In this episode, we discuss an article from Stanford that states that our kids stop listening to voices around 13 years old. We then explore the so what now what of being intentional around the relational health of the children in our care. 

The teen brain tunes in less to Mom’s voice, more to unfamiliar voices, study finds | News Center | Stanford Medicine

In this episode, we start a conversation with Dr. Leh about the differences between bullying and mistreatment.  We hope this episode is helpful in the navigation of supporting the children in your care.

n this episode, we connect with the author of Yell Less, Love More, and mother of four Sheila McCraith. Sheila created the Orange Rhino Challenge as she wanted to figure out how to yell less and love all things more.   Hope you enjoy the episode!  

https://theorangerhino.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheOrangeRhino

In this episode, we continue our discussion around reflecting on the activities we as caregivers partake in to recharge as we enter a busy time of year.  We hope you enjoy the episode!  

In this episode, we explore a variety of activities for caregivers to reflect on as we enter a busy time of year.  We hope you enjoy the episode! 

CDC Sleep Recommendations

In this episode, we connect with Dr. Joe Sander and explore Veterans Day.  We also share quotes from veterans in our district and conversation starters for listeners.  We hope you enjoy the episode!  

History of Veterans Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 

Do you dread dinner time because of all the choices, the potential for someone to not like what is served, not being fully prepared or because of the rush of it all?  This episode will unveil how to make mealtime enjoyable…or at least give us some things to think about and a few tools to consider!    

Episode Resources:

Batched 

A Humble Place

ELLYN-SATTER’S-DIVISION-OF-RESPONSIBILITY-IN-FEEDING.pdf

Ellen Satter Institute

In this episode, we connect with game store owner and expert Stefanie Crawford. The conversation is centered around the importance of games for all ages, and she is kind enough to share a few of her favorites with us!  We hope you enjoy the episode!  

Cabbages and Kings Games

Game Suggestions

In this episode, we share a few of our thoughts on the contents of Jennifer Wallace’s new book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It.  We have really appreciated the contents of this book, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

https://www.amazon.com/Never-Enough-Achievement-Culture-Toxic/dp/0593191862

In this episode, we connect with Julie Smith to discuss how to be intentional about helping the children in our care with social media.  We hope you enjoy the episode! 

https://heyjuliesmith.com