Winter blues are no joke, and Hilary and Jen are not immune! Today they are covering an article that holds some treasures about how to survive winter with children, inside. We've all been there, and we could all use some tips and validation.

Episode Resources:

https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/six-ways-keep-winter-blues-bay

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This week we have another story of resilience! Nicole is here, and is kind enough and brave enough to share her story about experiencing postpartum depression and psychosis. So many things happen without being talked about openly, and Nicole is here to change that. Jen and Hilary go through Nicole's journey with her through the months and years after her first two children. Remember that you are not alone, and there is always help. Resources and hotline below.

Episode Notes and Resources:

1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24152-postpartum-psychosis

2. https://www.postpartum.net/

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We often bring up protective factors in our episodes, so we wanted to re-visit this topic. 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.

Episode Notes and Resources:

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

https://www.joinclimb.com/

https://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/

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

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This weeks question covers rule following, and why this teen "has" to follow rules, when they know their parent didn't when they were the same age. Jen and Hilary dive (literally) into how things were growing up, and how much has changed now. Learn how parents and teens can work together and compromise on rules and be open to build understanding.

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It's winter now, which can get monotonous and stressful. But don't worry, Steffanie Casperson is here with us this week! With her previous work as a professional ballerina, and now a homeschooling mom and ballet director,  she has such great insight into how important art is in a child's life! Jen, Hilary, and Steffanie give ideas of things you can do with your kids for free and at home to connect with art. They also discuss the benefits of art they have seen in their own lives and the lives of their children. Come listen, learn something new, and be inspired to take your kids to the ballet, or have a gallery stroll of their artwork in the front room!

Subject Resources:

Information on getting involved in Hansel and Gretel, an original ballet to benefit The Family Place premiering this spring, directed by Steffanie Casperson and presented by Ballet Aligned:

BalletBenefit.com.

A study on the benefits of dance instruction in primary education:

https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Research-Art-Works-NDEO.pdf

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Jen and Hilary are going to talk about some of their favorite episodes from our 2022 collection, as well as talk about what to takeaway and prioritizing takeaways. What were some of your favorite episodes from 2022?

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Dustin Shillcox is here with us this week. He has been through a lot, and has so much to tell us a teach us! After being in a bad car accident, Dustin walks us through pushing through mentally, people reaching out to him, changing his expectations, being in a new experimental program, and more. Join Jen as Dustin tells her the ups and downs, the people that reached out to him, and what he thinks helped him push through these difficult times.

Episode Notes and Resources:

1. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-shillcox-b605a0102

2. https://www.deseret.com/2014/4/28/20540322/paraplegic-man-proves-anything-is-possible

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A listener wrote in and asked about why their parents won't let them date in Jr. High. "Why don’t my parents want me to date in junior high? Everyone is doing it and my parents say there is stuff I don’t understand and that’s why."

Hilary and Jen talk about some trends they have seen in dating, suggested ages for dating, and even some terminology differences.

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Have you heard the term, Oppositional Defiance Disorder? It's been popping up more and more over the past years when it comes to talking about big behavioral struggles. Katie Brown, Assistant Professor at Utah State University, and co-director of behavior support services, is here to give us some help. Whether you have a child that has an O.D.D. diagnosis, you THINK your child might have O.D.D., or if you just listen to podcasts while doing chores, you will learn something great from our guest.

Jen and Hilary chat with Katie about diagnosis, definitions, discipline tips, and gaining an overall understanding of what O.D.D. is and what it looks like.

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The holiday season can be one of the best parts of the year, but it can also be one of my most stressful as well. Come along with Jen and Hilary as they list some holiday stress relieving ideas to make the most of your holiday season.

Episode Resources:

https://feea.org/2022/11/stress-during-the-holidays/

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