Special guest reading of The Christmas Story by my 7 year old daughter, Hollis.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

In this special edition of Talk with Erin Stock, I share a very personal story about my 16 year old niece, Jaydynn, and what it was like to have to say good-bye to her just a few weeks ago. I share my most cherished memory, the timeline of finding out how she passed, a few emotional moments that I will never forget and how my family wants to ensure her legacy lives on. I also share information provided by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on the dangers and warnings about the drug Fentanyl.  While I understand that this podcast may not be for everyone, and it may be tough to listen to, the Fentanyl pandemic is real. I believe in the power of education and believe that there is no better time than now to start being more proactive with educating yourself and teaching your students/children about how lethal and easily accessible illegal drugs have and will continue to become. It only takes #halfofapill or less to take the life of someone you love. I encourage you to listen, learn and share this episode with those you know. Thank you for continuing to let Jaydynn's Light shine.

Information Cited and Read in this Episode:
 Article on Fentanyl
Facts about Fentanyl (dea.gov)

Jaydynn's GoFundMe page:
https://gofund.me/232541ed
https://www.gofundme.com/f/jaydynns-light

A few other facts about Fentanyl:
Fentanyl (dea.gov)

Taken from the DEA Fentanyl Facts website:
If you or someone you know has a mental health condition or a substance use disorder, there are resources and services available to assist with screening, treatment, and recovery:

SAMHSA's National Helpline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Website:
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
www.https://www.findtreatment.gov

https://jaydynnslight.org/

Contact Erin Stock:
[email protected]

Not ready for school to start? Has school already started and you already need a reset? A little late in the prepping like me!? In this episode I have offer a few tips on how to get your year started off on the right foot - whether you are a student, a parent/guardian or a teacher. 

As promised, here is the link to the MilSpouse Mastermind Show and how you can create a whole month's worth of meals in 1 day!

MilSpouse Mastermind

Episode 19 - For ALL Listeners!
Do You Struggle to Get Dinner On the Table When Your Active Duty Spouse is Gone?? Here’s The Secret! - MilSpouse Mastermind

The Self-Driven Child (not an affiliated link)
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives: Stixrud PhD, William, Johnson, Ned: 9780735222519: Amazon.com: Books

In this quick episode, I share a recent experience I had while searching for treasure in a local thrift shop. Have you ever wondered what it is like on the first day of Kindergarten? Want to know what the teacher is thinking? Take a listen and let me know if you can relate!

Ready to engage your child in their first learning experience? Wondering where to start or what resources are available? Take a listen as I share some of my favorite websites, musicians and television shows to keep you and your child engaged, excited and exposed to the learning that surrounds us!

Who has  a little one ready to enter Kindergarten?! There is so much talk about what  a 5 year old needs to know before starting school, but do you know what it really takes to get your child prepared for their first big year? In this episode, I share topics and skills I believe are absolutely necessary to get your kiddo off on the right foot, things that may not be required but are super helpful and I also provide you with a little insight into exactly what your child will learn throughout their first year. You may be surprised at what I have to share!

This short episode provides you with a little history and background regarding Kindergarten, some statistics that you might find interesting regarding age cut-off dates, states that do and do not require Kindergarten, the number of states that must offer Kindergarten programs and how much these requirements vary state to state.

In this episode, we discuss one more type of learning environment that I whole-heartedly believe we need more of!

In this Episode, we discuss my top 5 things to consider when choosing the right learning environment for you and your child. 

Allow me to introduce myself! In this episode I share a little about myself, my qualifications as an educator and why I want to create a new movement in education. I also explain what I hope you, the parent and/or educator, takes away from each episode.