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During this special episode Craig share some special thoughts and prayers on the shooting in Buffalo New York. 

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Do you huddle or helicopter when it comes to managing devices and social media for your kids?  Our special guest, Laura Tierney,  founder of The Social Institute shares why and how we must empower our children to navigate a digital social world!

Laura Tierney, founder of The Social Institute, a social media expert who previously manage social media for ESPN, Nike, Disney, P & G, and Duke Men's Basketball.  The Social Institute provides a gamified, online learning platform that empowers students to navigate their social world, social media and technology like a pro.  The platform empowers students to fuel their health, happiness and future success! 

To learn more about Laura Tierney or The Social Institute Visit, https://thesocialinstitute.com

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Craig continues the discussion on eating disorders and looks at the dark side of social influence on our kids and how this directly relates to disordered eating.  Craig shares shocking statistics which reveal why social influences can have such a dramatic impact on our youth.  He also has a very special guest join his show for Things Of Beauty Make Me Cry.  This is one you won't want to miss.  Be sure to get the Kleenex ready!  

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Eating Disorders have dangerous and lasting effects on not only the physical body but our mental health.  Craig explores how pop culture can have devastating results when it comes to our children and the influences of pop culture.   In today's episode Craig gives a general understanding of eating disorders, the teen brain and how eating disorders can impact their brain.  He also discusses support and effective treatments.  

Part 2 will explore how social media impacts our children when it comes to eating disorders.  

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Craig turns his attention to the ways in which culture can have a positive impact on our children and teens.  Our attention is turned towards the 2022 Winter Olympics and how athletes can inspire our youth, but also create opportunities to create connection in our families.   Craig addresses how high profile  sports allows us to see, in real life, how mental health can impact performance and the importance of acceptance of ones current mental state in all areas of life, including the Olympics.  

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Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div. , author of Wired and Connected, and Denver based mental health therapist with four decades of experience working with children and families, offers strategies to help in addressing the current war in  Ukraine and the threat of nuclear war.  

• Age appropriate conversations for kids of all ages. 
• How to validate their emotions surrounding the news
• How to answer questions and respond to rumors
• Taking action and helping your child focus on hope. 
• Discussing existential threats and the fear of nuclear war
• How to use storytelling to validate current events
• Coping with fears and taking care of your mental health
• Developing awareness around personal emotional triggers.  

For more information please visit: www.craigknippenberg.com 

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As Director of Education, Philippe is responsible for training all new Denver Academy teachers, as well as facilitating the continued professional development of all our veteran instructors. Prior to his current role, Philippe spent many years as a classroom teacher and cross country coach. He is a Teach for America alumni member and continues to stay involved with TFA and collaborate with their special education teachers.

Mr. Ernewein earned his B.A. from Longwood College in modern languages and his M.A. in curriculum and instruction with a focus in teaching English at the secondary level from the University of Colorado, Denver.

During this episode, Craig and Philippe discuss the components of rebuilding the teacher/student relationship within the educational system.  Philippe's approach includes looking at the child beyond any labels and sees the potential for the child, noting that children are not failing the educational system but the educational system is failing them.  

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Stephanie Riggs is a ten time Emmy award winning journalist who spent her 30 year career giving a voice to people who might not have one.  All that changed when she met a little boy who lost his mother when he was three.   That is when Stephanie became a mom and met Craig Knippenberg.

Stephanie is also an author and hosted a radio show on Salem for 7 years.  Her current venture includes a podcast and YouTube channel called Divine Calling with Stephanie Riggs.   Recently Stephanie lost her father and paid a powerful tribute to him and recounted all the ways he guided and influenced her life.   In this episode with Craig, Stephanie shares how she brought the same influences of her father to her own relationship with her son and the power of being a positive influence in a childs life.  

To watch the episode in its entirety visit, Divine Calling with Stephanie Riggs.   

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An overview of the social brain and what areas of the brain are heavily impacted culture. Craig explores gender-stereotypes, and asks the question;  Is gender stereotypes rooted in biology? 

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After 27 episodes in season 1, we are a back for season 2.   For 2022 we will be directing our focus to the culture influences and the degree they influence our children's development and behaviors.