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Today’s kids are bombarded by expectations of success without the tools to cope with failure. Some of them become risk-averse, while others find ways to take shortcuts. Adam Russo, author of Unwritten Rules, joins uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos to talk about how parents can help by delaying gratification, embracing the uncomfortable and working through emotions.

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Thinking of getting your kid a smartphone for the holidays? Maybe you’re contemplating allowing Instagram or Snapchat or TikTok. Before you open that door, you should know what to expect.

Devorah Heitner, founder of Raising Digital Natives and author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World, joins uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos to talk about how technology can help rather than threaten our kids.

Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly Facebook page. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Call them at 331-704-0046, or email them at [email protected]. And check out Anne’s book, POTTY-MOUTHED: Big Thoughts from Little Brains.

Thinking about putting a furry or feathered friend under the Christmas tree or next to the menorah? You might want to avoid impulsive decisions.

Did you know rabbits have acrophobia (fear of heights), and Amazon Parrots can live for 75 years? Are there “baby steps” to getting a dog? Are certain breeds better for your family’s lifestyle? Is there a right age to consider getting a pet? Renowned pet expert Steve Dale joins uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos to talk about the world of pets.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3702693/3702693_2019-12-11-013633.64kmono.mp3

Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly Facebook page. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Call them at 331-704-0046, or email them at [email protected]. And check out Anne’s book, POTTY-MOUTHED: Big Thoughts from Little Brains.

Sales of comics and graphic novels in the U.S. and Canada hit an all-time high in 2018, and 2019 is trending the same way. But not all parents consider these works to be “real books.” That’s a misconception.

According to research from the University of Oregon, comic books average 53.5 rare, or complex, words per 1,000. Children’s books average 30.9, and adult books average 52.7 per 1,000. Studies also have found that graphic texts promote learning and better reading comprehension. Raina Telgemeier, best-selling author of Smile, Sisters, Drama, Ghosts and newly released Guts, joins uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos to talk about the genre and how she so beautifully connects with her readers.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3700884/3700884_2019-12-03-195624.64kmono.mp3

Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly Facebook page. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Call them at 331-704-0046, or email them at [email protected]. And check out Anne’s book, POTTY-MOUTHED: Big Thoughts from Little Brains.

Food allergies are on the rise in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the prevalence of food allergies in children increased by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. Managing these allergies requires more than reading labels. Psychologist Gianine D. Rosenblum tells uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos families with food allergies navigate a rigorous set of behaviors with a palpable amount of anxiety.

http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3685350/3685350_2019-10-02-231550.64kmono.mp3

Subscribe to uh-PARENT-ly here (and leave a review!). Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly Facebook page here. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Call them at 331-704-0046, or email them at [email protected]. And check out Anne’s book, POTTY-MOUTHED: Big Thoughts from Little Brains.

Think back to your days in the classroom. Did you get a “participation grade?” How was it calculated – by quantity or quality? Kids today are asked to behave like extroverts, but 25-40 percent of the population is introverted. uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos talk to Priscilla Gilman, author of The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy and columnist for Quiet Revolution, about unlocking the power of introverts in a way that benefits everyone.

http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3682104/3682104_2019-09-26-005204.64kmono.mp3

To watch the video of Susan Cain explaining introverts and extroverts, click here. Subscribe to uh-PARENT-ly here (and leave a review!). Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly Facebook page here. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Call them at 331-704-0046, or email them at [email protected]. And check out Anne’s book, POTTY-MOUTHED: Big Thoughts from Little Brains.