On this episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner chats with the amazing Karen Johnson, author of What Do I Want to Be When THEY Grow Up.

If you’re a mom navigating the empty nest or just looking ahead to what’s next, Karen’s inspiring guide is packed with humor, heart, and practical tips to help you lead your best, most fulfilling life! Join them as they dive into everything from finding your passion after motherhood to embracing life’s next chapter.

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We teach kids to talk, read, and write… but who’s teaching them to LISTEN? Crazy, right? Especially when they’ll spend 3x more of their adult life listening than reading. The truth is, listening doesn’t just “happen.” It’s a skill—one that can shape their relationships, success, and confidence.

On this episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner, sits down with Christine Miles, author of What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?, to break it all down. Don’t just hear about it. Listen.

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As parents, it’s natural to want to be involved in your child’s friendships, but how much is too much? In this episode, we talk to Stacy Thiry, a mental health clinician, to explore how you can actively support your child’s social life, from:

We’re talking practical ways you can stay engaged and model the healthy relationships your child needs to grow emotionally and socially.

Tune in now to learn how you can help your child navigate friendships with confidence!

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Pucci to discuss transitioning back to school and getting into the routine as well as school-life balance and the importance of making sure you kids have balance. Listen as Dr. Pucci shares some tips that apply to all ages and stages.

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host, Miriam Conner is joined by Ron Kerbs, CEO of, Kidas is an anti-cyberbullying and predator protection tech company to discuss the latest research that shows that kids as young as 8 years old are being targeted online, many while innocently playing online games. Listen as Kerbs explains how these kids can be targeted by predators and financial scammers and what parents can do to help prevent this from happening.

Interested in being part of a parent panel? Email Miriam at [email protected]

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Sometimes we do not think about things until we need them, or it is too late. If you have children who have turned 18 you know how quickly that happened and there is so much to do and manage at that changing time that legal documents may not be on the top of your list, but there are some very important documents every parent should discuss with their 18-year-olds. On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by John Wood to discuss those legal documents and why they are important.

Interested in being part of a parent panel? Email Miriam at [email protected]

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On the 100th episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner welcomes back Lt. Gov. of Ohio, Jon Husted. Husted discusses the Social Media Parental Notification Act. Listen to learn what this means for you and your children and why this is an important step in helping to safeguard your children online.

Interested in being part of a parent panel? Email Miriam at [email protected]

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking, host Miriam Conner is joined by Vanessa Kahlon to discuss her book, How to do Parenting with Confidence.

Kahlon discusses topics such as: using powerful “one-liners” for those challenging parenting moments that push buttons, trying out under-reactions when these situations occur, how to pursue a relationship and spend quality time, learn phrases to cut from the parental vocabulary for success, and much more!

Interested in being part of a parent panel? Email Miriam at [email protected]

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On the latest episode of aParently Speaking host Miriam Conner is joined by author, coach and founder of the Family Enrichment Academy, Jim White.

White discusses his book, “How to be the Parent your Teenager Needs You To Be” and covers issues including getting your teen to talk to you more about what is going on in their life, feeling disconnected from your teen, ten questions to never ask, conversation killers, and more.

Interested in being part of a parent panel? Email Miriam at [email protected]

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