Parenting 101 Plus

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "BIG WORDS For Kids!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played his interview with ANDREA WILSON WOODS.

ANDREA WILSON WOODS, an award winning and bestselling author, former teacher/professor, and current patient advocate, joined us to discuss when she became the "parent" of her 8-year-old sister, and then led her through her final days after her sister was diagnosed with terminal stage IV liver cancer at age 15. We also discussed her book on the subject, "Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days". 

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. For over ten years, Andrea worked in the education field as a teacher and professor for public and private schools as well as universities. Andrea obtained her master’s degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California; her nonfiction writing has won national awards. Her new book, a medical memoir titled Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories.

During the seven years she raised her sister, Andrea worked as a primary and secondary school teacher, and she acted in film, television, and theatre. Andrea received her certification in fundraising with a focus on institutional development from UCLA Extension. Andrea is also an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a 500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher. She graduated cum laude from USC with a B.A. in humanities. After graduation, Andrea gained custody of her then eight-year-old sister Adrienne.

Andrea started Blue Faery because she doesn’t want another person to lose a loved one to HCC, and she wants the world to know Adrienne's spirit, strength, and courage. Andrea started Cancer U because she wants to change the cancer paradigm in the United States and she believes to ignite change you have to go to the source: the patient. She wants to teach cancer patients and caregivers how to become advocates for themselves so they can change their cancer journey."

www.andreawilsonwoods.com

https://betteroffbald.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "My Son Has Surpassed Me!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with JAN STEWART.

JAN STEWART is a Toronto mother of two children who have multiple and complex mental health disorders. She is also a mental health governance expert; and she is currently the Chair of Kerry's Place Autism Services. We will discuss all of the above, as well as her book, "Hold On Tight - A Parent's Journey Raising Children With Mental Illness". 

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"Jan Stewart is a highly regarded mental health governance expert and advocate. Growing up in New York and moving to Toronto after marrying a Canadian, she was untouched by major adversity throughout her youth and imagined a similar, happy life for her children. In her raw and emotional book Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness, she candidly describes the shock she and her husband faced when each of their two young children started exhibiting troubling behaviours.

While it took time to find the right doctors, diagnoses and treatments, Jan’s roller coaster journey with the children’s multiple mental health disorders taught her to insist on an integrated partnership approach with all those involved and propelled her to help parents of children with similar challenges. Her book gives readers invaluable insights and advice to become empowered and inspires them to persevere and never give up. It also importantly serves to better educate health care professionals on the parental perspective, as well as families, friends, educators and employers of those affected by these challenges.

While Jan takes great pride in her business career, the majority of which was spent as a senior Partner with the global executive search firm Egon Zehnder, it is her mental health governance experience that has been the most meaningful to her. This includes currently Chairing the Board at Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Canada’s largest autism services provider, and previously serving as Vice Chair at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. She also served on the Parent Advisory Council at Mass General Hospital’s Department of Neuropsychopharmacology, the Advisory Council of Access Open Minds, the Advisory Board of LIGHTS, and the Board of Directors of the former Ontario OCD Network. In addition, she co-founded the OCD Parent Advisory Group at SickKids Hospital."

janstewartauthor.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Father's Day" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with JAN STEWART.

JAN STEWART, is a Toronto mother of two children who have multiple and complex mental health disorders. She is also a mental health governance expert; and she is currently the Chair of Kerry's Place Autism Services. We will discuss all of the above, as well as her book, "Hold On Tight - A Parent's Journey Raising Children With Mental Illness". 

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"Jan Stewart is a highly regarded mental health governance expert and advocate. Growing up in New York and moving to Toronto after marrying a Canadian, she was untouched by major adversity throughout her youth and imagined a similar, happy life for her children. In her raw and emotional book Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness, she candidly describes the shock she and her husband faced when each of their two young children started exhibiting troubling behaviours.

While it took time to find the right doctors, diagnoses and treatments, Jan’s roller coaster journey with the children’s multiple mental health disorders taught her to insist on an integrated partnership approach with all those involved and propelled her to help parents of children with similar challenges. Her book gives readers invaluable insights and advice to become empowered and inspires them to persevere and never give up. It also importantly serves to better educate health care professionals on the parental perspective, as well as families, friends, educators and employers of those affected by these challenges.

While Jan takes great pride in her business career, the majority of which was spent as a senior Partner with the global executive search firm Egon Zehnder, it is her mental health governance experience that has been the most meaningful to her. This includes currently Chairing the Board at Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Canada’s largest autism services provider, and previously serving as Vice Chair at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. She also served on the Parent Advisory Council at Mass General Hospital’s Department of Neuropsychopharmacology, the Advisory Council of Access Open Minds, the Advisory Board of LIGHTS, and the Board of Directors of the former Ontario OCD Network. In addition, she co-founded the OCD Parent Advisory Group at SickKids Hospital."

janstewartauthor.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Performing With My Sons" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with JILL AVERY.

JILL AVERY, a certified Hypnotherapist, certified Reiki healer, Ironman, and entrepreneur of an online Parenting Coaching Course, will join us to discuss anxiety, depression, technology & stress-related disorders affecting our youth and young adults, and how parents can help their kids. 

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"For more than 30 years I have been educating, coaching, motivating, and empowering teens, and adults. It is my passion, my heart’s work, and my life’s contribution. I believe who we are, and what we do should be in alignment. When this happens the whole world benefits--especially our families.

It comes down to what you value, and what values you desire to instill in your children, and your family's foundation. I value the skills that create healthy, meaningful, and thriving lives. I value the skills that honor health, and well-being. I value the skills that inspire acts of courage, kindness, and positive change. I value the skills that create community, connection, and compassion. 

I value skills that nurture innate strengths, and talents. I value the skills that ignite new ideas, and possibilities for a better tomorrow. I value the skills that bring people together to collaborate, create, and co-inspire. Mastering these skills creates a path for a healthy and thriving life at any age.

Life is everyday. You are everyday. Family is everyday. By teaching life skills, and making self-competency a priority, we give the most important gifts to our children: Self-worth, self-sufficiency, and the competency to build a healthy future.

​We all have strengths, gifts and talents. One of mine has always been empowering, and inspiring others to recognize their own. 

I can identify people's untapped potential, and am joyfully driven to empower them to step into their own greatness. I have the ability to see, understand and articulate the bigger picture for others--I believe this is the cornerstone of my success. I'm a truth-teller, an illuminator of productive pathways, and fresh perspectives. 

​With my personal life experiences, educational accomplishments, and professional background all surrounding empowerment and coaching, your family's hearts are in very good hands. I have a B.A. from San Diego State University, and a M.A. from University of Denver in Speech Communication; I'm a certified Hypnotherapist; and an expert lecturer on building stronger families at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Tucson, Arizona.

​I worked at Apple for almost a decade in the Education Marketing departments which ultimately ignited my entrepreneurial spirit, and desire to educate others through self-empowerment. Over the last 30 years, I've created four businesses empowering others to become competent in self-care, self-worth, and life skills. From my Chin-Up Personal Fitness Training, to an Award-Winning Self-Empowerment DVD series for children, to team building, executive and life coaching, and now Life Launch focusing on nourishing and empowering families for a lifetime."

https://www.jillaveryempowerment.com/familyinvestment

www.Myfamilyinflow.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "TV/Movies = Sex?" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with JILL AVERY.

JILL AVERY, a certified Hypnotherapist, certified Reiki healer, Ironman, and entrepreneur of an online Parenting Coaching Course, will join us to discuss anxiety, depression, technology & stress-related disorders affecting our youth and young adults, and how parents can help their kids. 

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"For more than 30 years I have been educating, coaching, motivating, and empowering teens, and adults. It is my passion, my heart’s work, and my life’s contribution. I believe who we are, and what we do should be in alignment. When this happens the whole world benefits--especially our families.

It comes down to what you value, and what values you desire to instill in your children, and your family's foundation. I value the skills that create healthy, meaningful, and thriving lives. I value the skills that honor health, and well-being. I value the skills that inspire acts of courage, kindness, and positive change. I value the skills that create community, connection, and compassion. 

I value skills that nurture innate strengths, and talents. I value the skills that ignite new ideas, and possibilities for a better tomorrow. I value the skills that bring people together to collaborate, create, and co-inspire. Mastering these skills creates a path for a healthy and thriving life at any age.

Life is everyday. You are everyday. Family is everyday. By teaching life skills, and making self-competency a priority, we give the most important gifts to our children: Self-worth, self-sufficiency, and the competency to build a healthy future.

​We all have strengths, gifts and talents. One of mine has always been empowering, and inspiring others to recognize their own. 

I can identify people's untapped potential, and am joyfully driven to empower them to step into their own greatness. I have the ability to see, understand and articulate the bigger picture for others--I believe this is the cornerstone of my success. I'm a truth-teller, an illuminator of productive pathways, and fresh perspectives. 

​With my personal life experiences, educational accomplishments, and professional background all surrounding empowerment and coaching, your family's hearts are in very good hands. I have a B.A. from San Diego State University, and a M.A. from University of Denver in Speech Communication; I'm a certified Hypnotherapist; and an expert lecturer on building stronger families at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Tucson, Arizona.

​I worked at Apple for almost a decade in the Education Marketing departments which ultimately ignited my entrepreneurial spirit, and desire to educate others through self-empowerment. Over the last 30 years, I've created four businesses empowering others to become competent in self-care, self-worth, and life skills. From my Chin-Up Personal Fitness Training, to an Award-Winning Self-Empowerment DVD series for children, to team building, executive and life coaching, and now Life Launch focusing on nourishing and empowering families for a lifetime."

https://www.jillaveryempowerment.com/familyinvestment

www.Myfamilyinflow.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Mother's Day - THANK YOU!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and Paul played Part 2 of his interview with DEBBIE AUSBURN.

DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren.

FROM HER WEBSITE:

I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people’s children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. 

‍My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error.

Parenting other people’s children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can.

I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family.

https://www.debbieausburn.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "TV/Movies - Watch Out!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with DEBBIE AUSBURN.

DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren.

FROM HER WEBSITE:

I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people’s children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. 

‍My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error.

Parenting other people’s children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can.

I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family.

https://www.debbieausburn.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Daughter Driving Home!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played his interview with BETH HENDLER-GRUNT.

BETH HENDLER-GRUNT, the founder and president of "Next Great Step", will join us to discuss all that she does in her work with guiding college students and recent grads to help them to land the job they deserve.

FROM HER WEBSITE:

Beth Hendler-Grunt is a dynamic leader, adviser, and facilitator who has extensive experience consulting from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms. She has proven success with guiding firms, sales teams and individuals to achieve their sales performance and strategic planning goals.

Ms. Hendler-Grunt has leveraged and scaled her corporate expertise to guide college students to help them succeed when they graduate. This is based on a clear understanding of the career development process and the requirements needed to succeed in today’s competitive environment. Next Great Step has facilitated student strategy and development sessions for recent graduates and current students at leading universities as well as one-on-one consultations.

Ms. Hendler-Grunt earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis and a Masters of Business Administration from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. Ms. Hendler-Grunt has over 20 years of business and sales leadership success in the high tech and management consulting sector. She has enabled hundreds of clients to achieve success and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, SiriusXM Radio, and ZipRecruiter to name a few.

https://nextgreatstep.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Games on Vacation" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with ELAINE BELSON.

ELAINE BELLSON, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area, will join us to discuss all that she does to help children, teens, parents, and families. We will also discuss her podcast, "It's More Complicated Than You Think".

FROM HER BIO:

I've been a clinical social worker for 30 years, including the Army which I joined at the age of 42. I've had my own practice for the last 12yrs, but have worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics and combat zones.

Changing minds takes more than information and reason. It takes insight, problem-solving and coping skills. I use a lot of analogies, idioms and 3-step strategies (I call mantras) that are relatable and useful.

I have expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues. I've provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies and military deployment. I'm trained in play therapy, and help children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure and low self-esteem.

It's More Complicated Than You Think on Apple PodcastsApplehttps://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › its-more-compli...

CHRISTIE THOMAS, a Christian homeschool mom of 3 boys who LOVES to talk about all things parenting and faith, and a children's book author from Edmonton, Alberta in Canada, will join us to discuss growing in the fruit of the Spirit, and how to inspire and teach your family to love Jesus! We will also discuss all of her books, including her most recent release, "Fruit Full - 100 Family experiences for growing in the Fruit of the Spirit", as well as all that she has to offer through her website, "Little Shoots Deep Roots".

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"You want to pass on your faith, but...If you're honest, you aren't entirely sure you believe (or remember) all that stuff from Sunday School.

It seems like there are too many things to teach, and you wish your husband would just take over and do it. 

You know your kids need to know and love God, but you struggle with integrating faith conversations consistently and you're afraid you'll just mess your kids up if you do it wrong.

​So you're caught in the tension: you want to teach your kids about God and the Bible, but you don't want to feel like a hypocrite or feel like you're not doing enough...so you let it fall through the cracks.

You're in the right place.

I believe that EVERY Christian mom can confidently nurture deep faith roots in her kids through tiny habits that add up over time.

I believe that you are called to share the love of Jesus with your kids, whether or not your husband is involved. I believe that the easiest way to do this is to cultivate tiny, consistent habits that add up over time. These tiny habits will grow like roots in your family, and they allow you to be more creative and go deeper with your kids as you develop confidence in God's faithfulness and in your leadership skills."

littleshootsdeeproots.com

Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".

On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Family Frisbee Lesson" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with ELAINE BELSON.

ELAINE BELLSON, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area, will join us to discuss all that she does to help children, teens, parents, and families. We will also discuss her podcast, "It's More Complicated Than You Think".

FROM HER BIO:

I've been a clinical social worker for 30 years, including the Army which I joined at the age of 42. I've had my own practice for the last 12yrs, but have worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics and combat zones.

Changing minds takes more than information and reason. It takes insight, problem-solving and coping skills. I use a lot of analogies, idioms and 3-step strategies (I call mantras) that are relatable and useful.

I have expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues. I've provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies and military deployment. I'm trained in play therapy, and help children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure and low self-esteem.

It's More Complicated Than You Think on Apple PodcastsApplehttps://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › its-more-compli...