The Parents Place

The Parents Place

By Jennifer DalyParentingKids & Family
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The Parents Place episodes

  • 33. Youth Mental Health with Cassie Alarcon

    This past year played a big role in our mental health, especially for our children and teens. Cassie helps us understand different aspects to mental health in our youth and what parents can do to support their kids.

    Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace 

    Find us on social media:

    https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP

    https://www.facebook.com/SaraHendricksTFPU

    https://www.facebook.com/CassieAlarconTFP

    The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK

    Crisis Text Line: 741741

    The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

    Utah Residents - SafeUT App: https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/safe-ut/

    The Family Place: https://thefamilyplaceutah.org/services/education/mental-health-first-aid/

    30 min
  • 32. Understanding Emotions With Jessi Shipley

    Emotions can be a hard thing to understand. Are there good and bad emotions? Is it wrong to feel certain ways? Jessi helps us understand how to navigate our emotions and know how to respond to our children when they're experiencing big feelings.

    Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace 

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    https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP

    https://www.facebook.com/SaraHendricksTFPU

    The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

    Feelings wheel: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/a-visual-guide-to-human-emotion/

    Importance of Sadness: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/handy-hints-humans/201609/why-its-good-feel-sad

    Coping skills suggestions and resources for kids: https://copingskillsforkids.com/

    This breaks down the concept of emotion regulation for parents: http://selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/perch/resources/what-is-emotion-regulationsinfo-brief.pdf

    Grounding techniques for kids: https://www.counselorkeri.com/2019/04/02/help-kids-manage-worry/

    Emotion  activities for kids: https://www.apperson.com/teach-talk/10-activities-to-help-students-explore-emotions

    32 min
  • 31. Special Mother's Day Surprise

    Dear moms, you are amazing and your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. You do more than you even realize and make small and simple differences every single day. I hope you listen to this episode and internalize the things this panel of children has to say about their own moms, because I guarantee your children would say similar things about you! They see you. They want to be like you. And they love you unconditionally. Keep up the good work moms. No other job is more important than yours.

    Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace 

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    https://www.facebook.com/SaraHendricksTFPU

    The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

    22 min
  • 30. Finding Joy In Our Children with Christina Ledesma

    Did you know there's a difference between happiness and joy? Christina gives us ideas on how to move beyond fleeting moments of happiness and create lasting moments of joy while raising our children.

    Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace 

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    The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

    Brene Brown (warning: video has some mild language): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St2-axHpa5Y

    33 min
  • 29. Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce Part 2

    Last week Field Commander Alan Conner and Educational Specialist Michelle Busch-Upwall educated us on what internet crimes against children look like and how big the problem goes. This week they continue their conversation by educating us on how we can be proactive in protecting our children and getting involved in our communities.

    Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace 

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    https://www.facebook.com/SaraHendricksTFPU

    The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

    ICAC Website: https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/initiatives/icac/ 

    Contact Utah's ICAC taskforce: [email protected]

    Tip Line: 801-281-1211

    National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: www.cybertipline.com or 1-800-THE-LOST

    Utah Educational Network: Uen.org

    Utahpta.org/safety-tips-technology-driven-world

    Netsafeutah.org

    Digitalresponsibility.org

    Missingkids.org/NetSmartz

    Commonsensemedia.org

    Smartsocial.com

    Michelle Busch-Upwall: (801) 281-1245

    Michelle's email: [email protected]

    37 min
  • 28. Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce Part 1

    What are internet crimes against children and does every state have a taskforce? Learn this and more as we join together with Educational Specialist Michelle Busch-Upwall and Field Commander Alan Connor from the Utah Attorney General ICAC Taskforce.

    Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace 

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    https://www.facebook.com/SaraHendricksTFPU

    The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

    ICAC Website: https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/initiatives/icac/ 

    Contact Utah's ICAC taskforce: [email protected]

    33 min
  • 27. Protective Factors with Dr. Dave

    What are protective factors and why are they so important? Dr. Dave gives us a better understanding of these buffers and how they can strengthen and build resilience in our families. 

    Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace 

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    The Parent's Place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869

    Dr. Dave: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveUSU

    https://www.joinclimb.com/

    https://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/

    https://extension.usu.edu/relationships/

    41 min
  • 26. Siblings and Disabilities with Jane Thornton

    Having a child with a disability can have a big impact on parents, but what does it do to siblings? Jane helps us understand the role disabilities play in sibling life and how caregivers, family, and friends can help make a difference.

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    Articles on siblings:

    https://www.pwsausa.org/siblings-and-communication/

    https://www.pwsausa.org/sibling-caregivers/

    https://www.pwsausa.org/siblings-and-food/

    https://www.pwsausa.org/give-them-your-time-spend-time-with-siblings-to-improve-their-well-being/

    https://www.pwsausa.org/tips-for-improving-the-well-being-of-siblings-of-individuals-with-prader-willi-syndrome-debriefing/

    https://www.pwsausa.org/surviving-quarantine-as-a-sibling/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdbr3mQIF6Y&t=135s

    https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-choose-the-right-therapist-for- you-4842306

    https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-therapist-for-your-child#1Link

    Finding a professional:

    www.psychologytoday.com

    Respite care:


    https://www.kidswaivers.org/

    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/respite-care.html

    https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/service-array/services-to-children-and-youth-with-disabilities/youth/grandparents/

    https://www.verywellfamily.com/coping-skills-for-kids-4586871


    https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/common-challenges/self-control/developing-coping-skills-5-ways-to-help-kids-who-struggle-with-self-control

    https://positivepsychology.com/coping/

    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/positive-emotions.html#:~:text=Increase%20a%20Specific%20Positive%20Emotion&text=Let's%20say%20you%20want%20to,joyful%20whenever%20you%20hear%20it


    https://positivepsychology.com/6-positive-emotion-exercises/

    https://www.siblingsupport.org/sibshops/salt-lake-sibshops


    https://utahparentcenter.org/resources/siblings/

    https://www.headspace.com/meditation/kids

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/relationship-emporium/201910/how-help-your-family-thrive-the-essentials

    34 min
  • 25. Keeping Kids Safe Online with Officer Gomez Part 2

    This is a continuation of last week's episode. Officer Gomez shares more shocking information, but gives us hope through some of the success he's had in protecting his students and teaching us how we can keep our children safe from online predators.

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    Officer Gomez: https://www.facebook.com/deputygomez

    31 min
  • 24. Keeping Kids Safe Online with Officer Gomez Part 1

    The internet offers amazing things, but it also has its downsides. One of those is how it desensitizes children and provides space for child exploitation. Officer Gomez is a School Resource Officer and has first-hand experience with the ways social media and online gaming impacts tweens and teens.

    Contact us: [email protected]

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    Officer Gomez: https://www.facebook.com/deputygomez

    26 min

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A podcast for parents to develop skills that will strengthen families and protect children. Hosted by two professionals, with combined experience of over 33 years working with children and families.…