Parenting Matters: The Podcast

Joining Ashley on the podcast is Denise Schonwald, a Licensed Mental Health counselor. Denise gives some insight and parenting tips on her most common issues she sees with children. 

Denise Schonwald, BSRN, LMHC  Denise Schonwald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Sarasota, Florida. She brings 30 years of experience working as a registered nurse (RN) within the intensive care unit (ICU), Denise Schonwald cared for patients who were very ill and often in critical condition.  Denise learned various techniques to support mental and emotional well-being.  Her success in striking a balance in treating the whole person led her to her calling as a spiritually based licensed mental health counselor and mental intuitive (LMHC).  By integrating mental health and physical health into a cohesive treatment plan, Denise provides a holistic approach to her patients. These synergistic treatment methodologies support client healing more effectively than traditional counseling.

Denise has expertise in helping clients through a variety of mental and emotional struggles, including anxiety, depression, panic, marital problems, adolescent behavior issues, family issues, childhood trauma, and more. To assist in her method, she draws upon some rather unconventional sources, including Henry, a certified therapy dog. 

In addition to working with individuals and families, Denise also supports the wider community through speaking engagements and lectures nationwide.  Consider having her speak at your next event and contact her office today.

Links:

Quiz: https://deniseschonwald.com/quiz/

Website: https://deniseschonwald.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseschonwald/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deniseschonwaldllc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deniseschonwald

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.

Today's guest is Hilda Arreola, a prevention coordinator at Selah Freedom.

Selah Freedom is a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential and Organizational Consulting.

Hilda and I discuss the different red flags of being a victim of child trafficking and how to identify them in children. She also gives some great tips on how to keep our kids safe online.

1. https://amaze.org

2. https://fightchildabuse.org

3. https://www.loveisrespect.org

4. https://www.commonsensemedia.org

5. https://www.earlyopenoften.org

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.

La madre soltera demuestra día a día un gran coraje al sacar adelante la casa y la educación de sus hijos por ella misma. Demuestra en cada acto que lucha por ofrecer a sus hijos una vida mejor, en la cual no sufran carencias y estén siempre rodeados de amor. Pero a veces el sacrificio es muy grande y sus vidas no están exentas de obstáculos difíciles de superar. En este Podcast vamos a conversar con la Sra. Judith Sánchez, de Woman Resources Center, y la Sra. Lourdes Guerrero, de Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC), sobre algunos de estos obstáculos difíciles que afrontan estas mamás en cuanto a la crianza de sus hijos y las dificultades en su vida diaria.

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.

La tecnología crece día con día y a pasos agigantados, lo que antes era un lujo para algunos, hoy son accesorios de uso cotidiano para la mayoría. El uso de las nuevas tecnologías ha provocado un cambio radical en el día a día de nuestros pequeños y jóvenes. En este Podcast hablamos junto a la Srta. Hilda Arreola, Coordinadora de Prevención en Selah Freedom sobre los beneficios y los riesgos que tiene el mundo digital en nuestros niños y jóvenes.

Si quieres más información sobre los temas discutidos o nos quieren sugerir temas para los futuro puede enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected] y responderemos lo más pronto posible.

Today's episode Keelia has worked in libraries for over 15 years. She is currently the Youth Librarian at the Palmetto Library, and moved here to FL from Virginia. With our focus this month on literacy skill building, we are so excited to have Keelia join us on the podcast!

Some fun facts about Keelia, as well as some of her favorite children and teen books:

My favorite children’s books at the moment are: Aquicorn Cove by Kay O’Neill, Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion by Stephen W. Martin, and Front Desk by Kelly Yang. My favorite teen books at the moment are: That Time I got Reincarnated as A Slime Manga by Fuse, They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, and Lore by Alexandra Bracken.

You can click on these links to find various social media and websites referred to in today's program.

https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/manatee_county_public_library_system

https://www.facebook.com/PalmettoFriendsoftheLibrary

https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=palmetto%20library

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.

En el mes de septiembre se celebra el mes Nacional de la Alfabetización, y es por eso que este pódcast tiene el propósito que nuestro padres y madres puedan ayudar a sus niños a construir habilidades en la lectura y escritura en casa.

Y tenemos el placer de tener como invitada a la Sra. Aileen Valdés, quien es la supervisora en la biblioteca de la Isla de Anna Maria, en el condado de Manatee. Aileen Valdés nos comparte valiosos consejos de cómo ayudar a nuestros niños desde una edad temprana hasta su vida escolar en adquirir habilidades necesarias para leer y escribir. Y además nos comparte los diferentes servicios que tiene nuestras bibliotecas en el condado Manatee.

Escuchen y aprendan sobre el mundo mágico que tiene la lectura y la escritura para nuestros niños.

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.

Today on the podcast, Ashley is joined by...another Ashley! Ashley Tabachnick is a Parenting Educator here at Parenting Matters. She has a background in education and is full of really great tips to help support your little learners build their early literacy skills at home. Stick around until the end, where she gives some of her favorite online literacy resources. In honor of National Literacy Month, make it a point to read with your children just a few times per week and see the difference it makes!

See Ashley's online resource recommendations:

Jack Hartman- https://www.youtube.com/user/JackHartmann

Gracie's Corner- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2FzqIvWSE7ysvL1sLWQ5Q

Starfall- https://www.starfall.com/

ABC Mouse- https://www.abcmouse.com/

Storyline Online- https://storylineonline.net/

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.

Today on the podcast, I am thrilled to introduce you to the new Executive Director of Parenting Matters, Katie Becker. Katie comes with an impressive background working in Non-Profits, and an even more impressive heart for our mission and the families we serve. Katie shares her experience sending her son to kindergarten this week, and we go through some tips and tricks for sending your kids back to school.

If you are a local parent and you wish to sign your child up for VPK, please visit http://elc-manatee.org/

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.

Today on the podcast, Ashley is joined by Rachel and Kelly from the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County. This episode is filled with local resources provided by the ELC as well as early literacy and nutrition tips for parents. All of the resources and programs mentioned in today’s episode are linked below.

Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County: http://www.elc-manatee.org/

CATCH: For more information on CATCH, please visit www.catchinfo.org or reach out to the Early Learning Coalition for more information.

Division of Early Learning: https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/

https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/family-resources/health-safety/growing-up-healthy

You can visit Fresh From Florida, which provides information about Florida-grown food products, farmers' markets, and crops that are in season. Families can also find healthy recipes that use food native to Florida. https://www.fdacs.gov/Food-Nutrition/Buy-Fresh-From-Florida

https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/understanding-your-growing-child

www.Myplate.gov

Learn how much you need from each food group. Get a personalized MyPlate Plan that's right for you, based on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.

Soar in 4: We would love for you to come out and see us at Soar in 4, which is a free family event that takes place at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature on the first Wednesday of every month. https://soarin4.org/

BlockFest: BLOCK Fest® is a free research-based exhibit that helps raise awareness of early math and science learning by offering hands-on block play experiences to young children ages 8 months to 8 years old and their families. We would love for you to join us at one of our upcoming BlockFest's at John H. Marble Park. For more information, please reach out to our community engagement team at the ELC at (941) 757-2900 ext. 2500.

Division of Early Learning: Parent newsletter sign up: https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/sign-up-for-parents-pages-newsletter

Here are some helpful tips on accessing the resources available to you to support your child's learning and development at home.

Visit http://flbt5.floridaearlylearning.com/families.html for activities that align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards. Select your child's age group. For your selected age group, you can: View the First Teacher Book: A Parent's Guide to growing and learning. Scroll down to view and download the Vroom activity ideas for your selected age group. Select the blue Standards button.

Florida Early Learning Developmental Standards: http://flbt5.floridaearlylearning.com/index.html

https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/just-read-fl/families/

https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/family-resources/preschoolers-learn/ready-to-read

https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/Content/Uploads/floridaearlylearning.com/images/OEL_DOE_EarlyLiteracyFamilyEnglish_ADA.pdf

https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/family-resources/summer-learning

Reading Rockets: https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/summer-reading

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-adventure-packs-families

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/simple-yet-powerful-things-do-while-reading-aloud

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.

In today's episode, we wanted to do something special for Father's Day to honor the important roles dads and other male adult role models play in children's lives. We are so grateful to be able to bring one of our clients to the show today to share his story and to talk a little about fatherhood. Ashley is joined by Joe, a dad of 3 who has been working hard with one of our parenting educators to be the best dad he can be.

We wanted to share some of the things he has learned over the years, and encourage our dads listening to never stop working on themselves and their connections with their children. On behalf of everyone at Parenting Matters, Happy Fathers Day!

If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as possible.