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Peace at Home Parenting PodcastBack-to-School Anxiety: Expert Tips for a Peaceful TransitionIn this episode, host Amy Alamar sits down with Karen Young, child development consultant and creator of 'Hey Sigmund', to discuss managing back-to-school anxiety. Whether you're dealing with a kindergartener or a high schooler, this conversation offers valuable insights to ease the transition. Karen shares thoughtful strategies for:Validating your child's feelings Building your child's confidence Establishing healthy routines around sleep and technologySupporting positive social connectionsCollaborating effectively with teachersLearn how to balance loving support with confident leadership, helping your children develop resilience and emotional intelligence.Thank you for listening. We hope this episode brings more peace to yo...2024-08-2825 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastNavigating Achievement Culture in Youth SportsThis month Podcast host Amy Alamar is joined by Dr. Chris Ranjillion, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine and sports medicine. They explores the concept of achievement culture in youth sports, including The pressure on children to excel in multiple areas from a young age, The impact of achievement culture on mental health The importance of resilience in navigating the challenges of youth sports. Dr. Ranjillion emphasizes the need for parents to focus on character development rather than accomplishments and shares insights on supporting children through injuries and transitions in their athletic pursuits. Listen to this thoughtful conv...2024-05-2328 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastParenting Perspectives: Navigating the Launch into AdulthoodThis month host Amy Alamar and guest Marc Lehman discuss “Navigating the Launch into Adulthood." Marc is a Marriage and Family Therapist who founded UAreHeard, a unique coaching and emotional support service for struggling college-aged students and their families. Amy and Marc delve into the challenges, mysteries, and joys of guiding our children through the transition into independent adulthood. Their discussion and real-life stories will help you navigate this transformative journey with confidence and compassion. Whether you're preparing to send your child off to college, supporting them through career decisions, or navigating the complexities of their emerging independence, th...2024-04-2329 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastUnderstand and Support Neurodiverse KidsIn this episode, Amy Alamar is joined by Dr. Eric Flake, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, who discusses raising neurodiverse kids. Dr. Flake explains what neurodiversity means, how to recognize signs of it in children, and how parents can best support their neurodiverse kids using a strengths-based approach. He provides insights from his experience as a doctor and father of five children. Dr. Flake encourages parents to trust their instincts if they notice differences in their child's development, such as atypical sensory responses, attention patterns, or communication styles. Join us again on the Peace at Home Parenting...2024-03-2121 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastRelating to Your Teen: Rejection, Current Events and Everything In BetweenParenting expert Dr. Ken Ginsburg joins host Amy Alamar on this month's episode to discuss the keys to building resilience and strong relationships with teenagers. Dr. Ginsburg shares research-backed and compassionate advice for communicating with teens, especially during disagreements. He emphasizes the importance of unconditionally loving our children while also establishing boundaries to keep them safe. Amy and Ken encourage you to embrace the teen years as an opportunity to nurture thriving, purpose-driven young people. Whether you're currently raising a teen or preparing for those years ahead, don't miss this insightful discussion brimming...2024-02-2225 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastGetting Ready for High School Graduation, Teens in Transition Teaching Resilience, and Protecting Mental HealthThis month we delve into the pivotal journey adolescents embark on as they transition from high school to the next phase of their lives. Amy Alamar hosts a lively discussion with fellow Peace At Home teacher Marc Lehman, a seasoned therapist, educator, and founder of "URHeard," an innovative organization that offers both live and virtual support for adolescents, especially during their transition to college.The conversation focuses on the mental health challenges adolescents face during this significant life transition. They explore not just the college path but also the many alternatives...2024-01-2328 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastFundamental Rules for Internet and Social Media SafetyInspiring Peace At Home teacher and consultant, Amy Alamar Ed.D. tackles the tough subject of technology safety with Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet International. Will’s passion for his work in ensuring that children can enjoy the internet in safety, along with his Childnet team, has resulted in thousands of children communicating, learning and playing online with minimal risk and maximum benefit. The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an Advisory on Social Media and its effects on the mental health of our kids. Amy and Will discuss the risks and challenges kids are facing es...2024-01-0325 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastEmpowering Teens: Nurturing Adaptability for Resilience and Well-beingWhat’s your teen’s Adaptability Quotient? And why is it important? Anxiety rates among teens are soaring and parents are looking for ways they can make a difference. Join seasoned educator, beloved Peace At Home teacher, and terrifically engaging podcast host, Amy Alamar, EdD as she enthusiastically engages with distinguished child and adolescent experts Jennifer Weaver, LCSW, Catherine McCarthy, MD, and Heather Tedesco, PhD. Learn from the authors of the recently published book, “Raising Kids Who Can,” about why adaptability is a protective factor against anxiety and gain everyday strategies you can use...2023-11-2722 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastThe Awkward Transition: Navigating Puberty with ConfidenceThe onset of puberty in girls is associated with a drop in self-esteem. And the big change can be complicated for boys and kids all along the gender spectrum. Join Peace At Home teacher Amy Alamar, EdD as she conducts an inspiring interview with puberty experts Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Kroll Bennett. Together Cara and Vanessa host “The Puberty Podcast” and just authored the new book, “This is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained.” If your child is approaching puberty or even already there, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the physical and emotional changes kids go through...2023-10-1832 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastSchool Success: Scaffolding And Supporting Your Student to ThriveHost Amy Alamar and guest Andrea Brinnel discuss ways to support your kids if learning challenges or differences are a concern. You know your child better than anyone else. If you suspect a learning, speech / language or other challenge, how do you go about getting your child screened and what are the potential outcomes? Communication and partnership with your school team and your child are key. Listen as Amy and Andrea walk you through various scenarios, resources, tools and tips to support you and your child.---Thank you for listening!Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com...2023-09-2023 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastIs Your Child Worried About School Violence?Join Peace At Home teacher and podcast wiz, Amy Alamar, Ed.D. as she talks with Sabrina Anderson, LPC Associate, and former high school teacher and counselor, as they explore common worries students have about mass school violence. Your child might be wondering if am I safe at school and if can I trust my peers. The impact of repeated images on screens and social media has left many students anxious about these issues and more. Amy and Sabrina offer tips on how to recognize symptoms and ways to respond that are helpful and signal safety to your child.2023-08-1819 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastUnderstanding the Pediatric Mental Health CrisisRates of anxiety and depression among teens are soaring across and parents are worried and sometimes scared. Seasoned educator Amy Alamar, EdD and Peace At Home founder and clinician, Ruth Freeman, LCSW, discuss the nature of this crisis and practical ways parents can help, including parents’ roles in their children’s mental health treatment. Whether your child is in therapy or you are just concerned, join this conversation between two engaging professionals who de-mystify the world of pediatric mental health.---Thank you for listening!Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for:Quick Video SolutionsLive Interactive Clas...2023-07-1424 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastTalking about FatherhoodBeing a good father means many different things, but at the core of it all is connection. Join our host Amy Alamar, Ed.D. as she speaks with Drew Sanders, father of three, Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator at Vandegrift High School in Texas, about what it means to build strong relationships as a father. They will discuss the ways in which Drew connects on a deeper level with his own children as well as the few hundred high school athletes that he works with. Discover Drew’s philosophy on working with children from all different walks of life, an...2023-06-1427 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastUnderstanding Positive DisciplineHave you heard the term positive discipline, but you’re not sure exactly what it means or how to incorporate it into your family? Join our host Amy Alamar, Ed.D. as she chats with Julianne Riley, psychotherapist trained in SPACE, certified positive discipline educator and school counselor about positive discipline and how you can use it to improve connection and cooperation at home. In this episode, Amy and Julianne explore the meaning and philosophy of positive discipline, and why it works. They will discuss the five criteria that make up this practice, as well as the steps pa...2023-05-1528 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastSharenting: Should You Share Your Kids on Social Media?We live in an online world where many people share all aspects of their lives on social media. Parents are no exception to this, but should they be? Join our host, Amy Alamar Ed.D. as she chats with Andi Breitowich, freelance writer and author of the PopSugar article Is It Ever Safe to Share Your Kids’ Faces on Social Media, about parents’ decisions to share or not share pictures and videos of their children online. The decision to share your children on social media is one that needs to be made by each family, based on beliefs and...2023-04-1816 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastSex and Sexuality: How to Talk to Your TeenAre you curious how to speak to your teen about sex and sexuality? Are you feeling lost on how to approach these conversations? Join our host, Amy Alamar Ed.D. as she chats with Shafia Zaloom, health educator and author of Sex, Teens and Everything In Between, about how to communicate openly and effectively about sex and sexuality with your teen. Teens today are in a unique place as they are navigating relationships of all kinds while also processing the isolation of the pandemic. Amy and Shafia will explore the true meaning of respect, the various components that...2023-04-1827 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastTalking About the Environmental Movement and Social ActionIs your child feeling hopeless about the climate crisis? Do they want to make an impact on environmental issues, but they’re not sure where to start? Join our host Amy Alamar, Ed.D. as she interviews Diana Kapp, journalist and author of Girls Who Run The World and Girls Who Green The World about the ways that kids can make an impact on the current climate crisis. A staggering amount of young people feel that the earth and environment are already doomed. It can be hard to remember that each person truly can make a difference. In th...2023-03-2323 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastApproach to College Admissions and DecisionsIs your high school student considering college and you’re feeling lost on how to guide them? This month’s podcast episode is for you.Join our host, Amy Alamar as she interviews Heidi Meyer, consultant and former executive director of admissions at the University of Minnesota about all of the ins and outs of the college application process. Whether your child is just beginning to explore what their future might look like or has already begun the application process, we’ve got you covered. Listen in for tips on how to help your child think about...2023-02-1926 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastClimate Change with Alli Gold RobertsClimate change is a reality for our children and teens. They deserve our support and understanding. Sometimes they feel more passionate about it than we do since it has been in their lives since birth. Join dynamic podcast host Amy Alamar, Ed.D. and her guest Alli Gold Roberts, Senior Director of the State Policy Program at Ceres, to consider ways to care for both our kids and our planet. Take a few minutes to get answers to some important questions:What can we do as a family that will really make a difference?How can we talk honestly...2022-12-2315 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastAdult Children Home for the HolidaysCollege Students Home for the Holidays - there’s a lot for families to unpack!And we are not talking laundry! We’ve got great ideas and insights to help you and your college student ease back into home life. Join Amy Alamar, EdD and her guest Marc Lehman, therapist and founder of UAreHeard.com - a live and virtual approach to working with kids through the transition to college. Amy and Marc explore how mutual respect is the key to your college student’s integration back from communal, independent living. Learn how conversation and listening is alw...2022-12-1524 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastParent Burn Out with Ken GinsburgPeace At Home Parenting host Amy Alamar is joined by Ken Ginsburg to discuss Parent Burn Out. Ken Shares about his new book, Congrats, your Having a Teen” Strengthen Your Family and Raise a Good Person,” currently a best seller on Amazon.comThank you for listening!Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for:Quick Video SolutionsLive Interactive Classes1:1 SupportAccess to All Parenting ResourcesFree Stuff:Videos & ClassesOther ResourcesBring Peace at Home to work. Ask your company about purchasing a subscription for all e...2022-10-1319 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastTalking with Kids about Politics with Avi ChomskyAvi Chomsky, Salem State University Professor, author, and activist joins our host Amy Alamar to discuss ways to talk with kids about politics. She shares stories from her own life raising politically aware children, and offers the audience ways to frame discussions in a way that kids can relate.Thank you for listening!Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for:Quick Video SolutionsLive Interactive Classes1:1 SupportAccess to All Parenting ResourcesFree Stuff:Videos & ClassesOther ResourcesBring Peace at Home to work. Ask your c...2022-09-2822 minPeace at Home Parenting PodcastThe Adolescent Mental Health CrisisDo you ever wonder about the line between "normal teenage behavior" and warning signs for mental health issues? Enjoy this conversation between Amy Alamar, EdD and Amy Killy LICSW, Clinical Director of the Helix Center in Virginia, discussing the mental health crisis among adolescents. Amy emphasizes connection and relationship as a necessary foundation, and speaks about the influential role of social media and the internet. Don’t miss out on this great conversation!Thank you for listening!Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for:Quick Video SolutionsLive Interactive Classes1:1 SupportAccess to All Parenting Resources...2022-09-0627 min
Parenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Back-to-school: Is it Back-to-Masking?Special Guest: Kalyn Belsha, National Education Reporter, Chalkbeat2021-08-0218 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Raising Women in SportsSpecial Guest: Lindsay Gibbs, Founder of Power Plays and Co-Host of Burn it All Down2021-07-1021 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Facing AdversitySpecial Guest: Oleg Lougheed, Founder of Overcoming Odds2021-06-0532 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Risks and Benefits of the COVID Vaccine for KidsSpecial Guest: Dr. John Schreiber, Chief of Infectious Disease, Connecticut Children's Hospital and Visiting Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut2021-05-2222 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Supporting Kids Returning to In-Person ExperiencesSpecial Guest: Donovan Taylor Hall, Youth Advocate and Educator2021-05-0122 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About What Comes Next After GraduationSpecial Guest: Nick Wagner Sr., Author of Ten Secrets to Success After Graduation2021-04-1719 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Violence and Tragedy with Kids and TeensSpecial Guest: Amy Killy, High School Counselor, Psychotherapist and School Consultant2021-04-0322 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Women Taking the LeapSpecial Guest: Sara Bliss, Author of Take the Leap: Change Your Career, Change Your Life2021-03-2718 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Marriage in the PandemicSpecial Guests: Ruth Freeman, Psychotherapist and Founder of Peace at Home Parenting and Joe Freeman, Psychotherapist2021-02-2725 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Self Care for ParentsSpecial Guest: Stephanie Rondeau, Athletic Trainer and Wellness Coach2021-02-2019 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Supporting Teen Development During the PandemicSpecial Guest: Alicia Farrell, Cognitive Psychologist and National Keynote Speaker2021-01-3022 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Financial Literacy with KidsSpecial Guest: Benny Nachman, Founder and CEO, Jassby2021-01-2322 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Failing and Cheating During the PandemicSpecial Guest: Kalyn Belsha, National Education Reporter, Chalkbeat2021-01-1618 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Hot Topics: Pandemic Stress, Vaccines, and the CapitolSpecial Guest: Laura Saunders, Psychologist, Institute of Living2021-01-0923 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About the Natural Hair Movement2020-12-1925 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Women In and Out of the Workforce2020-12-1220 min
rediscoverQ&A with Jess and Kristen (Part 1) - General QuestionsWelcome back! On this week’s episode of ReDIScover, we’re answering all of your pressing and existential questions! We’re digging deep, getting vulnerable, and tackling everything from our biggest dating lessons to how to cope with the struggle of letting go and moving on. Join us as we discuss travel, relationships, tough decisions, and shifting our mindsets as we answer all of your thought-provoking questions! Special thanks to all of you who participated and submitted your questions on Instagram - you truly made this episode possible! Essential Oil Recommendations: Anxiety: Oils (Y...2020-12-0842 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Teen Dating During a Pandemic2020-12-0523 min
Happiness through Hardship22. Sarah Cody: Living through the Headlines - Stories & Suggestions on Navigating NewsAs we all know, there’s a ton going on in the world right now, which leaves many of us stressed when thinking about the news and our surroundings. On this episode of "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast, I’m excited to introduce you to Sarah Cody, a veteran journalist and TV anchor, three time Emmy winner, published writer and co-host of the “Parenting Beyond the Headlines” podcast. Sarah shares with us how she has managed to take care of herself while being immersed in many hard news stories. She talks about the value of being mindful about your media co...2020-10-2139 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Breast CancerCaryn Sullivan, Founder of Pretty Wellness2020-10-0824 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Politics2020-09-2628 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Learning PodsSpecial Guest: Orly Friedman, Founding Head of School, Red Bridge2020-08-1825 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About the Return to College CampusesSpecial Guest: Adrienne Oddi, Dean of Admissions, Trinity CollegeAs information continues to evolve around COVID-19, reopening plans continue to evolve, as well. Please stay tuned into your college or university for details.2020-08-0425 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Drugs and Alcohol During the Pandemic2020-07-1419 min
Let's Get BossyParenting Beyond the HeadlinesIn this episode the Boss Ladies are joined by the host of Parenting Beyond the Headlines podcast, author, and educator -Dr Amy Alamar- 👏🏻 Amy is a a wealth of knowledge, and her experience and expertise with parenting are especially valuable during the hard times 2020 has brought to us. How do we parent our children when we ourselves are feeling so worried and uncertain? What “should” we be doing? How much is too much? And how to have these tough conversations with our children? Amy offers some confidence and reassurance to all of us parents out there, and her ideas are a great pl...2020-07-091h 01Parenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Being an Ally and AdvocateSpecial Guest: Danielle Cooper, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, University of New Haven2020-06-2720 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Race and Racism with Our FamiliesSpecial Guests: Candra Flanagan, Director of Education for the Teaching and Learning Unit and Anna Hindley, Director of Early Childhood Education at Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture2020-06-0626 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Mothering Mothers through the Pandemic2020-06-0225 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Resources and Tips for Families Sheltering in Place2020-05-2623 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About COVID-19's Impact on Youth Sports and What Our Kids Can Do2020-05-1919 min
Lead with Empower PodcastSarah Cody Leads with EmpowerThis week's guest is none other than Sarah Cody from News 8 here in Connecticut. For the past 20 years, Sarah has shared stories about interesting places and family topics all while inspiring people throughout Connecticut. Sarah is a 3 x Emmy Award Winner and is extremely dedicated to, both on and off air, important family issues; including involvement Food Allergy and Mental Health initiatives, many charitable organizations, and with her the Parenting Beyond Headlines Podcast co-hosted by Sarah and Dr. Amy Alamar. Leadership Notes and Other Highlights:
Sarah shares stories from her journey from the Greater Boston...2020-05-1442 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About College Admissions During the Pandemic2020-04-2521 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Supporting Kids with Special Needs in Quarantine2020-04-2521 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About the New Normal During the Coronavirus Outbreak2020-03-2023 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesParenting Later in LifeSpecial Guest: Robin Gorman Newman, Founder of Motherhoodlater.com2020-03-0320 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesHeadline StressSpecial Guest: Susan Epstein, LCSW, business coach and strategist, and author of Creative Interventions for Challenging Children & Adolescents.2020-02-0423 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About the Importance of Exploring with Your ChildrenSpecial Guest: Anna Nyakana, Author of Niyah Zuri and The Pharaoh's Throne2020-01-2116 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About PANS, PANDAS and Autoimmune EncephalitisSpecial Guest: Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Author of Brain Under Attack2020-01-0718 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 64: A Way Through the Toughest ConversationsDr. Amy Alamar, author of The Parenting Project and Parenting for the Genius, takes insight from the educational sphere and applies it to practical parenting techniques to get through to your teen. Whether you have a teen that shuts down, or one that over-shares, Dr. Alamar has suggestions for exactly what to say when the tough conversations get going!Full show notesDo you notice your teen shutting down and pushing you out? As teens strive to become individuals, they start to communicate less and less with parents. This is a common ‘side effect’ of grow...2019-12-2225 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesThe Social Lives of ChildrenSpecial Guest: Caroline Maguire, Author of Why Will No One Play with Me2019-12-1023 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking about Phone Bans in SchoolsSpecial Guest: Jodi Gold, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and author of Screen Smart Parenting2019-11-2619 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Sex, Teens, and Everything In BetweenSpecial Guest: Shafia Zaloom, Health Educator and Author of Sex, Teens, and Everything in Between2019-11-1229 min
Parenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Kids and VapingSpecial Guest, Stan Glantz, Professor of Medicine and Director of the UCSF Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education2019-10-2924 min
Parenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Kids with PhobiasSpecial Guest: Brianna Benn-Mirandi, founder of Art and Soul Art TherapySubscribe Now2019-10-0823 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Parenting Through IllnessSpecial Guest: Caryn Sullivan, Founder of Pretty Wellness, a movement about taking small steps toward better health2019-09-2428 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About The Importance of the Middle School YearsSpecial Guest: Teri Schrader, Head of School at Watkinson School2019-09-1025 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Adults with DisabilitiesSpecial Guest: Helen Bosch, CEO, Vista Life Innovations2019-08-2715 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About the Mixed Messaging of Legalizing MarijuanaSpecial Guest: Jim Maffuid, Executive Director of Child Guidance Clinic for Central CT2019-07-2319 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Emotional EatingSpecial Guest: Carey Niekrash, Emotional Eating Coach2019-07-0920 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About PTSDSpecial Guest: Alica Farrell, Cognitive Psychologist Specializing in Family Issues.2019-06-2523 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Dealing with GriefSpecial Guest: Christa Doran, Founder of Tuff Girl Fitness2019-06-1123 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About The College Admission Scandal and CheatingSpecial Guest: Denise Pope, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Stanford University, Co-Founder of Challenge Success, and author of Doing School and Overloaded and Underprepared2019-05-2919 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Transitioning to CollegeSpecial Guest: Marc Lehman, Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Dorm Room Counseling2019-05-1427 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Supporting LGBTQ YouthSpecial Guest: Laura M. I. Saunders, Licensed Psychologist, Assistant Director of Psychology and Clinical Coordinator of The Right Track/LGBTQ Young Adult Services at the Institute of Living, Hartford Hospital2019-04-3021 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Endocrine Disrupting ChemicalsSpecial Guest: Leonardo Trasande, MD, a pediatrician, professor, and author of Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The Urgent Threat of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals to Our Health and Future… and What We Can Do About It.2019-04-1615 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Specializing and Parent Involvement in SportsSpecial Guest: Peter Vint, internationally recognized expert in sport science, performance technology, and sport analytics2019-04-0220 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Stress and Anxiety in Kids and TeensSpecial Guest: Kristine Schlichting, Psychologist and Founder of Hopewell Health Solutions2019-03-1921 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Co-ParentingSpecial Guest, Ruth Freeman, Founder and Lead Teacher at Peace at Home Parenting Solutions2019-03-0518 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About VapingSpecial Guest, Jim Maffuid, Executive Director of Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut2019-02-1922 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Taking the Leap - Reinventing for Your CareerSpecial Guest: Sara Bliss, NYT Bestselling Author of Taking the Leap2019-02-0517 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Raising MenSpecial Guest: Anthony Rao, Psychologist and Author2019-01-2223 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Television (and oh so much more) with KidsSpecial Guest: Caroline Knorr, Senior Parenting Editor of Common Sense Media2019-01-0823 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Lighthouse ParentingSpecial Guest: Ken Ginsburg, Adolescent Health Specialist and Author2018-12-1122 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About How to Keep the Holiday MagicSpecial Guest: Sara Orris, Blogger with the Connecticut Working Moms2018-11-2712 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Safe Teen DrivingSpecial Guest: Tim Hollister2018-11-1422 min
The Preschool PodcastUsing Reflective Practice in ParentingEpisode #122: In this episode, educator, author and consultant Amy Alamar joins us to show how Reflective Practice can help us become better parents and educators. While it is natural to think about what may have gone well (or not-so-well) at the end of a long day with our kids, turning these thoughts into learnings that we can put into action doesn’t always happen. Avoid making the same mistakes over and over again, and expand on what DOES work, through actionable Reflective Practice techniques in this episode of the Preschool Podcast!2018-11-1320 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Why College Engagement Matters More Than SelectivitySpecial Guest: Denise Pope, Professor of Education, Stanford University, Founder of Challenge Success, and Author of Doing School2018-10-3019 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Food AllergiesSpecial Guest: Gina Mennett Lee2018-10-0922 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Video Gaming DisorderSpecial Guest: Michael Robb, Director of Research at Common Sense Media2018-09-2518 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About Body ImageSpecial Guest: Denise Barats2018-08-2122 minParenting Beyond the HeadlinesTalking About SuicideSpecial Guest, Alicia Farrell.2018-07-1328 min
Health Power: The OG Health Podcast with Lisa Davis, MPHParenting in Troubled Times & the Need for Self-CareSend us a textWith so much violence in the world and so much media coverage of that violence, how do you keep your children calm and help them develop a sense of well-being?With so much violence in the world and so much media coverage of that violence, how do you keep your children calm and help them develop a sense of well-being?You want to protect kids and shelter them from harsh realities, but it's important to expose them to real world events to prepare them for the future. Amy Alamar, author o...2016-05-1809 min
Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.FCV033 Reflective Parenting, Amy AlamarWhich style of parenting best describes you? Reactive or reflective? When we do the knee-jerk reactive thing all the time, we are not as likely to respond appropriately to our children. But when we take the time to develop a reflective approach, we are better able to learn from our parenting mis-steps as well as our parenting successes. Annie talks to Dr. Amy Alamar about her new book, "Parenting for the Genius: Developing Confidence in Your Parenting Through Reflective Practice".
About Amy Alamar
Amy Alamar, EdD, has been working and researching in the field of education as a teacher, teacher...2014-10-2400 min