“For me it was very important that children of color could see themselves blooming where they're planted and that your story doesn't take place necessarily in China or in India or in a country in Africa, that your story can take place here where you are and you belong here.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I am chatting with guest Mijha Godrey, who is co-founder of Jambo Books. We’re having another conversation about race, and getting Mijha’s perspective on why she decided to start Jambo Books and her mission behind it.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• Mijha’s mission and journey to start Jambo Books.
• The meaning behind Jambo Books and the importance of opening up conversations we need to have through these books.
• Bringing more awareness and impact to the publishing industry.

Storytelling and providing books is such a powerful vehicle to children and encouraging us to have important conversations. In this episode, Mijha is sharing how she began Jambo Books, why, and her long-term goals as well.

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“Soon you'll find that raising a child with learning differences is a gift.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I am sharing my top tips on raising children with learning differences, based both upon my personal upbringing and my personal experience with my children.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• How to detect the signs of your child having learning differences.
• What proper steps and actions you should take as a parent when you determine your child has a learning difference.
• How to embrace your child having a learning difference and realizing it’s a true gift.

If you currently have a child with a learning difference or maybe you grew up yourself with one, it can be an overwhelming situation at first. In this episode, I’m going to share my top ten tips on parenting children with a learning difference, as well as my personal experiences with this topic.

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“The level of cooperation parents get from their children is usually equal to the level of connection. Children feel with their parents.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, we’ll share with you valuable insights on how to effectively parent a dominant “Alpha” child.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• What is an alpha child and how to determine if your child is an alpha.
• How do a child progress on becoming an alpha and how you can avoid it.
• Seventeen powerful tips that parents can efficiently do to ultimately change the dynamic in a parent-child relationship.

If you are tired of feeling powerless and constantly frustrated from having to walk on eggshells around your potentially explosive child, know that it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, I’m going to share some pointers to shed light on what being an alpha is all about and offer solutions just for you. I encourage parents to dig deep into this episode so you can finally take back your natural alpha role as a parent and ultimately, help your child reach their full potential.

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“Stop being a martyr. You deserve a break. You deserve a rest. You are not supposed to be selfless. You need to take care of yourself so that you can care for others.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I will be sharing my six mid-summer joy fixes to bring back the joy in your summer. I know that we can’t rely on the usual summer activities that we’ve had in the past like summer camps or summer jobs due to the pandemic. With that in mind, I’m going to share with you some quick solutions that have been helping me make it through this unique summer with more joy and less stress.

We will go over topics such as:

• My biggest takeaway from this summer.
• The importance of having a solid teamwork with your partner/spouse.
• Why you should rebel against the ‘shoulds’.

If you’re having a hard time facing the difficulties of summer quarantine, try these six mid-summer joy fixes that I have for you. Hopefully, this could give you a redo on this summer and consequently, helps you find the summer joy you and your family definitely deserve.

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“You have to be intentional. We treat black people fairly. We treat Asian people fairly. We treat Hispanic people fairly because we are all human beings and we all have the same worth.”

On this episode of the 3D Parent Podcast, we will be diving into the topic of race and parenting and specifically getting a black mother's perspective with our very special guest, Nishea Clark.  She is a New Jersey-based mother of two and founder of NVC Consulting. She will be sharing her insight and perspective on race and how that plays a role for her as a parent.

When it comes to conversations about race, it can be a controversial topic. With all of the recent events happening across the world, it’s time we shed light on different perspectives. Especially a black mother’s perspective, as a parent there are already enough challenges and obstacles to face.

In Episode 40 of the 3D Parent Podcast, I want to explore and have a deeper conversation about race and the role it plays for parenting.

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RESOURCES:

The Invisible Load of Motherhood: Mothering Black Children

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

NVC Consulting

Glamping While Black

“Think of the discipline again as a word that is meant to be about leadership.  It requires us as parents to take responsibility for our children and be able to identify what's not working so that we can address it.”

On this episode of the 3D Parent Podcast, we will be diving into disciplining your children with dignity.  We will be reviewing the older, more popular ways to discipline your child, discuss why they are hindering your connection with your child, and how to improve your discipline tactics.

So what does discipline with dignity mean?  It means disciplining your children through your connection and creating a safe environment for them to work through their emotions when they are met with boundaries or decisions they don’t like.

Just keep in mind, this won’t always be easy, but be firm in your boundaries and always work to maintain that connection with your child.

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Connection to Parenting by Pam Leo

Discipline Without Distress by Judy Arnall

Hold onto Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld

“You need to develop a sense of curiosity about your child, and you cannot get sucked up into the emotions of what’s going on.”

On this episode of the 3D Parent Podcast, I want to go deep in discussing deep connection with your children.  First we’ll look at a couple of studies regarding the different types of connection that can be used to classify young children.  Then we’ll discuss in depth the different stages of attachment and what stage looks like.

Before the conclusion of the episode, I will also identify some roadblocks for you that are common challenges that come up for parents in trying to establish a connection with their child.  Finally, I will give you some tips so you can start incorporating connection at every attachment stage to help you reach your goal as a parent as your child’s secret keeper.

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Connection to Parenting by Pam Leo

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The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J Siegel

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

Dr. Neufeld’s Six Stages of Attachment

“You need to develop a sense of curiosity about your child, and you cannot get sucked up into the emotions of what’s going on.”

This week on the podcast I will be talking about the 3D Parent approach and how you can start making that transition in your home today.  Now, this won’t be easy, especially if you are used to trying to control your child’s behaviors with rewards and punishment. This may feel very foreign to you and you may feel like you have no idea what you’re doing.  That is completely normal, but I want to encourage you to not give up.

In this episode I will break down the difference between approaching your child’s behaviors from a behaviorist perspective vs. a developmentalist perspective, and how to start making the transition to nurture their development without trying to force them into a box.

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"My topic for today is how to prepare for your child's coming out. In honor of Pride Month, it seemed like a good time to record this topic. And obviously, if you're listening to this and your child is not out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, this is a hypothetical preparation of some sort. But it's important to think about because you never know, this might be a part of your journey as a parent."

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, we will be talking about preparing for your child’s coming out, which can be a hypothetical situation for some parents but remains vitally important to talk about. I will be sharing some tips on what to avoid when a child comes out and ways you can show your support of their decision.

We will go over topics such as: 

• My son’s own experience of coming out, and different factors that helped or hindered the process. 
• What to do when your child comes (and what to definitely NOT do or say!)
• Why the coming out of a child should lead to the whole family “coming out” as well. 

After a child comes out, parents often move through different stages similar to grief. We may feel that we’ve lost the future we imagined for our child...but those are our dreams, not theirs. And at the end of the day, your kid is still the same wonderful person they were before they came out, and I hope this podcast episode reminds you of that! 

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EPISODE RESOURCES:

• www.mykidisgay.com 
• This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids by Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo
• https://www.familyequality.org/2018/06/01/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-your-child-comes-out-to-you/ 
• https://momastery.com/blog/2013/03/26/a-mountain-im-willing-to-die-on-4/ 
• https://johnpavlovitz.com/2015/06/25/if-i-have-gay-children-four-promises-from-a-christian-pastor-and-parent/ 
• https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

EPISODES TO FURTHER THE DISCUSSION:

Episode 28: Talking to your Kids about Sex

Episode 34: Talking to our Kids about Race, Racism and Privilege 

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“This may have not been the summer you or your kids had envisioned for yourselves, but that does not mean it needs to be terrible. Make it a summer to remember for you and your family.”

This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I’m going to share some fun ideas for summer activities that you can enjoy with your kids even with the restrictions brought on by the pandemic. Plus, most of the ideas that I will share are accessible and very affordable.

If you have a child who is disappointed by the cancellation of their summer activities, then this episode is definitely for you. Aside from the summer activities I’m going to share, we’re also going to discuss how these activities can help parents navigate the stress of this difficult situation.

I hope the topics that we will discuss here will help you plan your summer activities and make it one of the most memorable summers for you and your family, despite the difficulties caused by COVID-19.

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EPISODES TO FURTHER THE DISCUSSION:

Episode 4: Discipline with Dignity

Episode 17: Melt-down Free Shopping Trips with Kids 

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