Sarah Jessica Parker—one of the many parents in New York City and beyond whose children have benefited greatly from Dr. Klein’s guidance and now your children can too —HOW TODDLERS THRIVE, unpacks the toddler mind, making sense of the unique combination of headstrong independence and need for close attachment that can be perplexing to both new and experienced parents.  With a blend of groundbreaking research and tender insight, Dr. Tovah P. Klein, director of the esteemed Barnard Toddler Center  has become the go-to expert for parents seeking a practical, adaptable set of techniques for “cracking the code”of  their toddler’s behavior.

 

Klein and her research team study children’s social and emotional development, the influence of parents on children’s development, and the experience of being a parent in the early years.  The research looks at the ways mothers and fathers transition to parenthood and negotiate the challenges of work and family issues. Another line of research focuses on the impact of trauma on young children and their families, looking at children who were direct witness to the events of 9/11. A newer study examines how toddlers communicate through and use play to process and learn about emotions, from everyday/typical situations (i.e., separation) to stressful (i.e., a new baby; emergency room visits) and traumatic situations.

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Peter Chin is FAMOUS. He pastors a church that is several tens of millions of people strong.  All the best and most famous pastors proudly give him ringing endorsements, including that guy in Colorado, and the other one in Minnesota.  His Twitter followers outnumber the stars in the sky.”

 

Today on Life Lessons we talk about his latest book Blindsided by God. 

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Our Friday wrap up show focuses on authentic discovery and Life Lessons from Mom. Please send us your lessons from Mom to [email protected]

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Malana Ashlie was born in a garage in Akron, Ohio. Of her five brothers only the youngest -twins- were born in the same place. Vagabond tendencies are in her blood. Her first book, "Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey" was meant to journal the adventures (and misadventures) of transitioning from sheltered US living into the lesser developed country of Honduras. When the book won a first place award it set a new course for her life.

THERE ARE MORE THAN 28 MILLION SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE UNITED STATES … AND ROUGHLY HALF OPERATE OUT OF THE HOME.  BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN HOME AND WORK CAN HAVE AN UNEXPECTED AND POTENTIALLY EXPENSIVE IMPACT ON YOUR FINANCES.  HERE TO HELP BUDDING ENTREPRENUERS AVOID SOME OF THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES IS MONICA LINDEEN, PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS.

1.       MONICA, AS SOMEONE WHO STARTED A BUSINESS IN YOUR HOME, I’M SURE YOU MADE YOUR SHARE OF MISTAKES. ARE THERE ANY YOU CARE TO SHARE?

 

2.       SO HOW CAN HOME BUSINESS OWNERS AVOID SIMILAR PITFALLS?

 

3.       BUT IF THE BUSINESS IS IN THE HOME, DOESN’T HOMEOWNERS’ INSURANCE COVER EVERYTHING?

 

4.       SO WHAT IF YOU RUN A MOTORIZED SMALL BUSINESS LIKE A FOOD TRUCK, MOBILE PET GROOMER OR RIDESHARING SERVICE LIKE UBER OR LYFT?

 

5.       WHAT ELSE DO HOME-BASED BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO WATCH OUT FOR?

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Monica Lindeen was elected Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor in 2008 and re-elected to a second term in November 2012. Lindeen makes it her mission to protect Montana's securities and insurance consumers through education, fairness, and transparency. During Lindeen’s tenure, her office has returned more than $374 million to investors and insurance consum

Author Terri Blackstock debuts her latest book Twisted Innocence. 

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David Smith hiked the 2200-mile Appalachian Trail as a chaplain for the Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church. He is a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tenn.

 

Smith, who was 69 at the time, completed the hike through 14 states from Georgia to Maine over a six-month period. Each year, 2-3 million people hike the Appalachian Trail.

 

For Smith, the woods can be a place for seeking God and finding spiritual rest. His trail nickname is “Shortstop.

 

The AT Chaplaincy is set to enter its third year. Bert Emmerson, a member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville, Tenn., has been selected as the 2015 chaplain. He will begin in June, hiking the trail from Maine to Georgia. Josh Lindamood, from Lynchburg, Va., was the first AT Chaplain. He was 26 at the time.

Find out...

What type of training did you receive or what were the requirements for you to become the Appalachian Trail Chaplain?Why is there a need for a chaplain along the trail?What was the most difficult part of your experience as the Appalachian Trail Chaplain?What was the most rewarding part of your experience?As you travel around the U.S. talking about your experiences, what is your primary goal?Tell me how you acquired the nickname of “Shortstop.”The AT Chaplaincy program is in its 3rd year, with Bert Emmerson heading out in June. What advice to you have for him?Although you aren’t an official AT Chaplain any longer, do you still find yourself in that role from time to time?How did being the AT Chaplain change you?

 

 

Updated 2.6.15

Last week an influential group of nutrition scientists indicated that the USDA may drop the 50-year-old warning against eating foods that contain cholesterol, making eggs an even healthier option for Americans. This claim, which may be taken into effect over the next six months, will surely help egg sales, which have already grown to $4.5 billion over the last year. 

Why the recent spike in egg prices? It’s all due to California’s new animal-welfare laws, which went into effect the beginning of this year. The new law requires California egg farmers, and out-of-state farmers selling to California, provide roomier cages for their hens or less hens per cage. With the state of California being the largest consumer of eggs, California has to import about a third of its supply from farmers in other states, which impacts the cost of egg prices at store shelves nationwide.

 

?      Supply and demand - how  the California law affects egg prices nationwide

?      Laws on egg production and hen cage space

?      Why Eggland’s Best prices are not impacted by this law 

About Charlie T. Lanktree:

Charlie T. Lanktree, President and CEO of Eggland’s Best, has been in the development and marketing of health-based foods for more than 30 years. He has helped revolutionize the egg industry and is responsible for sales of double digit growth for more than 17 years. Lanktree’s personal relationship with Eggland’s Best began in 1990 when he developed, introduced, and marketed the first and only nationally branded egg through a franchisee sales, production, and distribution network considered to be the strongest in the industry.

Life Lessons from Veterans book featuring Cecil Douglas. A native of Sherman, Texas Sergeant Douglas devoted his entire career to service in the military.