Why do people go out during the holidays and spend money they don't have, on things they don't need, for people they don't even like? According to my guest, Jay Harnden, there's a better way. Mr Harden 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 and can be reached at FamCoach.com. 

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Families who enjoy music or discussing music together are stronger. Playing instruments adds another dimension through which to connect. My guest is musician and founder of Music City Hit Factory in San Francisco, Rudy Colombini. Rudy's vision to help and bring musicians and music lovers together is unique. Rudy can be seen doing an excellent impression of Mick Jagger in The Unauthorized Rolling Stones tribute band, and performs regularly with others as well.

Contact Rudy at https://musiccityhitfactory.org/rudycolombini/.

 

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For Veteran's Day, 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 healthy conversions between family members can take place even among those who feel strongly in differing ways about military service, and how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving.

My next 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. The money you save could be used to pay utilities, rent, medical bills and more.

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What if some family want everyone to skip gift giving to save money? Some still want to give. Those who don't may be judged later for carrying on a lifestyle inconsistent with their prior claim of financial hardship. Relationships need NOT be damaged or ended over this.

Learn how that's possible 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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Looking for a family outing that really stands out from the rest? How about walking around or even sleeping overnight in a giant U.S. aircraft carrier? 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. 

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 healthy conversions between family members can take place even among those who feel strongly in differing ways about military service, and how parents and children can navigate the important discussions about serving.

- Chris Jackson  

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Holiday driving can be dangerous. Your family will be stronger and safer when you share with them the DUI tips you hear on this show. My guests are CHP Officer Art Montiel, Public Information Office for the California Highway Patrol's Redwood City office, and CHP Officer Ross Lee, Public Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol's San Jose 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, how to get anyone from a loved one to an acquaintance to give YOU the car keys, and more.

- Chris Jackson

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This topic affects so many of us, we're giving it more love in this follow-up episode to our last. Who's the one (or more) who raise their voice about politics in your family?

My guest, Mike McGeoy, a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in San Jose, California, is here to help! Mike has worked extensively with youth groups and is himself a parent. He demonstrates how to bravely and easily engage in healthy family conversations with others who may not know how to do the same.

- Chris Jackson  

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You know that family member who gets TOO into politics over family get togethers? To the point where there's yelling and name calling? Learn out how to speak up, but not appear self-righteous. You need NOT necessarily cut anyone (including yourself) out of holiday dinners.

My guest, Mike McGeoy, a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in San Jose, California, is here to help! Mike has worked extensively with youth groups and is himself a parent. He demonstrates how to bravely and easily engage in healthy family conversations with others who may not know how to do the same.

- Chris Jackson  

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Need to be direct with a family member but dreading it? You need not be stressed out about it or consider it difficult. And, no matter HOW the talk goes, the relationship need NOT be damaged or ended! Learn how that's possible (with an example) 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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Who's hosting Thanksgiving THIS year? That doesn't work for us. Uh-oh. Holidays can cause family stress. Why do WE always have to cook? Why do THEY always get to host?

Join me in welcoming 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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