CASA/GAL (0:00:00)

 

Every child deserves a safe environment to grow up in. But the unfortunate truth is that not all children have loving families, and many spend their formative years in dangerous home situations. So, what is there to do? This is exactly where the work of the CASA/GAL Association comes in, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children who have experienced neglect or abuse by pairing them with a trained volunteer advocate that can provide them a safe home environment. Today we’re joined by Sally Erny, the deputy chief executive officer of the National CASA/GAL Association for Children, here with us to talk about their child advocates and their work in keeping children in safe situations.

 

 

 

Mom Hacks  (0:16:50)

 

Being a parent is all about providing for your children and making sure their needs are met, whether they be physical, emotional, mental, or social needs. There’s a lot to handle as a parent! Because being a parent is such a demanding role, it’s crucial that we don’t let our own needs fall by the wayside. An important aspect of being a good parent for our children is making sure we’re taking care of ourselves. Dr. Darria Long has been on the show before, and today she’s back to share some tips and tricks she’s learned along the way as she has balanced parenthood with a busy career as an emergency room doctor and clinical professor. You can read all about these tricks in Dr. Darria’s book, “Mom Hacks.”

 

 

 

Black Holes and Dark Matter (0:33:18)

 

Man’s first crewed moon-landing and subsequent moon-walk in 1969 inspired generations of space-obsessed, global citizens. Since then, advances in technology have resulted in a detailed understanding of the cosmos. Black holes, however, remain one of the great enigmas of the heavens. It wasn’t until last year that even a close-up image of a black hole was captured. Here to unpack some of the mysteries of black holes and dark matter is celebrated theoretical astrophysicist and Yale University professor, Dr. Priya Natarajan.

 

 

 

Social Development (0:52:44)

 

We all know social distancing is important right now. But we want to make sure social distancing doesn’t turn into complete social isolation, especially for our kids. While we want our kids to be safe, social interactions are crucial to their development. Whether your child is going to school online or in-person, their social interactions might be a little limited right now. So, how can we help our kids’ social development? Here to talk us through it is our friend and social worker Bob Taibbi.

 

 

 

Making Tough Decisions (1:10:19)

 

Do you feel overwhelmed by all the difficult decisions you have to make these days? Should you keep your vacation plans or cancel till next year? Should you send your kids back to school? Am I asking too many questions? We’ve had to face a lot of hard choices lately. Nobody wants to cancel their vacation, their wedding, or another school year. So how do you run a proper risk assessment for yourself and others and make tough decisions? We decided it was time to bring in a professional to help us out, so we’ve invited Holistic Life and Wellness Coach, Jasmine Bilali onto the show.

 

 

 

Clean Keto vs. Dirty Keto (1:28:51)

 

A lot of people who are interested in the keto diet encounter these difficulties. You can eat delicious salads and bowls, or you can save yourself time and money by eating frozen waffles. I’ve heard the benefits and I’ve spoken with people who love it, but I still get stuck on the strict restrictions and money I expend in following it. Well here to share with us the difference between “clean keto” and “dirty keto” and which keto diet will benefit us the most is international chef and culinary instructor, Chef Gerard Viverito.