Dr. David Grayson is considered the world’s leading authority on handwriting analysis. He joins Family Connections on a fascinating journey through handwriting analysis– from looking at handwriting of famous killers, to understanding how we can look at our children’s handwriting to help them with social and academic issues. The author of Handwriting Secrets Revealed: The Book on Handwriting Analysis, Dr. Grayson has worked with Fortune 500 companies, police, attorneys, and businesses. About 144 traits can be revealed through handwriting, and understanding those traits can make us more successful in our personal and professional relationships. Dr. Grayson also tells us the five things we can learn from our children’s handwriting, and what we can do with that knowledge. You won’t want to miss Dr. Grayson on Family Connections–it is a riveting episode!

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Cynthia Lamy is an expert on preschools! She’ll help you know what to look for when picking a preschool for your child, and how to pick a quality preschool. Cynthia will explain why preschool is so important to children’s future achievement, and will discuss the three landmark studies, and how they have guided high level preschools. Family involvement is important at the preschool level and you’ll learn how to develop a relationship with your child’s school that will enhance children’s learning. You’ll learn why preschool is the best antidote to poverty, and how it can make a long-lasting difference in children’s lives. Most important, Cynthia tells us how to evaluate preschools using the national grading system.

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James Bond, author of The Secret Lives of Fathers, joins Family Connections to explain fathers’ relationships with their daughters. It is often said that a woman’s self-esteem is largely based on how her father treated her, and James describes the importance of a strong, positive relationship between daughters and dads. James is the founder of the The Father Daughter Project, and has countless stories of dads who desire loving and close relationships with their daughters, and dads who have been able to nurture that relationship. He also describes the wonderful learning opportunity daughters give to their dads, through their uniqueness, their ability to share emotions, and their unconditional love for their fathers.

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The World Health Organization predicts depression will be the #1 illness in the world by 2030. That’s a staggering statistic, and Dr. Bill Courter joins Family Connections to discuss the importance of making meaningful connections in our daily lives, rather than rely on medication to make our lives better. The author of The Boomer Survival Kit, Dr. Courter describes how to “redesign” your life. His stories make us snap to attention and realize our lives are not a dress rehearsal. His wisdom calls us to question our current situation and decide our next step to a more meaningful life. As Bill says, we should all be asking ourselves three things: “Have you lived? Have you loved? Have you made a difference?”

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Roanna Rosewood, author of the Amazon bestseller Cut, Mended, and Stapled, joins Family Connections to discuss the importance of being an empowered mom-to-be and advocate for your medical care. The mother of three children, Roanna had one needless Cesarean, one Cesarean that saved her life and her baby’s, and one natural homebirth. Her experience led Roanna to explore the risks of childbirth in hospitals, the risks of medical intervention, and the need for women to be informed and empowered in their own self-advocacy. Roanna believes childbirth is a vital experience that leads a woman to greater self-knowledge and awareness–important gifts when you’re having a baby!

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Bob Regazzo, of Save Your Teen Driver, joins Family Connections for a timely show on defensive driving and protecting our teenager when they get behind the wheel. Summer is the deadliest driving season, and the 4th of July holiday is the most dangerous driving holiday of the year. You’ll want to listen to Bob’s advice and tips on how to safeguard your teenage driver. Ten to eleven teenagers die every day due to a driving fatality, and that’s a scary statistic for a parent. However, Bob describes many ways we can teach our children safe and defensive driving practices while we set clear rules and limits when they get behind the wheel. If you have a child who is or will be driving, this episode of Family Connections is a must! Go to his website and download Bob’s free e-book on safe driving habits.

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Dr. James Hubbard, the Survival Doctor, joins Family Connections to teach us how to prepare for natural disasters. He’ll show us how to protect our families during a tornado, earthquake, house fire, or just about any disaster you can think of! Dr, Hubbard is a wealth of knowledge, and will describe makeshift ways to treat burns, and wounds in the wild and away from home. When we’re vacationing, we’re often away from medical care and sometimes need to know what to do should one of our family members become injured. The author of The Survival Doctor’s Guide to Burns, and The Survival Doctor’s Guide to Wounds, Dr. Hubbard is just the guy to keep you prepared for anything and everything!

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If you’re unsure where to vacation this summer, travel writer Lesley King can help! With years of travel experience, Lesley knows the best destinations for family vacations, and places to avoid. Lesley knows the best spots for a limited budget, and the most common errors where travelers overspend. She’ll point out great holiday getaways, and the best times to travel and avoid crowds. Lesley also shares her thoughts about safe places to take kids, and how to plan family vacations that meet everyone’s needs and interests. We’re lucky to have Lesley on Family Connections this week–as a travel writer and seasoned traveler–she not only plans family vacations for many of her friends, but provides a wealth of information for you, too!

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My mom used to say “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. Those words ring true now more than ever. Meryl Nieman joins Family Connections to discuss the importance of play to raise creative and imaginative kids. In our fast-paced society where children are hooked in and plugged in, assessed by high-stakes testing, and often over-scheduled, the need for imaginative down-time is essential. The creator of Playdate Planet, Meryl discusses developmentally appropriate play, and why play is important to academic success. If you’re tired of running your kids to art and music classes, and sport events, and would rather take a break and watch them make mud pies and run through the house, you’ll find this episode of Family Connections very helpful!

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Summer is coming and it’s time to plan vacations! Rob Hartley joins Family Connections to discuss vacationing with your pet. The author of For the Love of My Pet, Rob says our beloved pets are a member of the family and they love to vacation with us! He’ll describe planning you need to do before you leave home, and the best modes of transportation for your feline, canine, furry or feathered pets. It’s also important to consider where you want to vacation, and Rob has important tip on where to go. If you’re planning to leave your pet behind, Rob helps with planning for house sitters or kennels. If you are planning a vacation and aren’t sure what to do with your family pet, then this episode of Family Connections is sure to help!

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