Win This Year

Kathleen Nelson-Simley joins us on this episode of "Win This Year" to discuss how we can help our kids have a clear vision of their future, how our expectations for them can affect that future, and how the example we set for them can make a profound impact as well.

Kathleen is a leading substance use prevention educator, coach and consultant who has trained more than 10,000 people across the globe. Her 34 years of prevention experience comes from working with community-based youth programs and school districts, serving as a trainer for a national prevention research-based company and now running her own business - KNS Learning Solutions. She offers her clients resources, training and support in effective prevention strategies and teaching methods, parent engagement, community and school support, group facilitation skills, grant writing and leadership coaching. She is also the licensed trainer for All Stars - a series of research-based prevention curricula for students in grades 4-12.

Contact information and resources and links mentioned in this episode:


Kathleen Nelson-Simley's Website:
https://knslearningsolutions.com/

"Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together" blog entry:
https://knslearningsolutions.com/news/putting-the-puzzle-pieces-together-2/

"What You Expect is What You Get" blog entry: https://knslearningsolutions.com/news/what-you-expect-is-what-you-get/

"Reading You Like a Book" blog entry:
https://knslearningsolutions.com/news/reading-you-like-a-book/


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Following recent youth-related news articles about the drug etizolam and the vaping device called Puff Bar, notMYkid brings you a special parent prevention news episode of Win This Year to take a closer look at etizolam and Puff Bars, and to bring them to the attention of parents and those who work with youth. 

Public Information Officer Shane Watson and notMYkid CEO Kristen Polin discuss etizolam, puff bars, and the two recent news stories that prompted this discussion. 


Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

AZ Family article on Ivan Aguirre's autopsy results cited and read in this episode:
https://www.azfamily.com/news/investigations/opioid_crisis/fentanyl/autopsy-shows-asu-student-ingested-fentanyl-before-death-report-calls/article_79286e88-4202-11ea-a2d1-33204f4097fc.html

Kristen Polin's interview with ABC 15 about the overdose death of Ivan Aguirre (video and article): https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/tempe/experts-warn-of-etizolam-a-new-alternative-to-xanax

Etizolam info (DEA Diversion):
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/etizolam.pdf

Signs and symptoms of benzodiazepine misuse:
https://drugabuse.com/benzodiazepines/


NY Times article on teens moving from Juul to Puff Bars cited and read in this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/31/health/vaping-flavors-disposable.html

Home nicotine tests for parents:
https://xpressdrugtest.com/nicotine-vape-test-p-54.html

Bark monitoring and parental control app (use code "NOTMYKID" for one month free):
https://www.bark.us/

Youth and young adults can access the new e-cigarette quit program from the Truth Initiative by texting "DITCHJUUL" to 88709. Parents and other adults looking to help young people quit should text "QUIT" to (202) 899-7550

Quitting e-cigs (Truth Initiative):
https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/quitting-smoking-vaping/quitting-e-cigarettes

How to Quit Vaping (for Teens):
https://teen.smokefree.gov/quit-vaping/how-to-quit-vaping

Teen vaping and smoking cessation program:
https://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/helping-teens-quit/not-on-tobacco.html


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube:

Sex trafficking is targeting and exploiting teens and preteens, and the victims of it include kids from all walks of life.  The average age of those entering into sex trafficking in the United States is 13.  This is a dark and dangerous reality, which is why Breanna and Brandon Vales founded the organization Red Light Rebellion to fight and prevent sex trafficking.  They join us on this episode of "Win This Year" to share their experience and knowledge, in order to help families protect their kids.  Topics include myths surrounding sex trafficking, signs and symptoms of kids being groomed or exploited by predators, what is fueling the demand for sex trafficking, and what we can do to help.   

Contact information and resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Red Light Rebellion Website: http://redlightrebellion.org/

Red Light Rebellion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redlightrebellion

Red Light Rebellion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redlightrebellion/

Red Light Rebellion Twitter: https://twitter.com/redlightrebels

Red Light Rebellion Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/redlightrebels


National Human Trafficking Hotline: (888) 373-7888

National Human Trafficking Text Line: Text "HELP" or "INFO" to 233733

National Human Trafficking Hotline Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

National Human Trafficking Hotline Live Chat: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/chat


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Iowa Valley Junior-Senior High School Principal Janet Behrens began a new program at her school this year called "No Phones, New Friends Friday."  After noticing students at lunch looking at their phones the entire time and not communicating with one another, Principal Behrens decided to try a creative approach to change the situation.  Now on Fridays at lunch, the phones are put away, and students are connecting with one another.  The response has been overwhelmingly positive, as have the results.  Janet joins us on this episode of "Win This Year."

Contact information, books, and resources and links mentioned in this episode:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

Bark Monitoring tool - https://www.bark.us/
(Use code "NOTMYKID" for a one month free trial)

After recognizing the need for more awareness and education on the impact of screen time, video games, and social media on the development and mental health of her students, former school administrator Katey McPherson developed her own national platform to share current research and evidence-based best practices to assist students, parents, and schools as we navigate the new landscape of childhood.

Katey shares her experience, wisdom, and insight with us on this episode of "Win This Year."

Contact information, books, and resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Katey McPherson's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kateymcph/

Bark Monitoring tool - https://www.bark.us/
(Use code "NOTMYKID" for a one month free trial)

Glow Kids Book - https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/dp/1250097991

Untangled Book - https://www.drlisadamour.com/untangled/

Saving Our Sons Book - https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Our-Sons-Raising-Resilient/dp/098399594X

How to Raise and Adult Book - https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Adult-Overparenting-Prepare/dp/1250093635

The Self-Driven Child Book - http://www.theselfdrivenchild.com/

Under Pressure Book - https://www.drlisadamour.com/under-pressure/


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

When Amy Carney and her husband realized their family was disconnected and drifting apart, they packed up their kids into a motorhome and said goodbye to the life they had previously known.  On that journey, Amy learned more about what really matters in life and as a parent.  She has since gone on to write the book "Parent on Purpose: A Courageous Approach to Raising Children in a Complicated World," in order to help other parents reclaim their lives and prepare their kids to be confident, self-sufficient, empathetic, sincere adults who understand the value of play as well as self-care. 

Amy shares her experience, wisdom, and insight with us on this episode of "Win This Year."

Joronda Montaño joins us again as Co-Host.
Joronda's prior episode (containing her story) can be found here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/582967/episodes/1992973-overcoming-challenges-to-create-connection-joronda-montano


Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Amy Carney's Website: https://amycarney.com/

Amy Carney's Twitter: https://twitter.com/amylcarney?lang=en

Amy Carney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylcarney/?hl=en


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

Maddy Rose had her life turned upside down by bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, diabetes, and heart failure all by the age of 21.  In this episode of "Win This Year," she talks about how she overcame those and other challenges to not only survive but thrive and find happiness and purpose.


Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

Despite facing multiple challenges during her childhood in Los Angeles, Joronda Montaño's determination to help others combined with the support of caring adults in her life to make her the amazing, life-changing individual she is today.  In this episode, Joronda discusses what adults did to help her grow, what parents can do to connect with their kids, and what unique challenges kids growing up today are facing. 


Joronda Montaño's book - "I'll Write It Down: A Two-Way Chat Diary":
https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Write-Down-Chat-Diary/dp/1694860337

Win This Year Episode 1 - National Suicide Prevention Week - Paolla Jordan (Featuring Joronda Montaño in the second segment):

http://winthisyear.buzzsprout.com/582967/1681000-national-suicide-prevention-week-paolla-jordan-joronda-montano-teen-suicide-prevention


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

notMYkid Co-Founder Debbie Moak turned one of her family's challenges into an organization that has reached millions, helped parents and families, and saved numerous lives.  She joins us to discuss the organization's past, present, and future, as well as her tireless ongoing work to help keep kids and families healthy and thriving.  notMYkid CEO Kristen Polin joins us as co-host for this episode as well.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)

After Barry Adkins lost his 18-year-old son Kevin to alcohol poisoning, Barry knew he didn't want to be a victim.  Instead, he hiked 1,400 miles from Arizona to Montana with Kevin's ashes in his backpack, in order to raise awareness and reach as many people as he could with a warning about the dangers of binge drinking.  He has since authored the book "Kevin's Last Walk: A Father's Final Journey With His Son" and has reached thousands of people across the country with his message.     

Contact information, resources and links mentioned in this episode:

Kevin's Story video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0blTIbbzO8

Kevin's Last Walk Website: https://kevinslastwalk.com/

Kevin's Last Walk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinslastwalk

Kevin's Last Walk Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinslastwalk


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text "Listen" to 741741

Teen Lifeline: (800) 248-8336

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

notMYkid Website: https://notmykid.org/

notMYkid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notMYkid/

notMYkid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notmykiddotorg/

notMYkid Twitter: https://twitter.com/notmykidtweets

notMYkid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/notMYkidVids

Win This Year show email: [email protected]

Sponsor website: https://www.firstcheckfamily.com/
(Use code WINTHISYEAR to save on your order.)