Summer may be on it's way out in this part of the world, but it's never too late to learn more about safety! We have Kathy Obuszewski from USU here to tell us what to look out for when we are swimming with our kids, or even just watching them swim! Get all the details on the best age to start swim lessons, warning signs in the weather, info about floaties and more!

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Do your kids wear sweatshirts in the summer? Maybe gym shorts in the winter? Maybe you even did it as a teen! A Forbes article leads Jen and Hilary into an interesting discussion about WHY kids wear nonsensical clothing. Teens, am I right? Join us as Jen and Hilary also openly mock our producer, MarLyn, on her article choices as well.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2022/08/05/is-there-science-behind-why-teens-wear-hoodies-in-summer-heat/?sh=7713f59c340a

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Our very own, near and dear Hilary is here to dive down past her great laugh and kindness. Hilary shares with us the continuous journey of her daughter's hearing loss. From the first note home from school, suggesting they have her hearing tested at a doctors office, to deciding what steps to take in the future, Hilary is open and talks us through her journey so far.

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We are officially posting our 100th episode!!! There have been endless hours and work put into this podcast. Celebrate with us as we interview Jen and Hilary!

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Most of us remember getting home from wherever we went as a teenager and our parents asking us a dozen or so questions. Well, we had a teen write in and ask WHY parents do that? Jen and Hilary are here to save the day and walk through their experiences as question askers and receivers, why parents ask questions, and how teens can set boundaries with their parents while still having a good relationship.

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I'm sure we have all heard the acronym I.E.P. but what is it?? Kami and Tyler have worked in the special education field for many years and are here to guide us through the I.E.P. world. You can tell they care so much about the benefits if these special plans and they even have tips for parents. Come and dive into a world of understanding IEP's!

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August is just around the corner and brings many new life changes and adjustments. Do you have some older children getting new jobs, joining the military, or going off to college? Or are YOU one of those siblings? As we know, transitions can be difficult for kids (and adults!). Jen and Hilary review some tips that will help younger children adjust healthily when an older sibling leaves the house.

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https://www.metroparent.com/parenting/advice/helping-kids-cope-when-a-sibling-moves-out-of-the-home/

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With babies joining the family, sometimes depression, baby-blues, and anxiety join too. So many women struggle with this after the birth of a child! Kate is here this week, and she tells us her story of post partum from signs, mental health, physical health, things that helped, things that didn't help, and overcoming it and seeing the progress and joy years later.

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- https://www.postpartumsc.org/

- https://www.postpartumdepression.org/postpartum-depression/signs/

- https://www.postpartum.net/

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We've all been there, in our teenage years, trying to find a place in a friend group. Sometimes kids are mean or sometimes we don't have shared values. Jen and Hilary tackle these tough problems with grace, humor, and some insight to their teen years.

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I-statements are a great way to start a difficult conversation, even if you are a teen dealing with friends. Learn more here:

- https://parentandteen.com/tips-for-teens-avoid-conflict-with-parents/

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Josh and Hollie have years of personal and one-on-one experience with working with teens. Jen and Hilary dive into their new book, "Bang Head Here: part 1: You In The Equation" with Josh and Hollie as our guides. They talk about the importance of a family culture, how to  observe your child and what is important to them, and remembering that no matter how important peers seem to them, they will always want your love and acceptance.

Thank you so much Josh and Hollie for joining us and sharing your insight and experience!

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You can find their book here: https://www.amazon.com/Bang-Head-Here-Part-EQUATION/dp/B09RM4DRQC

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