kit, Dr. Schwalen and Gene start a new 3 part series called "Unplugged". This is a series all about the role that technology plays in the lives of our children. Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

04-05
45:33

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 101 - What is Healthy Eating for Kids?

Introducing new foods to children is different for every family, and it is important to think about what food could do for your family. Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

03-29
42:45

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 100 - The Journey of Fatherhood

Every relationship is different, but today we take a deep dive into parenting from a father's perspective. Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

03-22
53:06

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 99 -Modeling Finances for Your Kids Part 3

Teaching your child how to create a game plan and sticking to it when it comes to finances can set them up for success in the future! Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

03-15
34:31

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 98 - Modeling Finances for Your Kids Part 2

Creating a plan when it comes to finances can be crucial to setting a good example for your children. Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

03-08
34:59

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 97 - Modeling Finances for Your Child Part 1

Teaching your child at a young age the importance of money can be crucial to their future and their behaviors. Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

03-01
22:36

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 96 - All Things Potty Training!

Potty Training can be an eventful moment for all parents, but Dr. Stevie Perez is here to help guide you along the experience! Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

02-22
40:21

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 94 - Regulation Tips for Kids

Being able to identify emotions in children is an important part of emotional regulation. We need to teach our children how to put our experiences into words. Join Gene and Dr. Schwalen to discuss improving self-regulation. Check out our other podcast, the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

02-08
29:09

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 93 - Improving Self-Regulation

It’s crucial as a parent to take time for yourself to identify your feelings and learn to self-regulate before you go from a 5 to 10. Join Gene and Dr. Schwalen to discuss improving self-regulation. Check out our other podcast the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

02-01
40:50

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 92 -Life of a High School Student Part 2

Today we take a journey into the life of a high school to help parents’ have some insight on what high school is like from a teen’s perspective.   Check out our other podcast the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg    For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES    Follow Us!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww  The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household. #parenting #highschool #dayinthelife #teen 

01-25
34:36

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 92 - Life as a High School Student

Today we take a journey into the life of a high school to help parents’ have some insight on what high school is like from a teen’s perspective. Check out our other podcast the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about Next STEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

01-18
29:57

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 91 - Love vs Respect Part Two

In a marriage, it is important to find a balance between love and respect and figuring out how to implement that in your everyday life.    Check out our other podcast the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg    For more information about NextSTEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parents-survival-kit/id1627317205  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/008qe52lJsM3NPEuJSk6ES    Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww  The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.  

01-11
45:51

Parents' Survival Kit Podcast: Episode 90- Love vs Respect Part One

In a marriage, it is important to find a balance between love and respect and figuring out how to implement that in your everyday life. Check out our other podcast the RED Clinic with Dr. Sonia Schwalen for information in Eating Disorder Recovery! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg For more information about NextSTEPS Worldwide and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsworldwide/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextSTEPSWorldwide LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-steps-worldwide-pllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstepsworldwide Twitter: https://twitter.com/nextstepsww The Parent Survival Kit podcast provides tips and tricks to go from surviving to thriving in your household.

01-04
33:36

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