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- 193. Story of Resilience - A Son's Overdose
Pat Roos is on our podcast today talking about her Story of Resilience. This is a sad story of how her son died of an overdose. Pat shares with us his story as well as how she has been able to be resilient in surviving her son and how she has been able to turn grief into action.
Pat is also a Professor Emerita of Sociology at Rutgers University, has devoted her career to the study and research of work, gender, inequalities, stratification, work/family dynamics, and addiction.
She retired in July of 2020. In May, 2024, Rutgers University Press published her book about grief and resilience: Surviving Alex: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction.
Episode Notes and Resources:
- Patricia A. Roos (patroos.com)
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/momsforallpaths/
Contact:
Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
Email us: [email protected]
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Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
48 min - 192. Music Therapy with Allison and Jaycie
Music Therapy is a form of therapy that is not always talked about or that is well known. Allison and Jaycie from Harmony Music Therapy are here to help us understand what Music Therapy is, debunk common misconceptions, and help us understand how music and the brain are connected. Music is a part of our daily life and this is an amazing episode to understand how we can use music to help us and our children.
Episode Resources:
https://harmonymusictherapy.com/
Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org43 min - 191. Learning Sleep Tips with Cassie Alacron
We all know that sleep is important and at the same time, sleep can be one of the hardest times we have with kids. Between nap times and bed time routines, if we were tired before, most of the time we are exhausted after! With sleep also having a lot of hot topics, Jen and Hilary speak with Cassie, a pediatric sleep consultant, to address some of these hot topics as well as learn various tips and skills to help with parents when it comes to sleep with their children.
Subject Resources
Website: https://risepediatric.wixsite.com/sleep
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/rise.pediatric.consulting/?hl=en#
Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
45 min - 190. The Importance of the First 5 Years of Life
Could the game of Peek a Boo change the world? This week Jen and Hilary look at a TED Talk exploring this very idea. The first 5 years of a Childs life is very important and knowing how parent child interactions can help shape the brain development of a child which will benefit them for the rest of their lives. So games like Peek a Boo might just help change the world. You will not want to miss this episode! Link to this amazing TED talk is listed below.
Episode Resources: https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thrive_by_five?language=en ps://www.ted.com/talks/molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thrive_by_five?language=en
https://developingchild.harvard.edu/
Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
25 min - 189. The Effects of Social Media with Aimee
It is no secret we live in a technological world. But when our world is dictated by an addicting algorithm that focuses on the likes, views, and the latest trends, we lose focus on important relationships, skills, and moments. Aimee Winder Newton is here to help educate everyone on the dangers and the reality of the effects social media is having on youth. From how the state is addresses issues to what we can do in our own homes, this is not an easy topic so we are so grateful for Aimee for sharing her knowledge to help us get the conversation started so we can come together and make a change.
Aimee Winder Newton serves as a senior advisor to Governor Cox and director of the Office of Families. In this role she advocates for proactive policies to strengthen families in Utah.
Episode Resourceshttps://socialharms.utah.gov/Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
46 min - 188. Guest: Benefits of Outdoor Preschool with Sadie
Welcome friends! We are talking about the benefits of nature! Sadie Enright is the program director of Stoke Nature Center Preschool here in Cache Valley. She gives us the details of what the structure of the preschool looks like and tells us what people notice about the differences in children when they spend time outside.
Subject Resources:
1. Stokes Nature Center Preschool: https://logannature.org/nature-preschool
2. Stokes Nature Center: https://logannature.org/
3. "No Such Thing as Bad Weather" Book: https://a.co/d/5BvFbsI
4. Oaki Suit: https://a.co/d/i8FWbGV
Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
34 min - 187. Discussion: How to Cultivate Integrity
We all live by values and standards. One that many people, if not everyone agrees on that is important is Integrity. As parents it be overwhelming with everything we need to do teach our kids that we may wonder, how do we show our kids in the importance of Integrity. Today, Jen and Hilary discuss Integrity, how to have in in ourselves and how to be an example to our children and others around us.
Episode Resources:
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_to_help_students_cultivate_integrityhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/201707/6-steps-leading-life-integrity
Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
22 min - 186 Ask Away - Bullies
We all know that growing up is not the easiest things. Unfortunately, there are many kids that deal with being bullied. In this episode, we have received a question from a parent about how to help their child when their child is being bullied at school. While this has been a hot topic for years now, there still seems to be a lot of uncertainty when it happens in your own life. Listen in for some tips on how to navigate this hard part of life.
Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
31 min - 185. Ask Away - Getting Along with Kids Friends
As our kids get older, they become more and more independent. Along with everything that goes along with the teenage years, friends play a big role in this time of their life. As parents, what do we do when we do not necessarily get a long with our children's friends? Today, Jen and Hilary answer this question and give tips to navigate this part of life.
Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
24 min - 184. Guest: A Dietitian's Guide to Healthy Relationships with Food
Food is a part of our daily life and the messages around food can be confusing and shameful. Today, Dietician Rachel Rood is here to discuss how to improve our personal relationships with food as well as how to help our children develop a healthy relationship. Knowing what our bodies need, limiting negative labels, and listening to our bodies are just a few of the amazing tips Rachel shares with us!
Subject Resources:
1. Intuitive Eating Book: https://a.co/d/8QqIAcY
2. Feeding with Love and Good Sense: https://a.co/d/gS34q3k
3. Kids Eat in Color: https://kidseatincolor.com/
4. Rachel Rood's Website: https://positivechangenutrition.com/
Contact us:
-Email us questions or topic ideas: [email protected]
-Record questions here: https://anchor.fm/theparentsplace
-Parent's Place FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196037267839869/
- https://www.facebook.com/jendalyTFP
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
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About The Parents Place
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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.…
Jennifer and Hilary both have a passion for making a difference for the one. We know we won't change the world, but we can make a difference one person at a time. Here is where we will share our expertise and interview other professionals to help make a difference for each of our listeners.