In Episode 33, Wayne and Rob talk with renowned sociologist and activist, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias. Dr. Johnson Dias is the author of the important new book, “PARENT LIKE IT MATTERS: How to Raise Joyful, Change-Making Girls”. She’s the co-creator of the GrassROOTS Community Foundation, a public health and social justice organization that develops, scales, and funds community health initiatives for impoverished women and girls...and she’s the proud mother of teen activist, Marley Dias, founder of 1000BLACKGIRLBOOKS.

In Episode 32, Wayne and Rob invite your family to get playful, be creative, and connect as a family…while fostering your children’s development! It’s all part of an exciting activity/contest called The Family Innertainment Challenge…sponsored by The Children’s Screen Time Action Network (screentimenetwork.org).

The episode features well-known voice actress and director, Tracey Moore, (the founder of Kre8 Studio…kre8studio.com) who teaches your family how to create an imaginative 2 - 3 minute story, with character voices and sound effects…just like in your kid’s favorite animation.  Once you’ve had fun creating and recording your story, you can submit it to us, and two families will win a virtual workshop with Tracey, along with having their stories featured on a podcast episode.

In Episode 31, Wayne and Rob once again talk with pediatric and adolescent psychotherapist, and child development specialist, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. Dr. Bryson is a New York Times best-selling author and the founder of The Center for Connection. They discuss how parents and families can be a “haven in the storm” for their children during this anxious and difficult pandemic time. In addition, they talk about Dr. Bryson’s important new book, “The Bottom Line For Baby”.

In EPISODE 30, Wayne and Rob discuss unique and engaging tools that parents and families can use to strengthen and support family communication and connection. In addition, they preview an upcoming episode that will feature an exciting family activity designed to help develop Choice-Fullness…THE FAMILY INNERTAINMENT CHALLENGE.

In EPISODE 29, Wayne and Rob talk with internationally renowned educational psychologist, Dr. Michele Borba, author of UNSELFIE: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. They discuss the critical importance of helping children develop empathy, and why developing a healthy sense of empathy is a key predictor of which kids will thrive and succeed in the future.

In EPISODE 28, Wayne and Rob talk with John Reid, the founder and CEO of the pro-social, elevated branding company, WE ARE SKY. They discuss John’s experiences with racial injustice growing up as a person of color in Oakland, California, as well as the effect of such experiences on the development of self-identity, and how certain power styles contribute to institutional racism.

In EPISODE 27, Wayne and Rob talk with Dr. Dan Siegel, Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine, and the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. Dr. Siegel is a New York Times Bestselling Author whose many books include Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human, Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, and Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence; as well as Parenting from the Inside Out (with Mary Hartzell); and The Whole Brain Child, No Drama Discipline, The Yes Brain, and The Power of Showing Up (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson). They discuss a number of timely topics, including connection, resilience, and The Wheel of Awareness.

In EPISODE 26, Wayne and Rob talk with Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and creator of the Webby Awards, Tiffany Shlain.  Tiffany has been described by Newsweek as "one of the women shaping the 21st Century".  She's the co-founder of 50/50 Day, Character Day, and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.  Her films have been translated into multiple languages and have had over 50 million views.  Tiffany is the author of the new must-read book, "24/6: The Power Of Unplugging One Day A Week".

In Episode 25, Wayne and Rob talk with child development specialist and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. They discuss her important new book, “The Power of Showing Up” (with Dr. Dan Siegel), and get her valuable insights on the four crucial building blocks of a child’s healthy development, which Dr. Byson and Dr. Seigel call the four S’s - Safe, Seen, Soothed and Secure.

In Episode 24, Wayne and Rob continue their conversation with Julie Hertzog, a nationally recognized leader in the area of bullying prevention. They explore the difference between bullying and conflict, and discuss effective strategies parents can use to help support their children and protect them from bullying.