Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.

Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting with Annie Fox, M.Ed.

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  • FCV009: Playful Learning Equals Brain Gains — Guest: Deborah McNelis
    When Deborah McNelis started teaching kindergarten 30 years ago, parents' involvement in their children's education was very limited. Today's parents are highly motivated to help their kids progress. Knowing about brain development is key to that progress! Annie talks with Deborah McNelis about ways to use current data on early brain development to help children become all they can be.
    About Deborah McNelis
    Deborah McNelis is a educator with 30+ years experience. She is also a presenter/author on early brain development for the benefit of families, schools & business, as well as the founder of Brain Insights, a company dedicated to "making early brain development common knowledge." Deborah's workshops topics for parents and educators include: "Pink or Blue Gender Difference Related to Learning" and "The Possible Effects of Poverty on Brain Development." She presented at the National Association for Early Childhood Education, International Parenting 2.0 Summit and the National Family Literacy Conference. Learn more at http://braininsightsonline.com and http://www.braininsightsnow.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    22 min
  • FC 026: Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism, Arthur Fleischmann
    Current data suggests that one out of every 68 American children is living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. For many, communication is a major challenge that prevents families from understanding what it's like to live with ASD. Annie talks with Arthur Fleischmann about being the parent of an autistic child and how his daughter Carly learned to type and open the door into her world.
    About Arthur Fleischmann
    Arthur Fleischmann lives with his wife, Tammy Starr, and their three children, Matthew, Taryn, and Carly, in Toronto, Canada. An autism advocate, Arthur is the co-author (with Carly Fleischmann) of Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism, one of the first books to explore firsthand the challenges of living with autism. It brings readers inside a once-secret world and into the thoughts and feelings of an inspiring young woman who has found her voice and her mission. Learn more at http://CarlysVoice.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    38 min
  • FC 025: Connecting with Kids from Hard Places, Dr. Karyn Purvis
    The hearts of adoptive parents overflow with love. But sometimes love is not enough, especially when their child has come from difficult circumstances. Annie talks with Dr. Karyn Purvis about the challenges and rewards of helping children from hard places learn to be "at home" with their new family.
    About Karyn Purvis
    Dr. Karyn Purvis, Ph.D. is a Developmental Psychologist and Director of the Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas. For the past decade, she and her colleagues have been developing research-based interventions for at-risk children. Dr. Purvis, is also the co-author of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family, a book that has helped countless adoptive and foster parents better connect with their children who have come from "hard" places. Learn more at http://EmpoweredToConnect.org and http://www.child.tcu.edu
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    33 min
  • FCV008 Myth of "Normal", Dr. Jennifer Wider
    Whether teens are talking about the way they look, the way they learn, or who they are attracted to, they crave acceptance from peers. Annie talks with Dr. Jennifer "Jena" Wider, MD, about helping teens break free from the myth of what's "normal" so they can learn to love and accept themselves.
    About Jennifer Wider
    Jennifer Wider, MD, is a nationally renowned women's health expert, author, and radio host. Her weekly radio segment on Cosmo Radio is called "Am I Normal?" Dr. Wider's latest book (co-authored with Logan Levkoff, PhD) is "Got Teens? The Doctor Moms' Guide to Sexuality, Social Media and Other Adolescent Realities". Learn more at http://DrWider.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    20 min
  • FCV008: Myth of "Normal" — Guest: Dr. Jennifer Wider
    Whether teens are talking about the way they look, the way they learn, or who they are attracted to, they crave acceptance from peers. Annie talks with Dr. Jennifer "Jena" Wider, MD, about helping teens break free from the myth of what's "normal" so they can learn to love and accept themselves.
    About Jennifer Wider
    Jennifer Wider, MD, is a nationally renowned women's health expert, author, and radio host. Her weekly radio segment on Cosmo Radio is called "Am I Normal?" Dr. Wider's latest book (co-authored with Logan Levkoff, PhD) is "Got Teens? The Doctor Moms' Guide to Sexuality, Social Media and Other Adolescent Realities". Learn more at http://DrWider.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    20 min
  • FCV007 Autism and Teen Dating, Dr. Andrew Schlegelmilch
    When autistic teens show interest in sex and dating, they need special guidance. Dr. Schlegelmilch's approach helps ASD teens navigate their social lives.
    About Andrew Schlegelmilch
    Dr. Andrew Schlegelmilch, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. He's also the Head Psychologist at Orion Academy, a preparatory high school for ASD teens in Moraga, California. Andrew's straight-talking guide to parenting teenagers on the autism spectrum, Parenting ASD Teens: A Guide to Making it Up as You Go Along, will be available in May 2014. Learn more at http://DocSchleg.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    27 min
  • FCV007: Autism and Teen Dating — Guest: Dr. Andrew Schlegelmilch
    When autistic teens show interest in sex and dating, they need special guidance. Dr. Schlegelmilch's approach helps ASD teens navigate their social lives.
    About Andrew Schlegelmilch
    Dr. Andrew Schlegelmilch, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. He's also the Head Psychologist at Orion Academy, a preparatory high school for ASD teens in Moraga, California. Andrew's straight-talking guide to parenting teenagers on the autism spectrum, Parenting ASD Teens: A Guide to Making it Up as You Go Along, will be available in May 2014. Learn more at http://DocSchleg.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    27 min
  • FCV006 Raising Resilient Kids, Deborah Gilboa
    Resilience is the ability to move through and beyond your emotions and figure out what your next action will be. Not always easy for children or adults! Annie talks with Dr. Deborah Gilboa, author of Teach Resilience, about helping kids develop the skills they need to rebound after a set-back.
    About Deborah Gilboa
    Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka "Doctor G" is a Pittsburgh-based parenting expert, Family Physician, international speaker, author, media expert and mom of four boys. She's also the author of the popular "3 R's of Parenting" series which empowers parents to raise respectful, responsible and resilient kids. Learn more at http://AskDrG.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    19 min
  • FCV006: Raising Resilient Kids — Guest: Deborah Gilboa
    Resilience is the ability to move through and beyond your emotions and figure out what your next action will be. Not always easy for children or adults! Annie talks with Dr. Deborah Gilboa, author of Teach Resilience, about helping kids develop the skills they need to rebound after a set-back.
    About Deborah Gilboa
    Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka "Doctor G" is a Pittsburgh-based parenting expert, Family Physician, international speaker, author, media expert and mom of four boys. She's also the author of the popular "3 R's of Parenting" series which empowers parents to raise respectful, responsible and resilient kids. Learn more at http://AskDrG.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    19 min
  • FCV005 Having "The Talk" with Tweens, Marlene Mahurin
    Marlene Mahurin, sex educator and former sixth grade teacher, knows how confused kids can get when processing all the sex information they're exposed to. Annie and Marlene talk about how parents can open the dialogue to insure that the sex education your kids get is coming from you.
    About Marlene Mahurin
    Marlene Mahurin, is a credentialed teacher and co-founder (with Torie Henderson) of Time for the Talk, a comprehensive, online sex education course designed for parents and pre-teens to take together. Marlene's goal is to strengthen the parent-child bond so your child knows that he or she can comfortably talk to you about things that matter. Learn more at: http://TimeForTheTalk.com
    Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.
    21 min

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Family Confidential: Secrets of Successful Parenting is a biweekly podcast that focuses on 21st century parenting challenges and solutions. Hosted by Annie Fox and produced by Electric Eggplant,…