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Ep. 53: The Baby-Sitters Club with Lily Newcom Jul 17, 2020

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For the moms who loved reading the Babysitter’s Club books as children, it’s easy to gravitate towards the new G-Rated Netflix series of the modern day Babysitter’s Club. In this episode Kelly and her 14 year-old daughter will give their Brave Parenting review for parents.

Ep. 52: Netflix – “Stranger Things” with Chelsea Hezel Jul 04, 2020

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Stranger Things is the most binge-worthy Netflix series for adolescents and teens. The sci-fi horror phenomenon draws viewers in through 80’s nostalgia and a suspenseful storyline. We look at this series from a Brave Parenting perspective and shed light on some underlying themes in order to determine whether it’s appropriate for you and your teens.

Ep. 51: Netflix – “13 Reasons Why” with Chelsea Hezel Jun 26, 2020

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13 Reasons Why is one of the most popular Netflix series to date. Originally created bring real life hard topics to the screen in order to address them head on, the fourth season released this month shows just how much over-dramatization directs viewership. We look at this series from a Brave Parenting perspective and shed light on some underlying themes in order to determine whether it’s appropriate for you and your teens.

Ep. 50: Eighteen & Smartphone Life Jun 12, 2020

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A candid interview with Molly, a recent high school graduate, looking at how smartphones and technology has impacted the Class of 2020.

Ep. 49: Summertime Learning Activities with Special Guest with Lori Riehle May 29, 2020

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Summertime is here and we have expert advice for parents on how to approach learning activities. Special guest, Mrs. Lori Riehle, an elementary school principal in Cincinnati, Ohio has wisdom, ideas, and encouragement to share with us that is sure to produce hope!

Ep. 48: Anonymous Video Chat Apps May 22, 2020

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Kids and video chatting, although more normal now, can still pose some danger. Add anonymity, livestreaming, Snapchat and Tinder to the video chat and we have the host of apps we’ll be discussing in this episode. This “new wave of social media” is growing in popularity so don’t miss this valuable review on Anonymous Video Chat apps.

Ep. 47: Steam May 15, 2020

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How much do you know about PC gaming? In this episode we’ll be talking about Steam the online video game distribution platform. It’s where a lot PC gamers get their games so we’ll share with you everything you need to know about Steam.

Ep. 46: Hiring and Raising Gen-Z Babysitters with Special Guest Dinah Hutson May 01, 2020

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Generation Z teens are at the prime age for babysitting. Many parents of young children, however, are concerned about Gen Z’s character and screen time habits. In this episode we interview Dinah Hutson of Hutson Nannies to gain insight on what standards and boundaries hiring parents must establish. Additionally we look at how parents of teens can promote character, balanced screen time and integrity in order to be high quality and sought after sitters.

Ep. 45: Whisper Apr 24, 2020

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Whisper is an anonymous app allowing users to post their secrets, thoughts, and questions online without identifying themselves. Despite its 17+ rating there are lots of younger teens using this app. We’ll give you the inside scoop on whether Whisper is appropriate and worthwhile.

Ep. 44: Screen Time’s Impact on Speech & Language with Special Guest Marie Bowers Apr 17, 2020

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It’s easy to choose the convenience of a screen to entertain a young child and not realize – or recognize – the impact on the child’s speech and language development. In this episode we talk to speech pathologist, Marie Bowers, about this topic and cover ways that parents can make intentional choices to avoid delays or deficits in speech and language. You’ll be surprised how easy it can be!

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