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, "Dads and Video Games?" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and Paul played Part 2 of his interview with DR. DIANE SPEIER - a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator.

DR. DIANE SPEIER, a certified Child Birth Educator from the United Kingdom, will join us to discuss all of her work, including her books, "Life After Birth: A Parent’s Holistic Guide for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester" and "Digital Doula®2.0", as well as her upcoming online course, "8 Keys for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester".

From Her Website: 

"I became a certified childbirth educator in 1978 and offered birth preparation courses and taught classes in fitness to pregnant and postpartum women for 20 years. I also started attending births as doula in 1978 and have been an enlightened and experienced guide for facilitating birth for my doula clients.

In November 2013, I released the first version of a postnatal app called Digital Doula®. It was the first of its kind, and a rare information resource for postpartum women and their families. Digital Doula®2.0 was released in 2020 as a completely upgraded app that is available in both iOS and Android versions.

In 2019, I published the book Life After Birth: A Parent’s Holistic Guide for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester (Praeclarus Press). Digital Doula®2.0 is the companion to the book, and the sections of the app match the sections of the book and add a couple. And as new information and research becomes available, it will be added to the app to positively supplement the content of the book.

Nowadays, I’ve extracted the decades of work I’ve done as a birth professional into two important workshops for expectant and new parents. One is a way of avoiding birth trauma (Avoiding Birth Trauma: The Missing Link in Birth Preparation), and the other is a prenatal preparation for the postpartum period so you can thrive in the fourth trimester (Postpartum W.E.L.L.N.E.S.S.: Making the Most of Life After Birth). Once you’ve taken traditional birth preparation, you don’t want to miss these additional empowering workshops.

​In 2022, I created an online course called 8 Keys for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester, which prepares prospective and new parents for what happens after the baby is born. The 8 modules cover the range of experiences that most parents are unaware will have a profound impact on their relationship and their lives as they make the transition to parenthood. Being prepared for the postpartum period is something that is even more important than preparation for childbirth. As an online course, this is something that parents can dip into as and when they are able."

dianespeier.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, "Does God Allow 'STILLS'?" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and Paul played Part 1 of his interview with DR. DIANE SPEIER - a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and childbirth educator.

DR. DIANE SPEIER, a certified Child Birth Educator from the United Kingdom, will join us to discuss all of her work, including her books, "Life After Birth: A Parent’s Holistic Guide for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester" and "Digital Doula®2.0", as well as her upcoming online course, "8 Keys for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester".

From Her Website: 

"I became a certified childbirth educator in 1978 and offered birth preparation courses and taught classes in fitness to pregnant and postpartum women for 20 years. I also started attending births as doula in 1978 and have been an enlightened and experienced guide for facilitating birth for my doula clients.

In November 2013, I released the first version of a postnatal app called Digital Doula®. It was the first of its kind, and a rare information resource for postpartum women and their families. Digital Doula®2.0 was released in 2020 as a completely upgraded app that is available in both iOS and Android versions.

In 2019, I published the book Life After Birth: A Parent’s Holistic Guide for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester (Praeclarus Press). Digital Doula®2.0 is the companion to the book, and the sections of the app match the sections of the book and add a couple. And as new information and research becomes available, it will be added to the app to positively supplement the content of the book.

Nowadays, I’ve extracted the decades of work I’ve done as a birth professional into two important workshops for expectant and new parents. One is a way of avoiding birth trauma (Avoiding Birth Trauma: The Missing Link in Birth Preparation), and the other is a prenatal preparation for the postpartum period so you can thrive in the fourth trimester (Postpartum W.E.L.L.N.E.S.S.: Making the Most of Life After Birth). Once you’ve taken traditional birth preparation, you don’t want to miss these additional empowering workshops.

​In 2022, I created an online course called 8 Keys for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester, which prepares prospective and new parents for what happens after the baby is born. The 8 modules cover the range of experiences that most parents are unaware will have a profound impact on their relationship and their lives as they make the transition to parenthood. Being prepared for the postpartum period is something that is even more important than preparation for childbirth. As an online course, this is something that parents can dip into as and when they are able."

dianespeier.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, "Dad and Son In Concert" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with NIKIETA LAMBERT - all about dealing with others who have Narcissistic issues.

NIKIETA LAMBERT, a woman who grew up with a Narcissistic mother, explains all that can happen to victims of Narcissistic behavior from others, and how to cope.

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"I've made it my life's mission to help people find the voice that narcissistic caregivers took from them. I know what it's like to grow up in dysfunction. I grew up with my sister and narcissistic mom. My dad is amazing, but he was hardly home because of his career in the Navy. Often left alone with my mom, I had a childhood full of emotional/verbal abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, and neglect. I've also battled through eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, an anxiety disorder, ADHD, spiritual abuse, and the untimely death of my mom. I know just as well as anyone....the struggle is REAL. 

"Through years of therapy, research, determination, and the support of my close circle, I've been able to endure all of this and create a life of joy that I love living, and I want to help as many people be able to do that as possible. I bare all my ugly in hopes of helping people feel like they can push through one more day and eventually see all the joy and peace that life has to offer. 

​I like to tell my story on Instagram, and I have a new YouTube channel. Any way that I can share my story and show that there is hope, I'm all about it. When I was at my lowest, the thing I hated most was feeling alone...like I was the only one to have a family like mine and be as "screwed up" as I felt. I wanted to see someone else who had issues like mine but was still trying to live a fulfilling life. It is my goal to create the platform that I so desperately needed. 

 I don't at all proclaim to be perfect or completely healed. I am not the master or guru of self-care and recovery. BUT!! I am committed to walking with you and allowing you to walk with me as I share with you all my ups and downs. I'm building a community, a safe space, a circle of validation for people who have stories that are difficult for many people to understand. You can always come here and be seen, feel heard, and offered support. I cannot offer you the pristine picture of wellness, but I can show you how I refuse to let my baggage keep me from living my best life...and I can cheer for you as you learn to do the same."

https://www.nikietalambert.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, "Kids Gone = Lonely Weekend" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with NIKIETA LAMBERT - all about dealing with others who have Narcissistic issues.

NIKIETA LAMBERT, a woman who grew up with a Narcissistic mother, explains all that can happen to victims of Narcissistic behavior from others, and how to cope.

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"I've made it my life's mission to help people find the voice that narcissistic caregivers took from them. I know what it's like to grow up in dysfunction. I grew up with my sister and narcissistic mom. My dad is amazing, but he was hardly home because of his career in the Navy. Often left alone with my mom, I had a childhood full of emotional/verbal abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, and neglect. I've also battled through eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression, an anxiety disorder, ADHD, spiritual abuse, and the untimely death of my mom. I know just as well as anyone....the struggle is REAL. 

"Through years of therapy, research, determination, and the support of my close circle, I've been able to endure all of this and create a life of joy that I love living, and I want to help as many people be able to do that as possible. I bare all my ugly in hopes of helping people feel like they can push through one more day and eventually see all the joy and peace that life has to offer. 

​I like to tell my story on Instagram, and I have a new YouTube channel. Any way that I can share my story and show that there is hope, I'm all about it. When I was at my lowest, the thing I hated most was feeling alone...like I was the only one to have a family like mine and be as "screwed up" as I felt. I wanted to see someone else who had issues like mine but was still trying to live a fulfilling life. It is my goal to create the platform that I so desperately needed. 

 I don't at all proclaim to be perfect or completely healed. I am not the master or guru of self-care and recovery. BUT!! I am committed to walking with you and allowing you to walk with me as I share with you all my ups and downs. I'm building a community, a safe space, a circle of validation for people who have stories that are difficult for many people to understand. You can always come here and be seen, feel heard, and offered support. I cannot offer you the pristine picture of wellness, but I can show you how I refuse to let my baggage keep me from living my best life...and I can cheer for you as you learn to do the same."

https://www.nikietalambert.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, "Bee Stings Are Funny?" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with children's author KRISTINA LUCIA.

KRISTINA LUCIA, a children's author from Manhattan, will join us to discuss her create world, and her new book series, "Bella Lucia" and her own "Curiously Curated Collection of Stories, Stuffies, and Lovies".

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"Kristina Lucia is an artist, creator, and author who ignites the imaginations of children and their parents through her limited edition animals and touching storybooks. Her humble beginnings in a small farm town (there was only one traffic light!) sparked her creativity at a young age and her adopted home of New York City keeps her inspired daily. Curiously Curated Creations of Kristina Lucia features a magical array of warm, cuddly and comforting creatures along with storybooks that help parents and kids improve their communication and deepen their relationships.

Whether she is strutting down Fifth Avenue in Manolos or curled up on her sofa in slipper socks, Kristina is ready to create a masterpiece. Her crochet hooks and knitting needles are always within reach to whip up anything from stuffies to baby sweaters, while her kitchen table is often covered with her watercolor paints and brushes or freshly baked cookies.  

After an injury forced her to reconsider her 100-mile-an-hour corporate career, Kristina realized her true path: to be the artist she was meant to be. The door of Curiously Curated Creations of Kristina Lucia opened upon her receiving a sign from her Mom. The journey began in November 2019. 

Kristina is also a competitive dancer, an avid reader, and travel buff. When she is not working, you can find her in the studio dancing her cha cha, with her nose in a book, or exploring a new destination."

https://cccokl.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 Kids and the Detroit Tigers" and "Opening Day with My Kids", from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with children's author KRISTINA LUCIA.

KRISTINA LUCIA, a children's author from Manhattan, will join us to discuss her create world, and her new book series, "Bella Lucia" and her own "Curiously Curated Collection of Stories, Stuffies, and Lovies".

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"Kristina Lucia is an artist, creator, and author who ignites the imaginations of children and their parents through her limited edition animals and touching storybooks. Her humble beginnings in a small farm town (there was only one traffic light!) sparked her creativity at a young age and her adopted home of New York City keeps her inspired daily. Curiously Curated Creations of Kristina Lucia features a magical array of warm, cuddly and comforting creatures along with storybooks that help parents and kids improve their communication and deepen their relationships.

Whether she is strutting down Fifth Avenue in Manolos or curled up on her sofa in slipper socks, Kristina is ready to create a masterpiece. Her crochet hooks and knitting needles are always within reach to whip up anything from stuffies to baby sweaters, while her kitchen table is often covered with her watercolor paints and brushes or freshly baked cookies.  

After an injury forced her to reconsider her 100-mile-an-hour corporate career, Kristina realized her true path: to be the artist she was meant to be. The door of Curiously Curated Creations of Kristina Lucia opened upon her receiving a sign from her Mom. The journey began in November 2019. 

Kristina is also a competitive dancer, an avid reader, and travel buff. When she is not working, you can find her in the studio dancing her cha cha, with her nose in a book, or exploring a new destination."

https://cccokl.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, "Video Game addiction" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with author and parenting expert, SUE DONNELLAN.

SUE DONNELLAN, a "Parenting Strategis​t" from Boise, Idaho, and the author of the award winning parenting book, "Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F^ck," will join us to discuss her "Ask Mom Parenting" platform; her book; and her life as a mother of four, including triplets! 

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"Using humor and wisdom has helped me balance being a wife, mom to four kids (including surprise triplets), founder of three businesses, an award-winning bestselling author and a parenting strategist.The parenting strategist part, none of us ever saw coming.

As a one-time reluctant parent and reformed yeller, I had much to learn about raising children. Turns out, those with the most to learn can sometimes become the best teachers.

I know how it feels to catch cat naps at red lights and stress myself silly. I intimately understand the overwhelm that parents live daily. I have been you! 

Ask Mom Parenting evolved after years of mentoring other parents who sought ways to make parenting easier, more effective and less thankless.

My partnership parenting techniques have become sought after for quickly bringing harmony into your home. If I can emerge triumphant, so can you… and I’ll show you how!"

www.askmomparenting.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, "Illicit Substances - Ned's Story" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with author and parenting expert, SUE DONNELLAN.

SUE DONNELLAN, a "Parenting Strategis​t" from Boise, Idaho, and the author of the award winning parenting book, "Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F^ck," will join us to discuss her "Ask Mom Parenting" platform; her book; and her life as a mother of four, including triplets! 

FROM HER WEBSITE:

"Using humor and wisdom has helped me balance being a wife, mom to four kids (including surprise triplets), founder of three businesses, an award-winning bestselling author and a parenting strategist.The parenting strategist part, none of us ever saw coming.

As a one-time reluctant parent and reformed yeller, I had much to learn about raising children. Turns out, those with the most to learn can sometimes become the best teachers.

I know how it feels to catch cat naps at red lights and stress myself silly. I intimately understand the overwhelm that parents live daily. I have been you! 

Ask Mom Parenting evolved after years of mentoring other parents who sought ways to make parenting easier, more effective and less thankless.

My partnership parenting techniques have become sought after for quickly bringing harmony into your home. If I can emerge triumphant, so can you… and I’ll show you how!"

www.askmomparenting.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, "Rite of Passage" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with author, GRAMPS JEFFREY.

GRAMPS JEFFREY, a baby boomer author from Scottsdale, Arizona, joined us to discuss his latest release, "I Don't Want to Turn 3", a book about how grandparents can and should be highly involved in the lives of their grandchildren.

FROM HIS WEBSITE:

"Gramps Jeffrey has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren and looks at how the kids are growing up as a baby boomer trying to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. As the author of the acclaimed business book “The Secrets of Retailing…How to Beat Walmart” and a contributor to The Huffington Post of over 100 articles on how to help the nonprofit world and also help grow small businesses, Gramps’ commentary is quite timely in the challenging world we live in."

grampsjeffrey.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, "Let Us Eat Cake!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with author, ANN-CHRISTIN VILLEGAS.

ANN-CHRISTIN VILLEGAS, from Alexandria, Virginia, will join us to discuss her latest release, "Becoming A Parent: A Reality Check on Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby's First Year". 

FROM HER AMAZON PAGE:

"Parenthood: The only place you can experience heaven and hell at the same time.

The unsugarcoated guide to help you prepare before birth to your baby's first birthday.

When you find out you will be a parent, you realize you have no idea what you have gotten yourself into.

You sway between the confidence of being the best parent to your baby, and self-doubt of failing your little one.

It only becomes more daunting as you learn so many things no one ever talked to you about.

​When everyone else makes it seem so easy; what does reality actually look like?

• Get an overview of pregnancy, birth, and baby's first year of life
• Find answers to your questions not readily discussed in society
• Feel better prepared for what lies ahead of you
• Find out what matters to you
• Understand how you want to raise your baby and some helpful tips to get you there
• Purposely decide on how you don't want to raise your baby

Becoming A Parent helps you reduce the sleepless nights before your baby is born and gives you the motivation and confidence to get through the ups and downs of early parenthood."

www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4PYDRRZ