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In this week's Throwback Tuesday, we are bringing Lesley Chambers back to discuss what we need to know as our children are starting high school. With all of the unknowns about what Fall looks like, the one thing that doesn't change is the curriculum to keep our children on track. 
This is a great episode for all parents to learn what you need to know as your child is heading to high school. Let Lesley break it down for you! 

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In our Throwback Tuesday series, we are highlighting how to teach our children during this pandemic. 
We are in a quandary both on a community level and a personal level on what the schools will look like in the Fall. With a month or so to go, everyone is beginning to feel the uncertainty. 

Dr. Shelly Gruenig shares her secrets to teaching your children from home. Her insight and knowledge will calm your anxieties. 

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We are throwing it back to just a few weeks ago when we discussed racial discrimination and how to help your child understand the disparities in our world. 

Here is our description of this episode when first launched. Change the timeline and it's still the same. 
The world has changed. We are in a different state than we were just 10 days ago. Recently, the innocent lives of two black men were taken for no apparent reason. 
This is not a 2020 issue. This has been an ongoing issue for hundreds of years. Many times in our nation's history, we have had civil discourse due to the oppression of one sect of our population. 
Today, we are seeing it again. What can we do? What are the changes needed to create not only harmony, but equality. 
We can be the change. We just need to know how to start the conversation. 
edu-Me discusses ways to help yourself and your children understand this new chapter of our history and begin the change we need for our nation. 

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We are bringing back this episode as a reminder for us to take care of ourselves. Right now, with the children home, it can be difficult to manage everything that is asked of us. 
But it is important for us to take care of ourselves so we can better take care of our parents. 
This episode shares some practical ideas for all parents as they look for a few minutes to relax. 

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Since every day is Father's Day, we are celebrating now! It's always a great time to celebrate the men who have given us so much throughout our lives. edu-Me shares 15 characteristics of strong fathers. While they may not possess all of these characteristics, we share some important reminders of how to create lifelong memories for your children. We also have the honor of sharing some special tributes to some amazing fathers. 

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Our 25th Episode! We are so excited to celebrate with all of you! In this episode, we talk with India Saxena, Punam's younger son, about his coming out as a young gay man. A rising Junior at Miami University (Ohio), he shares his hesitation in sharing his news, his advice for other young people who want to come out, and advice for parents.
His insight, humility and, kindness shines through in this episode. I am a bit biased, but he's a pretty spectacular young man. And I know you'll enjoy his story. 

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Kathy Barron, the podcast host of Women Who Sarcast, is in the studio! She joins us share her journey as a gay woman who grew up in a conservative community and how she changed the trajectory of her life. From understanding herself, to telling her parents, to advice for parents, her story is what we need to hear right now to ensure our world understands the impact of those who are discriminated against. 
You'll be as inspired by Kathy as I have been since I met her. 
And there may be a bit of fun we've thrown in. :)

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Neha Mehrotra, Associate Teaching Professor, Iowa State University joins us to share her experience as a mentor of students who are learning about their sexual orientation. Support systems can flounder during the initial phase and it is important to have someone who can be a support, understand and provide resources for students. Neha shares her insight, dedication, and compassion. 

Join us on this enlightening conversation where we discuss the necessity of having open dialogue. 

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The world has changed. We are in a different state than we were just 10 days ago. Recently, the innocent lives of two black men were taken for no apparent reason. 
This is not a 2020 issue. This has been an ongoing issue for hundreds of years. Many times in our nation's history, we have had civil discourse due to the oppression of one sect of our population. 
Today, we are seeing it again. What can we do? What are the changes needed to create not only harmony, but equality. 
We can be the change. We just need to know how to start the conversation. 
edu-Me discusses ways to help yourself and your children understand this new chapter of our history and begin the change we need for our nation. 

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We are proud to bring you this last episode in the series. We share beautiful tributes of amazing moms and how they impacted our lives. You'll be inspired and humbled by these stories. Here are our guests this week:

* 1:25 - Shelley Bourgeios is my friend, a teacher and Dancer who teaches at the performing arts high school my children attended. She taught both of my daughters. @shelleybourgeios

* 9:51 - Sudha Verma, Retired Teacher, is my mom who shares her mom, my grandmother (Nani) with us. She brought her to life for me as she passed before I was born

* 17:26 - Jessica Hessels, Podcast host at The Badass Moms Club, is a mompreneur with an infant and owner of her own business. You'll be excited to hear her tribute about her mom.  @jeshessels

* 23:16 - Kamy Farahi, Director of Development at Johnson & Johnson' Lung Cancer Initiative is my friend and brother by another mother. He shares his mom's journey from Iran to the States. You'll be inspired!

* 37:35 - Punam V. Saxena, Podcast host of edu-Me is a mom of 4 and a former educator. She shares her mom's resilience once she moved to the States from India.  @theedume

edu-Me is grateful for all the amazing guests and tributes shared through this series.


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