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Andrea joins Parently to share what the last couple years have been like teaching students with autism, during a pandemic, all while expanding her family from 3 to 4. Her passion and positivity shine through in this honest, feel-good conversation.

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Are you in a toxic, termination, or toleration relationship? Dr. Alexandra Stockwell - an intimate marriage expert who specializes in showing couples how to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships - explains how having a fantastic relationship is a learnable skill and why a nourishing relationship with your partner can positively impact your parenting.

https://www.alexandrastockwell.com

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As a result of being born with a three-chambered heart, Nick Zerwas has been told 6 separate times that he had less than 6 months to live. He shares how his experience has impacted all aspects of life - from his parenting approach to his career in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

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Since 1996 the Teddy Bear Den has inspired over 25,500 economically disadvantaged pregnant women in the Sioux Falls, SD community to seek early and regular prenatal care. Executive Director Sandy Lown’s passion shines through as she joins Parently to explain how their non-profit assists limited income pregnant women and helps build strong, healthy families.

https://teddybearden.org/

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With over 25 years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults, Dr. Jeannine Jannot has learned there are many factors that cause students to struggle - several of which are hidden from parents and educators. She explains why students need control, competence, and connection to succeed and shares why today’s data-driven achievement culture can have a negative impact.

https://www.jeanninejannot.com

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Parenting can be an isolating experience under normal circumstances, but moving to a new city right before a global pandemic is next level! Tess Holman pops onto Parently to share her struggles and successes forging new adult friendships.

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CEO, wife, mom, and Digital Influencer Alyssa Goldwater kicks off Season 3 of Parently with a little bit humor and a whole lot of candor! Nothing could have prepared her for her son’s T1D diagnosis and the whirlwind that followed. Navigating her new normal of blood sugar testing, label reading, and insulin injections, Alyssa shares how T1D has impacted her family as well as some helpful advice for those in the thick of it.

@alyssagoldwater

https://aglassofgoldwater.com

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Stephanie Haynes is a coach, author, and speaker who specializes in custom education consulting and coaching for teens, educators, and schools. She believes every teen deserves to be equipped to build a future they are excited about on their own terms. We talk about the struggles teens face today, alternative options to a traditional college path, and her new book: College Is Not Mandatory.

https://www.stephaniehaynes.net

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As a same sex couple, the Koppels weren’t sure how or if their family dreams would come true. Through extensive research, a willing donor, and at-home intracervical insemination, Amy and Kelsi had the experience of a lifetime being pregnant together and giving birth to their sons less than 3 months apart.

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After becoming a first time parent in the middle of a pandemic, Casey learned a lot about letting go of the things you can’t control. She explains how the good and the bad are simultaneously present in her journey and why she believes experiences are ultimately what you choose to make of them.

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