Preschool and Beyond

New York Times Best Selling Author and Founding Director of Lives in the Balance, Dr. Ross Greene, discusses strategies to support children with behavioral challenges. He talks about what factors contribute to outbursts and tantrums, and how cooperative problem solving can help prevent future explosions.

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Mike is joined by Discovery Child Development Center Pre-K teacher Courtenay Garver and former school technology integration specialist, Ann Marie Dlott, to discuss how to use technology effectively at home. They chat about both the benefits, and the potential dangers when children interact with different forms of digital media. They also discuss characteristics of quality digital products.

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Authors Joanna Faber and Julie King join the podcast to discuss their new book, How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7. They share helpful tools to help parents communicate better with their children, and give practical advice for common challenges.

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UNC Greensboro Professor Dr. Gabriela Stein and Discovery Child Development Center Director Dr. Alejandra Livas-Dlott are back on the podcast to discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of having students wait an additional year before entering kindergarten.

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Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of The Mindful Child and Mindful Games, visits the podcast to discuss introducing mindfulness to preschoolers. Topics discussed include the benefits of mindfulness, getting started, and sample exercises.

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Dr. Erik Strunck, veterinarian and Grace Park Animal Hospital owner, visits the podcast to discuss pets in homes with preschoolers and toddlers. Topics covered include issues to consider before getting a pet, selecting the right pet, child and pet safety, and more.

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Dr. Gabriela Stein returns to the podcast to discuss shyness in preschool children, and ways parents can support their social development.

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Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of the New York Times bestsellers, No-Drama Discipline and The Whole-Brained Child, joins us to discusses the importance of approaching discipline from a teaching and learning perspective.

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Tammy Herr of Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio in Cary, NC joins us to discuss involving children in meal preparation, and other food-related tips to help children develop healthy eating habits.

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Home organization specialist, Kara Curtis of First Daze and Nightzzz, is our guest this week to discuss how toy rotation can help keep your home more organized.