Parent Them Successful

In this episode, I share with you 3 things you should be doing each summer to prevent your child from slipping down the summer slide of learning loss during long breaks. These three things are so critical to brain development and will keep their knowledge intact while they enjoy the summer rest period. What you are going to learn is what researchers have found to be the difference between higher achieving students and those who fall further and further behind, so make sure you listen and take on the challenge at the end. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

Building Child Confidence INTENSIVE Workshop Series/5-Day Challenge
buildingchildconfidence.com

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In this episode, we talk about a very sensitive, yet important, topic! Pornography. As uncomfortable as it may be, these are conversations that we need to have with our children. They need to understand the dangers of pornography, and we need to understand how to communicate with them about it. I interview, Bec Coldicutt, youth mentor and advocate about how to start the conversation with your child in a way that supports an open dialogue about their experiences and their feelings.

*Please note: This episode is marked as having explicit content because of the nature of the subject. There is no profanity used. 


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www.rebelstarseeds.com
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Resources Mentioned In this Episode:
fightthenewdrug.org
itstimewetalked.com

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In this episode, you will learn how to support your child when they experience big emotions and what that means. I interview Rachel Bailey, a Parenting Specialist and Clinical Psychologist, who shares effective techniques to help you stay calm in the midst of an unexpected outburst where you will learn how to respond when your child's big emotions kick in. Also, find out what strategies you can use immediately to address your child's negative behaviors. She will be sharing a free tool that you can use to help you respond more effectively so that your child learns resilience when faced with adversity. 

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A Tool for our listeners: www.Rachel-Bailey.com/parentthemsuccessful
Website: https://rachel-bailey.com/
Podcast: https://rachel-bailey.com/podcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelbaileyparenting
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelbailey

***If you need more specific help with parenting a strong-willed child, Clinical Psychologist, Rachel Bailey, does great work specifically in this area where she teaches you her signature "Long Game" Method for raising children with big emotions! Sign up for her program here. 
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In this episode, we dig deep into why a child may be exhibiting aggressive behaviors. Depending on their age and what the aggression looks like, you need to understand why the aggression may be happening. Also, it’s important to know what to do if you are witnessing specific warning signs. Knowing the warning signs can help you take the right next steps in getting your child help. Also, learn what you should do if your child is not exhibiting the warning signs in order to establish a strong foundation of protective factors.

Resources Mentioned In this Episode:

Enroll in the Exclusive Masterclass: Unlock Your Child's Potential By Parenting from Their Strengths . Click here

Additional Resources:
***If you need more specific help with parenting a strong-willed child, my friend and Clinical Psychologist, Rachel Bailey, does great work specifically in this area where she teaches you her signature "Long Game" Method for raising children with big emotions! Sign up for her program here. 
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In this episode, I interview a technology company recruiter and talent acquisition partner in order to have a real conversation about the future of STEM for girls and children of color. If you haven’t heard about STEM, it basically is any field that has a strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math. 

You may be wondering…why just focusing on girls and children of color. Well, jobs within the STEM field are some of the highest paying jobs with the least amount of individuals in the talent pool here in the U.S. We often have to recruit from overseas to fulfill positions. Not only that, the STEM field is White male dominated, and of minority populations, STEM fields consists of a large Asian representation. So it is important to understand that women and minority groups such as African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans are largely underrepresented, and you know who can change that narrative? YOU! You as a parent can position your children to consider a career in STEM - especially if they are in these underrepresented groups. After all, it is the wave of the future. 

About This Episode's Guest:
Click here to connect with Brittany Steel on LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned In this Episode:
Girls Who Code
Black Girls Code

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Have you noticed more conversations on the topic of the benefits of yoga in schools? Or why yoga may be the answer to helping children manage ADHD? If not, no worries because that is what this episode will cover.  Listen as I interview, James Woods widely known as “Dat Yoga Dude”, here to help us understand how and why yoga may be the answer to helping children with dysregulation find ways to calm their minds. The implications of this on student achievement are astounding, and this episode will get you thinking about what you can do to get your child started on the right path.

About This Episode's Special Guest:
Visit datyogadude.com to start your and your child's yoga journey.  

Resources Mentioned In this Episode [affiliate links]:
Timmy Tut and the Pyramid Adventure
Timmy Tut and the Meditating Mummies 

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In this episode, I interview Special Education Attorney, Lindsay Appell, about your rights and your child’s rights when it comes to school discipline. This is a very important topic because parents need to be proactive in educating themselves about what is appropriate handling of a situation and what is not. Most importantly,  you need to know how to handle a discipline situation when it arises. 

Lindsay also shares the single most powerful thing you can do to protect your child if they encounter school discipline or become the victim of school violence.

Listen now and become more empowered about your rights and your child's rights!

Additional Resources Relevant to This Episode:

Behavior and Discipline Parent Toolkit: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/resources/special-education/behavior-and-discipline-toolkit

Special Education Rights & Responsibilities (SERR) Manual Chapter 8: https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org/serr-manual/chapter-8-information-on-discipline-of-students-with-disabilities/

SERR Chapter 15: https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org/serr-manual/chapter-15-information-on-the-rights-of-students-with-behavioral-needs-and-students-who-are-bullied/

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In this episode, we are going to hear a heartfelt story of love and loss - a story of butterflies and second chances. Our special guest is going to share her "why" behind the advocacy work that she does with families who have children with special needs. 

This conversation is important because if you are a parent of a child who has experienced an atypical birth or who has severe special needs, then you know all too well how much more difficult it is to navigate life for them and with them. 

Our guest, Annette Hines not only shares her story, but she also shares one major lesson that she learned from her experience parenting a child with severe cognitive and medical challenges.

About This Episode's Special Guest:

If you have a child with a disability and want to know more about the legal aspect of special education over your child’s lifetime, click here to download Annette’s free e-book: Legal & Advocacy Issues for Special Needs Families Across the Lifespan

Annette’s podcast: Parenting Impossible: The Special Needs Survival Podcast
To learn more about Annette's products and services, visit specialneedscompanies.com 

Click here to purchase Annette's book, Butterflies and Second Chances: A Mom's Memoir of Love and Loss 
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Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence
In this episode, I share 3 key findings explaining why focusing on confidence is critical in preparing your child for a positive school experience. 

First, understand that self-esteem is literally how favorably a person regards him or herself. High self-esteem can mean confident and secure–but it can also mean conceited, arrogant, narcissistic, and egotistical. Believing in yourself is the premise to understanding self-esteem.

Self-confidence is believing in your ability. This approach takes on more of a growth mindset, a term coined by researcher Carol Dweck, which means that we value what we’re doing regardless of the outcome. We learn to thrive on challenge, and don't see failure as a way to describe ourselves but as a springboard for growth and developing our abilities. A growth mindset is an approach to life in which an individual believes that their talents, intelligence, and abilities can be motivating.

Find out what the correlation is between self-esteem and academic performance and why it may be more important to improve a child’s self-confidence if we want to see improvements in achievement.

Resources Mentioned In this Episode:
Parent I.M.P.A.C.T. Program - helping parents of children with mild learning difficulties improve self-confidence, so that their child is happier and motivate to learn.

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Being a good self-advocate has big benefits for children and adults, especially for those who  think and learn differently. Individuals who know how to self-advocate are more likely to do well in school, work, and life. They often feel confident in what they're learning and doing, and feel a sense of empowerment to better decisions about life, which creates independence. The skill of self-advocacy is also very important to consider when preparing for your child's transition from high school to the post-secondary world. If your child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), transition plans are very critical in bridging the gap. Know what you need to do to prepare and what agencies can assist in this transition. Don't be in the dark. Listen now to Part 2 of this two-part series to find out what you need to know and consider in the process! 

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