In this special episode, your host, Dāli Rivera, delves into the heart of bullying prevention and awareness, drawing from her expertise and insights from her two essential books, “Confident Bully-Proof Kids” and “Your Guide To Bullying Prevention”.

As a seasoned parenting coach with a focus on middle school-age children, Dāli shares practical advice and strategies that parents can use to help their children build resilience, confidence, and navigate the often challenging social dynamics of school life. She also discusses how her books serve as comprehensive guides for parents committed to advocating for their children and ensuring they thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

She shares: 

👉🏽👉🏽The inspiration and key takeaways from her books “Confident Bully-Proof Kids” and “Your Guide To Bullying Prevention” (DBPK) 👉🏽👉🏽Actionable strategies for helping middle schoolers develop self-confidence and resilience👉🏽👉🏽Creating a safe and inclusive environment at home and in the broader community 

Get her CBPK book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGKVFW8V?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

Get her book, “Your Guide to Bullying Prevention” on her website:

https://www.dalitalks.com/store

Connect with Dali Rivera

In this episode, I chat with Karla Rodriguez, the founder and coach of Metafit Metamind™ and host of the Metafit Metamind Podcast. We delve into Neuro Linguistic Programming and how she empowers women to communicate confidently, uncover their purpose, and pursue success.

Our discussion covers:

To gain deeper insights and practical tips on boosting confidence, uncovering your purpose, and enhancing family dynamics, tune in to this enlightening episode. Don’t miss out on Karla's valuable advice—listen now to start your journey toward success and stronger relationships.

Connect with Karla Rodriguez

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With 1 in 3 children reporting experiences of bullying, it's clear that something must change. The way our society perceives and addresses bullying plays a significant role in the lack of progress in reducing this harmful behavior.

In today's episode, I discuss:

1️⃣ Proposals for a National Definition of BullyingWe'll explore the various proposals that aim to standardize the definition of bullying across the country.

2️⃣ The Potential Impact of a National DefinitionI’ll share my thoughts on how establishing a unified definition could influence the way we approach and address bullying.

3️⃣ Barriers to Demanding SolutionsWe'll delve into the factors holding society back from demanding effective solutions to stop or reduce bullying.

There is so much valuable information about bullying that could empower people to take action. 

If you're looking to deepen your understanding and become more confident in addressing this issue, check out my book, "Confident, Bully-Proof Bullying," available on Amazon.

Regardless of the profession, most workers likely spend their earnings on necessities like mortgage or rent, food, utilities, and car expenses. Therefore, a side hustle can be an ideal solution for teachers when additional funds are needed, whether for a dream purchase or an unexpected cost.

According to a 2021 survey, 53% of teachers were working multiple jobs, with many citing financial necessity as the primary reason. Additionally, the trend of teachers seeking supplementary income has been exacerbated by pandemic-related stress and rising living costs​ (EdSource)​​ (Coursera)​.

Surveys indicate that side hustles are common among teachers, with many starting these ventures as hobbies. Most side hustles are worked on for 5-10 hours per week, often in the evenings​ (Self)​. This suggests a significant portion of educators are balancing additional work alongside their teaching responsibilities, though specific 2023 statistics for new side hustles are not detailed.

These trends highlight educators' economic pressures and the growing need for additional income sources.

In this episode, I speak with Luz Nazario, a teacher who has successfully managed her side hustle business since 2016. She shares her journey of balancing teaching with running a business.

We discuss: 

👉🏽👉🏽Government support for teachers in Florida 👉🏽👉🏽The critical role of teachers in child development👉🏽👉🏽Luz’s business, NEDA’s Coquito, and her experience since 2016👉🏽👉🏽The trend of individuals transitioning out of education👉🏽👉🏽Key insights on starting a business👉🏽👉🏽Ensuring your side hustle is low-stress and has set operating hours👉🏽👉🏽The importance of a gradual approach to growing a business

Connect with Luz Nazario

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedascoquito

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The DaliTalks Podcast is back! And the first topic I think we need to discuss is educating our teens about worker’s rights. 

Too many teens and young adults are exploited or mistreated for simply being too young. They are not respected but their work is wanted. We must change this by empowering our teens and young adults to stand up for themselves. 

To do that, we must educate ourselves and pass on the knowledge to them. 

Here’s what I go over in this episode:

👉🏽👉🏽 Where to find the child labor laws

👉🏽👉🏽 Speaking assertively at work

👉🏽👉🏽 Telling, rather than asking for time off.

👉🏽👉🏽 Illegal work practices that violate HIPAA and work laws

I hope that you find this episode valuable. Please share this episode with at least ONE person. 

Thank you!

What would you do if your child was being bullied by a student and it turned to sexual harassment?

Today, I start off by mentioning that this episode might be triggering to some people. I discuss a recent article on the suicide of an 11-year-old girl who was bullied and a first-grader whose bullying experience advanced to sexual harassment. 

These stories are shared in hopes that they will provide you with an idea of how strong an advocate you could be for your child if they have or are experiencing any form of bullying and to empower you with knowledge.

I will discuss…

🗣🗣  mental health and false appearances

🗣🗣  the importance of instilling empathy in kids by sharing stories 

🗣🗣 meeting details of parents advocating for their 1st grader at school

I’d love to know what you like best about this episode. Please comment or leave a review and thank you for supporting me and this podcast!

Parents have to have many uncomfortable conversations with children at different ages and maturity stages. 

For example, explaining to a child why some relatives are not welcome into your home, explaining to them what to do if a police officer pulls them over, or having to tell them how to be safe to prevent sexual abuse or human trafficking. 

The list goes on. There are many conversations that we must have with kids that no one prepares us for. I believe that we are in an era where these conversations are becoming more public. 

To help you learn how you can have the conversation of body consent, boundaries and safety, I invited Veronica Del Pino, a  bilingual (ENG/SPAN) licensed clinical social worker to share with you everything you need to know about working with a professional to help you learn how to have these hard conversations and manage your own trauma.

We talk about: 

🗣🗣Veronica’s qualifications that allow her to serve moms

🗣🗣The different methods of therapy that she uses

🗣🗣The role of a therapist

🗣🗣Accessibility to therapy for low-income families

🗣🗣The reality of finding the right therapist

🗣🗣Why some mental health specialists don’t work with insurance providers

🗣🗣Important terms such as EMDR, In and Out of network providers and sliding scales

🗣🗣What an intake is and what it includes

🗣🗣The importance of a professional who can help you better communicate with others

🗣🗣Who Veronica offers her services to

🗣🗣Availabel services to Spanish speakers

Tune in the listen to the entire episode and please share this episode. Someone just might be in need of working with Veronica. 

More information about Veronica:

A bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural therapist who provides EMDR therapy for mothers with a history of childhood trauma.  

https://www.veronicadelpino.com

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Para brindarles a los padres información confiable, no solo me mantengo actualizado con las noticias sobre el acoso, sino también con las leyes relacionadas con el acoso.

Es por eso que durante este episodio, comparto algunas actualizaciones sobre nuevas leyes que podrían ayudarlo a defender mejor a su hijo y tal vez incluso brindarle mejores sugerencias para resolver cualquier problema de acoso en la escuela de su hijo.

Comparto sobre:

✅ Una escuela de California llega a un acuerdo con 27 millones de dólares para los cuidadores de una víctima de acoso escolar

✅ Una nueva ley exige que las escuelas de Virginia notifiquen a los padres sobre los incidentes de acoso escolar en un plazo de 24 horas

✅ Una ley en Corea del Sur que protege a los profesores de los padres que los intimidan

Mi esperanza es que usted se empodere con la información que comparto y que pierda el miedo o la duda a la hora de hablar con cualquier administrador escolar sobre el acoso escolar.

Si le gusto este segmento, por favor deje comentarios o un review. Gracias! Y no se le olvide compartir este segmento.

If you are a new or parent not, and you’re having trouble getting your kids to go to sleep, you will love this week’s episode.

Carla Perl is a mom of three beautiful children: two boys and one girl. She had her children very close together and realized early on that sleep was key to a smooth-running household (and my sanity). 

Carla was very diligent about instilling good sleep habits in her children. Nana, her mom, inspired her to create early bedtime routines and follow consistent schedules. 

To this day, her kids are all good sleepers and understand the benefits of a good night's sleep. As her family was growing, many of Carla’s friends would ask her how she was able to keep everything under control. 

Carla quickly realized that because she had such a consistent routine, her children always knew what was coming next, and bathtime and bedtime struggles were few and far between. As her friends looked on, she began offering them support; helping them establish routines, and giving them recommendations for sleep and toddler behaviors. 

This led to her interest in becoming a Pediatric Sleep and Positive Encouragement Consultant and the founder and owner of Slumberland Solutions. Carla is here to help YOU and your family create loving and happy routines and she provided some really great tips to help you if you’re struggling getting your kids to sleep.

Carla talks to us about:

To learn more about Carla, visit her website at https://slumberlandsolutions.com

She is also on Instagram and Facebook: @slumberlandsolutions 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-perl

Riley Tejcek is an active duty United States Marine Officer, Team USA National Bobsled Team Pilot, Ms. Military 2023 with the dream of being the first female Marine in the Olympics. She is also a woman of faith and wants to lead and inspire others to enter male-dominated fields. 

In this episode, she shares with us about the power of not limiting oneself before others do and she shares about:

✅ Her enlistment journey into the USMC. 

✅ The different routes to enlistment into the Marines.

✅ Her experience becoming Miss Military. 

✅ Becoming a member of Team USA National Bobsled Team

If you need motivation or have had a fear of doing something, this episode will definitely encourage you to dare to do big things!

You can learn more about Riley at: 

https://www.instagram.com/riley.tejcek/