Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Larissa@iparentgen.com

Shows

\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaDon't Press Send, with Kate DuffyWhat is happening to our kids, they are obsessed with social media and can't get off it? They come home, eat and start scrolling, they don't even talk to their parents, siblings or pet their dogs... Even our pets are happy to see us and people are too addicted  with their head in their own phones as parents to notice. Kate Duffy is the founder of Don't Press Send. By the way, You school can have her in to do presentations and workshops.  We need to educate kids and parents about how tech is...
2023-11-2540 minThe Shark Effect
The Shark EffectWhy phones are killing athletes potential | Larissa Mills (CEO of the Mental Game Academy)Larissa Mills is the CEO of The Mental Game Academy, Mental Skills Educator, and Coach, Won For All Affiliate, Equipping Athletes with Mental Skills, Healthy Phone Habits, and EQ to prevent Mental Health Issues and Addictions.Larissa has 30 years of coaching, was a diverse athlete, and has a B. A. in Sociology with a background in Psychology with a Master of Science in Education. She has been entrepreneurial these past few years Founding Iparentgen.com, Digital & MENTAL Wellness, and The Mental Game Academy for Athletes.The rise of an athlete does not solely depend on...
2023-07-1847 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaSenator Dr. Julie Miville-Dechenehttps://sencanada.ca/en/senators/miville-dechene-julie/Dr. Julie Miville-Dechene is Senator in Quebec and is out to protect kids from watching pornography under 18 for many obvious reasons. We share those in the podcast.She is on a mission with the Bill S-211. What is it and why do we need a third party verification to keep children under 18 off pornography as physicians say their brains just can't interpret it in any shape of form. She shares the many reasons why children need to be protected. Here is her information and please ge...
2022-10-1334 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaParents you have 6570 days of parenting or do you?Nellie Harden is a: Family Life & Leadership Coach Founder of The 6570 Family ProjectHelping Families Write an Amazing Story that Lasts for Generations to Come!"You are only with your children for so long. I can safely say, you are doing diapers, dropping off at soccer then they are off to college. Nellie is here to chat about strategies that can empower parents for 6570Nellie is a Family Life & Camp; Leadership Coach who focuses on helping parents eliminate power struggles with their daughters and help them grow into confident, wi...
2022-10-1345 min\
"PARENT TALK" with Larissa"The Bullied Brain Can be Healed" Dr. Jennifer FraserJennifer is an award-winning educator and best-selling author. She was pulled into a crisis at a school where teachers were bullying students. Her new book, "The Bullied Brain" looks at the science of what all forms of bullying and abuse do to brains.She learned brain scans show that bullying and abuse do visible damage to the brain.https://www.bulliedbrain.com/Even more important, she discovered that our brains are adept at repair and restoration. We can prevent bullying and we can stop bullying it takes spending time with your k...
2022-10-1352 minThe 4D Leaders Show
The 4D Leaders Show#84 Larissa Mills: How do we win the mental game?With the pressure to win at all costs, many parents feel frustrated, confused and overwhelmed by youth sports.  It can be a challenge trying to figure out what’s not best for your child but also your family when it comes to sports.  We at 4D Athletes have created a course for parents to help them navigate youth sports in order for both their child and them to have a great experience. Here is a 5-day demo link to see what the parent course looks like: https://courses.4dathletes.com/courses/4d-athletes-parent-resources-5-day-demo Lari...
2022-09-191h 00\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaMore kids are addicted to Porn that you think.Barb Winters is helping provide support to parents that have children who are addicted to porn. Don't worry parents, you are not alone.... pornography addiction is quite common now unfortunately. Ages 8-18. In the last 4 years porn viewing has increased 450% under 18. It is the new shiny tech toy for kids. Support the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental health issues and phone addiction. Kids need to Play.https://www.instagram.com/larissa.iparentgen_/
2022-05-2639 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaThe Schilling APP, let's help kids manage their MONEYMeet Taban Yolo, is helping kids to learn how to manage their money and earn it. He created the Schilling APP.Taban Yolo, is the co-founder and CEO of Shilling. He spearheaded the idea to make an app that turns your screen time into profitable investments. Let’s listen to the story of this savvy industry expert in today’s show and learn a thing or two about his useful app.It is a unique investment. WORDS FROM TABAN The concept of Shilling is pretty simple. We get the time someone’s spendin...
2022-05-2620 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaHow Important are Routines to Kids? Just EverythingMeet Parent Coach, Elisabeth Stitt, who focuses on middle school aged kids...... We talk about how important routines are to kids? The Mean EVERYTHING. Did you know that kids who have consistent routines feel more secure and loved.?Check her coaching approach out..... called, Joyful Parenting Coachhttps://www.facebook.com/elisabeth.stittSupport the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental health issues and phone addiction. Kids need to Play.https://www.instagram.com/larissa.iparentgen_/
2022-05-2635 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaAddiction-What to do when it is your child with KL WELLSBIO-KL is a community leader, influential speaker and mother. For more than twenty years, shecollaborated with hundreds of non-profit organizations, effectively leading initiatives with CEOs,senior executives, board directors, trustees and philanthropists that have attracted hundreds ofmillions of dollars to ignite organizational and community-wide change. She recently changedthe course of her career where her mission for helping families and parents of addicted lovedones has inspired her to launch VoicesInCourage, which is an emerging community thatprovides instrumental resources for individuals who need to heal, connect and grow during...
2022-05-1433 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaBeen Seen and Heard, Victor Pacinihttps://www.victorpacini.comWow, talk about a rough life, talk about a secret, talk about why we need to teach kids to talk to us.  Victor Pacini is a sexual abuse survivor and now thriver. What an amazing amount of healing he has done. Victor speaks in schools to educate children about how to see the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse and that they must speak up. What an amazing program and message Victor has for schools. You must simply have him come to your school. Here is story...
2022-04-2543 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaWhat Kids in Sports Need us to Do for them, with Olympic Coach, Shawnee HarleThis is one of my sports podcasts but it is simply incredible parents of athletes not to hear this discussion, hosted by Mike Stubbs, London Knights Announcer. Thanks Mike!!! Have a listen and hear for yourself where sports are going. Olympic Coach Shawnee Harle can help how we talk to our athletes and our kids. But we have to spend unplugged time with them first and lots of it. Support the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental health issues and pho...
2022-04-0747 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaQueen of Internet Safety for KIDS... DOWNUNDERHow is the internet and phones affecting our children's mental health? Their Safety? Their physical health?Jen Hoey, Founder of NOTMYKIDEVER,  https://www.notmykid.com.au and I discuss what it too much tech and how schools need to address safety measures now. Kids can have their pictures taken at school from school laptops and from other peoples cameras. They are distracted by tech, can't concentrate, control, communicate, connect with what they are required to do at school. Students are not in the "Student Mindset at school anymore, they are only half there".  Are we equipping the...
2022-03-2646 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaWant to Know What Your Kids are doing their Phones?Don't know what your kids are doing online?Guess what  your kids are doing online? Want to know where they go online and who they are talking to and what they are saying? Do you know if they are safe?Well, Rachelle Best is the creator of @FYIPLAYITSAFE  software . This technology is able to help parents keep their children safe but true safety and prevention of phone addiction solely lies with the parents routines, discipline, habits, and expectations. Hear our chat about how this product works families and in schools. https://fy...
2022-03-1335 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaMeet CEO OF TROOMI PHONE, Bill Brady.He is Canadian and he is bringing the amazing, safe, phone, to Canada and we can't wait. In a career spanning 20 years as a marketing executive, Bill Brady has owned two marketing agencies serving global brands that include Google, HP, Netflix National Geographic, Sony and Pepsi. Since 2018, he has focused on providing children with healthier solutions for using technology. Most recently, Bill co-founded Troomi Wireless, a mobile phone company designed for children, and serves as the company's CEO.In addition to providing quality hardware and phone service priced f...
2022-03-0142 min\
"PARENT TALK" with Larissa"Conscious Parenting" with Ellen GottliebThe Amazing Ellen Gottlieb,  a Conscious Parent Coach, Lawyer Author of, "How to Raise a Parent" which is a must read and she is also a mother. Her learnings from,  Dr. Shefali are helping families daily. We chat about what parents can do to be more attuned to their children in the digital age. Parents who learn what their triggers are and learn to manage them helps them to SELF REGULATE and stay more calm and prepared to handle anything. What a great podcast!!! Thanks so much Ellen for the conversation.Suppo...
2022-02-1852 minWhere Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayWhat the Science Says About Raising Kids in the Smartphone Era In this week's episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Larissa Mills, parenting educator, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and founder of iparentgen.com, about the science behind raising kids in the smartphone era.
2022-02-0518 minWhere Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayWhat the Science Says About Raising Kids in the Smartphone Era In this week's episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Larissa Mills, parenting educator, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and founder of iparentgen.com, about the science behind raising kids in the smartphone era.
2022-02-0518 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaChild Exploitation INFO, "The Glass Between Us" by JASON & LISA FROSTJason and Lisa Frost are quite impressive human beings for their age. They recently co-authored the book, “The Glass Between Us, Empowering Youth to Combat Digital Exploitation, A Value-Based Guide for Screen-Driven Challenges.” We discuss the growing concerns of Child Exploitation and Digital Exploitation and Human Trafficking.TO PURCHASE:https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Between-Exploitation-Value-Based-Screen-Driven/dp/1735910007/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+glass+between+us+jason+and+lisa&qid=1613874448&sprefix=the+glass+bet&sr=8-3Lisa offered, "It has been incredible to see how congressmen from both sides of th...
2022-01-2847 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaChild Exploitation Educator, Rosie Cataldo. KNOW THE FACTSIt is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and we need it. It is open season on children if they have a phone that is not monitored with  a control app installed on. Children increase their exposure to predators by having access to social media. Educating children about Social MEDIA PROTECTION is crucial for their whole lives.  Rosie Cataldo is from Minneapolis, she shares her stories andhttps://www.victorpacini.com/spotlight-rosie-cataldos-mission/ educational expertise on Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking. Children are more vulnerable today than every before...... because of the simple math. They are on their phones at yo...
2022-01-2234 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaGAMING ADDICTION is real with ElaineGaming Addiction is the second concern to parents to coming me with concerns and I wanted to learn more about it. I found Elaine Ukoski, Gaming Addiction Specialist, Author, Speaker, Coach, and my kindred spirit on the Gaming side.Her book, "Cyber SoberCaregivers Gaming Addiction"https://www.amazon.ca/Cyber-Sober-Caregivers-Gaming-Addiction/dp/B08VWYB1TZYou have to pick up her book. We talk about the Signs and Symptoms of Gaming Addiction and when you need to worry. Balancing out gaming is important as it starts to feed off th...
2022-01-1446 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaSeparated Families Need to Both Work towards Same Screen Rules with Ali Wilks.Ali Wilks MSc is a certified Successful Stepfamily Strategist and Couples Coach. Stepfamilies have to contend with extra stressors, deeper and more complex layers that just do not apply to first-time families.  Driven by her own feelings of doubt and insecurity in her stepmom role,  she discovered her passion to help became her purpose. She created the Successful Stepmom Retreats and Successful Stepcouple Retreats. She is also the owner and developer of The Soulful Stepmom where she shares her soulful insights, embraces her otherworldly gifts, and teaches about her heart earned lessons that came as a result of her st...
2022-01-0539 min\
"PARENT TALK" with Larissa2 Households Same Rules with Ali WilksThis is PART 1 with Ali Wilks, "2 Households Same Rules"Ali Wilks MSc is a certified Successful Stepfamily Strategist and Couples Coach. Stepfamilies have to contend with extra stressors, deeper and more complex layers that just do not apply to first-time families.  Driven by her own feelings of doubt and insecurity in her stepmom role,  she discovered her passion to help became her purpose. She created the Successful Stepmom Retreats and Successful Stepcouple Retreats. She is also the owner and developer of The Soulful Stepmom where she shares her soulful insights, embraces her otherworldly gifts, and teaches about he...
2021-12-2339 minThe Art and Science of Joy
The Art and Science of JoySpecial Episodes – Episode 1 – Joyful parentingWelcome to our latest series, Special Episodes! In short, Special Episodes are episodes that don't quite fit into our usual podcast format, but that we want to share with our listeners anyway, because we find them special and inspirational.Our first Special Episode is Andrew's further chat with Larissa Mills about joyful parenting, that was recorded for Larissa's podcast "PARENT TALK" with Larissa as an extension to Andrew and Larissa's Joy Superpower episode. In this Special Episode we will discuss how parents can benefit from different Joy Superpower in more depth, including not always being a perfect...
2021-12-0854 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaFinding the Joy in Parenting with NeuroScienceAndrew Cannon is the coolest Finnish I know..... He is a dad and the Founder of, "https://theartandscienceofjoy.com "The Art and Science of Joy"We created a 2 Part Series, "How Parents can find the Joy in Parenting"In this episode he shares the 4 Pillars of joy and how to apply them to parenting. Take Notes and have a listen.. what a great episode. The simplicity in parenting is broken down for you to practice daily and teach our children. Look for our collaborations in the future. Can't...
2021-12-0254 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaParents who do the Mental Coaching have more Successful Athletes.https://www.mindsetbodybank.comRob Pallante has played hockey, coached hockey and been hockey.  He grew up playing hockey, played AAA, Junior, NCAA D1, and ECHL. He coaches and is the owner of Mindsetbank. He believes that parents can be their children best supporter or worst enemy and reason for quitting. Have listen to his 3 strategies to how parents can be their child's landing mat and best supporter, NOT COACH. Parents are the Mental Coaches here. Check out his website and his work with athletes. https://www.mindsetbodybank.com/abouthttps://iparentgen.com/podcasts/
2021-11-2355 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaThe Boomerang App for Parenting Controls!!!https://useboomerang.comJustin Payeur is a Canadian living in Silicon Valley. He is trying to help kids prevent phone addiction and keep them safe. If you have an android Phone, Boomerang is the BOMB parents. Filters and browser and safety controls galore. Learn all about the app, the details, the controls, the versatility and the habits it can form.  Set Time limits, time to go to bed etc. Let's still remember the 10 TIPS for using screens, see Iparentgen.com for those. No tech in bedrooms, all tech has controls and limits. Kids under 6 are...
2021-11-0840 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaRaising Narcissistic Resistant Children in Selfish World.Chelsey Brooke Cole, psychotherapist, LPCC, Pathfinder Coach  has narrowed her clinical focus to helping parents raise narcissist resistant children. More parents today are self motivated and are raising children  but from a dangerous angle of narcissism. We talk about how someone becomes a narcissist wow, mind blowing really.  We discuss how to deflate them and how to work with them. It can be tiring and very difficult to be friends or coworkers with a narcissist.We see more narcissistic children and parents in schools as teachers, in sports and at work, so how can we bec...
2021-10-2842 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaAre children with Learning Disabilities more vulnerable online?The absolutely adorable Dr. Mayava Clark has started an app and online school for kids to learn how to behave online and learn how protect themselves.Phones for all children are exposing them to pedophiles, rude behaviour, pornography and images that are simply too complex for the level of psychological development. We go back to the same math problem, if parents are on their phones 4-5 hours a day and kids are on their phones or devices 4-8 hours a day, when are families bonding, talking teaching and playing?That is 160hrs/month, 1800 hours/ year...
2021-10-1537 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaHARRY IS BEING RAISED with MINECRAFTARTICLE ON DOUG DEVITRE, FATHER OF HARRY.My son Harry, and his business, have been selected by ITEN, the Innovation Technology and Entrepreneurial Network in St. Louis to participate in the Eureka Experience, a 12-month virtual business accelerator alongside Lindenwood University. While it might seem awkward that a six-year-old in first grade would be participating in a college-level program, you need to know this is not your everyday lemonade stand.In order to start a sustainable business, you need to be passionate about what you do and have a support system to help...
2021-10-0944 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaDietition says, SCREENS are causing SUGAR CRAVINGS.What can we do, screens are revving up our kids fight or flight responses and in turn our cravings...???Stefanie Rock not only serves good food because she such a delicious person herself. Her cute dimples won't fool you, she is a genius with food. Young athletes are trending towards high sugar foods that are easy to grab and energy drinks. These two trends are starting to cause detrimental affects to your athletes health. Stefanie also explains the history to the Keto diet which was created to help epileptic seizures and kids  should no be on t...
2021-10-0145 minThe Art and Science of Joy
The Art and Science of JoyJoy Superpowers – Episode 12– Pre-empting trouble with kids with Larissa MillsIn episode 12 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I'm talking with Larissa Mills about the Joy Superpower of pre-empting trouble with children. Larissa is the founder of IprantGen.com and also a parent, teacher, coach and educational consultant.10 years aho, Larissa, as a teacher found a link between increased negative behavior and children's cell phone use - she has researched in depth this topic about children's unwanted behaviour and mobile phone use. She has created strategies and tips for parents when it comes to parenting, and want to help children's future to be as bright as possible. Here...
2021-09-2951 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaWhy is a Pinwheel phone better for your kids?Isaiah, is the COO of, Pinwheel PHONES is on the, "THE PARENT TALK"  today to  share a new gift to all parents that will help prevent mental health and early phone addiction. Why are these phones better for kids than a Smart Phone?  Pinwheels safety features are designed to help our children learn to use a phone slowly and over time. This gives  adults a chance to teach them  how to conduct themselves on a phone and how to balance them in their lives.Introducing phones is a slippery slope especially with a Smartphone. There is a...
2021-09-1338 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaBullying in a High School Classroom.I am speaking with an amazing high school teacher from, Ontario about the types of bullying she is seeing in the schools, how she sets strategies to reduce bullying in her classroom and is starts with  expectations for her students. Bullying in person and online  occurs more now than ever before. Our schools are at their capacities with mental health, combative behaviour, poor attendance and high late arrivals, but is it education changing its expectations of students or parents or both. Changes need to happen now not in a few years from now.  The kids can't wait that long. Mic...
2021-09-1351 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaHow Social Media affects Athletes!Podcast with Media Savvy Moms- Marilyn Davis and I sit down to  discuss how social media is impacting our children's body images. How do athletes misuse social media? How is SNAPCHAT hurting athletes after games.?These new methods in which children "talk and text" on are causing children to become anxious, depressed and suicidal. It is apparent that children need more mental skills, emotional development and many kids are not forming the bond of security of attachment which is directly harming their relationships and causing unwanted behaviour. Here is a link...... https://parentsaware.i...
2021-09-0335 minMedia Savvy Moms
Media Savvy MomsSport vs Smartphone: Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Body ImageThere’s a trend that has coaches worried. Participation in youth sports is down across the board. And the steady decline seems to correlate with the rise of smartphones and other technologies. For many coaches, the concern goes beyond the field, pitch, or pool and are urging parents to pay careful attention to their kids’ confidence, self-esteem, and body image. Sport is not just sport. It has immense physical and mental benefits too. In this episode, I am joined by Larissa Mills, founder of iparentgen.com, a parenting website and resource to help families balance the use of p...
2021-09-0235 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaBrady Leavold, from Drugs to Joy!!What a remarkable story, when we agreed to the this podcast, I had no clue what Brady had endured. From being a abused as a boy, enduring horrible tryout stories  and poor coaching treatment I was astounded that athletes endured these things. I know about hazing, rookie invitations but the tryout bull was abusive. This episode is filled with what we need to change in all sports to make them better for our up and coming athletes.  Support the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental hea...
2021-07-1341 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaAre Participation Ribbons Enough to Keep Kids in Sports?Jens and I discuss a hot topic. Yes, ribbons can help many kids stay in sports but for how long?When kids are told just show up, you don't have to listen, you don't have to try, you don't have to learn anything, what is this teaching our kids?What are ribbons really doing for their motivation?I can remember being conflicted myself by them. So, if I don't try I get one and a trophy but I want to win. So do the kids that want to stay in the sport motivate them?What...
2021-07-0733 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaAre Your Kids Prepared for University?Meet Sara and Erin, Happiness Educators, from, "Happy YoUniversity" they are here to help teens learn to take ownership of themselves and be happy.Teens need to be able happy, self sufficient and aware of their emotions.They teach in schools online and they have created an app to help teens be consistent in their check ins. Support the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental health issues and phone addiction. Kids need to Play.
2021-07-0338 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaTEEN SEX TALK WITH Michal Greenberg CohenTeens are more addicted to pornography now, than ever in our history. The reported 1-11 girls stated experiencing violence while dating in this past year and 1-14 boys said the same thing. What is happening? Why are they watching porn when they can have real intimacy? Why are teens spending more time on watching videos than out exploring and dating. Should we be talking about sex earlier as 8 year olds are sexting and sending nude photos?Michal Greenberg Cohen is a Sex Educator who talks with parents about when and how to start the...
2021-06-2433 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaAssertive Parents Raise More Confident KIDDOS.Dr. Paulette Dale, is the author of, "Did You Say Something Susan?".She is talking about her book and how it is educating parents to be assertive. Assertive parenting is not unhealthy parents. In fact, psychologists say that being assertive just keeps the balance of expectations and teaches us how to ask for things in a respectful manner.  If we are kind about being assertive it is a life skill. Her background as a Professor in Communications she felt she wanted to help women learn to say how they felt, be honest not be kind. I...
2021-06-1839 minTHE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast
THE MENTAL GAME Sports PodcastThe Mental Game Podcast, The BeginningJens Casten and Larissa Mills start off their podcast by interviewing each other to share a little bit about their history's, knowledge and backgrounds. Jens was a pro hockey player for 20 plus years and is still involved as a Mental Psychology Coach and father of two. Jens@jenscasten.com. Jens works with athletes still and coaches them. He wants to see athletes be their best by having all the tools available to be strong mentally and physically. https://www.jenscasten.comLarissa has a varied athletic background, rowing, volleyball and track and field were her...
2021-06-1639 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaThe Mental Game Podcast, The BeginningJens Casten and Larissa Mills start off their podcast by interviewing each other to share a little bit about their history's, knowledge and backgrounds. Jens was a pro hockey player for 20 plus years and is still involved as a Mental Psychology Coach and father of two. Jens@jenscasten.com. Jens works with athletes still and coaches them. He wants to see athletes be their best by having all the tools available to be strong mentally and physically. https://www.jenscasten.comLarissa has a varied athletic background, rowing, volleyball and track and field...
2021-06-1639 min\
"PARENT TALK" with Larissa"The Mental Game", In the BeginningJens Casten and Larissa Mills start off their podcast by interviewing each other to share a little bit about their history's, knowledge and background. Jens was a pro hockey player for 20 plus years and is still involved as a Mental Psychology Coach and father of two. Jens@jenscasten.com. Jens works with athletes still and coaches them. He wants to see athletes be their best by having all the tools available to be strong mentally and physically. https://www.jenscasten.comLarissa has a varied athletic background, rowing, volleyball and track and field...
2021-06-1539 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaTalking to our kids about PORN and SEXTINGMarilyn Evans, from ParentsAware speaks to why it is important to educate our kids about healthy phone use and safety. Keeping a dialogue open for kids to come to us is vital to their psychological development and safety.Let's talk about some ideas to approach this so kids understand the dangers and when they are stepping over the line. BE KIND and Educational, LarissaSupport the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental health issues and phone addiction. Kids need to Pl...
2021-06-1153 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaWho is FEEDING OLIVE?I know I focus on older children but new research is suggesting that toddlers need more motor skills and socialization than 10 years ago. Meet Samantha and Olive, from "FEEDING OLIVE". Samantha started out in advertising, moved into yoga teaching and now is the Mama to Olive Her husband and her are raising Olive on a plant based diet. I see what they make and I can't wait to taste a few of the recipes. This cute 'little bean' as my daughter calls little kids, can measure food, bake, cook, stack and arrange flowers and s...
2021-06-0421 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaUNWANTED BEHAVIOUR in teens, then what?Karen Wagnon, from Parenting By Design helps me to explain why kids behave the way they do and they we must seek the root to their issues. Karen has great tips for discipline and ideas. "When you put your laundry away you can go to the school with your friends"I speak to TIPS to prevent unwanted behaviour by keeping routines, talking but add specific TIPS to BALANCE SCREENS.Karen is a delight and she works parents on a daily basis. Teach kids make sure they understand and then if they m...
2021-05-2838 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaTHE SUGAR RUSH is hurting athletes and us.Canadian children are eating 4 times the amount of sugar they should and so are adults.  Are we eating the right foods? Are foods from the box good for us?  Guess what I learned, sugar creates a food addiction cycle.  How is extended phone use and binge watching affecting our diets? Is technology making us fat? In short, yes! Have a listen and when you learn what you really eating watch the weight come off. I lost 15 lbs in 4 months.Clarissa talks about the statistics about how much sugar and processed food we are eating. What can we...
2021-05-0733 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaAre parenting styles affecting academic achievement?Punam and I talk about why student achievement has declined and is there a link to parenting styles or technology or both?  We define the new parenting style- "The SERVICING OUT PARENT" and how it is impacting a child's psychological development. Has parenting changed in the last 20 years or has our expectations? Listen in and buy her book, "PARENT POWER".Punam V. Saxena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Education. Throughout her 30 years of experience between teaching and advocacy in her children’s schools, she implemented several procedures that have benefit...
2021-04-2243 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaParents are their Children's Guides, not Friends!We welcome Nicole Rawson to the studio today. Nicole is a lifelong advocate of education, author, speaker, and the founder of Screen Time Clinic, a network of professionals empowering families and businesses to reach their ideal level of functioning by clarifying digital wellness priorities. A secondary school teacher beginning in 1998, Nicole has also been involved with numerous other entrepreneurial projects after receiving her MBA from Rice University in 2006, contributing to her business acumen. With 22 years experience as a step-parent, parent, and single mom, Nicole knows all the challenges different stages of parenting involves...
2021-04-1534 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaWe are revving our vagus nerve with all this TECH.Meet Jenifer Freedy, psychotherapist and we talk about The Polyvagul Theory and how extended phone use is stimulating our vagus nerve causing us anxiety, sleeplessness, mood swings. She shares her expertise to help us change our habits to calm our minds and have less anxiety. Jenifer's Bio.Jenifer has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, working with a variety of populations including adults, teens, children, and parents needing both general and complex parenting guidance. Jen has trained in a number of therapeutic modalities (i.e., Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Ego State Therapy, Neurofeedback) that are very effective w...
2021-04-0935 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaHanging with Midlifeclub Ladies!! Chattering about teens and all those phone issues. Donna Schori & Jeanette KeeneDonna and Jeanette created their podcast, Midlifeclub while they were out on a beach with a couple of friends. They were talking about what they each were going through at this point in their lives with having teenagers, what was happening with their own bodies and realizing that there was a huge shift coming at their point and time, midlife. They jokingly said they should start a podcast and then decided why not! They felt like they still had a lot to learn going forward and thought they could help other w...
2021-04-0233 minTHE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast
THE MENTAL GAME Sports PodcastWhy Athletes need to focus on the Mental Skills and Habitsinfo@empowerconditioning.com to reach KariKari is the founder of the Empowered and creator ofpowerful growth programs that catalyzeperformance.She has been a physical & mindset coach to highperformers such as National level athletes, Olympiansand corporate clients for over 25 years.Kari has presented research abstracts internationally,been the head and assistant strength coach toNational sport teams, and coached a broad base ofbusinesses and clientele including medical, tech,financial and more.Introduction Leader - LandmarkMastery UniversityLife...
2021-03-2441 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaWhy Athletes need to focus on the Mental Skills and Habitsinfo@empowerconditioning.com to reach KariKari is the founder of the Empowered and creator ofpowerful growth programs that catalyzeperformance.She has been a physical & mindset coach to highperformers such as National level athletes, Olympiansand corporate clients for over 25 years.Kari has presented research abstracts internationally,been the head and assistant strength coach toNational sport teams, and coached a broad base ofbusinesses and clientele including medical, tech,financial and more.Introduction Leader - LandmarkMastery University...
2021-03-2441 minedu-Me
edu-MeHow are Phones Affecting Our Children?Many of us did not grow up with social media yet it has overtaken our lives as well as our children's. Between phones, iPads, computers, and video games, we have an addiction that many of us are victims of. But what are these devices doing to our children's behavior, social skills, and brain development? Larissa Mills joins us in the studio this week to share her research and startling findings. Larissa, in her role as a teacher, parent, and coach, observed a dramatic increase in unwanted and even violent behaviour in children. She saw a po...
2021-03-2338 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaDr. Natasha Sharma talks about how Social Media is affecting kids!!!Dr. Natasha Sharma is an Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, TV/MEDIA and is the Creator the "Kindness Journal." We talk about children , social media and how it affects children's bodies,  how to equip them with tools to prepare them for what they are seeing on their phones. This podcast just had so much valuable content, we could have talked forever. Talking with your partner about the values you want to instill in your children and how you are going to role model that in front of them is a good start.    Neuroscience says, children are more impuls...
2021-02-1242 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaAllison Graham helps parents start off the day right.Parents, this podcast helps you to learn how to start your morning the way you want to feel all day and have a stress free day. Learn Allison's tips and suggestions.  It was really was a good, natural conversation filmed during the darker moments of the pandemic and we had a ball. Allison Graham, is a Speaker, Author, and Executive coach,  She shares her proven problem-solving framework and resiliency concepts for leaders to identify and overcome obstacles to success, as well as free day-to-day emotional and mental capacity.She is also creator of the easier mor...
2021-02-0446 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaMeet a woman of Resilience, Tara West from Tara West FashionHaving Met Tara, who is fun, personable and a woman who has healed from her challenges in life. I deem this a successful person. One who has met challenges and adversity and come out the other side with a healthy mindset. Tara had a very difficult childhood and moved around from school to school. She struggled with her mothers addiction and realized one day she had to make a decision to change her life.  She shares her challenges and her wins in this podcast. She followed her instincts,  inner voice and put herself through school and became a psy...
2021-02-0433 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaAshley, talks about how kids have to work harder to be athletes and grow.Ashley Becker-Nunley, MOTR/L, CYT, from Oregon and started, The Joyful Mama Mentor. Group, See Facebook. She and I sit down to talk about the physical impacts that extended screen time having on children's development. With the increase in technology their is a direct link to an increase in referrals to Paediatric OT's. DexterityMuscular Growth Postural imbalancesProprioceptionLack of endurance Weakness, behavioural issues Obesity and sedentary lifestyle We talk about about strategies for kids to move and play to stay on the normal path of growth and development. Please email me if you would like to be a gu...
2021-01-1532 minTHE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast
THE MENTAL GAME Sports PodcastDwayne Hay shares his concerns about our youth in hockeyHe shares why players need to learn to refocus on their mindset on their individual goals and most importantly why are they playing? It is pretty simple to play and have a great slap shot but those physical skills won't help you achieve another level up unless you do the additional mental work and practice healthy habits. Learn how Dwayne cultivates a very healthy competitive environment that demands the players play ther best. He instructs them clearly, concisely and demonstrates how they should focus more on practicing to be better in games. He does not imitidate or humiliate h...
2020-12-2539 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaA Chat with Dwayne Hay, NHL Player and CoachHe shares why players need to learn to refocus on their mindset on their individual goals and most importantly why are they playing? It is pretty simple to play and have a great slap shot but those physical skills won't help you achieve another level up unless you do the additional mental work and practice healthy habits. Learn how Dwayne cultivates a very healthy competitive environment that demands the players play ther best. He instructs them clearly, concisely and demonstrates how they should focus more on practicing to be better in games. He does not imitidate or...
2020-12-2539 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaSarah, Peaceful Parent Coach, LEARN HER TIPS TO NOT YELL AND BUILD RESPECTMeet Sarah Rosensweet, parenting columnist in the, Global Mail. She is the creator of, "The Peaceful Parent". It  is defined like  it sounds, the Peaceful Parenting Approach's premise is about respect, natural consequences and reasoning with less punishments and consequences. Primarily it is about reasoning to help them understand why they are doing something. Sarah and I have a good old fashioned talk about all aspects of parenting. Sarah and I cover yelling, tantrums, why if parents change their tones does the relationship become better? Why does the way we speak change the way they respond?...
2020-12-1645 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaIs your child an INTROVERT? Are they ANXIOUS?Tracey Guillet is from Quiet Pathways, she is carved her niche into helping teens. Specifically, she is counselling INTROVERTED TEENS and teens are more quiet and anxious. We discuss the signs and symptoms of an introverted teen. We discover that some of the symptoms overlap with anxiety and depression but there are a more distinctive ones that help identlfy the introversion. Tracy is a Clinical Social Worker who can counsel and help through the process. ttps://www.facebook.com/introvertteenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-guillet-73915473/https://www.instagram.com/t...
2020-12-1638 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaCindy Jesse talks about how phones are affecting sport injuries, posture and concussions.Cindy Jesse North London Wellness, located in London, Ontario. She is a very experienced Physiotherapist who is seeing injuries in children that are completely avoidable if parents only monitored screen time and exercise. If children are spending an average of 4-6 hours on a device a day,  they are simply not moving. If they aren't moving, they are not growing and developing the way they should be. Cindy talks about concussions and how they take longer to recover from now than before. Protect your kids health and manage phone time to let them play outside and become strong. The w...
2020-12-0724 minTHE MENTAL GAME Sports Podcast
THE MENTAL GAME Sports PodcastHow are cellphones impacting hockey players on and off the ice with Dr. Prestonhttps://consistenteliteperformance.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtfqKBhBoEiwAZuesiDJpcqqmr9uZVD2LAq3vWb9vNDErj56-SNddWFLZtYTOpBMEzQVecBoCDPoQAvD_BwEDr. Cassidy Preston from Consistent Elite Performance talks today about his worries for athletes development both physically and mentally. Today's athletes are not as focused or devoted to the whole experience of being an athlete. He explains why.  We discuss how phones are distracting from social relationships with teammates and coaches. They don't stretch or work on their bodies to meet the highest standard of their sport. We talk about how social media is distracting athetes from listening and inhibiting their focus. It is also causing t...
2020-12-0143 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaStevie Fownes has a different approach, we need to change for our kids. EYE OPENERStevie Fownes and I take a different approach to parenting, Is it us, are we not listening to what our children? What if we change the way we listen, the way we responded to them? Stevie is a parent coach and she is good at what she does. fownescoaching.com is where you can reach her. If you are not communicating well with your child her approach is refreshing and I didn't know I did it years ago to improve me relationship with my daughter but I didn't realize it. I just new I had to keep trying d...
2020-11-2038 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaYOGA. TEENS, athletes, pressure and cookies.Chef and yoga instructor, Kim Sutherland is here at the table today.  She is observing how teens are not relating to one another, how they are socializing, and how parents aren't providing their children with the necessary emotional skills to meet today's challenges. It is funny, it is serious. Sadly, kids don't know what real friendship looks like anymore. So, let's teach them.Be prepared, be aware and listen to your kids. Thanks for the cookies Kim.Support the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental he...
2020-11-1042 min\
"PARENT TALK" with Larissa"How to work with defiant or violent children" with Megg, from MeggThompsonBehaviourMegg has been working with violent and combative children for a long time. Her education and background has helped guide her to work with children who didn't fit in a box. She give parents and teachers strategies to prevent and defuse. Most children are not violent and only need more love and security to ironically decrease the violent, aggressive behaviour.Are suspensions productive anymore?  Well, no. Heavy parent involvement  and projects are more valuable to remedy unwanted behaviour than suspensions. Most teachers with 20 years or more experience have not seen a violent child, now,  this is yearl...
2020-11-1032 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaHow is Technology affecting Children Mentally and Physically with Dr. Antczak? Pandemic Series Episode #7Dr.  Ewa Antczak, is a paediatric psychologist who is focusing on helping children with her incredible facility in Mississauga, Ontario, at Core Center Psychological Services. She is the creator of TALK2ALEX. It is an app that helps children emotionally talk about their feelings. It is really making waves. She is on several committees and works for the Toronto Board of Education.  She is also the creator of the IDEAL ME PROGRAM.We talk about the physical signs and the mental signs of phone addiction and behaviour that needs to be treated immediately. We talk about how...
2020-10-2341 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaWhy we should live life with less phones because we are in TROUBLE!!!In this very serious discussion that both, Dr. Nancy Colier, Author, Psychotherapist, Reverend and I were scared to have but we did anyways because it needed to be done.Phones are the kryptonite to learning in many ways academically, emotionally, socially and debilitating the way we can't be present with ourselves. Parents, this is an episode you can't miss. We discuss how children are not learning to tackle hard to do challenges or problem solving their way through them, now, they are shutting down. Here are Dr. Coliers's strategies to make sure children don't disappear. She sa...
2020-10-1148 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaLarissa draws a remarkably sad conclusion after interviewing all her guestsFind out what Larissa found and how we can use what her panelists are saying to be parents better. The Conclusion from the Pandemic Series. Be KIND and Be good listeners. Larissa xoSupport the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental health issues and phone addiction. Kids need to Play.https://www.instagram.com/larissa.iparentgen_/
2020-09-2810 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaINTRO to PANDEMIC SERIES-"How can we help Parents?"This is the introduction to the Pandemic Series, "How can we help Parents?"1. Kristina Campos, from Impactful Parents- What are the signs of drug use and depression? We discuss how to talk to our teens to connect with them and learn how to interrupt those signs because they aren't the obvious ones you think.2. Phinnah Chichi is from Parenting Teen Solutions. She and I have a discussion about how to connect with your teens and what the one thing is you an do to make it happen.3. Elizabeth Skirving is an experienced Speech Pathologist from Fern...
2020-09-2804 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaSpeech Pathologist shares her worries about Children's language development and attention.We are lucky to have Elizabeth Skirving from Fern Speech and Language Services, London, Ontario. We talk about children falling behind in language skills, attention skills and how to teach children to focus and become more efficient at Executive Skills which many teens are becoming behind in as well. We talk about strategies for parents and teachers and coaches to improve all of these skills. Many Thanks to Elizabeth. Support the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental health issues and phone addiction. Kids need to Pla...
2020-09-2834 min\
"PARENT TALK" with Larissa"How to Connect with Tween and Teens."I am talking to Phinnah, From Parenting Teen Solutions about connecting with Teens and Tweens and how to use our POWER OF LISTENING it is our Superpower!!Enjoy laughs over a serious discussion about how our pre-pandemic routines and emotions have been perpetuated during the Pandemic and need to be resolved. Phinnah shares, clear tips of advice for parents. I learned new things from Phinnah, Thanks for your guidance from, Larissa,  "At the Table."If you wish to be a guest email: larissa@iparentgen.comThanks listeners for your support. Be Kind and Be...
2020-09-1640 min\
"PARENT TALK" with LarissaPandemic Series - "Do you have a Depressed Teen?"Kristina Campos, from, "Impactful Parent" is here with me to discuss how to watch for the signs of depression in your teens and for drug use. Learn her tips and strategies to help your children during this time. Support the showWe must equip children with mental skills and good habits to prevent mental health issues and phone addiction. Kids need to Play.https://www.instagram.com/larissa.iparentgen_/
2020-09-1530 min