River Region Parents Home Life Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed with clutter and don't know where to start? In this episode, Jodi Chesnutt with Inspire 2 Organize reveals How to Get Organized and Decluttered Without Being Overwhelmed. Some of the topics she will cover are

• What mistakes to avoid
• How to begin organization
• Having the right mindset
• Types of clutter

Organizing your home doesn't have to be a task you dread. Start small and work your way to a space that brings you joy! 

From family gatherings and shopping to movies and music, these local moms share the best Holiday traditions from their family.  You'll hear some ideas you'll surely want to consider starting next Christmas with your family.

Merry Christmas from River Region Parents!

Autism.
A diagnosis that can be surrounded by fear and uncertainty. Who can you talk to? Who can help you?
Beth Long, PhD, LPC, BCBA  a licensed counselor and board certified behavior analyst, joins us on River Region Parents Home Life Podcast to talk about Autism.
 

• What is Autism? She discusses the factors considered to diagnose Autism. She explains the "spectrum" and what that means.
• Is Autism NEW? Beth talks about the ever changing studies and learning about Autism. 
• Media Induced Autism is REAL! 
  Beth warns about the dangers in media introduced at a young age, and how it may affect children and induce Autistic behavior.
• Your child throws tantrums or is "stimming" in public and it's HARD! Others don't understand and glare. Beth encourages parents with Autistic children and wants to share hope as they navigate through their child's learning and development.
  
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Halloween is such a fun time for kids and adults alike. How do we know what ways to keep our kids safe during trick-or-treating? Lieutenant Kirk Harbin from Montgomery County Sheriff's Office shares some safety tips for a safe Halloween!

In this Episode:

• Concerns regarding Safety
• General Guidelines to keep children safe during trick or treating
• The meaning behind the teal and blue pumpkins.

We hope you find this podcast helpful. We'd love it if you share with your friends and family.

Have you ever wondered how safe your children are in your car? When can you turn your child around from rear-facing to forward facing? What type of car seat is safest for my child? When can my child use a regular seatbelt? Ashley Megelin CPST (Car Passenger Safety Technician) joins us on River Region Home Life Podcast to talk about child passenger safety and what you should know. 

What's in this episode:

• What a CPST is and does.
• What the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends.
• Dangers of Projectiles in the car.

We hope you find this info helpful,  please pass it along to everyone you know who would also find it helpful.

If you'd like to reach Ashley you can email her at [email protected].

Sonia Martin is back to finish the second round of your questions.  In this episode, she shares among many things...

• The "9 Key Minutes" in you and your child's day.
• How to get your child to do something quickly instead of having long drawn out battles.
• How to help your teen gain proper independence as they transition into adulthood
• And much more!

Enjoy all this great parenting advice and please pass it along to everyone you know who could use some parenting encouragement!

Parenting expert, Sonia Martin is back on the podcast answering your questions.  Thanks to everyone who sent in their questions!  

In this Part 1 episode Sonia addresses...

• Picky Eaters
• Angry, Disrespectful Teens
• and How to Parent Two Different Children Under One Roof

Make sure you subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss Part 2!

It's football season in the River Region and that means Friday Night Lights and early Saturday mornings playing Y football followed by cheering on your favorite college team.  Sports and coaches can have a great impact on our children helping to build their character, so we decided to sit down with Hall of Fame and former Trinity Presbyterian Football Coach Randy Ragsdale to get his insights on the positive influence of youth sports.

In this episode we discuss:

• The benefits of playing sports
• Handling adversity
• The value of playing multiple sports
• How to talk with a coach when your child isn't getting playing time
• Is football a safe sport for your child

Does your low back hurt from carrying a child on your hip?
Does your child's have reoccurring ear infections?
Have you been living with aches and pains all over?

This episode of HomeLife may be the solution you've been looking for! 

Chronic pain isn’t something you have to live with. Dr. Bell and Dr. Stone with  Bell Family Chiropractic share the ins and outs of what chiropractors do on Montgomery Parents HomeLife Podcast. Have a listen! Share with your friends and family who would like to learn more about improved health and pain relief. 

Bell Family Chiropractic 
21 Cambridge Court
Wetumpka, AL 36093
334-514-4977

Technology has become a way of life from smart phones to smart televisions. Technology can be super helpful, but it can also be very harmful. Our kids are surrounded by entertaining videos and games on their phones and tablets. What they don't know is there are dangers that lurk hidden in the seemingly innocent video or game they're playing. Tommy McGregor with Tech Check joins us on this episode of Montgomery Parents to discuss the many dangers and the ways that we can help protect our children and teens. He talks about apps that are risky and the apps that can hide harmful content. Learn how you can take control of the technology in your home.

Tech Check