The Holiday season can be so magical! A lot of that magic comes from fun traditions, but what do we do as parents when our kids are curious about how these traditions work?

Jen and Hilary chat about how to address questions about the Santa tradition, ways to navigate it, and good questions to ask back.

Articles:

1. https://www.verywellfamily.com/is-santa-real-how-to-answer-when-your-child-asks-3288424

2. https://thedollarstretcher.com/family-finances/when-santa-cant-afford-childs-wish-list/

3. https://www.choosingtherapy.com/how-to-tell-your-kids-about-santa/

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The holiday season can be difficult for many people, for so many different reasons. Seeing others struggle and wanting to help is the heart and soul of Utah Families Feeding Families.

Jaymee and Keisha are here to tell us all about this amazing organization, what fuels it, and how to help.

Subject Resources:

1. https://www.utahfamiliesfeedingfamilies.org/

2. https://www.facebook.com/groups/utfff/?mibextid=uJjRxr

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In this episode we dive into a heavy topic as we talk about sexual abuse within the family. Join Hilary and Jen as Lee tells about finding out about her husbands abuse of a young child in their family. She walks us through the shock, sadness, guilt as well as the strengths and hope that pulled her through.

Lee is amazing and we are endlessly grateful for her sharing her story with us.

Trigger Warning: Child sexual abuse, child abuse.

Episode Notes and Resources:

1. coping_with_intrafamilial_sexual_abuse_parents.pdf (nctsn.org)

2. See similar episodes for help with body autonomy.

Episode 133. Guest Chris Yadon

Episode 1. Child Abuse Prevention with Hilary.

3. https://www.capsa.org/

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Worrying about our kids eventually getting involved with substance use is a common concern for parents. We have Brittany Britsch here from the Bear River Health Department to help us understand what WE can do to help. She tells us more about why teens start using, the statistics about vaping, how to help prevent teens from experimenting, and more!

Guest Bio:

Subject Resources:

Parents Empowered– https://parentsempowered.org/

Know Your Script–https://knowyourscript.org/

Catch My Breath Parents Toolkit–https://catch.org/program/vaping-prevention/#parents 

American Lung Association-https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking 

Way to Quit–https://waytoquit.org/ 

Youth Smoking and vaping cessation help: https://ut.mylifemyquit.org/index 

See Through the Vape–https://seethroughthevape.org/ 

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Worrying about your children or teens getting involved in drug or substance use is a very common worry as parents and adults. Jay Hymas is here to talk to us about what we can do as adults to help prevent substance use and navigate it if it comes up. Join Hilary and Jen and learn more about what WE can do to help our children.

Subject Resources:

Pleasure Unwoven Video:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxiKVQR90VM&list=PLA8F89537FD4C3FD1

2. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/pleasureunwoven/154506392?autoplay=1

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How to Talk to Children About Substance Use:

3. https://centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles/nutrition-and-healthy-lifestyle/talking-younger-children-drugs-alcohol-early-intervention-tips/

4. https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources/why-you-should-talk-your-child

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We mention trauma a lot here on the podcast. Trauma is more common than we realize and can impact us much more that we realize too. Big behaviors, anxieties, substance use, and more can be linked to trauma. Jen and Hilary give us an intro into trauma, what it is, and how we can understand it.

Articles:

1. https://childinst.org/a-brief-explanation-of-aces-adverse-childhood-experiences/

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October is Substance Abuse Awareness Month! Hilary and a guest host, Alissa, chat with our guest Kyle about substance abuse! Kyle tells us how abuse can start, how it interacts with mental health, how to support loved ones and so much more!

Kyle is a Psychotherapist at Ora Counseling here in Logan Utah. He has his own journey with substance abuse and years of knowledge, training, and a passion for helping others.

Subject Resources:

1. https://youtu.be/PY9DcIMGxMs?si=XrPNm62RcT2AmKr3

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX9ZxIMSQg0

3. https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk?si=eboZ8qVh5kwrT1fA

4. https://goldenstepsrecovery.com/

5. https://www.aa.org/alcoholics-anonymous

6. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-hickman-lcsw-65a521135

7. https://www.oracounseling.com/

Subject Warnings: Substance use and abuse.

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October is Substance Abuse Awareness Month and we have a great month of guests, stories, information, and resources for you!

Today we have a guest, Matt, who is here to tell us about his journey with substance abuse. Jen and Nicole and Matt go along his journey from start to finish. Learn how to encourage others who are going through the same journey and how to be a support!

We are so grateful to Matt for being open and vulnerable and being willing to share his story with us to understand this situation better and to help others.

Trigger Warning: Alcohol abuse, substance abuse.

Episode Notes and Resources:

1. https://youth.gov/feature-article/national-substance-abuse-prevention-month

2. https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/youth-substance-use-prevention-month

3. https://www.verywellmind.com/best-ways-to-quit-drinking-5080571

4. https://www.aa.org/find-aa

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Melanie is here to share her story about navigating her young son's cancer diagnosis, the journey, and recovery.

Melanie works here at The Family Place Utah and we are so glad to have here her here. She has a bachelors degree in Social Work and will be starting on her master's soon. She has 4 kids and a great husband.

Episode Notes and Resources:

https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/childhood-cancer-awareness-month.html

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September is Suicide Awareness month, and we brough our co-worker Cari Phillips to come and chat with us. Cari teaches and supervises our Mental Health First Aid program here at The Family Place. She has stats, ideas, and tips for HOW to talk about suicide and why it is so important to do so.

Subject Resources:

1. Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

2. The Family Place Events for MHFA class information: https://thefamilyplaceutah.org/events/list/

3. Feelings Detective (ARC GROW):

Subject Warnings: Suicide. Suicidal Ideation. Death.

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