Ever see a social media post like this? "Aw, you're such a great (parent/child) and any (parent/child) would be so lucky to have you!" The post was made based on one photo posted on a social media site. The problem is, you know better about that parent/child, and you know a lot more about the situation than do the many who will post such a comment while not really thinking twice about it.

Learn the most healthy response and how to avoid anxiety over social media from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach and counselor in Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

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My guest is Lauren Rayment, event coordinator for Night To Shine, a night to come out and support our special needs community with a really awesome event that's set to the theme of a prom. Participants dress up, ride in a limo, dance, and enjoy a night to remember. Night To Shine has events all over the world, and volunteers spring into action to make it work.

To volunteer for the upcoming Night To Shine in the Bay Area on Friday, February 7, 2020, at The Home Church in Campbell, California, and/or to get more information on the event, please see go to https://nighttoshinesiliconvalley.org email Lauren at [email protected]. 

- Chris Jackson

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My guest is Tracy Cressio, volunteer with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. Cancer affects all families, and Tracy explains her approach to a family's fight against cancer. Tracy is a volunteer with Relay For Life's fundraiser at The Saddlerack, Fremont, CA February 16, 2020.

The Saddle Rack Presents Rockin' The Rack Against Cancer: 100% of all ticket sales go directly to Relary For Life.

For more information contact Tracy Cressio, Cancer Concert Coordinator: [email protected]

Website:http://www.relayforlife.org/GreaterSanJoseCA

- Chris Jackson  

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Make your family stronger with these tips for sober-minded driving. Drinking & Driving is really Drinking and Distracted Driving. My guest is CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office. You'll learn how to get a friend or family member who isn't sober to pull over and let you out of the car. Plus, we want your family to be able to call you when they need a safe ride, so you'll learn what to do to their phone and what to give them before they leave the house.

- Chris Jackson  

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With these tips, you'll be equipped to help your family safely and effectively help people facing homelessness. My guest is Logan McDonnell, Senior Director of Development for Downtown Streets Team in San Jose. You'll learn how to give an easy and appropriate response to someone asking for help, and how to easily direct them to the best help available. Downtown Streets Team is a nonprofit organization reaching much of Northern California. Those facing homelessness can receive help with employment and housing, and can get their basic needs covered. For more info.: www.streetsteam.org.

- Chris Jackson  

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The USS Hornet is a permantently docked museum in Alameda, California, with tours that are up to 75% self-guided so the kids will love it. This New Year's Eve, the USS Hornet is open to the public for a celebration fundraiser.

My guest, Captain Michael C. McCarron, USN (ret.), is Executive Director of the USS Hornet Museum and served as a Navy pilot. Capt. McCarron helps us understand how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving.

- Chris Jackson  

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We follow up our first episode on the topic with more easy ways to give kids permission to say "no, thank you" to "social" hugs.

Learn how to free your kids to choose to or choose not to hug, and why it's so important to do so from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

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Do kids feel like they HAVE TO hug the person who gave them the gift the child just opened in front of the gift-giver? Do they feel like they have to hug a family member or family friend when arriving as a guest for dinner or a party? In many cases, children would love to be given permission by their parents to say, "no, thank you" to these "social" hugs.

Learn how to free your kids to choose to or choose not to hug, and why it's so important to do so from my guest, Jay Harnden. Jay has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

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My guest is Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, which helps families with food assistance. Leslie shares with us how easy it is to get free food for your family with no proof of income, I.D., or guilt–not just over the holidays, but all year. The money you save could be used to pay utilities, rent, medical bills and more.

- Chris Jackson  

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Give your child's consequences for misbehaving a needed update. Learn how from my guest, Jay Harnden, who has helped make stronger families for years as a teacher, life coach and family coach Northern California. After years of success working with Father Matters, helping men become better fathers, Jay has developed Family Coaching Solutions at FamCoach.com.

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